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... and Replacing Parts 129 Before You Begin 129 Recommended Tools 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...
... and Replacing Parts 129 Before You Begin 129 Recommended Tools 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...
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Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install ... computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on the computer. 4 Click Start → Network→ Add a printer to the USB connectors on page 119 and the documentation that came with...
Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install ... computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on the computer. 4 Click Start → Network→ Add a printer to the USB connectors on page 119 and the documentation that came with...
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...microphone for video capture, conferencing, and chat. K E Y B O A R D - D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). D U A L D I G I T A L M I C A T O R - Built-in -1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons... 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I C R O P H O N E S - C A M E R A ...
...microphone for video capture, conferencing, and chat. K E Y B O A R D - D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). D U A L D I G I T A L M I C A T O R - Built-in -1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons... 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I C R O P H O N E S - C A M E R A ...
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...as follows: - WiFi status light - For more information, see the documentation that came with your card. Turns on when wireless networking is running on only if you turn off ). - A Turns on when the scroll lock function is connected to an electrical outlet, the - Solid amber: The battery ... wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on the computer and blinks when the computer is enabled. To turn on page 33). To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on when...
...as follows: - WiFi status light - For more information, see the documentation that came with your card. Turns on when wireless networking is running on only if you turn off ). - A Turns on when the scroll lock function is connected to an electrical outlet, the - Solid amber: The battery ... wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on the computer and blinks when the computer is enabled. To turn on page 33). To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on when...
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V O L U M E C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Eject Play the previous track or press and hold to adjust the volume. Press these buttons to fastforward within a track Stop Play or pause Play the next track or press and hold to rewind within a track Mute Turn the volume down Turn the volume up 30 About Your Computer
V O L U M E C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Eject Play the previous track or press and hold to adjust the volume. Press these buttons to fastforward within a track Stop Play or pause Play the next track or press and hold to rewind within a track Mute Turn the volume down Turn the volume up 30 About Your Computer
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... hi-definition video and audio. VGA CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as some digital video cameras. I C O N N E C T O R - You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as a monitor.
... hi-definition video and audio. VGA CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as some digital video cameras. I C O N N E C T O R - You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as a monitor.
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... wireless devices. 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator About Your Computer 33 VI D E O C O N N E C T O R - W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I V E - Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on page 71. O P T I C A L D R I T C H - Connects your vicinity. S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - You can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the...Video port does not support audio. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to...
... wireless devices. 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator About Your Computer 33 VI D E O C O N N E C T O R - W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I V E - Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on page 71. O P T I C A L D R I T C H - Connects your vicinity. S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - You can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the...Video port does not support audio. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to...
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... dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on page 83). Off: No signal found Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vent A I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R - Solid orange: Weak network found - Fan noise is ...normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. 34 About Your Computer D E L L W I - Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot.
... dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on page 83). Off: No signal found Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vent A I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R - Solid orange: Weak network found - Fan noise is ...normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. 34 About Your Computer D E L L W I - Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot.
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... or off. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned on power. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Attaches an AC adapter to the adapter firmly and ensure that the green LED ...
... or off. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned on power. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Attaches an AC adapter to the adapter firmly and ensure that the green LED ...
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...computer is running on battery power, you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or projector) and turned on, the image may appear, but the brightness level on the external device does not change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may... appear on either the computer display or the external device. Using the Display 41 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you attach to change . Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector...
...computer is running on battery power, you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or projector) and turned on, the image may appear, but the brightness level on the external device does not change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may... appear on either the computer display or the external device. Using the Display 41 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you attach to change . Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector...
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... cables from other external cables from Dell. NOTICE: If you choose to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other computers with the computer in reverse order. 48 Using a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 2 Slide the battery-... connector damage. Do not use batteries from the computer to work with a compatible battery purchased from the computer. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and ...
... cables from other external cables from Dell. NOTICE: If you choose to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other computers with the computer in reverse order. 48 Using a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 2 Slide the battery-... connector damage. Do not use batteries from the computer to work with a compatible battery purchased from the computer. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and ...
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... is an instant-on the hinge cover, to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia The Display Properties window appears. 3 Under Resolution, click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down ... playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. When the meter is turned off or in the taskbar and click Help. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you can press the...
... is an instant-on the hinge cover, to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia The Display Properties window appears. 3 Under Resolution, click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down ... playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. When the meter is turned off or in the taskbar and click Help. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you can press the...
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... S-Video input connector on your TV. 62 Using Multimedia S-Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 audio connector 2 S-Video TV-out connector 1 2 1 standard S-Video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you can connect an S-Video cable directly to connect.
... S-Video input connector on your TV. 62 Using Multimedia S-Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 audio connector 2 S-Video TV-out connector 1 2 1 standard S-Video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you can connect an S-Video cable directly to connect.
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... other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV and any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 67 to ensure that the computer...
... other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV and any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 67 to ensure that the computer...
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1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the red, green, and blue colors of the component video cable into the component videooutput connectors on your computer. 3 Plug all three ends of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 1 2 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 64 Using Multimedia Make sure that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-Video TV-out connector on the component video adapter.
1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the red, green, and blue colors of the component video cable into the component videooutput connectors on your computer. 3 Plug all three ends of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 1 2 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 64 Using Multimedia Make sure that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-Video TV-out connector on the component video adapter.
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... the other end of the audio cable into the component video-input connectors on page 67 to ensure that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on the TV. Composite Video and Standard Audio 1 2 3 1 audio input connector 3 composite video adapter 2 S-Video... 65 4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
... the other end of the audio cable into the component video-input connectors on page 67 to ensure that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on the TV. Composite Video and Standard Audio 1 2 3 1 audio input connector 3 composite video adapter 2 S-Video... 65 4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
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1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-Video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite videooutput connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 66 Using Multimedia
1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-Video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite videooutput connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 66 Using Multimedia
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...two RCA connectors on the other end of video card installed in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you enable the display settings. 1 Click Start → Control Panel →Appearance and Personalization. 1 Under Personalization...on page 67 to ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV NOTE: To ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
...two RCA connectors on the other end of video card installed in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you enable the display settings. 1 Click Start → Control Panel →Appearance and Personalization. 1 Under Personalization...on page 67 to ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV NOTE: To ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
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The blue camera light appears when the camera is turned on page 159. Click Help from the menu and select Contents. For more information about camera features, see "Specifications" on . Using the Camera 69 Using ...
The blue camera light appears when the camera is turned on page 159. Click Help from the menu and select Contents. For more information about camera features, see "Specifications" on . Using the Camera 69 Using ...
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..." on your hard drive. The screen shows you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on page 69). 70 Using the Camera For more information about creating pictures or videos, see the camera's Video Software Help file...target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start. To record a video, click Record. The blue camera light turns on page 69). You can now direct the camera to point at the object or person that you want the camera to use automatic settings...
..." on your hard drive. The screen shows you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on page 69). 70 Using the Camera For more information about creating pictures or videos, see the camera's Video Software Help file...target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start. To record a video, click Record. The blue camera light turns on page 69). You can now direct the camera to point at the object or person that you want the camera to use automatic settings...