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...Functions 40 Battery 40 CD or DVD Tray 40 Display Functions 40 Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Function 40 Power Management 41 Speaker Functions 41 Microsoft® Windows® 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...
...Functions 40 Battery 40 CD or DVD Tray 40 Display Functions 40 Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Function 40 Power Management 41 Speaker Functions 41 Microsoft® Windows® 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...
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...for Your Computer 106 Docking Power Considerations 106 Printer Problems 106 Scanner Problems 107 Sound and Speaker Problems 107 No Sound From Integrated Speakers 107 No Sound From External Speakers 107 No Sound From Headphones 108 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 108 Video and Display ... Drivers 110 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 111 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 112 Restoring Your Operating System 113 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 113 Using the Operating System CD 114 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 117 Before You Begin 117 Recommended Tools ...
...for Your Computer 106 Docking Power Considerations 106 Printer Problems 106 Scanner Problems 107 Sound and Speaker Problems 107 No Sound From Integrated Speakers 107 No Sound From External Speakers 107 No Sound From Headphones 108 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 108 Video and Display ... Drivers 110 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 111 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 112 Restoring Your Operating System 113 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 113 Using the Operating System CD 114 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 117 Before You Begin 117 Recommended Tools ...
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Front View 1 2 3 4 12 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 - D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - D I S P L A Y - For more information about your display, see "Power Management Modes" on page 37. Slide to enter...
Front View 1 2 3 4 12 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 - D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - D I S P L A Y - For more information about your display, see "Power Management Modes" on page 37. Slide to enter...
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... on a mouse. T O U C H P A D S C R O L L Z O N E - A horizontal scroll zone is located on page 41. Stop. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Speaker Functions" on the right side of the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speaker-volume keyboard shortcuts. Turn the volume down. M E D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - A vertical scroll zone is located on page 40. 18 A Tour of...
... on a mouse. T O U C H P A D S C R O L L Z O N E - A horizontal scroll zone is located on page 41. Stop. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Speaker Functions" on the right side of the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speaker-volume keyboard shortcuts. Turn the volume down. M E D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - A vertical scroll zone is located on page 40. 18 A Tour of...
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...: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to create airflow through the vent(s), which prevents the computer from overheating. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a modem or...
...: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to create airflow through the vent(s), which prevents the computer from overheating. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a modem or...
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.... B A T T E R Y - H A R D D R I R E L E S S T E C H N O L O G Y - Provides information on the battery charge status. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . B A T T E R Y - Produces a broader bass output than is provided by the speakers.
.... B A T T E R Y - H A R D D R I R E L E S S T E C H N O L O G Y - Provides information on the battery charge status. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . B A T T E R Y - Produces a broader bass output than is provided by the speakers.
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...Dell™ QuickSet Features" on page 45. Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. To adjust keyboard operation, such as a toggle to a network). Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers... is installed). See "Power Management Modes" on page 49. Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Power Management Activates a power management mode. For information about the Control Panel...
...Dell™ QuickSet Features" on page 45. Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. To adjust keyboard operation, such as a toggle to a network). Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers... is installed). See "Power Management Modes" on page 49. Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Power Management Activates a power management mode. For information about the Control Panel...
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Turn the volume up. Play the next track. To adjust the speaker volume when playing a CD or DVD, use the media control buttons on the front of the computer. Play the previous track. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you create CDs. Mute the sound. Play or pause. Stop. 52 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia NOTE: Ensure that came with your computer. Turn the volume down. To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that you follow all copyright laws when you do not hear the CD or DVD playing.
Turn the volume up. Play the next track. To adjust the speaker volume when playing a CD or DVD, use the media control buttons on the front of the computer. Play the previous track. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you create CDs. Mute the sound. Play or pause. Stop. 52 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia NOTE: Ensure that came with your computer. Turn the volume down. To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that you follow all copyright laws when you do not hear the CD or DVD playing.
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...once, and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu screen. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click... button. 3 Click the Settings option. 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 6 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and select the Headphones option. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio If your computer has a DVD drive, you can...
...once, and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu screen. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click... button. 3 Click the Settings option. 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 6 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and select the Headphones option. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio If your computer has a DVD drive, you can...
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...If your screen. Press to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 111. Double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. Troubleshooting 107 CHECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION - Ensure that the sound is turned up ...and that the scanner cables are securely connected to eliminate distortion. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O ...
...If your screen. Press to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 111. Double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. Troubleshooting 107 CHECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION - Ensure that the sound is turned up ...and that the scanner cables are securely connected to eliminate distortion. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O ...
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Turn off . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. R U N T H E D ELL D I A G N O S T I O N - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 111. No Sound From Headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I C S - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical ... use the touch pad to check for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. Sound from the speakers is working by testing it for interference. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the sound is securely inserted...
Turn off . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. R U N T H E D ELL D I A G N O S T I O N - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 111. No Sound From Headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I C S - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical ... use the touch pad to check for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. Sound from the speakers is working by testing it for interference. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the sound is securely inserted...
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...- R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I O N - Ensure that the subwoofer is working by testing it is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to power your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the electrical outlet is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. Eliminate sunlight glare, which...
...- R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I O N - Ensure that the subwoofer is working by testing it is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to power your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the electrical outlet is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. Eliminate sunlight glare, which...
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... ExpressCard adapter Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Modem Network adapter S-video TV-out USB Video DVI-D (Digital Video Interface) microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector 4-pin mini, nonpowered connector RJ-11 port RJ-45 port 7-pin mini-DIN connector (optional S-video to component video adapter cable) six 4-pin USB...
... ExpressCard adapter Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Modem Network adapter S-video TV-out USB Video DVI-D (Digital Video Interface) microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector 4-pin mini, nonpowered connector RJ-11 port RJ-45 port 7-pin mini-DIN connector (optional S-video to component video adapter cable) six 4-pin USB...
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Audio (continued) Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls Audio controller Display Type (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolution Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angle... Pixel pitch Power consumption (panel with backlight) (typical): Controls Keyboard Number of keys Layout HDA bus microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector two stereo 4-ohm main speakers and one subwoofer with bass reflex port 2-W per channel main amplifier and 5-W Class D subwoofer amplifier keyboard shortcuts, program menus, media...
Audio (continued) Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls Audio controller Display Type (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolution Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angle... Pixel pitch Power consumption (panel with backlight) (typical): Controls Keyboard Number of keys Layout HDA bus microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector two stereo 4-ohm main speakers and one subwoofer with bass reflex port 2-W per channel main amplifier and 5-W Class D subwoofer amplifier keyboard shortcuts, program menus, media...
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... products, and all third-party software and peripherals is provided by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on). In addition, any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or ExpressCard accessories. Dell-installed peripherals include any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for all associated cabling are included.
... products, and all third-party software and peripherals is provided by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on). In addition, any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or ExpressCard accessories. Dell-installed peripherals include any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for all associated cabling are included.
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... protect against interference. See notification area. unshielded twisted pair - S-video TV-out - A video standard for a low-speed device such as the motherboard. The number of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. system tray - A hardware interface for video cards and controllers that serves as date...
... protect against interference. See notification area. unshielded twisted pair - S-video TV-out - A video standard for a low-speed device such as the motherboard. The number of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. system tray - A hardware interface for video cards and controllers that serves as date...
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...107 volume, 107 speaker problems, 107 volume, 107 speakers description, 18 specifications, 137 spyware, 95, 102 standby mode about, 45 stolen computer, 88 subwoofer description, 26 support contacting Dell, 145, 154-155... 101 computer does not start up, 101 computer stops responding, 101 conflicts, 112 Dell Diagnostics, 89 Dell MediaDirect, 102 drives, 93 DVD drive, 93 error messages, 96 hard drive, 94... state, 113 scanner, 107 slow computer performance, 95, 102 software, 101-102 sound and speakers, 107 speaker, 107 spyware, 95, 102 video and monitor, 109 Product Information Guide, 11 Q QuickSet,...
...107 volume, 107 speaker problems, 107 volume, 107 speakers description, 18 specifications, 137 spyware, 95, 102 standby mode about, 45 stolen computer, 88 subwoofer description, 26 support contacting Dell, 145, 154-155... 101 computer does not start up, 101 computer stops responding, 101 conflicts, 112 Dell Diagnostics, 89 Dell MediaDirect, 102 drives, 93 DVD drive, 93 error messages, 96 hard drive, 94... state, 113 scanner, 107 slow computer performance, 95, 102 software, 101-102 sound and speakers, 107 speaker, 107 spyware, 95, 102 video and monitor, 109 Product Information Guide, 11 Q QuickSet,...