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...Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 36 QuickSet Key Combinations 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 37 Touch Pad 37 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 5 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40... Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 ...
...Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 36 QuickSet Key Combinations 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 37 Touch Pad 37 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 5 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40... Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 ...
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...E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 90 Error Messages 91 ExpressCard Problems 95 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 95 Keyboard Problems 96 External Keyboard problems 96 Unexpected characters 96 Lockups and Software Problems 97 The computer does not start up 97 The ...computer stops responding 97 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 97 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 97 A solid blue screen appears 97 Dell...
...E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 90 Error Messages 91 ExpressCard Problems 95 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 95 Keyboard Problems 96 External Keyboard problems 96 Unexpected characters 96 Lockups and Software Problems 97 The computer does not start up 97 The ...computer stops responding 97 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 97 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 97 A solid blue screen appears 97 Dell...
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Hard Drive 116 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 119 Memory 119 Hinge Cover 121 Keyboard 122 WLAN Card 124 Mobile Broadband Card 128 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 134 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 134 13 Dell™ QuickSet 137 14 Traveling With Your Computer 139 Identifying Your Computer 139 Packing the...
Hard Drive 116 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 119 Memory 119 Hinge Cover 121 Keyboard 122 WLAN Card 124 Mobile Broadband Card 128 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 134 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 134 13 Dell™ QuickSet 137 14 Traveling With Your Computer 139 Identifying Your Computer 139 Packing the...
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Only 175 FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 Glossary 177 Index 187 10 Contents Cleaning Your Computer 173 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 173 Touch Pad 173 Floppy Drive 174 CDs and DVDs 174 Camera 174 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 174 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 175 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 175 FCC Notice (U.S.
Only 175 FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 Glossary 177 Index 187 10 Contents Cleaning Your Computer 173 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 173 Touch Pad 173 Floppy Drive 174 CDs and DVDs 174 Camera 174 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 174 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 175 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 175 FCC Notice (U.S.
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...Front View 14 13 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 9 8 1 camera 2 display 3 power button 4 shutter button 5 speakers (2) 6 device status lights 7 keyboard and wireless status lights 8 media control buttons 9 microphone/line-in connector 10 headphone connectors (2) 11 touch pad buttons 12 touch pad 13... keyboard 14 Dell MediaDirect™ button C A M E R A - See "Power Management Modes" on the computer or to take a picture. For more information about...
...Front View 14 13 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 9 8 1 camera 2 display 3 power button 4 shutter button 5 speakers (2) 6 device status lights 7 keyboard and wireless status lights 8 media control buttons 9 microphone/line-in connector 10 headphone connectors (2) 11 touch pad buttons 12 touch pad 13... keyboard 14 Dell MediaDirect™ button C A M E R A - See "Power Management Modes" on the computer or to take a picture. For more information about...
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... almost fully charged. A Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. About Your Computer 17 KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS - Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns...
... almost fully charged. A Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. About Your Computer 17 KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS - Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns...
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... 19 Attach headphones or speakers to launch either Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect. K E Y B O A R D - Attach a microphone or other sound input device to a TV or Audio Device" on page 36. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Connecting Your Computer to the connector.../line-in connector for 5.1 surround sound mode, see "Key Combinations" on page 56. T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. M I C R O P H O N E / L I R E C ...
... 19 Attach headphones or speakers to launch either Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect. K E Y B O A R D - Attach a microphone or other sound input device to a TV or Audio Device" on page 36. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Connecting Your Computer to the connector.../line-in connector for 5.1 surround sound mode, see "Key Combinations" on page 56. T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. M I C R O P H O N E / L I R E C ...
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... the air vents. The computer uses fans to the modem connector. For more information about scanning for wireless networks, see "Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with Bluetooth technology ... from overheating. NOTICE: The network connector is running. A I T C H - W I R E L E S S S W I R V E N T S - Turns on/off wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. To help prevent damage to the computer, do not plug a telephone line into , or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such...
... the air vents. The computer uses fans to the modem connector. For more information about scanning for wireless networks, see "Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with Bluetooth technology ... from overheating. NOTICE: The network connector is running. A I T C H - W I R E L E S S S W I R V E N T S - Turns on/off wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. To help prevent damage to the computer, do not plug a telephone line into , or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such...
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... key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. If your portable computer or docking device. Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the ...on, the image may appear, but the brightness level on the external device does not change. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the...
... key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. If your portable computer or docking device. Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the ...on, the image may appear, but the brightness level on the external device does not change. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the...
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To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions.
To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions.
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.... This command functions as a toggle to that option. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network). Windows logo key and Restores all open windows. Power Management Activates a power management mode. Windows logo key ...and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad See "Power Management Modes" on ). Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Displays icons representing...
.... This command functions as a toggle to that option. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network). Windows logo key and Restores all open windows. Power Management Activates a power management mode. Windows logo key ...and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad See "Power Management Modes" on ). Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Displays icons representing...
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... repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows Help and Support Center. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as you to move the cursor on the display. Touch Pad...
... repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows Help and Support Center. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as you to move the cursor on the display. Touch Pad...
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..., see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the right side and at the bottom to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad The touch pad has silk screening on page 13. 2 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch...
..., see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the right side and at the bottom to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad The touch pad has silk screening on page 13. 2 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch...
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.../DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. 86 Troubleshooting... On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the menu that failed, press . • If failures are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer and try again....
.../DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. 86 Troubleshooting... On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the menu that failed, press . • If failures are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer and try again....
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... Setup Program" on page 119). Insert a bootable CD. Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 85). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. M E M O R Y A D D R E S S L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - If the error message still appears, see...
... Setup Program" on page 119). Insert a bootable CD. Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 85). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. M E M O R Y A D D R E S S L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - If the error message still appears, see...
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... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 99. See "Contacting Dell" on page 141. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - ENSURE THAT THE...
... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 99. See "Contacting Dell" on page 141. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - ENSURE THAT THE...
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... page 85). If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Contact Dell. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - R U N T H E K E Y B O A R D D I A G N O S T I C S T E S T S - Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of letters...
... page 85). If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. Contact Dell. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - R U N T H E K E Y B O A R D D I A G N O S T I C S T E S T S - Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of letters...
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... to Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H...E P R O G R A M C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD - Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to perform an operating system shutdown. Then restart your computer. Then restart your computer...
... to Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H...E P R O G R A M C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD - Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to perform an operating system shutdown. Then restart your computer. Then restart your computer...
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...your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. You may need to you with any other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick...whether the driver is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your computer. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. See "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Drivers What Is a Driver? Troubleshooting 105 SEE ...
...your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. You may need to you with any other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick...whether the driver is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your computer. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. See "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Drivers What Is a Driver? Troubleshooting 105 SEE ...
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... grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on both sides simultaneously. b Insert a plastic scribe into place. 1 2 1 hinge cover 2 scribe Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 113. 2 Remove the hinge...
... grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on both sides simultaneously. b Insert a plastic scribe into place. 1 2 1 hinge cover 2 scribe Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 113. 2 Remove the hinge...