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Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
- Finding Information13
1 Setting up Your Computer19
- Connecting to the Internet19
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection20
- Transferring Information to a New Computer21
- Setting up a Printer21
  - Printer Cable21
  - Connecting a USB Printer22
- Power Protection Devices23
2 About Your Computer25
- Front View25
- Left Side View31
- Right Side View32
- Back View34
- Bottom View36
3 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad39
- Numeric Keypad39
- Key Combinations39
- Touch Pad41
  - Customizing the Touch Pad42
4 Using the Display43
- Adjusting Brightness43
- Switching the Video Image from Your Computer Display to a Projector43
- Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate44
5 Using a Battery45
- Battery Performance45
- Checking the Battery Charge46
- Conserving Battery Power48
  - Configuring Power Management Settings48
  - Using the Sleep Power State49
- Charging the Battery49
- Replacing the Battery50
- Storing a Battery51
6 Using Multimedia53
- Playing Media53
- Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote54
- Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray Disc™ (BD) Media56
- Adjusting the Volume59
- Adjusting the Picture60
- Using Dell Mediadirect60
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device61
7 Using the Camera71
- Accessing the Camera's Help File71
- Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings72
- Creating a Picture or a Video72
8 Using Expresscards73
- Expresscard Blanks73
- Installing an Expresscard74
- Removing an Expresscard or Blank74
9 Using the Memory Card Reader75
- Memory Card Blanks75
- Installing a Memory Card75
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank76
10 Setting up and Using Networks77
- Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable77
- Setting up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System78
- Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)78
- Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)82
- Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator85
11 Securing Your Computer87
- Security Cable Lock87
- Passwords88
- Fingerprint Reader88
- Computer Tracking Software89
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen89
12 Troubleshooting91
- Dell Technical Update Service91
- Dell Diagnostics91
- Dell Support Center95
- Dell Network Assistant98
- Dellconnect98
- Drive Problems99
  - Optical Drive Problems99
  - Hard Drive Problems100
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems100
- Error Messages102
- Expresscard Problems107
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems107
- Keyboard Problems108
  - External Keyboard Problems108
  - Unexpected Characters109
- Lockups and Software Problems109
- Memory Problems112
- Network Problems112
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])113
- Power Problems113
13 Adding and Replacing Parts131
- Before You Begin131
- Hard Drive133
- Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers136
  - Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers136
  - Replacing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers138
- Keyboard138
  - Removing the Keyboard139
  - Replacing the Keyboard140
- Memory140
  - Removing the Memory Module140
  - Replacing the Memory Module142
- Subscriber Identity Module144
- Wireless Mini Cards144
- Flash Cache Module149
  - Removing the FCM149
  - Replacing the FCM150
- Internal Card with151
- Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology151
  - Removing the Card151
  - Replacing the Card152
14 Traveling with Your Computer153
- Identifying Your Computer153
- Packing the Computer153
- Travel Tips154
  - Traveling by Air154
15 Getting Help155
- Obtaining Assistance155
- Problems with Your Order157
- Product Information157
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit158
- Before You Call158
- Contacting Dell160
16 Specifications161
A Appendix171
- Using the System Setup Program171
- Cleaning Your Computer174
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)176
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals177
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals177
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)177
  - FCC Class B177
- Macrovision Product Notice178
- Microsoft Windows Operating System179
Glossary179
Index197

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