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Contents 1 Finding Information 15 2 About Your Computer 23 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 23 Front View 24 Left Side View 30 Right Side View 31 Back View 32 Bottom View 34 3 Setting Up Your Computer 37 Connecting to the Internet 37 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 38 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 39 Microsoft® Windows® XP 39 Microsoft Windows Vista 43 Setting Up a Printer 43 Printer Cable 44 Connecting a USB Printer 44 Power Protection Devices 45 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 15 2 About Your Computer 23 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 23 Front View 24 Left Side View 30 Right Side View 31 Back View 32 Bottom View 34 3 Setting Up Your Computer 37 Connecting to the Internet 37 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 38 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 39 Microsoft® Windows® XP 39 Microsoft Windows Vista 43 Setting Up a Printer 43 Printer Cable 44 Connecting a USB Printer 44 Power Protection Devices 45 Contents 3
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...3 Select your operating system and providing critical updates for your language, and then click Find operating system and support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for correct operation of software and hardware updates for ... your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your computer • Reference - NSS is necessary for the keyword processors, optical drives, and USB Notebook System Software. Upgrade information for your country/region, and then click...
...3 Select your operating system and providing critical updates for your language, and then click Find operating system and support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for correct operation of software and hardware updates for ... your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your computer • Reference - NSS is necessary for the keyword processors, optical drives, and USB Notebook System Software. Upgrade information for your country/region, and then click...
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You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. Left Side View 12 3 4 5 6 1 security cable slot 3 air vents 5 USB connectors (2) 2 AC adapter connector 4 IEEE 1394a connector 6 ExpressCard slot S E C U R I R V E N T S - Lets you disconnect the AC adapter cable from overheating. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your ...
You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. Left Side View 12 3 4 5 6 1 security cable slot 3 air vents 5 USB connectors (2) 2 AC adapter connector 4 IEEE 1394a connector 6 ExpressCard slot S E C U R I R V E N T S - Lets you disconnect the AC adapter cable from overheating. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your ...
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... ExpressCard. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. Press the eject button to open the optical drive. About Your Computer 31 USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. For more information about the optical drive, see "Using ExpressCards" on page 67. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - Right Side View 1 2 34...
... ExpressCard. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. Press the eject button to open the optical drive. About Your Computer 31 USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. For more information about the optical drive, see "Using ExpressCards" on page 67. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - Right Side View 1 2 34...
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Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. Back View 1 1 modem connector (RJ-11) 2 2 network connector (RJ-45) 32 About Your Computer USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a monitor. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer to a TV.
Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. Back View 1 1 modem connector (RJ-11) 2 2 network connector (RJ-45) 32 About Your Computer USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a monitor. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer to a TV.
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If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to your computer with your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately,... operating system setup if you purchased your printer and computer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with a USB cable. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 3 2 USB connector on the computer and the printer. Your printer may arrive in the...
If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to your computer with your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately,... operating system setup if you purchased your printer and computer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with a USB cable. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 3 2 USB connector on the computer and the printer. Your printer may arrive in the...
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...but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in the Windows notification ... new battery during the life of your computer. NOTE: Because the battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information ...
...but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in the Windows notification ... new battery during the life of your computer. NOTE: Because the battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information ...
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... your wireless equipment in "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 101. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that no network or USB cables, other end of your router's broadcast name is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your broadband modem and wait...
... your wireless equipment in "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 101. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that no network or USB cables, other end of your router's broadcast name is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your broadband modem and wait...
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... and troubleshooting information. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 3 Click Properties→ Ports. For a parallel printer, ensure that your scanner is listed, right-click the... • Ensure that the Print to the scanner and the computer. See the scanner documentation for instructions. For a USB printer, ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the following port(s): setting is unlocked. NOTE: If you ...
... and troubleshooting information. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 3 Click Properties→ Ports. For a parallel printer, ensure that your scanner is listed, right-click the... • Ensure that the Print to the scanner and the computer. See the scanner documentation for instructions. For a USB printer, ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the following port(s): setting is unlocked. NOTE: If you ...
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... and the operation of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. ...CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer, disconnect the mouse cable and check it for the pointing device option (the computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting adjustments). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as needed . Windows Vista...
... and the operation of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. ...CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer, disconnect the mouse cable and check it for the pointing device option (the computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting adjustments). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as needed . Windows Vista...
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Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Consumer IR Mini-Card Modem Network adapter S-video TV-out USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-pin serial connector sensor compatible with Philips RC6 (...Type IIIA Mini-Card slots RJ-11 port RJ-45 port 7-pin mini-DIN connector (optional S-video to composite video adapter cable) four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector 15-hole connector v.92 56K MDC softmodem Intel High-Definition Audio 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal WLAN, WWAN, WPAN ...
Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Consumer IR Mini-Card Modem Network adapter S-video TV-out USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-pin serial connector sensor compatible with Philips RC6 (...Type IIIA Mini-Card slots RJ-11 port RJ-45 port 7-pin mini-DIN connector (optional S-video to composite video adapter cable) four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector 15-hole connector v.92 56K MDC softmodem Intel High-Definition Audio 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal WLAN, WWAN, WPAN ...
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... a number. • To reorder a device in the list. • To enable or disable a device, highlight the item and press the space bar. • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by a number are preceded by a number; If... your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive). 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to move a ...
... a number. • To reorder a device in the list. • To enable or disable a device, highlight the item and press the space bar. • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by a number are preceded by a number; If... your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive). 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to move a ...
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... board that includes special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as an extension of memory. E ECC - ECP - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. enhanced integrated device electronics - A rapid discharge of a DVD. DVI - ExpressCard - ENERGY STAR® - electrostatic discharge - A display setting that provides bidirectional data transmission. DVD+RW...
... board that includes special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as an extension of memory. E ECC - ECP - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. enhanced integrated device electronics - A rapid discharge of a DVD. DVI - ExpressCard - ENERGY STAR® - electrostatic discharge - A display setting that provides bidirectional data transmission. DVD+RW...
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T TAPI - Enables Windows programs to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of security between user accounts and access to shut down your computer. U UAC - ... a limited amount of the computer. trusted platform module - TPM - A UPS keeps a computer running for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. USB - USB devices can also be connected and disconnected while the computer is turned on a metal sheath around each pair of wires to reduce the weight of...
T TAPI - Enables Windows programs to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of security between user accounts and access to shut down your computer. U UAC - ... a limited amount of the computer. trusted platform module - TPM - A UPS keeps a computer running for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. USB - USB devices can also be connected and disconnected while the computer is turned on a metal sheath around each pair of wires to reduce the weight of...
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...132 Index 243 power light conditions, 140 power management adjusting settings, 189 QuickSet, 189 printer cable, 44 connecting, 43 problems, 141 setting up, 43 USB, 44 problems blue screen, 136 CD drive, 123 CD-RW drive, 124 computer crashes, 135-136 computer does not start up, 135 computer stops... responding, 135 Dell Diagnostics, 115 Dell MediaDirect, 136 drives, 123 DVD drive, 123 error messages, 127 hard drive, 124 IEEE 1394 connector, 133 keyboard, 133 lockups, 135 network,...
...132 Index 243 power light conditions, 140 power management adjusting settings, 189 QuickSet, 189 printer cable, 44 connecting, 43 problems, 141 setting up, 43 USB, 44 problems blue screen, 136 CD drive, 123 CD-RW drive, 124 computer crashes, 135-136 computer does not start up, 135 computer stops... responding, 135 Dell Diagnostics, 115 Dell MediaDirect, 136 drives, 123 DVD drive, 123 error messages, 127 hard drive, 124 IEEE 1394 connector, 133 keyboard, 133 lockups, 135 network,...
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Dell Diagnostics, 115 Hardware Troubleshooter, 152 restore computer to previous operating state, 153, 158 TV connecting, 76 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS, 45 USB connector description, 32 V video problems, 146 video controller determining configuration, 23 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 23 volume adjusting, 143 Windows Vista ...
Dell Diagnostics, 115 Hardware Troubleshooter, 152 restore computer to previous operating state, 153, 158 TV connecting, 76 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS, 45 USB connector description, 32 V video problems, 146 video controller determining configuration, 23 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 23 volume adjusting, 143 Windows Vista ...