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...Windows® XP 40 Windows Vista 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 41 Microsoft Windows XP 42 Windows Vista 42 4 Using the Keyboard 43 Numeric Keypad 43 Keyboard Illumination 43 Key Combinations 43 Keyboard Illumination 43 ...System Functions 43 Battery 44 Power Management 44 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 44 Touch Pad 45 5 Using a Battery 47 Battery Performance 47 Checking the Battery Charge 48 Dell...
...Windows® XP 40 Windows Vista 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 41 Microsoft Windows XP 42 Windows Vista 42 4 Using the Keyboard 43 Numeric Keypad 43 Keyboard Illumination 43 Key Combinations 43 Keyboard Illumination 43 ...System Functions 43 Battery 44 Power Management 44 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 44 Touch Pad 45 5 Using a Battery 47 Battery Performance 47 Checking the Battery Charge 48 Dell...
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10 Setting Up and Using Networks 91 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . . 91 Setting Up a Network 92 Windows XP 92 Windows Vista 93 Wireless Local Area Network 93 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection . 93 Checking Your Wireless Network Card...) . 98 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 99 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 99 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 100 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 100 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 101 11 Securing Your Computer 103 Security Cable Lock ...
10 Setting Up and Using Networks 91 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . . 91 Setting Up a Network 92 Windows XP 92 Windows Vista 93 Wireless Local Area Network 93 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection . 93 Checking Your Wireless Network Card...) . 98 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 99 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 99 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 100 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 100 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 101 11 Securing Your Computer 103 Security Cable Lock ...
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13 Troubleshooting 107 Dell Technical Update Service 107 Dell Diagnostics 107 Dell Support Utility 111 Drive Problems 112 Optical drive problems 113 Hard drive problems 114 E-Mail and Internet Problems 114 Error Messages 115 ExpressCard Problems 120 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 121 Keyboard Problems 121 External Keyboard problems 122 Unexpected characters 123 Lockups and Software Problems...
13 Troubleshooting 107 Dell Technical Update Service 107 Dell Diagnostics 107 Dell Support Utility 111 Drive Problems 112 Optical drive problems 113 Hard drive problems 114 E-Mail and Internet Problems 114 Error Messages 115 ExpressCard Problems 120 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 121 Keyboard Problems 121 External Keyboard problems 122 Unexpected characters 123 Lockups and Software Problems...
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1 camera 3 power button 5 device status lights 7 infrared sensor 9 touch pad 11 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 13 digital array microphones (2) 15 camera indicator 2 display 4 GamePanel 6 right speaker 8 media control buttons 10 left speaker 12 keyboard status lights 14 display latch C A M E R A - P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management...
1 camera 3 power button 5 device status lights 7 infrared sensor 9 touch pad 11 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 13 digital array microphones (2) 15 camera indicator 2 display 4 GamePanel 6 right speaker 8 media control buttons 10 left speaker 12 keyboard status lights 14 display latch C A M E R A - P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management...
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Digital directional microphones for conferencing and chat. Keeps the display closed. C A M E R A I N D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. D I C A T O R - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. The indicator shows solid blue light when the camera is active and off when the camera is enabled. A Turns on when the Caps Lock function is not. 24 About Your Computer D I G I T A L M I C R O P H O N E S -
Digital directional microphones for conferencing and chat. Keeps the display closed. C A M E R A I N D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. D I C A T O R - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. The indicator shows solid blue light when the camera is active and off when the camera is enabled. A Turns on when the Caps Lock function is not. 24 About Your Computer D I G I T A L M I C R O P H O N E S -
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Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. I C O N N E C T O R - S - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as some digital video cameras. I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - Used for connecting a DVI or VGA display (through dongle). Connects your computer ...
Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. I C O N N E C T O R - S - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as some digital video cameras. I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - Used for connecting a DVI or VGA display (through dongle). Connects your computer ...
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...R V E N T S - Push this button to scan specifically for networks - Solid blue: Strong network found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is activated in your vicinity. Back... connector 4 network connector (RJ-45) A I T Y C A B L E S L O T - The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator has an LED that operates as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. F I - Off: No signal found - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as follows: - Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in the system setup program...
...R V E N T S - Push this button to scan specifically for networks - Solid blue: Strong network found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is activated in your vicinity. Back... connector 4 network connector (RJ-45) A I T Y C A B L E S L O T - The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator has an LED that operates as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. F I - Off: No signal found - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as follows: - Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in the system setup program...
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Connects the computer to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer. 30 About Your Computer The two lights next to a network. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector.
Connects the computer to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer. 30 About Your Computer The two lights next to a network. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector.
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Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to the lowest comfortable setting by setting the display brightness to change the brightness ... up -arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Using the Display 39 NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your...
Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to the lowest comfortable setting by setting the display brightness to change the brightness ... up -arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Using the Display 39 NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your...
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... on and off Opens the Task Manager window. Key Combinations Keyboard Illumination and right-arrow key System Functions Toggles the keyboard illumination lights on the ambient light level. Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . It has several...
... on and off Opens the Task Manager window. Key Combinations Keyboard Illumination and right-arrow key System Functions Toggles the keyboard illumination lights on the ambient light level. Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . It has several...
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... the Power Options Properties window. For information about the Control Panel, see the Windows Help and Support Center. 44 Using the Keyboard Opens the System Properties dialog box. Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. Runs Windows Explorer. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo...
... the Power Options Properties window. For information about the Control Panel, see the Windows Help and Support Center. 44 Using the Keyboard Opens the System Properties dialog box. Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. Runs Windows Explorer. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo...
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... cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. Using the Keyboard 45 Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you to move the cursor on the display.
... cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. Using the Keyboard 45 Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you to move the cursor on the display.
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... allow water from the cloth to remove dust from the electrical outlet and remove any of compressed air to seep between the keys on the keyboard. NOTICE: Do not use cleaning agents with ammonia as an ingredient. • Use a can of the procedures in this section, follow... display cleaner, and wipe the display until it is clean. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. Cleaning Your Computer 105 Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Clean your computer, disconnect the ...
... allow water from the cloth to remove dust from the electrical outlet and remove any of compressed air to seep between the keys on the keyboard. NOTICE: Do not use cleaning agents with ammonia as an ingredient. • Use a can of the procedures in this section, follow... display cleaner, and wipe the display until it is clean. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. Cleaning Your Computer 105 Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Clean your computer, disconnect the ...
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...operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any... key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . To stop the assessment and restart the computer...
...operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any... key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . To stop the assessment and restart the computer...
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...Menu, select the test you want to run. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1 to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes ...versions are listed, select the version appropriate for the current boot only. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the ...
...Menu, select the test you want to run. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1 to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes ...versions are listed, select the version appropriate for the current boot only. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the ...
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... not match the hardware configuration. Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Setup Screens" on page 107). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107). Restart the computer, and avoid touching the...
... not match the hardware configuration. Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Setup Screens" on page 107). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107). Restart the computer, and avoid touching the...
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... electrical outlet; I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - O F - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I T H A D E L L - 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 - Insert a disk into the connector. Some cards do not support this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 127. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be listed. Ensure that the ExpressCard is running out of the procedures in this...
... electrical outlet; I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - O F - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I T H A D E L L - 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 - Insert a disk into the connector. Some cards do not support this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 127. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be listed. Ensure that the ExpressCard is running out of the procedures in this...
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... XP Click Start and click Control Panel. 1 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→System→ System Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. If your IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I C E - P R O V I D E D I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I T H A D E L L - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 170). NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard...
... XP Click Start and click Control Panel. 1 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→System→ System Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. If your IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I C E - P R O V I D E D I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I T H A D E L L - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 170). NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard...
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... to the computer. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the display. 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 - Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 170). External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you may have a defective external keyboard. Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and then turn it on again...
... to the computer. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the display. 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 - Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 170). External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you may have a defective external keyboard. Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and then turn it on again...