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our Computer
27
IEEE 1394
CONNECTOR
—
Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed
transfer rates, such as so
me digital video cameras.
H
ARD
D
RIVE
—
Stores softwar
e and data.
Right Side V
iew
1
wireless switch
2
Wi-Fi Catcher light
3
ExpressCard slot
4
optical drive
5
eject button
6
S-video TV-out connector
7
USB connectors (2)
1
5
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4
3
2
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
13
1 About Your Computer
19
Front View
19
Left Side View
25
Right Side View
27
Back View
29
Bottom View
30
2 Setting up Your Computer
31
Connecting to the Internet
31
Setting up Your Internet Connection
32
Transferring Information to a New Computer
33
Windows Easy Transfer
33
Setting up Your Computer
33
Setting up a Printer
33
Printer Cable
34
Connecting a USB Printer
34
Power Protection Devices
35
Surge Protectors
35
Line Conditioners
36
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
36
3 Using the Display
37
Adjusting Brightness
37
Switching the Video Image from Your Computer Display to a Projector
37
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
38
4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
39
Numeric Keypad
39
Key Combinations
40
System Functions
40
Display Functions
40
Battery
40
Power Management
40
Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
41
Dell™ Quickset Key Combinations
41
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
41
Touch Pad
42
Customizing the Touch Pad
43
5 Using a Battery
45
Battery Performance
45
Checking the Battery Charge
46
Dell Quickset Battery Meter
46
Microsoft ® Windows ® Battery Meter
47
Low-Battery Warning
47
Conserving Battery Power
47
Configuring Power Management Settings
48
Using the Sleep Power State
48
Charging the Battery
49
Replacing the Battery
49
Storing a Battery
50
6 Using Multimedia
51
Playing Media
51
Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional)
53
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray Disc™ (BD) Media
54
How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD
55
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
S-Video and Standard Audio
61
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
62
Composite Video and Standard Audio
64
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
66
Component Video and Standard Audio
68
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
71
HDMI (Optional)
73
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
74
7 Using the Optional Camera
75
Accessing the Camera's Help File
75
Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
76
Creating a Picture or a Video
76
8 Using Cards
77
Expresscards
77
Expresscard Blanks
78
Installing an Expresscard
78
Removing an Expresscard or Blank
79
Memory Card Reader
79
Memory Card Blanks
79
Installing a Memory Card
80
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
81
9 Setting up and Using Networks
83
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
83
Setting up a Network
84
Wireless Local Area Network
84
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
84
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
84
Setting up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem
85
Connecting to a WLAN
87
Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)
88
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
88
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
89
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
90
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
90
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator
91
10 Securing Your Computer
93
Security Cable Lock
93
Passwords
93
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
94
11 Troubleshooting
97
Dell Technical Update Service
97
Dell Diagnostics
97
Dell Support Utility
101
Dell Support 3
102
Dellconnect
103
Network Assistant
103
PC Tuneup
103
PC Checkup
104
Drive Problems
104
Optical Drive Problems
105
Hard Drive Problems
106
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
106
Error Messages
108
Expresscard Problems
113
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
113
Keyboard Problems
114
External Keyboard Problems
114
Unexpected Characters
115
Lockups and Software Problems
115
The Computer Does Not Start
115
The Computer Stops Responding
115
A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly
116
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System
116
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
116
Dell Mediadirect Problems
116
Other Software Problems
117
Memory Problems
118
Network Problems
118
Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
119
Power Problems
120
Printer Problems
121
Scanner Problems
122
Sound and Speaker Problems
122
No Sound from Integrated Speakers
122
No Sound from External Speakers
123
No Sound from Headphones
123
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
123
Video and Display Problems
124
If the Display Is Blank
124
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
125
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
126
Drivers
126
What Is a Driver
126
Identifying Drivers
127
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
127
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista ® Operating System
129
Restoring Your Operating System
130
Using Windows Vista System Restore
130
12 Adding and Replacing Parts
135
Before You Begin
135
Recommended Tools
135
Turning off Your Computer
135
Before Working Inside Your Computer
136
Hard Drive
137
Removing the Hard Drive
138
Replacing the Hard Drive
139
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
139
Optical Drive
140
Removing the Optical Drive
140
Replacing the Optical Drive
140
Hinge Cover
141
Removing the Hinge Cover
141
Replacing the Hinge Cover
142
Keyboard
142
Removing the Keyboard
143
Replacing the Keyboard
144
Memory
144
Removing Memory Module
144
Replacing Memory Module
146
Subscriber Identity Module (Optional)
148
Wireless Mini-Cards
149
Removing Mini-Card
149
Replacing Mini-Card
151
Flash Cache Module
151
Removing the FCM
151
Replacing the FCM
152
Broadcom ® Media PC Card
153
Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
153
Removing the Card
153
Replacing the Card
154
13 Traveling with Your Computer
155
Identifying Your Computer
155
Packing the Computer
155
Travel Tips
156
Traveling by Air
156
14 Getting Help
157
Obtaining Assistance
157
Technical Support and Customer Service
158
Dellconnect
158
Online Services
158
Autotech Service
159
Automated Order-Status Service
159
Problems with Your Order
159
Product Information
159
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
160
Before You Call
160
Contacting Dell
162
15 Specifications
163
A Appendix
173
Using the System Setup Program
173
Viewing the System Setup Screen
174
System Setup Screen
174
Commonly Used Options
174
Cleaning Your Computer
176
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
176
Touch Pad
177
Mouse
177
Media
177
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
178
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
179
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
179
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
179
FCC Class B
179
Macrovision Product Notice
180
Glossary
181
Index
199
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