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20 Finding Information

Table of Contents

Default Chapter2
- Notes, Notices, and Cautions2
- Table of Contents3
1 Finding Information15
2 About Your Computer21
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration21
- Front View22
- Left Side View27
- Right Side View29
- Back View31
- Bottom View33
3 Setting up Your Computer35
- Connecting to the Internet35
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection36
- Transferring Information to a New Computer37
  - Microsoft Windows XP37
  - Microsoft Windows Vista41
- Setting up a Printer41
  - Printer Cable41
  - Connecting a USB Printer42
- Power Protection Devices43
4 Using the Display45
- Adjusting Brightness45
- Switching the Video Image from Your Computer Display to a Projector45
- Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate45
  - Microsoft ® Windows XP46
  - Windows Vista46
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad47
- Numeric Keypad47
- Key Combinations47
- Touch Pad49
  - Customizing the Touch Pad50
6 Using a Battery51
- Battery Performance51
- Checking the Battery Charge52
- Conserving Battery Power54
  - Configuring Power Management Settings54
  - Using the Sleep Power State55
- Charging the Battery55
- Replacing the Battery56
- Storing a Battery57
7 Using Multimedia59
- Playing Media59
- Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote61
- Copying CD and DVD Media62
- Adjusting the Volume64
- Adjusting the Picture65
- Using Dell Mediadirect65
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device66
8 Using Expresscards85
- Expresscard Blanks85
- Installing an Expresscard86
- Removing an Expresscard or Blank87
9 Using the Memory Card Reader89
- Memory Card Blanks89
- Installing a Memory Card89
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank90
10 Setting up and Using Networks91
- Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable91
- Setting up a Network92
- Wireless Local Area Network92
- Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)96
- Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator99
11 Securing Your Computer101
- Security Cable Lock101
- Passwords101
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen102
12 Troubleshooting105
- Dell Technical Update Service105
- Dell Diagnostics105
- Dell Support Center110
  - Dell Support110
  - Dell PC Tuneup111
- Dell PC Checkup112
- Dell Network Assistant112
- Dellconnect112
- Drive Problems113
  - Optical Drive Problems113
  - Hard Drive Problems114
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems115
- Error Messages117
- Expresscard Problems122
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems123
- Keyboard Problems123
  - External Keyboard Problems123
  - Unexpected Characters124
- Lockups and Software Problems125
- Memory Problems128
- Network Problems128
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])129
- Power Problems129
13 Adding and Replacing Parts153
- Before You Begin153
- Hard Drive155
- Optical Drive158
  - Removing the Optical Drive158
- Hinge Cover159
  - Removing the Hinge Cover160
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover160
- Keyboard161
  - Removing the Keyboard161
  - Replacing the Keyboard162
- Memory163
- Subscriber Identity Module169
- Wireless Mini-Cards170
- Flash Cache Module179
  - Removing the FCM179
  - Replacing the FCM180
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology181
  - Removing the Card181
- Coin-Cell Battery182
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery182
  - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery183
14 Dell™ Quickset Features185
15 Traveling with Your Computer187
- Identifying Your Computer187
- Packing the Computer187
- Travel Tips188
  - Traveling by Air188
16 Getting Help189
- Obtaining Assistance189
- Problems with Your Order191
- Product Information192
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit192
- Before You Call193
- Contacting Dell195
17 Specifications197
18 Appendix205
- Using the System Setup Program205
- Cleaning Your Computer208
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)210
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals211
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals211
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)211
  - FCC Class B211
- Macrovision Product Notice213
Glossary215
Index233
- Dell Mediadirect234
- Internet Connection235

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