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Contents Finding Information 13 1 Setting Up Your Computer 19 Connecting to the Internet 19 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 20 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 21 Setting Up a Printer 21 Printer Cable 21 Connecting a USB Printer 22 Power Protection Devices 23 Surge Protectors 23 Line Conditioners 23 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 24 2 About Your Computer 25 Front View 25 Left Side View 31 Right Side View 32 Back View 34 Bottom View 36 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 13 1 Setting Up Your Computer 19 Connecting to the Internet 19 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 20 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 21 Setting Up a Printer 21 Printer Cable 21 Connecting a USB Printer 22 Power Protection Devices 23 Surge Protectors 23 Line Conditioners 23 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 24 2 About Your Computer 25 Front View 25 Left Side View 31 Right Side View 32 Back View 34 Bottom View 36 Contents 3
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...Touchpad . . . . . 37 Numeric Keypad 37 Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 4 Using the ... 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 45 Charge Gauge 45 Low-Battery Warning 46 4 Contents
...Touchpad . . . . . 37 Numeric Keypad 37 Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 4 Using the ... 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 45 Charge Gauge 45 Low-Battery Warning 46 4 Contents
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Conserving Battery Power 46 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 46 Using the Sleep Power State 47 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 48 Storing a Battery 49 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote 52 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How ... or BD 54 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 HDMI 61 S-Video and Standard Audio 62 Component Video and Standard Audio...
Conserving Battery Power 46 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 46 Using the Sleep Power State 47 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 48 Storing a Battery 49 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote 52 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How ... or BD 54 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 HDMI 61 S-Video and Standard Audio 62 Component Video and Standard Audio...
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Dell Network Assistant 96 DellConnect 96 Drive Problems 97 Optical drive problems 97 Hard drive problems 98 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 98 Error Messages 100 ... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 108 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 108 A solid blue screen appears 108 Dell MediaDirect problems 108 Other software problems 109 Memory Problems 110 Network Problems 110 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 111...
Dell Network Assistant 96 DellConnect 96 Drive Problems 97 Optical drive problems 97 Hard drive problems 98 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 98 Error Messages 100 ... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 108 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 108 A solid blue screen appears 108 Dell MediaDirect problems 108 Other software problems 109 Memory Problems 110 Network Problems 110 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 111...
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... provides real-time health scans of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. The taskbar is an automated upgrade and notification system...
... provides real-time health scans of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. The taskbar is an automated upgrade and notification system...
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.... Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection....from the electrical outlet. Compare joule ratings to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for certain types of different devices. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing...
.... Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection....from the electrical outlet. Compare joule ratings to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for certain types of different devices. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing...
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... approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to the hard drive may result in data loss... or file damage. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to ensure that the device is interrupted. The battery charges while AC...
... approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to the hard drive may result in data loss... or file damage. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to ensure that the device is interrupted. The battery charges while AC...
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...indicator 3 display 5 volume control buttons 7 fingerprint reader 9 microphone connector 11 consumer IR 13 touch pad 15 power button 2 camera 4 media control buttons 6 keyboard 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I S P L ...A Y - D I C A T O R - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on ...
...indicator 3 display 5 volume control buttons 7 fingerprint reader 9 microphone connector 11 consumer IR 13 touch pad 15 power button 2 camera 4 media control buttons 6 keyboard 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I S P L ...A Y - D I C A T O R - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on ...
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... an electrical outlet, the - NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is turned off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in a power management mode. 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is an optional feature...
... an electrical outlet, the - NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is turned off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in a power management mode. 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is an optional feature...
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... the computer. H D M I E E E 1 3 9 4 A C O N N E C T O R - I C O N N E C T O R - Attaches an AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. VGA CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as some ...
... the computer. H D M I E E E 1 3 9 4 A C O N N E C T O R - I C O N N E C T O R - Attaches an AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. VGA CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as some ...
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... you turn on or off. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer. Attaches an AC adapter to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. NOTE: Connect the... power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure that the green LED is on when you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, ...
... you turn on or off. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer. Attaches an AC adapter to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. NOTE: Connect the... power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure that the green LED is on when you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, ...
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... computer is installed, you can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network). Opens the Search Results dialog box. Power Management Activates a power management mode. You can use of the Windows logo key and combination. Restores all open windows. This key combination... more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to activate a different power management mode using the...
... computer is installed, you can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network). Opens the Search Results dialog box. Power Management Activates a power management mode. You can use of the Windows logo key and combination. Restores all open windows. This key combination... more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to activate a different power management mode using the...
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Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on your portable computer, not monitors or ... on either the computer display or the external device. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on battery power, you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or projector) and turned on..., the image may appear, but the brightness level on an external monitor). You can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up -arrow key to change ...
Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on your portable computer, not monitors or ... on either the computer display or the external device. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on battery power, you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or projector) and turned on..., the image may appear, but the brightness level on an external monitor). You can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up -arrow key to change ...
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...communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you...fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is used and the conditions under which you ...
...communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you...fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is used and the conditions under which you ...
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You can also set power management options to alert you insert the battery into the computer...of batteries with a compatible battery purchased from children. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or...leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your Dell computer. Keep the battery away from Dell. Do not use batteries from other computers with extreme care. For more information about ...
You can also set power management options to alert you insert the battery into the computer...of batteries with a compatible battery purchased from children. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or...leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your Dell computer. Keep the battery away from Dell. Do not use batteries from other computers with extreme care. For more information about ...
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...on page 46 for the battery alarms in the notification area, click Help, and then select Power Management. • To use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on your computer. • For information on your work immediately after a low...battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46). • Use the Sleep power state when you when the battery charge is at...
...on page 46 for the battery alarms in the notification area, click Help, and then select Power Management. • To use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on your computer. • For information on your work immediately after a low...battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46). • Use the Sleep power state when you when the battery charge is at...
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...to your hard drive, and then returns you set the power management options in a hot environment, the battery may lose data. Disconnect the computer from being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to continue charging the battery. For more information ...about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on how you to start charging if the battery light ...
...to your hard drive, and then returns you set the power management options in a hot environment, the battery may lose data. Disconnect the computer from being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to continue charging the battery. For more information ...about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on how you to start charging if the battery light ...
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... menu on the User Account Control window if it opens. 5 Click the + next to Network adapters to list the utility that manages your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to the instructions provided...
... menu on the User Account Control window if it opens. 5 Click the + next to Network adapters to list the utility that manages your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to the instructions provided...
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...'s broadcast name. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that no power connected to the router.
...'s broadcast name. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that no power connected to the router.
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...boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. NOTE: If the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 158). ... b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on (or restart) your hard drive. 90 Troubleshooting to continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to a docking device ...
...boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. NOTE: If the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 158). ... b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on (or restart) your hard drive. 90 Troubleshooting to continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to a docking device ...