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Adding and Replacing Parts
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keyboard
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M2 x 5-mm screws (4)
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mini-card antenna cables (2)
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
1 Finding Information
15
2 About Your Computer
33
Determining Your Computer's Configuration
33
Front View
34
Left Side View
39
Right Side View
40
Back View
41
Bottom View
45
3 Setting up Your Computer
47
Transferring Information to a New Computer
47
Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
47
Running the Files and Settings Transfer
48
Wizard
50
Microsoft Windows Vista
50
4 Using a Battery
53
Battery Performance
53
Checking the Battery Charge
54
Dellâ„¢ Quickset Battery Meter
54
Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista™ Power Meter
55
Microsoft ® Windows ® Power Meter
55
Charge Gauge
55
Low-Battery Warning
56
Conserving Battery Power
56
Power Management Modes
57
Standby and Sleep Mode
57
Hibernate Mode
57
Configuring Power Management Settings
58
Accessing Power Options Properties
59
Charging the Battery
59
Removing the Battery
60
Storing a Battery
61
5 Using the Keyboard
75
Numeric Keypad
75
Key Combinations
76
System Functions
76
Battery
76
CD or DVD Tray
76
Display Functions
76
Wireless Networking and Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Function
76
Power Management
77
Speaker Functions
77
Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
77
Functions
78
Touch Pad
78
Customizing the Touch Pad
80
6 Using the Display
81
Adjusting Brightness
81
Using a Projector
81
Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
82
Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
82
Windows Vista
82
7 Using Multimedia
85
Playing Cds or Dvds
85
Media
87
Adjusting the Volume
91
Adjusting the Picture
92
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
92
8 Setting up and Using Networks
111
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
111
Setting up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System
112
Setting up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vistaâ„¢ Operating System
113
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
113
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
113
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
113
Setting up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem
114
Connecting to a WLAN
116
Mobile Broadband / Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN)
118
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
119
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
119
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
120
Microsoft ® Windows ® Firewall
120
9 Using Cards
123
Expresscards
123
Expresscard Blanks
124
Installing an Expresscard
124
Removing an Expresscard or Blank
125
Smart Cards
126
About Smart Cards
126
Installing a Smart Card
127
10 Securing Your Computer
129
Security Cable Lock
129
Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers
129
Passwords
130
About Passwords
130
Using a Primary Password
131
Using an Administrator Password
131
Using a Hard Drive Password
132
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
133
Enabling the TPM Feature
133
Security Management Software
134
Activating the Security Management Software
134
Using the Security Management Software
134
Computer Tracking Software
135
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
135
Alert Standard Format (ASF)
136
11 Cleaning Your Computer
137
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
137
Touch Pad
137
Cds and Dvds
137
12 Troubleshooting
139
Dell Diagnostics
139
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
139
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive
139
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media
140
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
141
Solving Problems
143
Battery Problems
144
Drive Problems
144
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
146
Error Messages
147
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
148
Lockups and Software Problems
149
Memory Problems
151
Network Problems
151
Power Problems
153
Printer Problems
153
Scanner Problems
154
Sound and Speaker Problems
155
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
156
Video and Monitor Problems
157
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
158
Power Lights
158
13 System Setup Program
161
Overview
161
Viewing the System Setup Screens
162
System Setup Screens
162
Commonly Used Options
162
Changing the Boot Sequence
162
14 Reinstalling Software
165
Drivers
165
What Is a Driver
165
Identifying Drivers
165
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
166
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in
169
Restoring Your Operating System
170
Using Microsoft ® Windows ® System Restore
170
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
172
Using Dellâ„¢ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
174
Using the Operating System Media
176
15 Adding and Replacing Parts
179
Before You Begin
179
Recommended Tools
179
Turning off Your Computer
179
Before Working Inside Your Computer
180
Optical Drive
182
Hard Drive
183
Removing the Hard Drive
183
Replacing the Hard Drive
185
Memory
185
Removing the Memory Module(S)
185
Replacing the Memory Module(S)
187
Modem
189
Removing the Modem
189
Replacing the Modem
190
Mini Card
191
Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
195
Hinge Cover
197
Removing the Hinge Cover
197
Replacing the Hinge Cover
198
Keyboard
198
Display
200
Removing the Display Assembly
200
Replacing the Display Assembly
203
Display Bezel
205
Removing the Display Bezel
206
Replacing the Display Bezel
209
Display Panel
209
Removing the Display Panel
210
Replacing the Display Panel
211
Display Latch
212
Removing the Display Latch
212
Replacing the Display Latch
213
Coin-Cell Battery
213
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
213
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
215
Flash Cache Module
215
Removing the FCM
215
Replacing the FCM
216
Palm Rest
216
Removing the Palm Rest
217
Replacing the Palm Rest
219
Speakers
220
Removing the Speakers
220
Replacing the Speakers
221
USB Port Board
221
Removing the USB Port Board
221
Replacing the USB Port Board
223
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
224
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
224
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
225
Processor Module
226
Removing the Processor Module
226
Replacing the Processor Module
228
Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
228
Removing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
228
Replacing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
230
System Fan(S)
230
Removing the System Fan(S)
230
Replacing the System Fan(S)
233
Expresscard Cage
233
Smart Card Reader
235
Removing the Smart Card Reader
235
Replacing the Smart Card Reader
236
System Board
236
Removing the System Board
236
Replacing the System Board
242
Battery Latch Assembly
243
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
243
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
246
Flashing the BIOS
247
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
247
USB Connector
247
Video Connector
248
S-Video TV-Out Connector
248
IEEE 1394 Connector
249
16 Dellâ„¢ Quickset
251
17 Traveling with Your Computer
253
Identifying Your Computer
253
Packing the Computer
253
Travel Tips
254
Traveling by Air
254
18 Getting Help
257
Obtaining Assistance
257
Technical Support and Customer Service
258
Dellconnect
258
Online Services
258
Autotech Service
259
Automated Order-Status Service
259
Problems with Your Order
259
Product Information
260
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
260
Before You Call
260
Contacting Dell
263
19 Specifications
265
20 Appendix
273
Macrovision Product Notice
273
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
273
FCC Class B
273
Glossary
275
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