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... and Replacing Parts 129 Before You Begin 129 Recommended Tools 129 Turning Off Your Computer 129 Before Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 133 Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Removing the Center Control...
... and Replacing Parts 129 Before You Begin 129 Recommended Tools 129 Turning Off Your Computer 129 Before Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 133 Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Removing the Center Control...
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Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install ... computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. 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 Click Start → Network→ Add a printer to the USB connectors on page 119 and the documentation that came with...
Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install ... computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. 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 Click Start → Network→ Add a printer to the USB connectors on page 119 and the documentation that came with...
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...and Touchpad" on . D E L L M E D I A D I S P L A Y - Built-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 C R O P H O N E S - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft... pressing the power button. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 41. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). D U A L D I G I T A L M I...
...and Touchpad" on . D E L L M E D I A D I S P L A Y - Built-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 C R O P H O N E S - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft... pressing the power button. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 41. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). D U A L D I G I T A L M I...
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...all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see the documentation that came with your computer. light operates as follows: - WiFi status light - Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. For more information, see "wireless On/Off switch" on when the scroll lock ...battery is adequately charged (or the computer is adequately charged. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is almost fully charged. - To turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. Flashing blue: The battery ...
...all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see the documentation that came with your computer. light operates as follows: - WiFi status light - Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. For more information, see "wireless On/Off switch" on when the scroll lock ...battery is adequately charged (or the computer is adequately charged. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is almost fully charged. - To turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. Flashing blue: The battery ...
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V O L U M E C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Eject Play the previous track or press and hold to rewind within a track Stop Play or pause Play the next track or press and hold to adjust the volume. Press these buttons to fastforward within a track Mute Turn the volume down Turn the volume up 30 About Your Computer
V O L U M E C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Eject Play the previous track or press and hold to rewind within a track Stop Play or pause Play the next track or press and hold to adjust the volume. Press these buttons to fastforward within a track Mute Turn the volume down Turn the volume up 30 About Your Computer
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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. About Your Computer 31 I C O N N E C T O R - VGA CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as some digital video cameras. The AC adapter converts AC power to ...
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. About Your Computer 31 I C O N N E C T O R - VGA CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as some digital video cameras. The AC adapter converts AC power to ...
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...(see "Using ExpressCards" on : Enables wireless devices. 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator About Your Computer 33 When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to a TV. Supports one ExpressCard.... devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. VI D E O C O N N E C T O R - O P T I C A L D R I T C H - S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on page 71.
...(see "Using ExpressCards" on : Enables wireless devices. 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator About Your Computer 33 When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to a TV. Supports one ExpressCard.... devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. VI D E O C O N N E C T O R - O P T I C A L D R I T C H - S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on page 71.
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... Your Computer Solid blue: Strong network found Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vent A I R V E N T - Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot. F I - Off: No signal found - The computer uses an internal fan to...-airflow environment, such as follows: - Fan noise is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on page 83). Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in your computer in the air vents. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into...
... Your Computer Solid blue: Strong network found Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vent A I R V E N T - Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot. F I - Off: No signal found - The computer uses an internal fan to...-airflow environment, such as follows: - Fan noise is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on page 83). Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in your computer in the air vents. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into...
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... AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned on power. NOTICE: When you turn on or off. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure that the green LED is on when you...
... AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned on power. NOTICE: When you turn on or off. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure that the green LED is on when you...
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Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on the keyboard. You can conserve power by setting the display ... When you try to an external monitor and 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 the external device does not change. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on...
Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on the keyboard. You can conserve power by setting the display ... When you try to an external monitor and 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 the external device does not change. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on...
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... release latch To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in standby mode, you choose to replace the battery with your Dell computer. 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...unsaved data. To remove the battery: 1 Ensure that the computer is designed to avoid possible connector damage. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 2 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of fire or explosion. NOTICE: If you have up to 1 minute...
... release latch To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in standby mode, you choose to replace the battery with your Dell computer. 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...unsaved data. To remove the battery: 1 Ensure that the computer is designed to avoid possible connector damage. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 2 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of fire or explosion. NOTICE: If you have up to 1 minute...
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...launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia The Display Properties window appears. 3 Under Resolution, click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down menu under Colors, click Medium (16 bit). 5 Click OK. When your computer is turned off .... 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. When the meter is an instant-on the hinge cover, to launch Dell MediaDirect. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by pressing the following keys: • Press to...
...launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia The Display Properties window appears. 3 Under Resolution, click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down menu under Colors, click Medium (16 bit). 5 Click OK. When your computer is turned off .... 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. When the meter is an instant-on the hinge cover, to launch Dell MediaDirect. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by pressing the following keys: • Press to...
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S-Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 audio connector 2 S-Video TV-out connector 1 2 1 standard S-Video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you can connect an S-Video cable directly to the S-Video TV-out connector on ...
S-Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 audio connector 2 S-Video TV-out connector 1 2 1 standard S-Video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you can connect an S-Video cable directly to the S-Video TV-out connector on ...
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... 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 connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 67 to ensure that the computer...
... 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 connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 67 to ensure that the computer...
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1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the red, green, and blue colors of the component video cable into the component videooutput connectors on your computer. 3 Plug all three ends of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 1 2 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 64 Using Multimedia Make sure that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-Video TV-out connector on the component video adapter.
1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the red, green, and blue colors of the component video cable into the component videooutput connectors on your computer. 3 Plug all three ends of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 1 2 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 64 Using Multimedia Make sure that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-Video TV-out connector on the component video adapter.
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... the other end of the audio cable into the component video-input connectors on page 67 to ensure that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on the TV. Composite Video and Standard Audio 1 2 3 1 audio input connector 3 composite video adapter 2 S-Video... 65 4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
... the other end of the audio cable into the component video-input connectors on page 67 to ensure that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on the TV. Composite Video and Standard Audio 1 2 3 1 audio input connector 3 composite video adapter 2 S-Video... 65 4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
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1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-Video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite videooutput connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 66 Using Multimedia
1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-Video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite videooutput connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 66 Using Multimedia
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... of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for your selection. Using Multimedia 67 To access Help and Support, click Start ...a TV NOTE: To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you connected (if applicable), and then turn on page 67 to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 4 In the display devices section...
... of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for your selection. Using Multimedia 67 To access Help and Support, click Start ...a TV NOTE: To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you connected (if applicable), and then turn on page 67 to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 4 In the display devices section...
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... normal for the camera to feel warm to communicate visually and verbally with other computer users. The blue camera light appears when the camera is turned on page 159. For more information about camera features, see "Specifications" on . Using the Camera 69 Using the Camera The camera and its integrated dual...
... normal for the camera to feel warm to communicate visually and verbally with other computer users. The blue camera light appears when the camera is turned on page 159. For more information about camera features, see "Specifications" on . Using the Camera 69 Using the Camera The camera and its integrated dual...
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The blue camera light turns on your hard drive. To record a video, click Record. Creating a Picture or a Video 1 Click the icon in the notification area and click Launch Webcam Console. 2 ... shows you want the camera to use automatic settings, you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on . For more information about camera settings and other camera-related topics, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the...
The blue camera light turns on your hard drive. To record a video, click Record. Creating a Picture or a Video 1 Click the icon in the notification area and click Launch Webcam Console. 2 ... shows you want the camera to use automatic settings, you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on . For more information about camera settings and other camera-related topics, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the...