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Troubleshooting

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HECK

THE

MOUSE

CABLE

—

Shut down the computer, disconnect the mouse

cable and check it for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable.

If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the
mouse directly to the computer.

VERIFY

THAT

THE

PROBLEM

WITH

THE

MOUSE

CHECK

THE

TOUCH

PAD

—

Shut down the computer.

Disconnect the mouse.

Turn on the computer.

At the Windows

desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around,

select an icon, and open it.

If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective.

HECK

THE

SYSTEM

SETUP

PROGRAM

SETTINGS

—

Verify that the system setup

program lists the correct device for the pointing device option (the computer
automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting
adjustments).

EST

THE

MOUSE

CONTROLLER

—

To test the mouse controller (which affects

pointer movement) and the operation of the touch pad or mouse buttons,
run the Mouse test in the

Pointing Devices

test group in the "Dell

Diagnostics" on page 107.

EINSTALL

THE

TOUCH

PAD

DRIVER

—

See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities"

on page 140.

Video and Display Problems

Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 191 as you complete these checks.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide

If the display is blank

NOTE:

If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your

computer supports, it is recommended that you attach an external monitor to your
computer.

Summary of Contents for Inspiron 1520

Page 1: ...w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m Dell Inspiron 1520 Owner s Manual Model PP22L ...

Page 2: ... this text Dell the DELL logo Inspiron Wi Fi Catcher and Dell MediaDirect are trademarks of Dell Inc Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Blu ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu ray Disc Association Bluetooth ...

Page 3: ...ront View 22 Left Side View 27 Right Side View 29 Back View 30 Bottom View 32 2 Setting Up Your Computer 35 Connecting to the Internet 35 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 36 Transferring Information to a New Computer 37 Windows Easy Transfer 37 Setting Up a Printer 37 Printer Cable 38 Connecting a USB Printer 38 ...

Page 4: ...P 42 Windows Vista 42 Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display 43 Microsoft Windows XP 43 Windows Vista 44 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 44 Microsoft Windows XP 45 Windows Vista 45 4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 47 Numeric Keypad 47 Key Combinations 48 System Functions 48 Display Functions 48 Battery 48 Power Management 48 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions 49 Dell QuickSe...

Page 5: ... Meter 55 Charge Gauge 55 Low Battery Warning 56 Conserving Battery Power 56 Power Management Modes 56 Standby and Sleep Mode 56 Hibernate Mode 57 Configuring Power Management Settings 58 Accessing Power Options Properties 58 Charging the Battery 58 Replacing the Battery 59 Storing a Battery 60 6 Using Multimedia 61 Playing Media 61 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional 63 ...

Page 6: ...rd Audio 71 S Video and S PDIF Digital Audio 73 Composite Video and Standard Audio 75 Composite Video and S PDIF Digital Audio 77 Component Video and Standard Audio 79 Component Video and S PDIF Digital Audio 81 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 84 7 Using ExpressCards 87 ExpressCard Blanks 87 Installing an ExpressCard 88 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 89 8 Using the Memory Card Reader 91 M...

Page 7: ...WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 96 Connecting to a WLAN 97 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network 99 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 100 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 100 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network 101 Enabling Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 102 Dell Wi Fi Catcher Network Locator 102 10 Securing Your Com...

Page 8: ...ive problems 116 E Mail Modem and Internet Problems 117 Error Messages 119 ExpressCard Problems 124 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 124 Keyboard Problems 125 External Keyboard problems 125 Unexpected characters 126 Lockups and Software Problems 127 The computer does not start 127 The computer stops responding 127 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 127 A program is designed for an earlier M...

Page 9: ... speakers 135 No sound from headphones 136 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 136 Video and Display Problems 137 If the display is blank 137 If the display is difficult to read 138 If only part of the display is readable 139 Drivers 139 What Is a Driver 139 Identifying Drivers 140 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 140 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows XP and Microso...

Page 10: ...Drive 156 Removing the Hard Drive 157 Replacing the Hard Drive 158 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 158 Optical Drive 159 Removing the Optical Drive 159 Replacing the Optical Drive 160 Hinge Cover 160 Removing the Hinge Cover 160 Replacing the Hinge Cover 161 Keyboard 161 Removing the Keyboard 162 Replacing the Keyboard 163 Memory 163 Removing the DIMM A Memory Module 163 Replacing the DIMM A Memory...

Page 11: ...WPAN Card 178 Flash Cache Module 178 Removing the FCM 178 Replacing the FCM 179 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 180 Removing the Card 180 Replacing the Card 181 Coin Cell Battery 181 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 181 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 182 13 Dell QuickSet Features 183 14 Traveling With Your Computer 185 Identifying Your Computer 185 Packing the Computer 185 Travel T...

Page 12: ...roblems With Your Order 189 Product Information 189 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 190 Before You Call 190 Contacting Dell 192 16 Specifications 193 A Appendix 203 Using the System Setup Program 203 Viewing the System Setup Screen 204 System Setup Screen 204 Commonly Used Options 204 Cleaning Your Computer 206 Computer Keyboard and Display 206 Touch Pad 207 Mouse 207 Media 208 ...

Page 13: ...port Policy U S Only 208 Definition of Dell Installed Software and Peripherals 209 Definition of Third Party Software and Peripherals 209 FCC Notice U S Only 209 FCC Class B 209 Macrovision Product Notice 210 Glossary 211 Index 229 ...

Page 14: ...14 Contents ...

Page 15: ...tware NSS Drivers and Utilities Media Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer You can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities on page 140 or run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 107 Readme files may be included on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last minute updates about technical changes ...

Page 16: ... and System Guides System Guides 2 Click the User s Guide for your computer Service Tag and Express Service Code Microsoft Windows Product Key Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support dell com or contact support NOTE If your operating system is Windows XP this label might look differen...

Page 17: ... NSS If you reinstall the operating system on your computer you should also reinstall the NSS utility NSS automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration providing critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell 3 5 inch USB floppy drives Intel processors optical drives and USB devices NSS is necessary for correct...

Page 18: ...n page 111 How to use Windows XP or Windows Vista How to work with programs and files How to personalize my desktop Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Help and Support Center 1 Click Start Help and Support 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon 3 Click the topic that describes your problem 4 Follow the instructions on the screen Information on network acti...

Page 19: ...ating state Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer Operating System Installation Media If you received operating system media with your computer you can use it to restore your operating system For more information see Restoring Your Operating System on page 144 After you reinstall your operating system use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with...

Page 20: ...20 Finding Information ...

Page 21: ...igurations To determine your computer s video controller configuration 1 Click Start and then click Help and Support 2 Under Pick a Task click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems 3 Under My Computer Information select Hardware From the My Computer Information Hardware screen you can view the type of video controller installed in your computer as well as the other hard...

Page 22: ... optional 3 display latch 4 display 5 power button 6 keyboard 7 device status lights 8 touch pad 9 consumer IR 10 media control buttons 11 touch pad buttons 12 Dell MediaDirect button 13 keyboard status lights 14 digital array microphones 4 5 13 3 6 12 8 7 14 2 1 11 9 10 ...

Page 23: ...sed DISPLAY For more information about your display see Using the Display on page 41 POWER BUTTON Press the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power management mode see Power Management Modes on page 56 NOTICE To avoid losing data turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft Windows operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button If the computer stops responding ...

Page 24: ...management mode Hard drive activity light Turns on when the computer reads or writes data NOTICE To avoid loss of data never turn off the computer while the light is flashing Battery status light Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status WiFi status light Turns on when wireless networking is enabled To enable or disable wireless networking use the wireless switch see wireless s...

Page 25: ...touch pad to move the cursor on the display see Touch Pad on page 50 MEDIA CONTROL BUTTONS Control CD DVD Blu ray Disc BD and Media Player playback Bluetooth status light Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled NOTE The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature The light turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer For more information se...

Page 26: ... on page 68 KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following DIGITAL ARRAY MICROPHONES Built in microphone for conferencing and chat Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled Turns on when the uppercase letter caps lock function is enabled Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled 9 A ...

Page 27: ...h as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology see Dell Wi Fi Catcher Network Locator on page 102 1 security cable slot 2 wireless switch 3 Wi Fi Catcher light 4 air vents 5 audio connectors 6 ExpressCard slot 1 off Disables wireless devices 2 on Enables wireless devices 3 momentary Scans for WLAN networks see Dell Wi Fi Catcher Network Locator on page 102 4 Wi Fi Catcher li...

Page 28: ...puter uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents which prevents the computer from overheating The computer turns the fan on when the computer gets hot Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer AUDIO CONNECTORS EXPRESSCARD SLOT Supports one ExpressCard The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot For more information see Using Ex...

Page 29: ...alled in the slot The 8 in 1 memory card reader reads the following digital memory cards Secure Digital SD memory card SDIO card MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO xD Picture Card Hi Speed SD Hi Density SD IEEE 1394 CONNECTOR Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high speed transfer rates such as some digital video cameras 1 battery status light 2 hard drive activity light 3 power li...

Page 30: ...The two lights next to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections For information on using the network adapter see the device user s guide supplied with your computer Connect USB devices such as a mouse keyboard or printer 1 S video TV out connector 2 USB connectors 2 3 AC adapter connector 4 battery 5 modem connector RJ 11 1 2 3 5 4 ...

Page 31: ... power connectors and power strips vary among countries Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage NOTICE When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer grasp the connector not the cable itself and pull firmly but gently to help prevent damage to the cable Connects your computer to a TV Also ...

Page 32: ...ion on using the modem see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer 1 left speaker 2 memory module coin cell battery compartment 3 consumer IR 4 right speaker 5 wireless mini card compartment 6 battery 7 battery charge health gauge 8 battery bay latch releases 2 9 fan 10 hard drive 2 3 4 10 7 1 6 8 9 5 ...

Page 33: ...Compartment for WLAN WWAN or WPAN Mini Cards see Wireless Mini Cards on page 170 BATTERY When a battery is installed you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet see Using a Battery on page 53 BATTERY CHARGE HEALTH GAUGE Provides information on the battery charge see Checking the Battery Charge on page 54 BATTERY BAY LATCH RELEASES Releases the battery see Repla...

Page 34: ...34 About Your Computer ...

Page 35: ...rnet access through a satellite television system Dial up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line Dial up connections are considerably slower than DSL cable and satellite modem connections Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN or Mobile Broadband technology provides a connection to the Internet using cellular technology at broadband rates Wireless Local Area Network WLAN connec...

Page 36: ... Connect to the Internet wizard can help you obtain one If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs 2 Click Start and then click Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet click Connect to the Internet The Connect to the Internet window appears 4 Click either Broadband...

Page 37: ...s System Tools Windows Easy Transfer 2 In the User Account Control dialog box click Continue 3 Click Next 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard Setting Up a Printer NOTICE Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer See the documentation that came with the printer for setup ...

Page 38: ...ter cable at the same time you purchased your computer the cable may arrive in the computer s shipping box Connecting a USB Printer NOTE You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer The USB connectors fit only one way 1 USB connec...

Page 39: ...age to your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of damage Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector A device with a higher joule rating offers more protection Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of different ...

Page 40: ...sure maximum battery operating time connect only your computer to a UPS Connect other devices such as a printer to a separate power strip that provides surge protection A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted The battery charges while AC power is available See the UPS m...

Page 41: ...t change Using a Projector When you start the computer with an external device attached such as an external monitor or projector and turned on the image may appear on either the computer display or the external device Press Fn F8 to switch the video image between the display only the external device only or the display and the external device simultaneously Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sh...

Page 42: ...y 4 In the Display Properties window click the Settings tab 5 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution NOTE As the resolution increases icons and text appear smaller on the screen Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Control Panel 2 Under Appearance and Personalization click Adjust screen resolution 3 In the Display Settings window under Resolution s...

Page 43: ...Under Pick a category click Appearance and Themes 4 Under Pick a task click the area you want to change or under or pick a Control Panel icon click Display 5 In the Display Properties window click the Settings tab NOTE If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values For more information see your ...

Page 44: ...option and then click Apply Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE If you change the display resolution from the current settings the image may appear blurry or text may be hard to read if you change the resolution to one not supported by your computer and display Before you change any of the display settings make a note of the current settings so you can change back to the previous sett...

Page 45: ... Under Pick a task click the area you want to change or under or pick a Control Panel icon click Display 4 In the Display Properties window click the Settings tab 5 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution NOTE As the resolution increases icons and text appear smaller on the screen Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Control Panel 2 Under Appearance...

Page 46: ...46 Using the Display ...

Page 47: ...ernal keyboard Each key on the keypad has multiple functions The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys To type a number or symbol hold down Fn and press the desired key To enable the keypad press Num Lk The light indicates that the keypad is active To disable the keypad press Num Lk again numeric keypad 9 ...

Page 48: ...h the display to that option Fn and up arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only not on an external monitor Fn and down arrow key Decreases brightness on the integrated display only not on an external monitor Fn F3 Displays the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter see Dell QuickSet Battery Meter on page 54 Fn Esc Activates a power management mode You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut...

Page 49: ...e 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Keyboard Windows logo key and m Minimizes all open windows Windows logo key and Shift m Restores all minimized windows This key combination functions as a toggle to restore minimized windows following the use of the Windows logo key and m combination Windows logo key and e Starts Windows Explorer Windows logo key and r...

Page 50: ... on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button To select and move or drag an object position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad On the second tap leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over the surface To double click an object position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad...

Page 51: ...uch pad or adjust the touch pad settings 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Keyboard 4 In the Mouse Properties window Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window ...

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Page 53: ...tion area NOTE Battery operating time the time the battery can hold a charge decreases over time Depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used you may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer NOTE It is recommended that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to media Battery operating time varies depending on ope...

Page 54: ...risk of fire or chemical burn Do not puncture incinerate disassemble or expose the battery to temperatures above 65 C 149 F Keep the battery away from children Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer using any one of the following meth...

Page 55: ...dicator lights Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge For example if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining four of the lights are on If no lights are on the battery has no charge Check the Battery Health NOTE You can check battery health in one of two ways by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below and by using the Battery Meter in ...

Page 56: ...number of times the battery is used and recharged Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer s power usage see Power Management Modes on page 56 Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time see Standby and Sleep Mode on page 56 Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep M...

Page 57: ... in before entering hibernate mode NOTICE You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in hibernate mode Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low To enter hibernate mode in Windows XP click the Start button click Turn off computer press and hold Shift and then click Hibernate To enter hibernate mode in Windows Vista click th...

Page 58: ...ndows XP Click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then click Power Options Windows Vista Click the Windows Vista Start button click Control Panel click System and Maintenance and then click Power Options Charging the Battery NOTE Charge time is longer with the computer turned on You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you like The battery s internal circuitry prev...

Page 59: ... your computer CAUTION Before performing these procedures turn off the computer disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer and remove any other external cables from the computer NOTICE You must remove all external cables from the computer to avoid possible connector damage NOTICE If you choose to replace the b...

Page 60: ...oring a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time A battery discharges during prolonged storage After a long storage period recharge the battery fully see Charging the Battery on page 58 before you use it 1 battery 2 battery release latches 2 2 1 ...

Page 61: ...CE Do not move the computer while playing media 1 Press the eject button on the front of the drive 2 Place the disc label side up in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle 3 Push the tray back into the drive To format media for storing or copying data see the media software that came with your computer NOTE Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when copying media ...

Page 62: ...f available Play Move backward within the current track Pause Move forward within the current track Stop Go to the previous track Eject Go to the next track Stop Restart the current chapter Play Fast forward Pause Fast reverse Advance a single frame while in pause mode Go to the next title or chapter Continuously play the current title or chapter Go to the previous title or chapter Eject ...

Page 63: ...nter It can work only with specified computers For more details refer to the Dell Support website at support dell com To play media using Dell Travel Remote 1 Install a coin cell battery into your remote control 2 Launch Windows Vista Media Center from Start Programs 3 Use the remote control buttons to play media 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 13 12 11 10 17 15 18 16 ...

Page 64: ...or and then press F1 The DVD drives and BD drives installed in Dell computers do not support HD DVD media For a list of supported media formats see Using Blank CD DVD and BD Media on page 65 How to Copy a CD DVD or BD NOTE BD media can only be copied to other BD media NOTE Copying a BD R to BD RE will not produce an exact copy NOTE Most commercial DVDs and BDs have copyright protection and cannot ...

Page 65: ...jects Using Blank CD DVD and BD Media DVD writable drives can write to both CD and DVD recording media BD writable drives can write to CD DVD and BD recording media Use blank CD Rs to record music or permanently store data files After creating a CD R you cannot write to that CD R again see the Sonic documentation for more information Use a blank CD RW if you plan to erase rewrite or update informa...

Page 66: ...0 MB file to a blank 650 MB CD The CD RW drive needs 1 2 MB of the blank space to finalize the recording Media Type Read Write Rewritable CD R Yes Yes No CD RW Yes Yes Yes DVD R Yes Yes No DVD R Yes Yes No DVD RW Yes Yes Yes DVD RW Yes Yes Yes DVD R DL Yes Yes No DVD R DL Yes No No Media Type Read Write Rewritable CD R Yes Yes No CD RW Yes Yes Yes DVD R Yes Yes No DVD R Yes Yes No DVD RW Yes Yes Y...

Page 67: ...e manufacturer Commercially available BD players used in home theater systems may not support all available BD formats For a list of formats supported by your BD player see the documentation provided with your BD player or contact the manufacturer See the Roxio website at www sonic com or the Blu ray Disc Association website at blu raydisc com for additional information Adjusting the Volume NOTE W...

Page 68: ...nalization 2 Under Personalization click Adjust Screen Resolution The Display Properties window appears 3 Under Resolution click and drag the bar to reduce the resolution setting 4 In the drop down menu under Colors click Medium 16 bit 5 Click OK Using Dell MediaDirect Dell MediaDirect is an instant on multimedia playback mode for digital media Press the Dell MediaDirect button located on the hing...

Page 69: ...Contacting Dell on page 192 For more information on using Dell MediaDirect use the Help menu in the Dell MediaDirect application Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE Video and audio cables for connecting your computer to a TV or other audio device may not be included with your computer Cables and TV digital audio adapter cables are available for purchase from Dell Your computer ha...

Page 70: ...nent video cable to connect your computer to your TV 1 S video TV out connector 2 S video connector 1 S video TV out connector 2 composite video adapter 3 S PDIF digital audio connector 4 composite video output connector 5 S video connector 1 S video TV out connector 2 component video adapter 3 S PDIF digital audio connector 4 Pr red component video output connector 5 Pb blue component video outpu...

Page 71: ...eginning of each subsection to help you determine which method of connection you should use When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your TV you must enable your computer to work with the TV See Enabling the Display Settings for a TV on page 84 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV Additionally if you are using S PDIF digital a...

Page 72: ...er 3 Plug the other end of the S video cable into the S video input connector on your TV 4 Plug the single connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on your computer 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device 6 Turn on the TV and any audio device that you connected if applicable and then tur...

Page 73: ...Using Multimedia 73 S Video and S PDIF Digital Audio 1 S video TV out connector 2 composite video adapter 1 composite video adapter 2 S video cable 3 S PDIF digital audio cable 1 2 1 2 3 ...

Page 74: ...he TV 5 Plug one end of the S PDIF digital audio cable into the digital audio connector on the composite video adapter cable 6 Plug the other end of the S PDIF digital audio cable into the audio input connector on your TV or audio device 7 Turn on the TV turn on any audio device that you connected if applicable and then turn on the computer 8 See Enabling the Display Settings for a TV on page 84 t...

Page 75: ...ultimedia 75 Composite Video and Standard Audio 1 audio input connector 2 S video TV out connector 3 composite video adapter 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 3 standard audio cable 2 1 3 1 2 3 ...

Page 76: ...o the composite video input connector on the TV 5 Plug the single connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device 7 Turn on the TV turn on any audio device that you connected if applicable and then turn on the computer 8 See Enabling the D...

Page 77: ...Using Multimedia 77 Composite Video and S PDIF Digital Audio 1 S video TV out connector 2 composite video adapter 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 3 standard audio cable 1 2 1 2 3 ...

Page 78: ...nnector on the TV 5 Plug one end of the S PDIF digital audio cable into the S PDIF audio connector on the composite video adapter 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device 7 Turn on the TV turn on any audio device that you connected if applicable and then turn on the computer 8 See Enabling the Display Settings for a TV on page...

Page 79: ...Using Multimedia 79 Component Video and Standard Audio 1 S video TV out connector 2 component video adapter 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 3 standard audio cable 2 1 1 2 3 ...

Page 80: ... video cable into the component video input connectors on the TV Make sure that the red green and blue colors of the cable match the colors of the TV input connectors 5 Plug the single connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device 7 Turn on th...

Page 81: ...Using Multimedia 81 Component Video and S PDIF Digital Audio 1 S video TV out connector 2 component video adapter 1 2 ...

Page 82: ...he S video TV out connector on the computer 3 Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video output connectors on the component video adapter Make sure that the red green and blue colors of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 3 standard audio cable 1 2 3 ...

Page 83: ...tor on the component video adapter 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device 7 Turn on the TV turn on any audio device that you connected if applicable and then turn on the computer 8 See Enabling the Display Settings for a TV on page 84 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV 1 component video ada...

Page 84: ...nt to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click Display and click the Settings tab 3 Click Advanced 4 Click the tab for your video card NOTE To determine the type of video card installed in your computer see the Windows Help and Support Center To access the Help and Support Center click Start Help and Support Under Pick a Task click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagno...

Page 85: ... of video card installed in your computer see the Windows Help and Support Center To access the Help and Support Center in Windows Vista click the Windows Vista Start button Help and Support Under Pick a Task click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems Then under My Computer Information select Hardware 5 In the display devices section select the appropriate option for u...

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Page 87: ...ape with a 34 mm connector The 34 mm card fits into both the 34 mm and 54 mm card slots The 54 mm card only fits into a 54 mm card slot See Specifications on page 193 for information on supported ExpressCards NOTE An ExpressCard is not a bootable device ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the ExpressCard slot Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other pa...

Page 88: ...ch end to insert into the slot The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion If card orientation is not clear see the documentation that came with the card CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide To install an ExpressCard 1 Hold the card with the top side of the card facing up 2 Slide the card into the slot...

Page 89: ...ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide Press the latch and remove the card or blank For some latches you must press the latch twice once to pop the latch out and then a second time to pop the card out Save a blank to use when no ExpressCard is installed in a slot Blanks protect unused slots...

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Page 91: ...reader Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles Save the blank for use when no memory card is installed in the slot blanks from other computers may not fit your computer Remove the blank before installing a memory card To remove the blank see Removing a Memory Card or Blank on page 92 Installing a Memory Card You can install a memory card in the computer while the computer is runn...

Page 92: ...ads the appropriate device driver If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer s drivers use the media that came with the memory card if applicable Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide NOTICE Use the memory card configuration utility click the icon in the not...

Page 93: ...ou through the process of networking computers For more information about Networking see the Windows Help and Support Center see Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Help and Support Center on page 16 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Before you connect your computer to a network the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it 1 Connect the netw...

Page 94: ...ption 3 Click Next and then follow the instructions in the wizard Wireless Local Area Network A wireless local area network WLAN is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other over the air waves rather than through a network cable connected to each computer In a WLAN a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network computers and pro...

Page 95: ...lick Start Settings Network Connections to view your network connections In Microsoft Windows Vista click Connect To View network computers and devices If Wireless Network Connection does not appear under LAN or High Speed Internet you may not have a wireless network card If Wireless Network Connection appears you have a wireless network card To view detailed information about the wireless network...

Page 96: ...outlet 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that there is no power connected to the router NOTE Wait for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting your broadband modem before continuing with the network setup 8 Insert a network cable into the network RJ 45 connector on the unpowered broadband modem 9 C...

Page 97: ...chnology or cellular products This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network using wireless technology Specific network names and configuration details vary See Wireless Local Area Network on page 94 for more information about how to prepare for connecting your computer to a WLAN Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network The...

Page 98: ... more information the Windows XP operating system is managing the wireless network card To determine which wireless configuration utility is managing your wireless network card in Windows Vista 1 Click Connect To Manage wireless networks 2 Double click a profile to open the wireless network properties screen For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your comput...

Page 99: ...the indicator is off The wireless activity indicator displays whether your computer s integrated wireless devices are enabled or disabled When you turn the wireless networking function on or off the wireless activity indicator changes to display the status For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator right click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and then select Help Mobi...

Page 100: ... computer or on the media that accompanied your card if purchased separately from your computer If the utility is corrupted or deleted from your computer see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user s guide in Windows Help and Support click Start and then click Help and Support or on the media that accompanied your card if you purchased it separately from your computer Checking Your Dell Mobile...

Page 101: ...oadband Card Utility see the user s guide available through Windows Help and Support click Start and then click Help and Support The user s guide is also available on the Dell Support website at support dell com and on the media included with your Mobile Broadband card if you purchased the card separately from your computer Use the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility to establish and manage a Mobil...

Page 102: ...witch positions see wireless switch on page 27 To monitor the status of your wireless device see Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet on page 99 Dell Wi Fi Catcher Network Locator The wireless switch on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity To scan for a wireless network slide a...

Page 103: ...lock A security cable lock is a commercially available antitheft device To use the lock attach it to the security cable slot on your Dell computer For more information see the instructions included with the device NOTICE Before you buy an antitheft device ensure that it will work with the security cable slot on your computer ...

Page 104: ... not watching you when you type your password NOTICE Passwords provide a high level of security for data in your computer or hard drive However they are not foolproof If you require more security obtain and use additional forms of protection such as data encryption programs Use the User Accounts option in the Control Panel in the Microsoft Windows operating system to create user accounts or to cha...

Page 105: ... company notify the security office of the company Contact Dell customer service to report the missing computer Provide the computer Service Tag the case number and the name address and phone number of the law enforcement agency to which you reported the missing computer If possible give the name of the investigating officer The Dell customer service representative will log your report under the c...

Page 106: ...106 Securing Your Computer ...

Page 107: ... Product Information Guide When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems on page 127 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin NOTE The Dell Diagnostics only operate on Dell computers Enter system setup review y...

Page 108: ...wn your computer and try again NOTE Before attempting option B the computer must be powered down completely b Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on NOTE If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media The computer runs the Pre boot System Assessment a series of initial tests of your ...

Page 109: ...nly Upon restart the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in system setup 5 Select the Boot from CD ROM option from the menu that appears and then press Enter 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities menu and then press Enter 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list If multiple versions are listed select the version appropriate for your computer 8 At th...

Page 110: ...ntact Dell see Contacting Dell on page 192 NOTE The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen When contacting Dell support have your Service Tag ready Option Function Test Memory Run the stand alone memory test Test System Run System Diagnostics Exit Exit the Diagnostics Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of system devices The test typically takes 10 t...

Page 111: ...he application and to access the following features Self help tools such as Dell Support 3 Dell PC Tune Up Dell PC CheckUp and Network Assistant DellConnect for remote real time technical support Tab Function Results Displays the results of the test and any error conditions encountered Errors Displays error conditions encountered error codes and the problem description Help Describes the test and ...

Page 112: ... you to the most relevant www dell com web pages for information about your warranty ordering accessories and details about installing recommended drivers and downloads Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized for your computing environment This utility provides self support information software updates and health scans for your computer Use this utility for the following functions Check yo...

Page 113: ...lication that provides real time health scans and information on how to maintain your computer see Dell Support 3 on page 112 Both versions of PC Tune Up are available to customers in the U S and Canada For the latest updates and to learn how to keep your computer running at peak performance search for the keyword PC TuneUp on support dell com Dell PC CheckUp Dell PC Checkup is a troubleshooting a...

Page 114: ...an Internet connection diagnose the problem and repair it The associate works with your permission under your supervision and you can work with Dell s associate during the troubleshooting session To use this service you must have an Internet connection and your Dell computer must be under warranty DellConnect is also available for a fee through Dell On Call To begin a live session with a Dell asso...

Page 115: ...P and Microsoft Windows Vista Operating Systems on page 143 RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS See Dell Diagnostics on page 107 Optical drive problems NOTE High speed optical drive vibration is normal and may cause noise which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the media NOTE Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives Problems writing ...

Page 116: ...TO COOL BEFORE TURNING IT ON A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it on RUN CHECK DISK Windows XP 1 Click Start and click My Computer 2 Right click Local Disk C 3 Click Properties Tools Check Now 4 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors and click Start Windows Vista 1 Click Start and click...

Page 117: ...PHONE WALL JACK USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE Verify that the telephone line is connected to the jack on the modem the jack has either a green label or a connector shaped icon next to it Ensure that you hear a click when you insert the telephone line connector into the modem Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it to a telephone then listen for a dial tone If you have other te...

Page 118: ...uery Modem to verify that the modem is communicating with Windows If all commands receive responses the modem is operating properly ENSURE THAT YOU ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET Ensure that you have subscribed to an Internet service provider With the Outlook Express Windows mail e mail program open click File If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it click the checkmark to remove it and then conn...

Page 119: ...has failed Contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page 192 CD DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE The CD drive does not respond to commands from the computer see Drive Problems on page 114 DATA ERROR The hard drive cannot read the data see Drive Problems on page 114 DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated Reinstall the memory modules and if necessary replace the...

Page 120: ... does not respond to commands from the computer Shut down the computer remove the hard drive see Hard Drive on page 156 and boot the computer from a CD Then shut down the computer reinstall the hard drive and restart the computer If the problem persists try another drive Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 107 HARD DISK DRIVE FAILURE The hard drive do...

Page 121: ...RD STUCK KEY FAILURE For external keyboards or keypads check the cable connection Restart the computer and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 107 LICENSED CONTENT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE IN DELL MEDIADIRECT Dell MediaDirect cannot verify the Digital Rights Management DRM restrictions on the file so the f...

Page 122: ... BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE The operating system may be corrupted Contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page 192 NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 107 NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN You have too many programs open Close all windows and open the program ...

Page 123: ... on page 107 TIME OF DAY CLOCK LOST POWER System configuration settings are corrupted Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery If the problem persists try to restore the data by entering the system setup program then immediately exit the program see Using the System Setup Program on page 203 If the message reappears contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page 192 TIME OF DA...

Page 124: ...sCard is properly inserted into the connector CHECK THAT THE CARD IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar Some cards do not support this feature If the card supports this Windows feature the card will be listed IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL PROVIDED EXPRESSCARD Contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page 192 Also for Mobile Broadband WWAN Expres...

Page 125: ...the Product Information Guide Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist on page 191 as you perform the various checks NOTE Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program When you attach an external keyboard the integrated keyboard remains fully functional External Keyboard problems NOTE When you attach an external keyboard the integrated keyboard remains fully f...

Page 126: ...s Accessories Notepad 5 Type some characters on the internal keyboard and verify that they appear on the display If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard you may have a defective external keyboard Contact Dell see Contacting Dell on page 192 RUN THE KEYBOARD DIAGNOSTICS TESTS Run the PC AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 10...

Page 127: ...conds until the computer turns off then restart your computer A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly END THE PROGRAM 1 Press Crtl Shift Esc simultaneously 2 Click the Applications tab and select the program that is no longer responding 3 Click End Task NOTE The chkdsk program may run when you restart the computer Follow the instructions on the screen CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION If n...

Page 128: ...OR INFORMATION Use the Help menu to access Dell MediaDirect Help TO PLAY MOVIES WITH DELL MEDIADIRECT YOU MUST HAVE A DVD DRIVE AND THE DELL DVD PLAYER If you purchased a DVD drive with your computer this software should already be installed VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS Turn off the Use Hardware Acceleration option This feature takes advantage of the special processing in some graphics cards to reduce p...

Page 129: ...formation Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program If necessary uninstall and then reinstall the program BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE FLOPPY DISKS OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU SCAN THE COMPU...

Page 130: ...oftware documentation for minimum memory requirements If necessary install additional memory see Memory on page 163 Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory see Memory on page 163 Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 107 IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is succ...

Page 131: ...ss Wide Area Network WWAN NOTE The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user s guide and the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard user s guide are available through Windows Help and Support click Start Help and Support You can also download the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user s guide from support dell com NOTE The icon appears in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed...

Page 132: ...ower button to turn on the computer NOTE For information on Sleep power state see Standby and Sleep Mode on page 56 CHARGE THE BATTERY The battery charge may be depleted 1 Reinstall the battery 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet 3 Turn on the computer NOTE Battery operating time the time the battery can hold a charge decreases over time Depending on how often the ...

Page 133: ...AT THE MEMORY MODULES If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank reinstall the memory modules see Memory on page 163 Printer Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist on page 191 as you complete these checks CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide NOTE If you need technical assistance f...

Page 134: ...3 Click Properties and click Ports 4 Adjust the settings as needed REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER See the printer documentation for instructions Scanner Problems CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide NOTE If you need technical assistance for your scanner contact the scanner s manufacturer CHECK THE SCANNER DOCUM...

Page 135: ...sound from integrated speakers ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL Double click the speaker icon in the lower right corner of your screen Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted Adjust the volume bass or treble controls to eliminate distortion ADJUST THE VOLUME USING KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS Press Fn End to disable mute or re enable the integrated speakers REINSTALL THE SOUND A...

Page 136: ...l in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting If you have been listening to MP3 songs ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off No sound from headphones CHECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector see audio connectors on page 28 ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL Click or double click the speake...

Page 137: ...for the pointing device option the computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting adjustments TEST THE MOUSE CONTROLLER To test the mouse controller which affects pointer movement and the operation of the touch pad or mouse buttons run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics on page 107 REINSTALL THE TOUCH PAD DRIVER See Reinstalling Driv...

Page 138: ... external monitor press Fn F8 to switch the video image to the display If the display is difficult to read ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS Press Fn and the up or down arrow key MOVE THE EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER OR MONITOR If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm 2 ft away from the computer or external monitor ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFE...

Page 139: ...l see Contacting Dell on page 192 Drivers What Is a Driver A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer mouse or keyboard All devices require a driver program A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes Dell ships your computer to you with required...

Page 140: ...for an exclamation point a circle with a next to the device name If an exclamation point is next to the device name you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities on page 140 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE The Dell Support website at support dell com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers If y...

Page 141: ... Device Driver Rollback or System Restore see Restoring Your Operating System on page 144 does not resolve the problem reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media 1 With the Windows desktop displayed insert your Drivers and Utilities media If this is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media continue to step 2 If not proceed to step 5 2 When the Drivers and Utilities i...

Page 142: ...rticular driver is not listed then that driver is not required by your operating system Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE If your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver you must first enable the Consumer IR port in the system setup program see Using the System Setup Program on page 203 before continuing with the driver installation see Reinstalling Drivers a...

Page 143: ... the device for which you are installing the driver 5 Click the Driver tab Update Driver Browse my computer for driver software 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears click the name of the driver OK Next 8 Click Finish and restart your computer Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the ...

Page 144: ...ns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files For instructions see Using Microsoft Windows System Restore on page 145 Dell PC Restore by Symantec available in Windows XP and Dell Factory Image Restore available in Windows Vista returns your hard drive to the operatin...

Page 145: ...w 1 Click Start Help and Support 2 Type System Restore in the search field then press Enter NOTE The User Account Control window may appear If you are an administrator on the computer click Continue otherwise contact your administrator to continue the desired action 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue you may undo t...

Page 146: ...r delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete Windows XP 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Restore 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Windows Vista 1 Click Start 2 In the Start Search box type System Restore and press Enter 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Enabling System Restore NOTE Windows Vista does not disable Syst...

Page 147: ...was in when you purchased the computer Any programs or files added since you received your computer including data files are permanently deleted from the hard drive Data files include documents spreadsheets e mail messages digital photos music files and so on If possible back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore 1 Turn on the computer During...

Page 148: ... PC Restore from your computer even to gain additional hard drive space If you remove PC Restore from the hard drive you cannot ever recall it and you will never be able to use PC Restore to return your computer operating system to its original state 1 Log on to the computer as a local administrator 2 In Microsoft Windows Explorer go to c dell utilities DSR 3 Double click the filename DSRIRRemv2 e...

Page 149: ...o access the command prompt type administrator in the User name field then click OK 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore NOTE Depending upon your configuration you may need to select Dell Factory Tools then Dell Factory Image Restore The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears 6 Click Next The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears NOTICE If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Rest...

Page 150: ...g items Dell Operating System media Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer Use your Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers including the drivers required if your computer has a RAID controller Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hour...

Page 151: ...ows desktop then shut down your computer and try again NOTE The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only On the next start up the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program 5 When the boot device list appears highlight CD DVD CD RW Drive and press Enter 6 Press any key to Boot from CD ROM 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the instal...

Page 152: ...152 Troubleshooting ...

Page 153: ...f Your Computer on page 154 and Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 154 You have read the safety information in your Dell Product Information Guide A component can be replaced or if purchased separately installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools Small flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwd...

Page 154: ...ed devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety...

Page 155: ...ter perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched 2 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer on page 154 NOTICE To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack 3 Disconnect any telephone or n...

Page 156: ...afety instructions in the Product Information Guide NOTICE To prevent data loss turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer on page 154 before removing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state NOTICE Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive NOTE Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for ha...

Page 157: ... 153 2 Turn the computer over and remove the hard drive screws NOTICE When the hard drive is not in the computer store it in protective antistatic packaging see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the Product Information Guide 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer 1 hard drive 2 screws 4 2 1 ...

Page 158: ...hard drive into the bay until it is fully seated 3 Replace and tighten the screws 4 Install the operating system for your computer as needed see Restoring Your Operating System on page 144 5 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities on page 140 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable ...

Page 159: ...oduct Information Guide Removing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 153 2 Turn the computer over 3 Remove the locking screw from the optical drive 4 Using a plastic scribe push the notch to release the optical drive from the bay 5 Slide the optical drive out of the bay 1 optical drive 2 notch 3 locking screw 2 1 3 ...

Page 160: ...ching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer Removing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 153 2 Open the display as far as it will open NOTICE To avoid damage to the hinge cover do not lif...

Page 161: ...ou begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board you must remove the battery from the battery ba...

Page 162: ... consuming to replace Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard 4 Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to access to the keyboard connector 5 To disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard connector on the system board rotate the keyboard connector latch toward the front of the computer 6 Slide the keyboard cable out of the keyboard connector on the DIMM A memory modul...

Page 163: ...intended for your computer NOTE Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty Your computer has two user accessible SODIMM sockets one accessed from beneath the keyboard DIMM A and the other accessed from the bottom of the computer DIMM B NOTICE If your computer has only one memory module install the memory module in the connector labeled DIMMA NOTICE If you need to i...

Page 164: ...le cover but do not remove it NOTICE To prevent damage to the memory module connector do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips 5 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up 6 Remove the module from the connector 1 memory module cover 2 memory module DIMM A 3 securing clips 2 1 2 3 ...

Page 165: ...degree angle and rotate the module down until it clicks into place If you do not feel the click remove the module and reinstall it NOTE If the memory module is not installed properly the computer may not boot No error message indicates this failure 3 Replace the memory module cover 4 Replace the keyboard and hinge cover 5 Insert the battery into the battery bay or connect the AC adapter to your co...

Page 166: ...ottom of the computer 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 153 2 Turn the computer upside down loosen the captive screw on the memory module cover see Bottom View on page 32 and remove the cover NOTICE To prevent damage to the memory module connector do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist g...

Page 167: ...trap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer 1 Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot 2 Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45 degree angle and rotate the module down until it clicks into place If you do not feel the click remove the module and reinstall it NOTE If the memory module is no...

Page 168: ...C adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet 5 Turn on the computer As the computer boots it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information Confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer Windows XP Right click the My Computer icon on your desktop then click Properties General Windows Vista Click the Windows Vista Start button right click...

Page 169: ... any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide NOTE Only Cingular and Vodafone need a SIM Verizon Sprint and Telus do not use SIMs 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 153 2 In the battery bay slide the SIM into the compartment with the cut off corner of the card facing away from the compartment 1 battery bay 2 SIM 1 2 ...

Page 170: ...side the computer If you ordered a wireless Mini Card with your computer the card is already installed Your computer supports three types of wireless Mini Cards Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Removing a WLAN Card 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 153 2 Turn the computer over 3 Loosen the cap...

Page 171: ...ts 171 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card 5 Release the WLAN card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly 1 antenna cable connectors 2 2 WLAN card 1 2 ...

Page 172: ... check the connectors on the card and on the system board and realign the card NOTICE To avoid damage to the WLAN card never place cables under the card 1 Insert the WLAN card connector into the system board connector labeled WLAN at a 45 degree angle 2 Press the other end of the WLAN card down into the securing tabs until the card clicks into place 1 metal securing tabs 2 2 WLAN card 1 2 ...

Page 173: ...lack antenna cable to the black triangle and connect the gray antenna cable to the gray triangle NOTE The gray antenna cable may not be available in all computers The presence of the gray antenna cable in your Mini Card compartment depends on the type of display 4 Secure unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve 5 Replace the cover and tighten the captive screws Removing a Mobile Broadb...

Page 174: ...174 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the WWAN card 1 captive screws 2 2 cover 1 2 ...

Page 175: ...Adding and Replacing Parts 175 5 Release the WWAN card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly 1 antenna cable connectors 2 2 WWAN card 1 2 ...

Page 176: ... check the connectors on the card and on the system board and realign the card NOTICE To avoid damage to the WWAN card never place cables under the card 1 Insert the WWAN card connector into the system board connector labeled WWAN at a 45 degree angle 2 Press the other end of the WWAN card down into the securing tabs until the card clicks into place 1 metal securing tabs 2 2 WWAN card 1 2 ...

Page 177: ...e the cover and tighten the captive screws Removing a WPAN Card 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 153 2 Turn the computer over 3 Loosen the captive screws on the cover of the Mini Card compartment and remove the cover 4 Disconnect the blue antenna cable from the WPAN card 5 Release the WPAN card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back of the computer until the card pop...

Page 178: ...tenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve 5 Replace the cover and tighten the captive screws Flash Cache Module The Flash Cache Module FCM is an internal flash drive that helps improve the performance of your computer If you ordered an FCM with your computer the card is already installed NOTE Windows XP does not support an FCM You can have an FCM installed when running Windows XP but it will hav...

Page 179: ...eplacing the FCM NOTICE Install the FCM in the WWAN or WPAN slot Do not install an FCM in the WLAN card slot Doing so may cause damage to your computer 1 Insert the FCM connector into the system board connector at a 45 degree angle 2 Press the other end of the FCM down into the securing tabs until the card clicks into place 1 metal securing tabs 2 2 FCM 1 2 ...

Page 180: ... on the back of the computer NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer it is already installed Removing the Card 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 153 2 Remove the hinge cover see Hinge Cover on page 160 ...

Page 181: ...ching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer Removing the Coin Cell Battery 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 153 2 Turn the computer over 3 Loosen the captive screw on the memory module coin cell batte...

Page 182: ... and Replacing Parts Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 1 Connect the coin cell battery cable to the system board 2 Slide the coin cell battery into the mylar sleeve 3 Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw ...

Page 183: ...s Network connectivity Power management Display System information Depending on what you want to do in Dell QuickSet you can start it by either clicking double clicking or right clicking the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft Windows notification area The notification area is located in the lower right corner of your screen For more information about QuickSet right click the QuickSet icon and select H...

Page 184: ...184 Dell QuickSet Features ...

Page 185: ...Computer Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a safe place Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that you plan to carry with you Shut down the computer Disconnect the AC adapter NOTICE When the display is closed extraneous items on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display Remove any extraneous items such as paper clips pens and paper from...

Page 186: ...hip or of your right to use the computer if it is company owned to speed your passage through customs Investigate the customs regulations of the countries you plan to visit and consider acquiring an international carnet also known as a merchandise passport from your government Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit and have appropriate power adapters Chec...

Page 187: ...ices on page 188 for a more extensive list of Dell Support online 5 If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem see Contacting Dell on page 192 NOTE Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at the computer so that the support staff can assist you with any necessary procedures NOTE Dell s Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries When prompted by Dell s automated ...

Page 188: ... supervision For more information go to support dell com and click DellConnect Online Services You can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites www dell com www dell com ap Asian Pacific countries only www dell com jp Japan only www euro dell com Europe only www dell com la Latin American and Caribbean countries www dell ca Canada only You can access Dell Support through th...

Page 189: ... on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered you can go to support dell com or you can call the automated order status service A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order For the telephone number to call for your region see Contacting Dell on page 192 Problems With Your Order If you have a problem with your order such as missing parts wrong pa...

Page 190: ...ng shipping expenses You are also responsible for insuring any product returned and you assume the risk of loss during shipment to Dell Collect On Delivery C O D packages are not accepted Returns that are missing any of the preceding requirements will be refused at Dell s receiving dock and returned to you Before You Call NOTE Have your Express Service Code ready when you call The code helps Dell ...

Page 191: ...ion Devices Expansion cards Are you connected to a network Yes No Network version and network adapter Programs and versions See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the system s start up files If the computer is connected to a printer print each file Otherwise record the contents of each file before calling Dell Error message beep code or diagnostic code Description of ...

Page 192: ...ability varies by country and product and some services may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues 1 Visit support dell com 2 Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the bottom of the page 3 Click Contact Us on the left side of the page 4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your...

Page 193: ...depending on model External bus frequency 667 MHz and 800 MHz System Information System chipset Mobile Intel Express GM 965 or PM 965 Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width dual channel 2 64 bit buses Processor address bus width 32 bits Flash EPROM 1 MB Graphics bus PCI E X16 PCI bus PCI Express used for video controllers 32 bits x16 ExpressCard NOTE The ExpressCard slot is designed only for Expres...

Page 194: ...y Stick PRO xD Picture Card Hi Speed SD Hi Density SD Memory Memory module connector two user accessible SODIMM connectors Memory module capacities 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB Memory type 667 MHz SoDIMM DDR2 Minimum memory 512 MB Maximum memory 4 GB NOTE In order to take advantage of the dual channel bandwidth capability both memory slots must be populated and must match in size NOTE The available memory dis...

Page 195: ...odem RJ 11 port Network adapter RJ 45 port S video TV out 7 pin mini DIN connector optional S video to composite video adapter cable USB four 4 pin USB 2 0 compliant connector Video 15 hole connector Communications Modem Type v 92 56K MDC Controller softmodem Interface Intel High Definition Audio Network adapter 10 100 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless internal WLAN WWAN WPAN Mini Cards WWAN E...

Page 196: ... discrete video card Data bus PCI Express X16 Video controller nVIDIA GeForce 8400M G or nVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT Video memory 128 MB GeForce 8400M G or 256 MB GeForce 8600M GT LCD interface LVDS TV support NTSC or PAL in S video composite and component modes Audio Audio type two channel high definition stereo Audio controller Intel HDA Azalia Stereo conversion 24 bit analog to digital and digital ...

Page 197: ... Maximum resolutions WXGA 1280 x 800 at 262 K colors WXGA with TrueLife 1280 x 800 at 262 K colors WXGA with TrueLife 1440 x 900 at 262 K colors WSXGA with TrueLife 1680 x 1050 at 262 K colors Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0 closed to 155 Viewing angles Horizontal 40 WXGA 40 WXGA with TrueLife 55 WXGA with TrueLife 60 WSXGA with TrueLife Vertical 15 30 WXGA 15 30 WXGA with TrueLife 45 WXGA wi...

Page 198: ... keys 87 U S and Canada 88 Europe 91 Japan Layout QWERTY AZERTY Kanji Touch Pad X Y position resolution graphics table mode 240 cpi Size Width 71 7 mm 2 8 in sensor active area Height 34 0 mm 1 3 in rectangle Battery Type 9 cell smart lithium ion 6 cell smart lithium ion Dimensions Depth 67 6 mm 2 66 in 9 cell 47 5 mm 1 87 in 6 cell Height 20 4 mm 0 8 in Width 209 9 mm 8 26 in Weight 0 48 kg 1 06 ...

Page 199: ...span approximate 300 discharge charge cycles Temperature range Operating 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F Storage 40 to 65 C 40 to 149 F Coin cell battery CR 2032 AC Adapter Input voltage 90 264 VAC Input current maximum 1 5 A Input frequency 47 63 Hz Output current 65 W 4 34 A maximum at 4 second pulse 3 34 A continuous Output current 90 W 5 62 A maximum at 4 second pulse 4 62 A continuous Output power 65 W ...

Page 200: ... Height 42 mm 1 65 in Width 358 7 mm 14 12 in Depth 269 mm 10 59 in Weight with 6 cell battery Configurable to less than 3 0 kg 6 61 lb Environmental Temperature range Operating 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F Storage 40 to 65 C 40 to 149 F Relative humidity maximum Operating 10 to 90 noncondensing Storage 5 to 95 noncondensing Maximum vibration using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environme...

Page 201: ... a 2 ms half sine pulse for operating Also measured with hard drive in head parked position and a 2 ms halfsine pulse for storage Operating 142 G Storage 163 G Altitude maximum Operating 15 2 to 3048 m 50 to 10 000 ft Storage 15 2 to 10 668 m 50 to 35 000 ft Environmental continued ...

Page 202: ...202 Specifications ...

Page 203: ...such as your computer password To verify information about the computer s current configuration such as the amount of system memory After you set up the computer run system setup to familiarize yourself with your system configuration information and optional settings You may want to write down the information for future reference The system setup screens display the current setup information and s...

Page 204: ...er appear less bright The upper right corner of the screen displays help information for the currently highlighted option the lower right corner displays information about the computer System setup key functions are listed across the bottom of the screen Commonly Used Options Certain options require that you reboot the computer for new settings to take effect Changing the Boot Sequence The boot se...

Page 205: ... press u to move the device up the list or d to move a device down the list Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you save the changes and exit the system setup program Performing a One Time Boot You can set a one time only boot sequence without entering the system setup program you can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard dr...

Page 206: ...nstructions that are included with the product Moisten a soft lint free cloth with either water or a display cleaner Do not use alcohol or an ammonia based cleaner Wipe the display gently working from the center to the edges until it is clean and any fingerprints are removed Do not use excessive pressure NOTICE To prevent damage to the antiglare coating do not wipe the display with soap or alcohol...

Page 207: ...Optical Mouse 1 Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with a mild cleaning solution 2 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your mouse counterclockwise and then remove the ball 3 Wipe the ball with a clean lint free cloth 4 Blow carefully into the ball cage or use a can of compressed air to dislodge dust and lint 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage are dirty clean the...

Page 208: ...nd provides for restoration of the operating system software programs and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dell installed hardware In addition to this technician assisted technical support online technical support is available at support dell com Additional technical support ...

Page 209: ... brand printers scanners cameras games etc Support for all third party software and peripherals is provided by the original manufacturer of the product FCC Notice U S Only FCC Class B This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may cause interference with radio and television reception T...

Page 210: ...eiver are on different branch circuits If necessary consult a representative of Dell Inc or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S p...

Page 211: ...ue color video image because of the faster interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing NCQ and hot plug ALS ambient light sensor A feature that helps to control display brightness antivirus software A prog...

Page 212: ...ed or your computer has a virus ensure that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available Your Drivers and Utilities media is a bootable CD bootable disk A disk that you can use to start your computer In case your hard drive is damaged or your computer has a virus ensure that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available bps bits per second The standard unit for measuring data tr...

Page 213: ...iscs only once clock speed The speed given in MHz that indicates how fast computer components that are connected to the system bus operate CMOS A type of electronic circuit Computers use a small amount of battery powered CMOS memory to hold date time and system setup options COA Certificate of Authenticity The Windows alpha numeric code located on a sticker on your computer Also referred to as the...

Page 214: ...e width DMA direct memory access A channel that allows certain types of data transfer between RAM and a device to bypass the processor DMTF Distributed Management Task Force A consortium of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for distributed desktop network enterprise and Internet environments domain A group of computers programs and devices on a network that are admin...

Page 215: ... Similar to EPP ECP uses direct memory access to transfer data and often improves performance EIDE enhanced integrated device electronics An improved version of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives EMI electromagnetic interference Electrical interference caused by electromagnetic radiation ENERGY STAR Environmental Protection Agency requirements that decrease the overall consumption of ...

Page 216: ...ng communications related regulations that state how much radiation computers and other electronic equipment can emit fingerprint reader A strip sensor that uses your unique fingerprint to authenticate your user identity to help secure your computer folder A term used to describe space on a disk or drive where files are organized and grouped Files in a folder can be viewed and ordered in various w...

Page 217: ...memory information that was saved to the hard drive is automatically restored HTTP hypertext transfer protocol A protocol for exchanging files between computers connected to the Internet Hyper Threading Hyper Threading is an Intel technology that can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one physical processor to function as two logical processors capable of performing certain tasks sim...

Page 218: ...are the same IRQ assignment you cannot operate both devices simultaneously ISP Internet service provider A company that allows you to access its host server to connect directly to the Internet send and receive e mail and access websites The ISP typically provides you with a software package user name and access phone numbers for a fee K Kb kilobit A unit of data that equals 1024 bits A measurement...

Page 219: ...emporary data storage area inside your computer Because the data in memory is not permanent it is recommended that you frequently save your files while you are working on them and always save your files before you shut down the computer Your computer can contain several different forms of memory such as RAM ROM and video memory Frequently the word memory is used as a synonym for RAM memory address...

Page 220: ...ge e mail module bay See media bay MP megapixel A measure of image resolution used for digital cameras ms millisecond A measure of time that equals one thousandth of a second Access times of storage devices are often measured in ms N network adapter A chip that provides network capabilities A computer may include a network adapter on its system board or it may contain a PC Card with an adapter on ...

Page 221: ...hed to it PCI Express can transfer data at speeds from 250 MB sec to 4 GB sec If the PCI Express chip set and the device are capable of different speeds they will operate at the slower speed PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association The organization that establishes standards for PC Cards PIO programmed input output A method of transferring data between two devices through the...

Page 222: ... or files you can view but cannot edit or delete A file can have read only status if It resides on a physically write protected floppy disk CD or DVD It is located on a network in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals refresh rate The frequency measured in Hz at which your screen s horizontal lines are recharged sometimes also referred to as its ...

Page 223: ...e SCSI controller bus SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory A type of DRAM that is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of the processor serial connector An I O port often used to connect devices such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to your computer Service Tag A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support dell ...

Page 224: ...connections cannot be protected by surge protectors Always disconnect the network cable from the network connector during electrical storms SVGA super video graphics array A video standard for video cards and controllers Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768 The number of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor the video controller a...

Page 225: ...urce used when the electrical power fails or drops to an unacceptable voltage level A UPS keeps a computer running for a limited amount of time when there is no electrical power UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few minutes to enable you to shut down your computer USB universal serial bus A hardware...

Page 226: ...cted disk software downloaded from the Internet or e mail attachments When an infected program starts its embedded virus also starts A common type of virus is a boot virus which is stored in the boot sectors of a floppy disk If the floppy disk is left in the drive when the computer is shut down and then turned on the computer is infected when it reads the boot sectors of the floppy disk expecting ...

Page 227: ...ide aspect extended graphics array A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 800 X XGA extended graphics array A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768 Z ZIF zero insertion force A type of socket or connector that allows a computer chip to be installed or removed with no stress applied to either the ch...

Page 228: ...228 Glossary ...

Page 229: ...l battery 181 storing 60 BD See Blu ray Disc blank cards ExpressCards 87 memory card 91 removing 89 92 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light 25 installing 180 Blu ray Disc 64 65 67 boot sequence 204 brightness adjusting 41 C camera 23 carnet 186 CD about 64 CD RW drive problems 115 drive problems 115 Check Disk 116 cleaning display 206 keyboard 206 media 208 mouse 207 touch pad 20...

Page 230: ...about 107 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media 109 starting from your hard drive 108 Dell MediaDirect about 26 problems 128 Dell support site 17 DellConnect 188 device latch release description 33 device status lights description 24 diagnostics Dell 107 digital array microphones 26 display adjusting brightness 41 adjusting the size of icons 183 adjusting the size of toolbars 183 descripti...

Page 231: ...essCard slot description 28 ExpressCards 87 blanks 87 89 installing 88 removing 89 F Factory Image Restore 147 149 fan description 33 FCM See Flash Cache Module Flash Cache Module 178 H hard drive description 33 problems 116 replacing 156 returning to Dell 158 hardware conflicts 143 Dell Diagnostics 107 Hardware Troubleshooter 143 hibernate mode 57 hinge cover removing 160 I icons adjusting the si...

Page 232: ...05 M media playing 61 media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button 68 description 25 memory DIMM A 165 DIMM B 166 installing 163 removing 164 167 memory card 91 blanks 91 92 installing 91 reader 29 removing 92 memory card reader 91 memory module cover description 33 messages error 119 Mini Card installing 170 WLAN 170 WPAN 170 WWAN 170 Mobile Broadband network connections 99 problems 131 See also...

Page 233: ...ions 132 power management adjusting settings 183 QuickSet 183 printer cable 38 connecting 37 problems 133 setting up 37 USB 38 problems blue screen 128 CD drive 115 CD RW drive 115 computer crashes 127 128 computer does not start up 127 computer stops responding 127 conflicts 143 Dell Diagnostics 107 Dell MediaDirect 128 drives 114 DVD drive 115 error messages 119 hard drive 116 IEEE 1394 connecto...

Page 234: ...ng Windows Vista 145 resolution setting 44 S S PDIF digital audio enabling 84 Safely Remove Hardware icon 124 safety instructions 16 scanner problems 134 screen See display security cable slot description 27 Service Tag 16 SIM See Subscriber Identity Module software conflicts 143 problems 127 129 software and hardware incompatibilities 143 sound problems 135 volume 135 speakers description 33 prob...

Page 235: ...ustomizing 51 touch pad buttons description 25 track stick touch pad buttons description 25 transferring information to a new computer 37 traveling with the computer by air 186 identification tag 185 packing 185 tips 186 troubleshooting conflicts 143 Dell Diagnostics 107 Hardware Troubleshooter 143 restore computer to previous operating state 144 145 TV connecting 69 types 91 U uninterruptible pow...

Page 236: ...store 144 145 Windows Easy Transfer wizard 37 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 141 Hardware Troubleshooter 143 hibernate mode 57 PC Restore 147 Program Compatibility wizard 127 reinstalling 150 standby mode 56 wireless turning activity on and off 183 wizards Program Compatibility wizard 127 Windows Easy Transfer 37 WLAN 170 installing Mini Card 170 WPAN installing 177 WWAN installing 173 See also...

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