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Adding and Replacing Parts
155
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
1
Connect the coin-cell battery
cable to the system boar
d.
2
Place the coin-cell battery on the system board in the location mark
ed
.
3
Replace the modem (see "Modem" on page
142).
4
Replace the cover and tighten the screws.
154
156
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
15
1 About Your Computer
21
Determining Your Computer's Configuration
21
Front View
22
Left Side View
27
Right Side View
28
Back View
30
Bottom View
31
2 Setting up Your Computer
33
Connecting to the Internet
33
Setting up Your Internet Connection
34
Transferring Information to a New Computer
35
Windows Easy Transfer
35
Setting up a Printer
35
Printer Cable
36
Connecting a USB Printer
36
Power Protection Devices
37
Surge Protectors
37
Line Conditioners
38
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
38
3 Using the Display
39
Adjusting Brightness
39
Switching the Video Image from Your Computer Display to a Projector
39
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
40
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
41
Numeric Keypad
41
Key Combinations
42
System Functions
42
Display Functions
42
Battery
42
Power Management
42
Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
42
Dell™ Quickset Key Combinations
43
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
43
Touch Pad
43
Customizing the Touch Pad
44
5 Using a Battery
45
Battery Performance
45
Checking the Battery Charge
46
Dell Quickset Battery Meter
46
Microsoft ® Windows ® Battery Meter
47
Charge Gauge
47
Low-Battery Warning
48
Conserving Battery Power
48
Configuring Power Management Settings
48
Using the Sleep Power State
49
Charging the Battery
49
Replacing the Battery
50
Storing a Battery
50
6 Using the Optional Camera
51
Accessing the Camera's Help File
51
Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
52
Creating a Picture or a Video
52
7 Using Multimedia
53
Playing Media
53
Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control
55
Copying CD and DVD Media
56
How to Copy a CD or DVD
57
Using Blank CD and DVD Media
57
Helpful Tips
58
Adjusting the Volume
59
Adjusting the Picture
59
Using Dell Mediadirect
59
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
60
S-Video and Standard Audio
62
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
64
Composite Video and Standard Audio
66
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
68
Component Video and Standard Audio
70
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
72
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
74
8 Using Cards
75
Expresscards
75
Expresscard Blanks
76
Installing an Expresscard
76
Removing an Expresscard or Blank
77
Memory Card Reader
78
Memory Card Blanks
79
Installing a Memory Card
79
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
80
9 Setting up and Using Networks
81
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
81
Setting up a Network
82
Wireless Local Area Network
82
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
82
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
82
Setting up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem
83
Connecting to a WLAN
85
Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)
86
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
86
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
87
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
88
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
88
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator
89
10 Securing Your Computer
91
Security Cable Lock
91
Passwords
91
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
92
11 Troubleshooting
93
Dell Technical Update Service
93
Dell Diagnostics
93
Dell Support Utility
97
Drive Problems
98
Optical Drive Problems
99
Hard Drive Problems
100
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
100
Error Messages
102
Expresscard Problems
107
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
107
Keyboard Problems
108
External Keyboard Problems
108
Unexpected Characters
109
Lockups and Software Problems
109
The Computer Does Not Start
109
The Computer Stops Responding
109
A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly
110
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System
110
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
110
Dell Mediadirect Problems
110
Other Software Problems
111
Memory Problems
112
Network Problems
113
Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
113
Power Problems
114
Printer Problems
115
Scanner Problems
116
Sound and Speaker Problems
117
No Sound from Integrated Speakers
117
No Sound from External Speakers
117
No Sound from Headphones
118
Remote Control Problems
118
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
118
Video and Display Problems
119
If the Display Is Blank
119
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
120
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
120
Drivers
121
What Is a Driver
121
Identifying Drivers
121
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
122
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
124
Restoring Your Operating System
124
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
124
Using the Operating System Media
125
12 Adding 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
134
Optical Drive
134
Removing the Optical Drive
134
Replacing the Optical Drive
135
Hinge Cover
135
Removing the Hinge Cover
136
Replacing the Hinge Cover
136
Keyboard
137
Removing the Keyboard
137
Replacing the Keyboard
138
Memory
139
Removing the Memory Module
139
Replacing the Memory Module
141
Modem
142
Subscriber Identity Module
144
Wireless Mini Cards
145
Removing a WLAN Card
145
Replacing a WLAN Card
147
Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
148
Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
149
Replacing a WWAN Card
151
Flash Cache Module
152
Removing the FCM
152
Replacing the FCM
153
Coin-Cell Battery
154
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
154
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
155
13 Dell™ Quickset Features
157
14 Traveling with Your Computer
159
Identifying Your Computer
159
Packing the Computer
159
Travel Tips
160
Traveling by Air
160
15 Getting Help
161
Obtaining Assistance
161
Technical Support and Customer Service
162
Dellconnect
162
Online Services
162
Autotech Service
163
Automated Order-Status Service
163
Problems with Your Order
163
Product Information
163
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
164
Before You Call
164
Contacting Dell
166
16 Specifications
167
17 Appendix
177
Using the System Setup Program
177
Viewing the System Setup Screen
178
System Setup Screen
178
Commonly Used Options
178
Cleaning Your Computer
180
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
180
Touch Pad
181
Mouse
181
Media
182
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
182
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
183
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
183
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
183
FCC Class B
183
Macrovision Product Notice
184
Microsoft Windows Operating System
185
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Model
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Category
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Language
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