Owner's Manual
Page 4
3 Using the Display 37 Adjusting Brightness 37 Switching the Video Image 37 Setting Display Resolution 38 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 39 Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 System Functions 40 Battery 40 CD or DVD Tray 40 Display Functions 40 Wireless...® Logo Key Functions 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 44 Charge Gauge 44 Low-Battery Warning 45 Conserving Battery Power 45 Power Management...
3 Using the Display 37 Adjusting Brightness 37 Switching the Video Image 37 Setting Display Resolution 38 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 39 Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 System Functions 40 Battery 40 CD or DVD Tray 40 Display Functions 40 Wireless...® Logo Key Functions 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 44 Charge Gauge 44 Low-Battery Warning 45 Conserving Battery Power 45 Power Management...
Owner's Manual
Page 7
... Problems 94 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 94 Error Messages 96 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 99 Keyboard Problems 100 External Keyboard Problems 100 Unexpected Characters 100 Lockups and Software Problems 101 The Computer Does Not Start Up 101 The... Computer Stops Responding 101 A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly 101 A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System 101 A Solid Blue Screen Appears 101 Dell...
... Problems 94 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 94 Error Messages 96 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 99 Keyboard Problems 100 External Keyboard Problems 100 Unexpected Characters 100 Lockups and Software Problems 101 The Computer Does Not Start Up 101 The... Computer Stops Responding 101 A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly 101 A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System 101 A Solid Blue Screen Appears 101 Dell...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
Hard Drive 119 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 121 Memory 121 Modem 124 Mini-Card 126 Hinge Cover 129 Keyboard 130 Coin-Cell Battery 131 Optical Drive 132 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 133 13 Traveling With Your Computer 135 Identifying Your Computer ...
Hard Drive 119 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 121 Memory 121 Modem 124 Mini-Card 126 Hinge Cover 129 Keyboard 130 Coin-Cell Battery 131 Optical Drive 132 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 133 13 Traveling With Your Computer 135 Identifying Your Computer ...
Owner's Manual
Page 10
Only 152 FCC Class B 152 Macrovision Product Notice 153 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 153 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 153 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 154 17 Contacting Dell 155 Glossary 173 Index 185 10 Contents 16 Appendix 149 Using the System Setup Program 149 Viewing the System Setup Screens 149 System Setup Screen 149 Commonly Used Options 150 Cleaning Your Computer 151 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 151 Touch Pad 151 CDs and DVDs 151 FCC Notices (U.S.
Only 152 FCC Class B 152 Macrovision Product Notice 153 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 153 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 153 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 154 17 Contacting Dell 155 Glossary 173 Index 185 10 Contents 16 Appendix 149 Using the System Setup Program 149 Viewing the System Setup Screens 149 System Setup Screen 149 Commonly Used Options 150 Cleaning Your Computer 151 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 151 Touch Pad 151 CDs and DVDs 151 FCC Notices (U.S.
Owner's Manual
Page 16
... 5 11 10 6 9 7 8 1 display latches (2) 2 display latch release 3 display 4 power button 5 device status lights 6 touch pad 7 media control buttons 8 speakers 9 touch pad buttons 10 keyboard 11 Dell MediaDirect button 12 keyboard and wireless status lights D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Keeps the display closed. D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - D I S P L A Y - P O W E R B U T T O N - For more information on power management modes, see "Using the Display" on page 37. Slide...
... 5 11 10 6 9 7 8 1 display latches (2) 2 display latch release 3 display 4 power button 5 device status lights 6 touch pad 7 media control buttons 8 speakers 9 touch pad buttons 10 keyboard 11 Dell MediaDirect button 12 keyboard and wireless status lights D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Keeps the display closed. D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - D I S P L A Y - P O W E R B U T T O N - For more information on power management modes, see "Using the Display" on page 37. Slide...
Owner's Manual
Page 18
...I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - For more information, see "Key Combinations" on a mouse. Provides the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speaker-volume keyboard shortcuts. Play the previous track. S P E A K E R S - To adjust the volume of the scroll button on page 40. 18 A Tour of the touch pad. T O U C H P A D - ...pause. Touch pad buttons provide the same functionality as the Microsoft Windows logo key. K E Y B O A R D - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Speaker Functions" on the bottom of a mouse.
...I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - For more information, see "Key Combinations" on a mouse. Provides the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speaker-volume keyboard shortcuts. Play the previous track. S P E A K E R S - To adjust the volume of the scroll button on page 40. 18 A Tour of the touch pad. T O U C H P A D - ...pause. Touch pad buttons provide the same functionality as the Microsoft Windows logo key. K E Y B O A R D - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Speaker Functions" on the bottom of a mouse.
Owner's Manual
Page 19
...Dell MediaDirect or Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition. To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the Windows taskbar (in the lower-right corner of Your Computer 19 KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The lights located above the keyboard...; B U T T O N - A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. To quickly enable or disable wireless networking, press . See "Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect™" on only if you ordered the card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled.
...Dell MediaDirect or Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition. To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the Windows taskbar (in the lower-right corner of Your Computer 19 KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The lights located above the keyboard...; B U T T O N - A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. To quickly enable or disable wireless networking, press . See "Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect™" on only if you ordered the card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled.
Owner's Manual
Page 20
A I V E - Restricting the airflow can install devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on . 20 A Tour of Your Computer Lets you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it is turned ...
A I V E - Restricting the airflow can install devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on . 20 A Tour of Your Computer Lets you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it is turned ...
Owner's Manual
Page 24
...) To use the internal modem, connect the telephone line to a network. DIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR Connects an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. Off indicates no link, green indicates a 10-Mb...
...) To use the internal modem, connect the telephone line to a network. DIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR Connects an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. Off indicates no link, green indicates a 10-Mb...
Owner's Manual
Page 37
...Press to adjust display brightness. NOTE: By default, the Brightness Meter appears in the lower-right corner of the display when you use the keyboard shortcuts to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the ... display only (not on an external monitor). You can click and drag the meter to enable or disable the Brightness Meter on the keyboard.The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display. You can click the icon in the taskbar and click Help.
...Press to adjust display brightness. NOTE: By default, the Brightness Meter appears in the lower-right corner of the display when you use the keyboard shortcuts to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the ... display only (not on an external monitor). You can click and drag the meter to enable or disable the Brightness Meter on the keyboard.The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display. You can click the icon in the taskbar and click Help.
Owner's Manual
Page 39
The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue 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 39 Each key on the right of the keypad keys. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue 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 39 Each key on the right of the keypad keys. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
Owner's Manual
Page 40
...disables wireless networking and Bluetooth wireless technology. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Displays a list of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the...and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 44. Battery CD or DVD Tray Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. Highlight the icon that represents the desired state to switch to that option. Key Combinations System Functions ...
...disables wireless networking and Bluetooth wireless technology. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Displays a list of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the...and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 44. Battery CD or DVD Tray Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. Highlight the icon that represents the desired state to switch to that option. Key Combinations System Functions ...
Owner's Manual
Page 41
...system into hibernate mode (if Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). Restores all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to restore all minimized ... Help and Support Center. Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 To adjust keyboard operation, such as a toggle to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power ...
...system into hibernate mode (if Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). Restores all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to restore all minimized ... Help and Support Center. Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 To adjust keyboard operation, such as a toggle to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power ...
Owner's Manual
Page 42
... Properties window, click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad To disable this feature, modify the mouse properties within the Control Panel.
... Properties window, click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad To disable this feature, modify the mouse properties within the Control Panel.
Owner's Manual
Page 90
... immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of two ways: a Turn on page 155). To...and restart the computer, press ; Then shut down and restart the computer. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the menu and press to the next test, press ; If ...
... immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of two ways: a Turn on page 155). To...and restart the computer, press ; Then shut down and restart the computer. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the menu and press to the next test, press ; If ...
Owner's Manual
Page 97
... G R A M - The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89. KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE - Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them... commands from the computer. Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. Then shut down the computer, remove...
... G R A M - The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89. KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE - Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them... commands from the computer. Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. Then shut down the computer, remove...
Owner's Manual
Page 99
...are corrupted. Then immediately exit the program. Correct the settings for the Date and Time options. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. T H E D E V I C E I S CRITICALLY LOW - Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer...malfunctioning. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be replaced. The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may need to an electrical outlet. The operating system cannot find a...
...are corrupted. Then immediately exit the program. Correct the settings for the Date and Time options. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. T H E D E V I C E I S CRITICALLY LOW - Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer...malfunctioning. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be replaced. The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may need to an electrical outlet. The operating system cannot find a...
Owner's Manual
Page 100
... If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you are displayed instead of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Contacting Dell" on page 155. Unexpected Characters DISABLE THE NUMERIC KEYPAD - ...have a defective external keyboard. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Product Information Guide. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the display. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - Contact Dell. Verify that they ...
... If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you are displayed instead of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Contacting Dell" on page 155. Unexpected Characters DISABLE THE NUMERIC KEYPAD - ...have a defective external keyboard. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Product Information Guide. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the display. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - Contact Dell. Verify that they ...
Owner's Manual
Page 101
... U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I O N - Then restart your computer. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In... the instructions on the screen. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Then restart your computer...
... U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I O N - Then restart your computer. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In... the instructions on the screen. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Then restart your computer...
Owner's Manual
Page 110
... drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for your operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your computer to you are not on the device icon. Ensure that controls a device such as the... keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes....
... drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for your operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your computer to you are not on the device icon. Ensure that controls a device such as the... keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes....