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7 Using the Camera 69 Accessing the Camera's Help File 69 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 70 Creating a Picture or a Video 70 8 Using ExpressCards 71 ExpressCard Blanks 71 Installing an ExpressCard 72 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 72 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 73 Memory Card Blanks 73 Installing a Memory Card 73 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 74 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 76 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 76...
7 Using the Camera 69 Accessing the Camera's Help File 69 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 70 Creating a Picture or a Video 70 8 Using ExpressCards 71 ExpressCard Blanks 71 Installing an ExpressCard 72 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 72 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 73 Memory Card Blanks 73 Installing a Memory Card 73 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 74 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 76 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 76...
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... 129 Turning Off Your Computer 129 Before Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 133 Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Replacing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 136 Keyboard 136 Removing the Keyboard 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 138 Removing the Memory Module 138 Replacing the Memory Module 140 Subscriber Identity Module 142 Wireless Mini-Cards 142 Removing a WLAN Card 143 Replacing a WLAN Card...
... 129 Turning Off Your Computer 129 Before Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 133 Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Replacing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 136 Keyboard 136 Removing the Keyboard 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 138 Removing the Memory Module 138 Replacing the Memory Module 140 Subscriber Identity Module 142 Wireless Mini-Cards 142 Removing a WLAN Card 143 Replacing a WLAN Card...
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Flash Cache Module 147 Removing the FCM 147 Replacing the FCM 148 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 149 Removing the Card 149 Replacing the Card 150 14 Traveling With Your Computer 151 Identifying Your Computer 151 Packing the Computer 151 Travel Tips 152 Traveling by Air 152 15 Getting Help 153 Obtaining Assistance 153 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 154 DellConnect 154 Online...
Flash Cache Module 147 Removing the FCM 147 Replacing the FCM 148 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 149 Removing the Card 149 Replacing the Card 150 14 Traveling With Your Computer 151 Identifying Your Computer 151 Packing the Computer 151 Travel Tips 152 Traveling by Air 152 15 Getting Help 153 Obtaining Assistance 153 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 154 DellConnect 154 Online...
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...device to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on : Enables wireless devices. 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator About Your Computer 33 When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to a TV. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - NOTE: The S-Video port does not support audio. O P T I C A L D R I T C H - S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - USB CONNECTOR Connects USB devices, such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in your computer to an audio device. Supports...
...device to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on : Enables wireless devices. 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator About Your Computer 33 When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to a TV. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - NOTE: The S-Video port does not support audio. O P T I C A L D R I T C H - S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - USB CONNECTOR Connects USB devices, such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in your computer to an audio device. Supports...
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... Webcam Console window: • Click the Camera tab to adjust video settings, such as contrast and brightness. • Click the Effects tab to adjust audio settings, such as the volume level. The screen shows you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start. For more information about camera settings and other camera-related topics, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing...
... Webcam Console window: • Click the Camera tab to adjust video settings, such as contrast and brightness. • Click the Effects tab to adjust audio settings, such as the volume level. The screen shows you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start. For more information about camera settings and other camera-related topics, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing...
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... Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen to manage the network connection with wireless technology. Use the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility to establish and manage a Mobile Broadband network connection to the Internet: 1 Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility icon notification area to internal cards with the utility. NOTE: The Connect button changes to the Disconnect button. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. 82 Setting Up and Using Networks The user's guide is listed under...
... Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen to manage the network connection with wireless technology. Use the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility to establish and manage a Mobile Broadband network connection to the Internet: 1 Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility icon notification area to internal cards with the utility. NOTE: The Connect button changes to the Disconnect button. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. 82 Setting Up and Using Networks The user's guide is listed under...
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... support tools, click the Services tab at the top of all devices attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. NOTE: The Service Tag for all devices from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the test and any requirements for the selected device. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides service, support and system-specific...
... support tools, click the Services tab at the top of all devices attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. NOTE: The Service Tag for all devices from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the test and any requirements for the selected device. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides service, support and system-specific...
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... top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number along with its Service Tag, Express Service code, and warranty expiration details. Use this utility for information about your warranty, ordering accessories and details about your computer, such as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more information about Dell Support 3, click the question mark (?) at support.dell.com. Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized...
... top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number along with its Service Tag, Express Service code, and warranty expiration details. Use this utility for information about your warranty, ordering accessories and details about your computer, such as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more information about Dell Support 3, click the question mark (?) at support.dell.com. Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized...
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... network problems • Tutorials, setup wizards, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) to access your computer through "Dell On Call." Dell Network Assistant Designed specifically for a fee through an Internet connection, diagnose your computer's desktop. 2 Click Self Help→ Network / Internet→ Network Management. DellConnect DellConnect is also available for users of Dell™ computers, the Dell Network Assistant helps simplify the setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of networking principles To access Dell Network Assistant: 1 Click the Dell Support...
... network problems • Tutorials, setup wizards, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) to access your computer through "Dell On Call." Dell Network Assistant Designed specifically for a fee through an Internet connection, diagnose your computer's desktop. 2 Click Self Help→ Network / Internet→ Network Management. DellConnect DellConnect is also available for users of Dell™ computers, the Dell Network Assistant helps simplify the setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of networking principles To access Dell Network Assistant: 1 Click the Dell Support...
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... your cellular service provider to exit Sleep state. If the power light is blinking, the computer is off, press the power button to turn on page 157 as you complete these checks. Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) NOTE: The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide and the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard user's guide are available through Windows Help and Support (click Start → Help and Support). You can connect to...
... your cellular service provider to exit Sleep state. If the power light is blinking, the computer is off, press the power button to turn on page 157 as you complete these checks. Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) NOTE: The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide and the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard user's guide are available through Windows Help and Support (click Start → Help and Support). You can connect to...
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... still have a display problem, but the display is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Ensure that the light is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to power your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the computer turns on the computer. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Check the AC adapter cable connections. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I T O R - If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted...
... still have a display problem, but the display is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Ensure that the light is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to power your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the computer turns on the computer. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Check the AC adapter cable connections. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I T O R - If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted...
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... problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) next to continue. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer to return your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 122) to the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119). Troubleshooting 119 NOTE: The User Account Control window...
... problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) next to continue. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer to return your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 122) to the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119). Troubleshooting 119 NOTE: The User Account Control window...
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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is a new operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may appear. Check with your hardware manufacturer for information on Windows Vista support for your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 4 Double-click the name of the...
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is a new operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may appear. Check with your hardware manufacturer for information on Windows Vista support for your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 4 Double-click the name of the...
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... install a device driver, use System Restore. Under Tasks, click Create a restore point or change settings. To access the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: • Click Start → Welcome Center. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Troubleshooting 123 In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. NOTICE: Make...
... install a device driver, use System Restore. Under Tasks, click Create a restore point or change settings. To access the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: • Click Start → Welcome Center. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Troubleshooting 123 In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. NOTICE: Make...
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... top of the keyboard. 4 Replace the hinge covers and the center control cover (see "Replacing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers" on the back of the keyboard and slide them under your computer memory by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 136). Memory CAUTION: Before you install a module in the Product Information Guide. You can be accessed from Dell are intended for...
... top of the keyboard. 4 Replace the hinge covers and the center control cover (see "Replacing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers" on the back of the keyboard and slide them under your computer memory by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 136). Memory CAUTION: Before you install a module in the Product Information Guide. You can be accessed from Dell are intended for...
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... the External Hot Key option, which you can use system setup as follows: • To set or change the system setup settings. For more information on configuring features for future reference. You may automatically configure most of system memory After you set through system setup. Certain changes might make your system configuration information and optional settings. You can disable or enable only through system setup. Appendix 169 The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings...
... the External Hot Key option, which you can use system setup as follows: • To set or change the system setup settings. For more information on configuring features for future reference. You may automatically configure most of system memory After you set through system setup. Certain changes might make your system configuration information and optional settings. You can disable or enable only through system setup. Appendix 169 The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings...
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... less bright. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the screen displays help information for the currently highlighted option; Commonly Used Options Certain options require that you cannot change (because they are listed across the bottom of each screen, the system setup options are listed at the left. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed...
... less bright. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the screen displays help information for the currently highlighted option; Commonly Used Options Certain options require that you cannot change (because they are listed across the bottom of each screen, the system setup options are listed at the left. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed...
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...-port hub that provides the video capabilities-in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of colors that supports resolutions up to an unacceptable voltage level. The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. trusted platform module - Describes a type of...
...-port hub that provides the video capabilities-in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of colors that supports resolutions up to an unacceptable voltage level. The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. trusted platform module - Describes a type of...
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...-1 memory card reader, 73 A audio device connecting, 59 enabling, 67 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 45 charging, 47 checking the charge, 44 performance, 43 power meter, 45 removing, 48 storing, 49 blanks ExpressCards, 71, 73 removing, 72, 74 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 29 installing, 149 Blu-ray Disc, 56, 97 boot sequence, 170 brightness adjusting, 41 C carnet, 152 CD blank, 55 CD-RW drive problems, 97 drive problems, 97 Check Disk, 98 cleaning display, 172 keyboard, 172 media, 173 mouse, 173 touch pad...
...-1 memory card reader, 73 A audio device connecting, 59 enabling, 67 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 45 charging, 47 checking the charge, 44 performance, 43 power meter, 45 removing, 48 storing, 49 blanks ExpressCards, 71, 73 removing, 72, 74 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 29 installing, 149 Blu-ray Disc, 56, 97 boot sequence, 170 brightness adjusting, 41 C carnet, 152 CD blank, 55 CD-RW drive problems, 97 drive problems, 97 Check Disk, 98 cleaning display, 172 keyboard, 172 media, 173 mouse, 173 touch pad...
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... V video problems, 116 video controller determining configuration, 25 volume adjusting, 114 W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 119 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard, 108 reinstalling, 123, 125 System Restore, 122-123 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 108 Windows Easy Transfer, 21 WLAN, 143 installing Mini-Card, 142 WWAN installing, 145 See Mobile Broadband 200 Index system setup program commonly used options, 170 screens...
... V video problems, 116 video controller determining configuration, 25 volume adjusting, 114 W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 119 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard, 108 reinstalling, 123, 125 System Restore, 122-123 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 108 Windows Easy Transfer, 21 WLAN, 143 installing Mini-Card, 142 WWAN installing, 145 See Mobile Broadband 200 Index system setup program commonly used options, 170 screens...
