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Recommended Tools 149 Turning Off Your Computer 150 Before Working Inside Your Computer 150 Hard Drive 152 Removing the Hard Drive Cage 152 Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard ...
Recommended Tools 149 Turning Off Your Computer 150 Before Working Inside Your Computer 150 Hard Drive 152 Removing the Hard Drive Cage 152 Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard ...
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...174; operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Power Management Modes" on page 39. GA M E P A N E L - D I S P L ...Y - A small secondary LCD for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 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 ...
...174; operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Power Management Modes" on page 39. GA M E P A N E L - D I S P L ...Y - A small secondary LCD for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 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 ...
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..." and "off" positions (see "wireless switch" on when wireless devices are enabled. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the - Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. About Your Computer 21 If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: -... Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is enabled. Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is not available to indicate battery charge status. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is...
..." and "off" positions (see "wireless switch" on when wireless devices are enabled. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the - Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. About Your Computer 21 If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: -... Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is enabled. Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is not available to indicate battery charge status. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is...
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Mute the sound. Play the next track. To adjust the volume of a mouse (see "Touch Pad" on page 45). M E D I N F R A R E D S E N S O R - Play the previous track. I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - S P E A K E R S - Turn the volume up. Consumer Infrared sensor to operate the remote control. Stop. Turn the volume down. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. Play or pause. T O U C H P A D - Provides the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the volume control buttons or mute button. 22 About Your Computer
Mute the sound. Play the next track. To adjust the volume of a mouse (see "Touch Pad" on page 45). M E D I N F R A R E D S E N S O R - Play the previous track. I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - S P E A K E R S - Turn the volume up. Consumer Infrared sensor to operate the remote control. Stop. Turn the volume down. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. Play or pause. T O U C H P A D - Provides the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the volume control buttons or mute button. 22 About Your Computer
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D I C R O P H O N E S - D I G I T A L M I S P L A Y L A T C H - Keeps the display closed. The indicator shows solid blue light when the camera is active and off when the camera is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is not. 24 About Your Computer Digital directional microphones for conferencing and chat. Turns on when the Caps Lock function is enabled. C A M E R A I N D I C A T O R - A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
D I C R O P H O N E S - D I G I T A L M I S P L A Y L A T C H - Keeps the display closed. The indicator shows solid blue light when the camera is active and off when the camera is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is not. 24 About Your Computer Digital directional microphones for conferencing and chat. Turns on when the Caps Lock function is enabled. C A M E R A I N D I C A T O R - A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
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For more information, see "ExpressCards" on About Your Computer 27 Right Side View 1 23 45 1 Express card slot 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 security cable slot 2 wireless switch 4 USB connectors (2) E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - W I R E L E S S S W I T C H - Supports one ExpressCard. You can use this switch to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in the slot. The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology. 1 2 1 off 2 on page 85.
For more information, see "ExpressCards" on About Your Computer 27 Right Side View 1 23 45 1 Express card slot 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 security cable slot 2 wireless switch 4 USB connectors (2) E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - W I R E L E S S S W I T C H - Supports one ExpressCard. You can use this switch to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in the slot. The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology. 1 2 1 off 2 on page 85.
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Solid blue: Strong network found - Off: No signal 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. S E C U R I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as follows: - Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in ...
Solid blue: Strong network found - Off: No signal 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. S E C U R I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as follows: - Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in ...
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.... NOTICE: When you follow the angle of the connector on or off. You can damage the computer or cause a fire. Do not store your computer turned either on the AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. Restricting the airflow can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide.
.... NOTICE: When you follow the angle of the connector on or off. You can damage the computer or cause a fire. Do not store your computer turned either on the AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. Restricting the airflow can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide.
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... with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. See the documentation that it is turned on the computer and the printer. Setting Up Your Computer 35 Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already...
... with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. See the documentation that it is turned on the computer and the printer. Setting Up Your Computer 35 Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already...
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... start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on page 136 and the documentation that came with your computer is running the Windows Vista™ operating system...
... start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on page 136 and the documentation that came with your computer is running the Windows Vista™ operating system...
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..., but the brightness level on battery power, you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on the keyboard. If your portable computer. Using the Display 39 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When... a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . or down -arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display ...
..., but the brightness level on battery power, you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on the keyboard. If your portable computer. Using the Display 39 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When... a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . or down -arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display ...
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... may cycle through the following keyboard illumination options: • Always On • Always Off • Auto Mode In Auto Mode, the keyboard illumination LEDs automatically turn on or off, depending on and off Opens the Task Manager window. Using the Keyboard 43 It has several LEDs built into the LCD lid...
... may cycle through the following keyboard illumination options: • Always On • Always Off • Auto Mode In Auto Mode, the keyboard illumination LEDs automatically turn on or off, depending on and off Opens the Task Manager window. Using the Keyboard 43 It has several LEDs built into the LCD lid...
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... the computer to optimize your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby or sleep mode, it was in Windows XP, click Start→Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of times the battery is largely determined by the number of...
... the computer to optimize your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby or sleep mode, it was in Windows XP, click Start→Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of times the battery is largely determined by the number of...
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... the power button. • Close the display. • Press . To enter hibernate mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off . Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. To enter hibernate mode in before entering hibernate mode. Using a Battery 51 To exit ... or touching the touch pad. NOTE: If your computer is not responding, pressing and holding the power button for more than 10 seconds turns it was in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery...
... the power button. • Close the display. • Press . To enter hibernate mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off . Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. To enter hibernate mode in before entering hibernate mode. Using a Battery 51 To exit ... or touching the touch pad. NOTE: If your computer is not responding, pressing and holding the power button for more than 10 seconds turns it was in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery...
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.... Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the light flashes alternately blue and orange. 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 computer... and loses any other computers with your computer for an extended period of fire or explosion. NOTICE: Do not replace the battery with your Dell™ computer. To remove the battery: 1 Ensure that the computer is designed to room temperature. For information about resolving problems with a...
.... Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the light flashes alternately blue and orange. 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 computer... and loses any other computers with your computer for an extended period of fire or explosion. NOTICE: Do not replace the battery with your Dell™ computer. To remove the battery: 1 Ensure that the computer is designed to room temperature. For information about resolving problems with a...
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... its integrated digital microphones allow you to take photos and videos and to the touch when the computer is running and when the camera is turned on page 171.
... its integrated digital microphones allow you to take photos and videos and to the touch when the computer is running and when the camera is turned on page 171.
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... and brightness. • Click the Effects tab to adjust audio settings, such as the volume level. The QuickCapture window appears and the blue camera light turns on your hard drive. For more information about creating pictures or videos, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the Camera's Help File...
... and brightness. • Click the Effects tab to adjust audio settings, such as the volume level. The QuickCapture window appears and the blue camera light turns on your hard drive. For more information about creating pictures or videos, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the Camera's Help File...
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... on the hinge cover, to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button Using Multimedia 67 If the computer is turned off or in standby (Windows XP) or sleep (Windows Vista) mode, either Windows Media Center Manager or Dell Media Experience launches, depending on multimedia playback mode for digital media.
... on the hinge cover, to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button Using Multimedia 67 If the computer is turned off or in standby (Windows XP) or sleep (Windows Vista) mode, either Windows Media Center Manager or Dell Media Experience launches, depending on multimedia playback mode for digital media.
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1 2 1 standard S-video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. NOTE: If your TV or .... 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV and any audio device that you want to ensure that you connected (if applicable), and then...
1 2 1 standard S-video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. NOTE: If your TV or .... 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV and any audio device that you want to ensure that you connected (if applicable), and then...
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Using Multimedia 73 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or the audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-... end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the audio input connector on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 83 to ensure that the computer...
Using Multimedia 73 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or the audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-... end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the audio input connector on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 83 to ensure that the computer...
