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Index 193

Windows Easy Transfer

wizard, 27

Windows Vista

Device Driver Rollback, 116

Program Compatibility

wizard, 104

reinstalling, 118

System Restore, 118

Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 27

wireless

turning activity on and off, 143

wizards

Program Compatibility

wizard, 104

Windows Easy Transfer, 27

WWAN

See also Mobile Broadband

Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
- Finding Information13
1 About Your Computer19
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration19
- Front View20
- Left Side View22
- Right Side View22
- Back View23
2 Setting up Your Computer25
- Connecting to the Internet25
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection26
- Transferring Information to a New Computer27
  - Windows Easy Transfer27
- Setting up a Printer27
  - Printer Cable28
  - Connecting a USB Printer28
- Power Protection Devices29
3 Using the Display31
- Adjusting Brightness31
- Switching the Video Image from Your Computer Display to a Projector31
- Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate32
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad33
- Numeric Keypad33
- Key Combinations34
- Touch Pad35
  - Customizing the Touch Pad36
5 Using a Battery39
- Battery Performance39
- Checking the Battery Charge40
- Conserving Battery Power42
  - Configuring Power Management Settings42
  - Using the Sleep Power State43
- Charging the Battery43
- Replacing the Battery44
- Storing a Battery44
6 Using the Optional Camera45
- Accessing the Camera's Help File45
- Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings46
- Creating a Picture or a Video46
7 Using Multimedia47
- Playing Media47
- Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control49
- Copying CD and DVD Media50
- Adjusting the Volume53
- Adjusting the Picture53
- Using Dell Mediadirect53
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device54
8 Using Cards69
- Expresscards69
- Memory Card Reader72
9 Setting up and Using Networks75
- Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable75
- Setting up a Network76
- Wireless Local Area Network76
- Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)80
- Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator83
10 Securing Your Computer85
- Security Cable Lock85
- Passwords85
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen86
11 Troubleshooting87
- Dell Technical Update Service87
- Dell Diagnostics87
- Dell Support Utility91
- Drive Problems92
  - Optical Drive Problems93
  - Hard Drive Problems94
- E-Mail and Internet Problems94
- Error Messages96
- Expresscard Problems101
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems101
- Keyboard Problems102
- External Keyboard Problems102
- Unexpected Characters103
- Lockups and Software Problems103
  - The Computer Does Not Start103
  - The Computer Stops Responding103
  - A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly104
  - A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System104
  - A Solid Blue Screen Appears104
  - Dell Mediadirect Problems104
  - Other Software Problems105
- Memory Problems106
- Network Problems107
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])107
- Power Problems108
- Printer Problems109
- Scanner Problems110
- Sound and Speaker Problems111
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers111
  - No Sound from External Speakers111
  - No Sound from Headphones112
- Remote Control Problems112
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems112
- Video and Display Problems113
  - If the Display Is Blank113
  - If the Display Is Difficult to Read114
  - If Only Part of the Display Is Readable114
  - Drivers115
  - Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems118
  - Restoring Your Operating System118
    - Using Microsoft Windows System Restore118
    - Using the Operating System Media119
12 Adding and Replacing Parts123
- Before You Begin123
- Hard Drive125
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell128
- Memory128
- Mini-Card131
- Hinge Cover136
- Keyboard137
- Coin-Cell Battery138
- Optical Drive140
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology141
13 Dell™ Quickset Features143
14 Traveling with Your Computer145
- Identifying Your Computer145
- Packing the Computer145
- Travel Tips146
  - Traveling by Air146
15 Getting Help147
- Obtaining Assistance147
- Problems with Your Order149
- Product Information149
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit150
- Before You Call150
- Contacting Dell152
16 Specifications153
17 Appendix161
- Using the System Setup Program161
- Cleaning Your Computer164
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)166
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals167
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals167
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)167
  - FCC Class B167
- Macrovision Product Notice168
Glossary169
Index187

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