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256 Traveling With Your Computer

book.book Page 256 Tuesday, August 28, 2007 10:20 AM

Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 Finding Information15
2 About Your Computer33
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration33
- Front View34
- Left Side View39
- Right Side View40
- Back View41
- Bottom View45
3 Setting up Your Computer47
- Transferring Information to a New Computer47
4 Using a Battery53
- Battery Performance53
- Checking the Battery Charge54
- Conserving Battery Power56
- Power Management Modes57
  - Standby and Sleep Mode57
  - Hibernate Mode57
- Configuring Power Management Settings58
  - Accessing Power Options Properties59
- Charging the Battery59
- Removing the Battery60
- Storing a Battery61
5 Using the Keyboard75
- Numeric Keypad75
- Key Combinations76
- Touch Pad78
  - Customizing the Touch Pad80
6 Using the Display81
- Adjusting Brightness81
- Using a Projector81
- Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper82
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP82
  - Windows Vista82
7 Using Multimedia85
- Playing Cds or Dvds85
8 Setting up and Using Networks111
- Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable111
- Setting up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System112
- Setting up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System113
- Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)113
- Mobile Broadband / Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN)118
- Microsoft ® Windows ® Firewall120
9 Using Cards123
- Expresscards123
- Smart Cards126
  - About Smart Cards126
  - Installing a Smart Card127
10 Securing Your Computer129
- Security Cable Lock129
- Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers129
- Passwords130
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)133
  - Enabling the TPM Feature133
- Security Management Software134
  - Activating the Security Management Software134
  - Using the Security Management Software134
- Computer Tracking Software135
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen135
- Alert Standard Format (ASF)136
11 Cleaning Your Computer137
- Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor137
- Touch Pad137
- Cds and Dvds137
12 Troubleshooting139
- Dell Diagnostics139
- Solving Problems143
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems156
  - Video and Monitor Problems157
  - If Only Part of the Display Is Readable158
- Power Lights158
13 System Setup Program161
- Overview161
- Viewing the System Setup Screens162
- System Setup Screens162
- Commonly Used Options162
  - Changing the Boot Sequence162
14 Reinstalling Software165
- Drivers165
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in169
- Restoring Your Operating System170
15 Adding and Replacing Parts179
- Before You Begin179
- Optical Drive182
- Hard Drive183
  - Removing the Hard Drive183
  - Replacing the Hard Drive185
- Memory185
  - Removing the Memory Module(S)185
  - Replacing the Memory Module(S)187
- Modem189
  - Removing the Modem189
  - Replacing the Modem190
- Mini Card191
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology195
- Hinge Cover197
  - Removing the Hinge Cover197
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover198
- Keyboard198
- Display200
  - Removing the Display Assembly200
  - Replacing the Display Assembly203
- Display Bezel205
  - Removing the Display Bezel206
  - Replacing the Display Bezel209
- Display Panel209
  - Removing the Display Panel210
  - Replacing the Display Panel211
- Display Latch212
  - Removing the Display Latch212
  - Replacing the Display Latch213
- Coin-Cell Battery213
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery213
  - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery215
- Flash Cache Module215
16 Dell™ Quickset251
17 Traveling with Your Computer253
- Identifying Your Computer253
- Packing the Computer253
- Travel Tips254
  - Traveling by Air254
18 Getting Help257
- Obtaining Assistance257
- Problems with Your Order259
- Product Information260
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit260
- Before You Call260
- Contacting Dell263
19 Specifications265
20 Appendix273
- Macrovision Product Notice273
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)273
  - FCC Class B273
Glossary275

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