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92 Using Multimedia

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Table of Contents

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- Table of Contents3
1 Finding Information15
2 About Your Computer23
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration23
- Front View24
- Left Side View30
- Right Side View31
- Back View32
- Bottom View34
3 Setting up Your Computer37
- Connecting to the Internet37
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection38
- Transferring Information to a New Computer39
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP39
  - Microsoft Windows Vista43
- Setting up a Printer43
  - Printer Cable44
  - Connecting a USB Printer44
- Power Protection Devices45
4 Using the Display47
- Adjusting Brightness47
- Switching the Video Image from Your Computer Display to a Projector47
- Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate47
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP48
  - Windows Vista48
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad49
- Numeric Keypad49
- Key Combinations50
- Touch Pad52
  - Customizing the Touch Pad53
6 Using a Battery55
- Battery Performance55
- Checking the Battery Charge56
- Conserving Battery Power58
- Power Management Modes59
  - Standby and Sleep Mode59
  - Hibernate Mode59
- Configuring Power Management Settings60
  - Accessing Power Options Properties60
- Charging the Battery61
- Replacing the Battery61
- Storing a Battery62
7 Using the Optional Camera63
- Accessing the Camera's Help File63
- Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings64
- Creating a Picture or a Video64
8 Using Multimedia67
- Playing Media67
- Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control69
- Copying CD and DVD Media71
- Adjusting the Volume73
- Adjusting the Picture74
- Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell Mediadirect74
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device76
9 Using Expresscards93
- Expresscard Blanks93
- Installing an Expresscard94
- Removing an Expresscard or Blank95
10 Using the Memory Card Reader97
- Memory Card Blanks97
- Installing a Memory Card97
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank98
11 Setting up and Using Networks99
- Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable99
- Setting up a Network in the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System100
- Setting up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System100
- Wireless Local Area Network101
- Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)106
- Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator108
12 Securing Your Computer111
- Security Cable Lock111
- Passwords111
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen112
13 Troubleshooting115
- Dell Technical Update Service115
- Dell Diagnostics115
- Dell Support Center120
  - Dell Support 3120
  - Dell PC Tune-Up121
  - Dell PC Checkup122
  - Dell Network Assistant122
  - Dellconnect122
- Drive Problems123
  - Optical Drive Problems124
  - Hard Drive Problems124
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems125
- Error Messages127
- Expresscard Problems132
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems133
- Keyboard Problems133
  - External Keyboard Problems133
  - Unexpected Characters134
- Lockups and Software Problems135
  - The Computer Does Not Start135
  - The Computer Stops Responding135
  - A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly135
  - A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System136
  - A Solid Blue Screen Appears136
  - Dell Mediadirect Problems136
  - Other Software Problems137
- Memory Problems138
- Network Problems139
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])139
- Power Problems140
- Printer Problems141
- Scanner Problems142
- Sound and Speaker Problems143
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers143
  - No Sound from External Speakers143
  - No Sound from Headphones144
- Remote Control Problems144
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems145
- Video and Display Problems146
  - If the Display Is Blank146
  - If the Display Is Difficult to Read146
  - If Only Part of the Display Is Readable147
- Drivers147
  - What Is a Driver147
  - Identifying Drivers148
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities149
  - Using the Drivers and Utilities Media150
  - Manually Reinstalling Drivers151
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems152
- Restoring Your Microsoft ® Windows Vista153
- Operating System153
  - Using Windows Vista System Restore153
  - Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration155
  - Using the Operating System Media156
- Restoring Your Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating System158
  - Using Microsoft Windows System Restore158
  - Starting System Restore158
  - Using Dell™ PC Restore159
  - Using the Operating System Media161
14 Adding and Replacing Parts163
- Before You Begin163
  - Recommended Tools163
- Turning off Your Computer164
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer164
- Hard Drive166
- Optical Drive169
  - Removing the Optical Drive169
  - Replacing the Optical Drive170
- Central Control Cover170
  - Removing the Central Control Cover171
  - Replacing the Central Control Cover171
- Keyboard172
  - Removing the Keyboard172
  - Replacing the Keyboard173
- Memory174
  - Removing the Memory Module174
  - Replacing the Memory Module176
- Modem177
- Subscriber Identity Module179
- Wireless Mini-Cards179
- Flash Cache Module186
  - Removing the FCM186
  - Replacing the FCM187
- Coin-Cell Battery188
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery188
  - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery189
15 Dell™ Quickset Features191
16 Traveling with Your Computer193
- Identifying Your Computer193
- Packing the Computer193
- Travel Tips194
  - Traveling by Air194
17 Getting Help195
- Obtaining Assistance195
- Problems with Your Order197
- Product Information198
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit198
- Before You Call199
- Contacting Dell201
18 Specifications203
19 Appendix213
- Using the System Setup Program213
- Cleaning Your Computer216
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)218
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals219
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals219
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)219
  - FCC Class B219
- Macrovision Product Notice221

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