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... and Replacing Parts 127 Before You Begin 127 Recommended Tools 127 Turning Off Your Computer 127 Before Working Inside Your Computer 128 Hard Drive 129 Removing the Hard Drive 130 Replacing the Hard Drive 131 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 131 Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 132 Removing the Hinge Covers...
... and Replacing Parts 127 Before You Begin 127 Recommended Tools 127 Turning Off Your Computer 127 Before Working Inside Your Computer 128 Hard Drive 129 Removing the Hard Drive 130 Replacing the Hard Drive 131 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 131 Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 132 Removing the Hinge Covers...
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.... Eject. Mute the sound. About Your Computer 21 Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Turn the volume down. Play the previous track. Indicates that you made when ordering your computer, your computer may not.... For more information about your computer may not include a camera. Play the next track. Play or pause. Based on configuration selections that the camera is turned on configuration selections that you made when ordering your computer, your display, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 47. M E D I C A T O R - K E Y ...
.... Eject. Mute the sound. About Your Computer 21 Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Turn the volume down. Play the previous track. Indicates that you made when ordering your computer, your computer may not.... For more information about your computer may not include a camera. Play the next track. Play or pause. Based on configuration selections that the camera is turned on configuration selections that you made when ordering your computer, your display, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on page 47. M E D I C A T O R - K E Y ...
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... the functionality of a mouse (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 45). P O W E R B U T T O N - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer by performing a Microsoft®...keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is enabled. A Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. D U A L D I G I T A L M I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). Turns on page 52). T ...
... the functionality of a mouse (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 45). P O W E R B U T T O N - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer by performing a Microsoft®...keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is enabled. A Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. D U A L D I G I T A L M I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). Turns on page 52). T ...
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... area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is almost fully charged. - Turns on page 26. For more information, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth Wireless Technology. Flashing amber: The battery charge is... networking, use the wireless switch (see "Right Side View" on when Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is enabled. NOTE: The light turns on when wireless networking is enabled. light operates as follows: - Solid amber: The battery charge is adequately charged. To quickly enable...
... area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is almost fully charged. - Turns on page 26. For more information, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth Wireless Technology. Flashing amber: The battery charge is... networking, use the wireless switch (see "Right Side View" on when Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is enabled. NOTE: The light turns on when wireless networking is enabled. light operates as follows: - Solid amber: The battery charge is adequately charged. To quickly enable...
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You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. 1 2 1 AC adapter port 2 AC adapter connector CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a ...
You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. 1 2 1 AC adapter port 2 AC adapter connector CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a ...
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...Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to rapidly turn off or on page 83). 12 3 1 Wireless On/Off Switch 3 Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 2 LED indicator W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I - You can also use it to the computer (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on how to... can scan for a wireless LAN (WLAN) in your are connected to scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the slot. For more information, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 67. F I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R...
...Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to rapidly turn off or on page 83). 12 3 1 Wireless On/Off Switch 3 Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 2 LED indicator W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I - You can also use it to the computer (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on how to... can scan for a wireless LAN (WLAN) in your are connected to scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the slot. For more information, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 67. F I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R...
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... a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. NOTE: The computer turns the fan on when the computer gets hot. Do not store your computer in the air vents. Fan noise is running.
... a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. NOTE: The computer turns the fan on when the computer gets hot. Do not store your computer in the air vents. Fan noise is running.
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... Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you purchased your computer using a USB cable. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you have...
... Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you purchased your computer using a USB cable. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you have...
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.... Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. Compare joule ratings to start the Add Printer Wizard. 3 Turn the printer on, and then turn the computer on page 117 and the documentation that came with your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms. Setting...
.... Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. Compare joule ratings to start the Add Printer Wizard. 3 Turn the printer on, and then turn the computer on page 117 and the documentation that came with your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms. Setting...
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... upper-right corner of the system setup program. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that may be installed in your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software...see the Help area on the screen. NOTE: To change settings that appear as white type on the screen. Viewing the System Setup Screen 1 Turn on page 39. System setup key functions are listed at the left. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system ...
... upper-right corner of the system setup program. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that may be installed in your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software...see the Help area on the screen. NOTE: To change settings that appear as white type on the screen. Viewing the System Setup Screen 1 Turn on page 39. System setup key functions are listed at the left. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system ...
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... device up the list or to boot and press . The computer boots to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which... without entering the system setup program (you can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. The next time you save the changes and ...exit the system setup program. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Using the System Setup Program 39 When the computer finds the files,...
... device up the list or to boot and press . The computer boots to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which... without entering the system setup program (you can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. The next time you save the changes and ...exit the system setup program. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Using the System Setup Program 39 When the computer finds the files,...
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..., and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth. 4 Blow carefully into place. Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it gently across the surface of compressed air to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Cleaning... touch pad. Ensure that fluff from the swab is not left on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the underside of your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Mouse NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse...
..., and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth. 4 Blow carefully into place. Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it gently across the surface of compressed air to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Cleaning... touch pad. Ensure that fluff from the swab is not left on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the underside of your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Mouse NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse...
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...or text may be hard to read if you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear, but the brightness level on the external device does not change. Press to switch the video image between the... only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display 47 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 computer...
...or text may be hard to read if you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear, but the brightness level on the external device does not change. Press to switch the video image between the... only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display 47 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 computer...
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...or , and then click Sleep. • Depending on page 110. When you like. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on. Sleep automatically saves your work session without restarting your computer or being used in your computer. If the battery is connected to an ...The battery is longer with a battery, see "Power Problems" on how you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is hot from being in a hot environment...
...or , and then click Sleep. • Depending on page 110. When you like. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on. Sleep automatically saves your work session without restarting your computer or being used in your computer. If the battery is connected to an ...The battery is longer with a battery, see "Power Problems" on how you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is hot from being in a hot environment...
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... these procedures, turn off . 3 Turn the computer over. 4 Slide and click the battery release latch to keep it . To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is connected to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other computers with your Dell computer. NOTICE:... battery out of fire or explosion. See the documentation that the computer is designed to avoid possible connector damage. 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 ...
... these procedures, turn off . 3 Turn the computer over. 4 Slide and click the battery release latch to keep it . To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is connected to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other computers with your Dell computer. NOTICE:... battery out of fire or explosion. See the documentation that the computer is designed to avoid possible connector damage. 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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... (see "Contacting Dell" on using Dell MediaDirect, use the Help menu in Sleep state, you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is turned off or in...
... (see "Contacting Dell" on using Dell MediaDirect, use the Help menu in Sleep state, you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is turned off or in...
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.... 10 Ensure that came with your wireless router to do the following in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure 11 Turn on your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to communicate with the network setup. 8 Insert a ... communication between your computer and your wireless router. • Configure your wireless router to stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on only your wireless router and wait for at least 2 minutes for the wireless router to the broadband modem. After 2 minutes, proceed to the...
.... 10 Ensure that came with your wireless router to do the following in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure 11 Turn on your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to communicate with the network setup. 8 Insert a ... communication between your computer and your wireless router. • Configure your wireless router to stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on only your wireless router and wait for at least 2 minutes for the wireless router to the broadband modem. After 2 minutes, proceed to the...
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...requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For information on the type of the wireless network connection. Dell cannot provide this information. NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless ...network (for which your computer is not configured) is connected to that network. Setting Up and Using Networks 77 When you turn on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. Thereafter, whenever you log on page 74. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure...
...requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For information on the type of the wireless network connection. Dell cannot provide this information. NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless ...network (for which your computer is not configured) is connected to that network. Setting Up and Using Networks 77 When you turn on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. Thereafter, whenever you log on page 74. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure...
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...from 100 to display the status. What You Need to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. 78 Setting Up and Using Networks To turn the wireless networking function on your computer's wireless devices. Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) A Mobile Broadband network, also ...Depending on or off . Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you are enabled or disabled. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select...
...from 100 to display the status. What You Need to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. 78 Setting Up and Using Networks To turn the wireless networking function on your computer's wireless devices. Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) A Mobile Broadband network, also ...Depending on or off . Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you are enabled or disabled. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select...
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... your computer. For instructions and for establishing a Mobile Broadband connection (see the user's guide available through your computer. You can turn your computer's wireless devices on and off using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see "What You Need to the Internet, you purchased the card separately from your cellular service provider.
... your computer. For instructions and for establishing a Mobile Broadband connection (see the user's guide available through your computer. You can turn your computer's wireless devices on and off using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see "What You Need to the Internet, you purchased the card separately from your cellular service provider.