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... 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 Display 41 Adjusting Brightness 41 Switching the Video Image From...
... 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 Display 41 Adjusting Brightness 41 Switching the Video Image From...
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... 106 External Keyboard problems 106 Unexpected characters 107 Lockups and Software Problems 107 The computer does not start 107 The computer stops responding 107 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...
... 106 External Keyboard problems 106 Unexpected characters 107 Lockups and Software Problems 107 The computer does not start 107 The computer stops responding 107 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...
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... 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 Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Replacing the Center Control Cover and... Hinge Covers 136 Keyboard 136 Removing the Keyboard 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 138 Removing the Memory Module 138 Replacing the Memory Module 140 Subscriber Identity Module 142 Wireless Mini-...
... 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 Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Replacing the Center Control Cover and... Hinge Covers 136 Keyboard 136 Removing the Keyboard 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 138 Removing the Memory Module 138 Replacing the Memory Module 140 Subscriber Identity Module 142 Wireless Mini-...
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Only 174 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 175 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 175 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 175 FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 Glossary 177 Index 195 12 Contents 16 Specifications 159 A Appendix 169 Using the System Setup Program 169 Viewing the System Setup Screen 170 System Setup Screen 170 Commonly Used Options 170 Cleaning Your Computer 172 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 172 Touch Pad 173 Mouse 173 Media 173 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
Only 174 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 175 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 175 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 175 FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 Glossary 177 Index 195 12 Contents 16 Specifications 159 A Appendix 169 Using the System Setup Program 169 Viewing the System Setup Screen 170 System Setup Screen 170 Commonly Used Options 170 Cleaning Your Computer 172 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 172 Touch Pad 173 Mouse 173 Media 173 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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... avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on page 37. For more information about the keyboard, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 41. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). Indicates that the camera is...
... avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on page 37. For more information about the keyboard, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 41. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). Indicates that the camera is...
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... wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on page 33). If the computer is enabled. The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when you ordered the card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless...
... wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on page 33). If the computer is enabled. The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when you ordered the card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless...
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... larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Right Side View 12 3 4 5 67 1 ExpressCard slot 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 USB connector 7 security cable slot 2 Wireless On/Off switch 4 optical...
... larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Right Side View 12 3 4 5 67 1 ExpressCard slot 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 USB connector 7 security cable slot 2 Wireless On/Off switch 4 optical...
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... to a TV. For more information about the optical drive see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 1 23 1 off or on any wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. For more information see "Security Cable Lock" on...to the computer (see "Using ExpressCards" on page 85). VI D E O C O N N E C T O R - S E C U R I T C H - W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I T Y C A B L E S L O T - When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on...
... to a TV. For more information about the optical drive see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 1 23 1 off or on any wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. For more information see "Security Cable Lock" on...to the computer (see "Using ExpressCards" on page 85). VI D E O C O N N E C T O R - S E C U R I T C H - W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I T Y C A B L E S L O T - When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on...
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... projector only, both display and projector, etc). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that the keypad...
... projector only, both display and projector, etc). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that the keypad...
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... logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Opens the Search Results dialog box. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. This key combination functions as a toggle ... For 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 installed, you can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network...
... logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Opens the Search Results dialog box. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. This key combination functions as a toggle ... For 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 installed, you can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network...
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Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 39 Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your thumb to move the cursor ...
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 39 Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your thumb to move the cursor ...
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Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
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If your portable computer or docking device. Press to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on the keyboard. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to the lowest ... or down -arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, ...
If your portable computer or docking device. Press to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on the keyboard. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to the lowest ... or down -arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, ...
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... computer while playing media. NOTE: Ensure that came with your computer. NOTE: This system supports only 12cm discs. 1 Press the eject button located above the keyboard on the center-control cover. 2 Slide the disc, label side up, in the drive opening. 1 1 drive opening To format media for storing or copying data...
... computer while playing media. NOTE: Ensure that came with your computer. NOTE: This system supports only 12cm discs. 1 Press the eject button located above the keyboard on the center-control cover. 2 Slide the disc, label side up, in the drive opening. 1 1 drive opening To format media for storing or copying data...
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...working properly. 2 Turn on your Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to be powered down the error code(s)... and contact Dell (see a message stating that is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions ...
...working properly. 2 Turn on your Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to be powered down the error code(s)... and contact Dell (see a message stating that is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions ...
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...Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: If you want to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for extended periods of time. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the current boot only. To avoid possible keyboard...Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Troubleshooting 91 then, shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the Main Menu window to start -up, the...
...Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: If you want to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for extended periods of time. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the current boot only. To avoid possible keyboard...Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Troubleshooting 91 then, shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the Main Menu window to start -up, the...
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... improperly seated. The message is most likely to run the program again. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N D E L L M E D I A D I L U R E - Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions on the file, so...
... improperly seated. The message is most likely to run the program again. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N D E L L M E D I A D I L U R E - Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions on the file, so...
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...computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. O F - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be malfunctioning. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to... charge the battery. The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on the system board may require recharging. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program does not match the system...
...computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. O F - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be malfunctioning. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to... charge the battery. The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on the system board may require recharging. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program does not match the system...
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... desktop, click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ Notepad. 4 Type some characters on page 157 as you may have a defective external keyboard. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - If you cannot verify these steps, you perform the various checks. Fill out the "Diagnostics...
... desktop, click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ Notepad. 4 Type some characters on page 157 as you may have a defective external keyboard. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - If you cannot verify these steps, you perform the various checks. Fill out the "Diagnostics...
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...ADAPTER - If you begin any of letters. Troubleshooting 107 If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 158). Press to get a response by pressing a key on page 158). Run the PC-AT... they appear on the display. If the characters appear now, but did not with the external keyboard, you are displayed instead of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Unexpected characters DI S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C...
...ADAPTER - If you begin any of letters. Troubleshooting 107 If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 158). Press to get a response by pressing a key on page 158). Run the PC-AT... they appear on the display. If the characters appear now, but did not with the external keyboard, you are displayed instead of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Unexpected characters DI S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C...