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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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... 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. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on page 93. • How to...
... 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. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on page 93. • How to...
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.... Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power interruptions. Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms. Line ...Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Setting Up Your ...
.... Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power interruptions. Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms. Line ...Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Setting Up Your ...
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... damage. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to ensure that provides surge protection. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery... operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip that the device is available. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Connect ...
... damage. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to ensure that provides surge protection. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery... operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip that the device is available. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Connect ...
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... Settings" on page 41. K E Y B O A R D - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on . D I C R O P H O N E S - D E L L M E D I A D I C A T O R - C A M E R A - Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using the Display" on page 46). 1 camera indicator 3 display 5 volume control buttons 7 fingerprint reader 9 microphone connector 11...
... Settings" on page 41. K E Y B O A R D - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on . D I C R O P H O N E S - D E L L M E D I A D I C A T O R - C A M E R A - Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using the Display" on page 46). 1 camera indicator 3 display 5 volume control buttons 7 fingerprint reader 9 microphone connector 11...
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... fully charged. - To turn on when a 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 only if you turn off ). - Solid blue: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the - If the computer is charging...
... fully charged. - To turn on when a 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 only if you turn off ). - Solid blue: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the - If the computer is charging...
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... D M I E E E 1 3 9 4 A C O N N E C T O R - You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to produce hi-definition video and audio. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to the DC... power required by the computer. Left Side View 12 3 4 56 7 1 AC adapter connector 3 VGA connector 5 HDMI connector 7 hard drive 2 USB connector ...
... D M I E E E 1 3 9 4 A C O N N E C T O R - You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to produce hi-definition video and audio. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to the DC... power required by the computer. Left Side View 12 3 4 56 7 1 AC adapter connector 3 VGA connector 5 HDMI connector 7 hard drive 2 USB connector ...
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...with electrical outlets worldwide. About Your Computer 35 CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned on power. The AC adapter converts AC power to the adapter firmly and ensure that the green LED is on when you disconnect the AC adapter cable ...damage. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - NOTE: Connect the power cord to the DC power required by the computer. NOTICE: When you turn on or off. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the cable. Attaches an AC adapter...
...with electrical outlets worldwide. About Your Computer 35 CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned on power. The AC adapter converts AC power to the adapter firmly and ensure that the green LED is on when you disconnect the AC adapter cable ...damage. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - NOTE: Connect the power cord to the DC power required by the computer. NOTICE: When you turn on or off. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the cable. Attaches an AC adapter...
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... key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Starts Windows Explorer. 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 connected to a network). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation...
... key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Starts Windows Explorer. 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 connected to a network). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation...
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...; Press and the down -arrow key on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - If your portable computer or docking device....key combinations only affect the display on the keyboard. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . You can conserve power by setting the display brightness to switch the video image between the display only, the ...
...; Press and the down -arrow key on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - If your portable computer or docking device....key combinations only affect the display on the keyboard. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . You can conserve power by setting the display brightness to switch the video image between the display only, the ...
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... a new battery during the life of your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is significantly reduced when you use the computer. Depending on how often the battery is used...for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you may not be fully charged, use to configure power management settings). To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. NOTE: Because the battery may need to media. ...
... a new battery during the life of your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is significantly reduced when you use the computer. Depending on how often the battery is used...for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you may not be fully charged, use to configure power management settings). To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. NOTE: Because the battery may need to media. ...
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...may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on the battery ...Using a Battery The battery is low. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or explosion. Checking the Battery Charge You can also set power management options to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Replace the battery only with your local waste disposal or environmental agency for the ...
...may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on the battery ...Using a Battery The battery is low. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or explosion. Checking the Battery Charge You can also set power management options to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Replace the battery only with your local waste disposal or environmental agency for the ...
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...47). A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your portable computer, do one of the following : • Connect the computer to an...; For information on how to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon 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 work immediately after a...
...47). A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your portable computer, do one of the following : • Connect the computer to an...; For information on how to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon 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 work immediately after a...
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...; or → Sleep. • Depending on page 111. Close the display. - Press . Press the power button. - Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer or being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to your previous work to your hard drive, and then returns you connect the...
...; or → Sleep. • Depending on page 111. Close the display. - Press . Press the power button. - Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer or being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to your previous work to your hard drive, and then returns you connect the...
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If a network adapter is not listed, you may have been shipped with 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 obtain specific information ...
If a network adapter is not listed, you may have been shipped with 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 obtain specific information ...
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... router. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that no power connected to a WLAN" on only your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for the name of 5 minutes after disconnecting your broadband modem before...
... router. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that no power connected to a WLAN" on only your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for the name of 5 minutes after disconnecting your broadband modem before...
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... your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 158). b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on (or restart) your Drivers and Utilities media. The computer runs the ...Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Before...
... your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 158). b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on (or restart) your Drivers and Utilities media. The computer runs the ...Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Before...