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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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... volume down. Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. D I C A T O R - Turn the volume up. Indicates that the camera is turned on page 43. For more information about your computer may not include a camera. About Your Computer 21 C A M E R A I N D I S P L A Y - K E Y B O A R D - M E D I O N A L ) - Stop. Play or pause. Play the previous track. ...
... volume down. Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. D I C A T O R - Turn the volume up. Indicates that the camera is turned on page 43. For more information about your computer may not include a camera. About Your Computer 21 C A M E R A I N D I S P L A Y - K E Y B O A R D - M E D I O N A L ) - Stop. Play or pause. Play the previous track. ...
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...B U T T O N - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. Provides 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 ... Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. A Turns on page 52). Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect. T O U C H P A D - Built-in microphone for conferencing and...
...B U T T O N - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. Provides 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 ... Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. A Turns on page 52). Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect. T O U C H P A D - Built-in microphone for conferencing and...
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... devices, use the wireless switch. Solid blue: The battery is almost fully charged. - Solid amber: The battery charge is turned off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. For... 3 network connector (RJ-45) 5 HDMI connector 7 hard drive 56 7 2 video connector 4 USB connector 6 IEEE 1394 connector 24 About Your Computer To turn off ). - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "Right Side View" on a battery, the light operates as follows: If...
... devices, use the wireless switch. Solid blue: The battery is almost fully charged. - Solid amber: The battery charge is turned off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. For... 3 network connector (RJ-45) 5 HDMI connector 7 hard drive 56 7 2 video connector 4 USB connector 6 IEEE 1394 connector 24 About Your Computer To turn off ). - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "Right Side View" on a battery, the light operates as follows: If...
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... to help prevent damage to the DC power required by the computer. About Your Computer 25 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. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting...
... to help prevent damage to the DC power required by the computer. About Your Computer 25 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. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting...
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.... The computer ships with Bluetooth Wireless Technology. Lights up when your are connected to scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in your vicinity, 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 S W I V... cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in your vicinity. 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 C ...
.... The computer ships with Bluetooth Wireless Technology. Lights up when your are connected to scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in your vicinity, 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 S W I V... cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in your vicinity. 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 C ...
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... the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. 28 About Your Computer NOTE: The computer turns the fan on when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is running. Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vents A I R V E N T S -
... the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. 28 About Your Computer NOTE: The computer turns the fan on when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is running. Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vents A I R V E N T S -
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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, the cable may not come with your computer using a USB cable. Printer Cable Your...
... 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, the cable may not come with your computer using a USB cable. Printer Cable Your...
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... fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. 3 Turn the printer on, and then turn the computer on page 117 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 35 Compare joule ratings to...
... fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. 3 Turn the printer on, and then turn the computer on page 117 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 35 Compare joule ratings to...
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...is the setting or value for new settings to wait until you reboot the computer for that may be installed in your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The upper-right corner of the system setup program. If you wait too long and the Microsoft Windows logo appears, ...continue to take effect. System setup key functions are listed at the left. Viewing the System Setup Screen 1 Turn on the screen. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the screen displays help information for...
...is the setting or value for new settings to wait until you reboot the computer for that may be installed in your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The upper-right corner of the system setup program. If you wait too long and the Microsoft Windows logo appears, ...continue to take effect. System setup key functions are listed at the left. Viewing the System Setup Screen 1 Turn on the screen. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the screen displays help information for...
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...desktop, then shut down your hard drive). 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you can set a one-time-only ... a device, highlight the item and press the space bar. To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by a number; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system. The computer boots to the selected device...
...desktop, then shut down your hard drive). 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you can set a one-time-only ... a device, highlight the item and press the space bar. To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by a number; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system. The computer boots to the selected device...
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... Mouse 1 Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 127). 2 Disconnect any installed batteries (see "Battery Performance" on page 49)...., 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 the touch pad. Using the System Setup Program 41
... Mouse 1 Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 127). 2 Disconnect any installed batteries (see "Battery Performance" on page 49)...., 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 the touch pad. Using the System Setup Program 41
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...From Your Computer Display To a Projector When 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. Before you change any of the display settings..., make a note of the current settings so you can conserve power by your computer and display. 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 ...
...From Your Computer Display To a Projector When 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. Before you change any of the display settings..., make a note of the current settings so you can conserve power by your computer and display. 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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...in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may lose data. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on page 110. You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you set the power management options in Sleep ...; Press . Sleep automatically saves your work session without restarting your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to continue charging the battery. NOTICE: If your computer. When you connect the computer to start charging...
...in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may lose data. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on page 110. You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you set the power management options in Sleep ...; Press . Sleep automatically saves your work session without restarting your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to continue charging the battery. NOTICE: If your computer. When you connect the computer to start charging...
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... computer over. 4 Slide and click the battery release latch to keep it . See the documentation that the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer. The battery is ... a docking device (docked), undock it open. 5 Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with your Dell computer. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch To replace the ...
... computer over. 4 Slide and click the battery release latch to keep it . See the documentation that the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer. The battery is ... a docking device (docked), undock it open. 5 Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with your Dell computer. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch To replace the ...
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... button, located on the hinge cover, to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. Contact Dell for digital media. Using Multimedia 63 Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is turned off or in the Dell MediaDirect application. You need the installation software to launch Dell MediaDirect. For more information on page 164). When your computer is an instant-on multimedia playback...
... button, located on the hinge cover, to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. Contact Dell for digital media. Using Multimedia 63 Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is turned off or in the Dell MediaDirect application. You need the installation software to launch Dell MediaDirect. For more information on page 164). When your computer is an instant-on multimedia playback...
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... See the documentation that came with your wireless router to do the following in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure 11 Turn on only your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for the wireless router to a WLAN" on page 77). 76 Setting ...broadband modem to communicate with your broadband router. • Find out your wireless router's broadcast name. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that no power connected to the broadband modem. NOTE: Wait for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting ...
... See the documentation that came with your wireless router to do the following in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure 11 Turn on only your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for the wireless router to a WLAN" on page 77). 76 Setting ...broadband modem to communicate with your broadband router. • Find out your wireless router's broadcast name. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that no power connected to the broadband modem. NOTE: Wait for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting ...
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... Once you have followed the instructions in your wireless network card. Thereafter, whenever you log on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. Network security settings are unique to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Setting Up and Using..., follow the instructions in the user documentation for connecting to a WLAN, ensure that network. Dell cannot provide this information. Specific network names and configuration details vary. When you turn on your computer and a network (for a wireless network, another popup notifies you that your...
... Once you have followed the instructions in your wireless network card. Thereafter, whenever you log on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. Network security settings are unique to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Setting Up and Using..., follow the instructions in the user documentation for connecting to a WLAN, ensure that network. Dell cannot provide this information. Specific network names and configuration details vary. When you turn on your computer and a network (for a wireless network, another popup notifies you that your...
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...Wide Area Network) A Mobile Broadband network, also known as the computer is on or off . To turn the wireless networking function on your computer, you turn the wireless activity indicator on . The wireless activity indicator displays whether your computer's integrated wireless devices are...Area Network (WWAN), is off , click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in a specific geographical location, that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical...
...Wide Area Network) A Mobile Broadband network, also known as the computer is on or off . To turn the wireless networking function on your computer, you turn the wireless activity indicator on . The wireless activity indicator displays whether your computer's integrated wireless devices are...Area Network (WWAN), is off , click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in a specific geographical location, that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical...
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... with your Mobile Broadband card if you purchased the card separately from your Mobile Broadband card is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the media included with wireless technology. The user's guide is enabled by verifying the setting of the ...on and off using the wireless switch on page 24). 80 Setting Up and Using Networks You can turn your computer. Or 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on and off with the utility. NOTE: The Connect button changes ...
... with your Mobile Broadband card if you purchased the card separately from your Mobile Broadband card is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the media included with wireless technology. The user's guide is enabled by verifying the setting of the ...on and off using the wireless switch on page 24). 80 Setting Up and Using Networks You can turn your computer. Or 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on and off with the utility. NOTE: The Connect button changes ...