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Adding and Replacing Parts 109

When you replace the display, ensure that the display cable is lying flat in the

display cable channel and securely tucked underneath the tabs.

Also, ensure that the antenna cables are not twisted and that they are lying

flat in the antenna cable clip.

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Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 Finding Information13
2 About Your Computer19
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration19
- Front View20
- Left Side View24
- Right Side View25
- Back View27
- Bottom View29
3 Setting up Your Computer31
- Connecting to the Internet31
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection31
- Transferring Information to a New Computer33
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP33
  - Microsoft Windows Vista36
- Setting up a Printer37
  - Printer Cable37
  - Connecting a USB Printer37
- Power Protection Devices39
4 Using the Display41
- Adjusting Brightness41
- Using a Projector41
- Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper41
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP42
  - Windows Vista42
- Using both a Monitor and Your Computer Display43
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP43
  - Windows Vista44
- Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display44
  - Microsoft Windows XP44
  - Windows Vista45
- Using Catalyst ® Control Center45
  - Launching Catalyst Control Center46
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad47
- Numeric Keypad47
- Key Combinations48
- Touch Pad50
  - Customizing the Touch Pad51
6 Using a Battery53
- Battery Performance53
- Checking the Battery Charge54
- Conserving Battery Power56
- Charging the Battery58
- Replacing the Battery59
- Storing a Battery60
7 Using Multimedia61
- Playing a CD or DVD61
- Adjusting the Volume62
- Adjusting the Picture62
- Copying Cds and Dvds63
- Adjusting the Volume66
- Adjusting the Picture67
8 Using Cards69
- Expresscards69
- Media Memory Cards72
  - Installing a Media Memory Card72
  - Removing a Media Memory Card73
9 Setting up and Using Networks75
- Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem75
- Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable75
- Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)77
- Microsoft Windows Firewall83
10 Securing Your Computer85
- Security Cable Lock85
- Passwords85
- Computer Tracking Software86
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen86
11 Adding and Replacing Parts89
- Before You Begin89
- Optical Drive92
- Hard Drive92
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell94
- Memory95
- Modem98
- Hinge Cover100
- Keyboard101
- Wireless Mini-Card103
- Coin-Cell Battery106
- Display107
12 Troubleshooting111
- Dell Technical Update Service111
- Dell Diagnostics111
- Dell Support Center116
  - Dell Support116
  - Dell PC Tuneup117
  - Dell PC Checkup118
  - Dell Network Assistant118
  - Dellconnect118
- Drive Problems119
  - Optical Drive Problems119
  - Hard Drive Problems120
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems121
- Error Messages123
- Expresscard Problems128
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems128
- Keyboard Problems129
  - External Keyboard Problems129
  - Unexpected Characters130
- Lockups and Software Problems130
  - The Computer Does Not Start130
  - The Computer Stops Responding131
  - A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly131
  - A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System131
  - A Solid Blue Screen Appears132
  - Dell Mediadirect Problems132
  - Other Software Problems133
- Memory Problems133
- Network Problems134
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])135
- Power Problems135
- Printer Problems137
- Scanner Problems138
- Sound and Speaker Problems138
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers139
  - No Sound from External Speakers139
  - No Sound from Headphones139
- Remote Control Problems140
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems140
- Video and Display Problems141
  - If the Display Is Blank141
  - If the Display Is Difficult to Read142
  - If Only Part of the Display Is Readable143
- Drivers143
  - What Is a Driver143
  - Identifying Drivers143
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities144
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems147
  - Windows Vista148
- Operating System148
  - Using Windows Vista System Restore149
  - Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration151
  - Using the Operating System Media152
- Restoring Your Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating System153
  - Using Microsoft Windows System Restore154
  - Using Dell™ PC Restore155
  - Using the Operating System Media157
13 Dell™ Quickset Features159
14 Traveling with Your Computer161
- Identifying Your Computer161
- Packing the Computer161
- Travel Tips162
  - Traveling by Air163
15 Contacting Dell165
16 Specifications167
17 Appendix175
- Using the System Setup Program175
  - Viewing the System Setup Screens176
  - Commonly Used Options177
- Cleaning Your Computer179
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)182
  - FCC Class B182
- Macrovision Product Notice183
Glossary185
Index203

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