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About Your Computer

Determining Your Computer’s Configuration

Based on selections that you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of
several different video controller configurations. To determine your computer’s video controller
configuration:

Access the Microsoft

Windows

Help and Support Center. For instructions, see

"Windows Help

and Support Center" on page 13

Under

Pick a Task

, click

Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems.

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 hardware components.

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Summary of Contents for Latitude 131L

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 Latitude 131L User s Guide Model PP23LB book book Page 1 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 2: ...out the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo Inspiron Dell Precision Dimension OptiPlex Latitude PowerEdge PowerConnect PowerVault PowerApp XPS and Strike Zone are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft Outlook and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation AMD Sempron Turion and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanc...

Page 3: ...ection 27 Transferring Information to a New Computer 28 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System CD 28 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 29 Setting Up a Printer 31 Printer Cable 31 Connecting a USB Printer 31 Power Protection Devices 32 Surge Protectors 32 Line Conditioners 33 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 33 3 Using the...

Page 4: ... Key Functions 39 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 39 Touch Pad 40 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 5 Using a Battery 41 Battery Performance 41 Checking the Battery Charge 42 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 42 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 42 Charge Gauge 42 Low Battery Warning 43 Conserving Battery Power 43 Power Management Modes 43 Configuring Power Management Settings 44 Charging the Battery 45 Replacing th...

Page 5: ...ards 53 Installing a Media Memory Card 53 Removing a Media Memory Card 54 8 Setting Up a Network 55 Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem 55 Network Setup Wizard 56 Wireless Local Area Network WLAN 56 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 56 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 56 Setting Up a New WLAN 57 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 58 Enabling Disabling the W...

Page 6: ...yboard problems 73 Unexpected characters 73 Lockups and Software Problems 74 The computer does not start up 74 The computer stops responding 74 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 74 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system 74 A solid blue screen appears 74 Other software problems 75 Memory Problems 75 Network Problems 76 Power Problems 76 Ensuring Suffi...

Page 7: ... Incompatibilities 83 Restoring Your Operating System 84 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 84 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 86 Using the Operating System media 87 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 89 Before You Begin 89 Recommended Tools 89 Turning Off Your Computer 89 Before Working Inside Your Computer 90 Optical Drive 92 Hard Drive 92 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 94 Memory 94 Modem 97...

Page 8: ...stem Setup Program 143 Entering System Setup 143 Commonly Used Options 144 Cleaning Your Computer 146 Computer Keyboard and Display 146 Touch Pad 146 Floppy Drive 146 CDs and DVDs 147 Dell Technical Support Policy U S Only 147 Definition of Dell Installed Software and Peripherals 147 Definition of Third Party Software and Peripherals 148 FCC Notice U S Only 148 FCC Class B 148 149 Glossary 151 boo...

Page 9: ...Contents 9 Index 163 book book Page 9 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 10: ...10 Contents book book Page 10 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 11: ...ia may be optional and may not ship with your computer Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer You can use the media to reinstall drivers or run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 63 Readme files may be included on your media to provide last minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical reference material for technicians or ex...

Page 12: ...t Dell Quick Reference Guide NOTE This document may be optional and may not ship with your computer NOTE This document is available as a PDF at support dell com Service Tag and Express Service Code Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support dell ...

Page 13: ...Reference Computer documentation details on my computer configuration product specifications and white papers Downloads Certified drivers patches and software updates Dell Support Website support dell com NOTE Select your region to view the appropriate support site How to use the Windows operating system How to work with programs and files How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Cen...

Page 14: ...to restore your operating system For more information see Restoring Your Operating System on page 84 After you reinstall your operating system use the Drivers and Utilities media see page 82 to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer Your operating system product key label is located on your computer NOTE The color of your media varies based on the operating system you order...

Page 15: ...iguration 1 Access the Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center For instructions see Windows Help and Support Center on page 13 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 th...

Page 16: ...play see Using the Display on page 35 POWER BUTTON Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode 1 display latch release 2 display latches 2 3 display 4 power button 5 device status lights 6 touch pad 7 speakers 2 8 touch pad buttons 9 keyboard 10 keyboard and wireless status lights 1 9 3 6 8 4 7 5 10 2 book book Page 16 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 17: ...as follows Off The battery is adequately charged or the computer is turned off Flashing orange The battery charge is low Solid orange The battery charge is critically low Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode Turns on when the computer reads or writes data NOTICE To avoid loss of data never turn off the computer while the light is flashin...

Page 18: ...media control buttons or speaker volume keyboard shortcuts For more information see Speaker Functions on page 39 TOUCH PAD BUTTONS Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse KEYBOARD The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key For information on supported keyboard shortcuts see Key Combinations on page 38 book book Page 18 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 3...

Page 19: ...the following Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled Turns on when wireless networking is enabled To enable or disable wireless networking press Fn F2 9 A book book Page 19 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 20: ...e computer uses fans to create airflow through the vents which prevents the computer from overheating NOTICE Before you buy an antitheft device ensure that it will work with the security cable slot SECURITY CABLE SLOT Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer For more information see the instructions included with the device 1 air vent 2 security cable slot 3 optica...

Page 21: ... one ExpressCard The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot You can add an ExpressCard to make WWAN connectivity available on your computer For more information see Using Cards on page 51 3 IN 1 MEDIA MEMORY CARD READER Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos music and videos stored on a media memory card The 3 in 1 media memory card reader reads Secu...

Page 22: ...nector Connect USB devices such as a mouse keyboard or printer You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the optional floppy drive cable 1 AC adapter connector 2 network connector RJ 45 3 modem connector RJ 11 4 USB connectors 2 5 video connector 1 4 5 3 2 book book Page 22 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 23: ...ONNECTOR RJ 45 MODEM CONNECTOR RJ 11 NOTICE The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector To help prevent damage to the computer do not plug a telephone line into the network connector USB CONNECTORS Connects the computer to a network The green and yellow lights next to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications For information on using the network adapter...

Page 24: ... LATCH RELEASE Releases the battery from the battery bay See Replacing the Battery on page 45 BATTERY When a battery is installed you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet For more information see Using a Battery on page 41 Connects an external VGA compatible monitor 1 battery charge gauge 2 optical drive locking screw 3 battery bay latch release 4 battery 5 ...

Page 25: ...s on page 67 MODEM MEMORY MODULE COVER Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules For more information see Modem on page 97 and Memory on page 94 FAN The computer uses a fan to create airflow through the vents which prevents the computer from overheating book book Page 25 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 26: ...26 About Your Computer book book Page 26 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 27: ...lephone line to the modem connector on your computer and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection contact your ISP for setup instructions Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs 2 Double click the ...

Page 28: ... operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to a new computer You can transfer data such as E mail messages Toolbar settings Window sizes Internet bookmarks You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network connection or you can store it on removable media such as a writable CD for transfer to the new computer NOTE For instructions...

Page 29: ...r method screen click the transfer method you prefer 7 On the What do you want to transfer screen select the items you want to transfer and click Next After the information has been copied the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears 8 Click Finish Transfer Data to the New Computer 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer click Next 2 On the Where are the files and set...

Page 30: ...creen click Old Computer and click Next 6 On the Select a transfer method screen click the transfer method you prefer 7 On the What do you want to transfer screen select the items you want to transfer and click Next After the information has been copied the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears 8 Click Finish Transfer Data to the New Computer 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on...

Page 31: ...to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable Your printer may not come with a printer cable so if you purchase a cable separately ensure that it is compatible with your printer and computer If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer the cable may arrive in the box in which your computer was shipped Connecting a USB Printer NOTE You can connect USB...

Page 32: ...ctors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help prevent damage 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...

Page 33: ...ct against power interruptions Line conditioners are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE Loss of power while data is being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage NOTE To ensure maximum battery operating time connect only your computer to a UPS Connect other devices such as a printer to a separate power strip that ...

Page 34: ...34 Setting Up Your Computer book book Page 34 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 35: ... at a specific resolution both the graphics card and the display must support the program and the necessary video drivers must be installed Before you change any of the default display settings make a note of the default settings for future reference NOTE Use only the Dell installed video drivers which are designed to offer the best performance with your Dell installed operating system If you choo...

Page 36: ...the taskbar that usually appears at the bottom of the desktop may no longer be visible To view the rest of the screen use the touch pad or track stick to pan up down left and right NOTICE You can damage an external monitor by using an unsupported refresh rate Before adjusting the refresh rate on an external monitor see the user s guide for the monitor book book Page 36 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 ...

Page 37: ...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 press Fn and the desired key after enabling the keypad To enable the keypad press Fn Num Lk The light indicates that the keypad is active To disable the keypad press Fn Num Lk again 9 book book Page 37 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 38: ...tor only both display and projector and so on Highlight the desired icon to switch 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 Esc Activates a power management mode You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activ...

Page 39: ...rnal speakers if attached Fn End Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers if attached Windows logo key and m Minimizes all open windows Windows logo key and Shift m Restores all minimized windows This command functions as a toggle to restore maximize all windows previously minimized with the use of the Windows logo key and m key combination Windows logo key and e Runs Win...

Page 40: ... twice The touch pad has silk screening on two sides to indicate scrolling capability in these scroll zones Scrolling is enabled by default To disable this feature modify the mouse properties through the Control Panel NOTE The scroll zones may not work with all application programs For the scroll zones to function properly the application program must be able to use the touch pad scroll feature Cu...

Page 41: ...g time varies depending on operating conditions Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including but not limited to the following Using optical drives Using wireless communications devices ExpressCards media memory cards or USB devices Using high brightness display settings 3D screen savers or other power intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications Runn...

Page 42: ...n in the taskbar and click Help Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge To check the Power Meter double click the icon on the taskbar For instructions on accessing more information about the Power Meter see Configuring Power Management Settings on page 44 If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet a icon appears Charge Gauge By either ...

Page 43: ...g Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time See Power Management Modes on page 43 for more infor...

Page 44: ...n click Hibernate or Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode Press the power button Close the display Press Fn Esc NOTE Some ExpressCards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode Remove and reinsert the card see Removing an ExpressCard or Blank ...

Page 45: ...e battery For more information about resolving problems with a battery see Power Problems on page 76 Replacing the Battery 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 computer and remove any other external cables from the computer NOTICE You must remove all ex...

Page 46: ...he bottom of the computer and then lift the battery from the bay To replace the battery follow the removal procedure in reverse order Storing 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 45 before you use it 1 battery bay ...

Page 47: ...the drive 2 Pull out the tray 3 Place the disc label side up in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle NOTE If you use a CD DVD drive that shipped with another computer you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play CDs or DVDs or write data For more information see the Drivers and Utilities CD the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for...

Page 48: ...olume Press Fn PageDn to decrease the volume Press Fn End to mute the volume Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback adjust the display properties 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel 2 Under Pick a category click Appearance and Themes 3 Under Pick a task click Change the sc...

Page 49: ...Disc Copy button The computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies the data to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive When prompted insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive and click OK If you have two CD or DVD drives select the drive into which you have inserted your source CD or DVD and click the Disc Copy button The computer copies the data from the source CD or DVD to the blank CD or...

Page 50: ...layer or contact the manufacturer Do not burn a blank CD R or CD RW to its maximum capacity for example do not copy a 650 MB file to a blank 650 MB CD The CD RW drive needs 1 2 MB of the blank space to finalize the recording Use a blank CD RW to practice CD recording until you are familiar with CD recording techniques If you make a mistake you can erase the data on the CD RW and try again You can ...

Page 51: ...nk for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the slot blanks from other computers may not fit your computer To remove the blank see Removing an ExpressCard or Blank on page 52 Installing an ExpressCard You can install an ExpressCard in the computer while the computer is running The computer automatically detects the card ExpressCards are generally marked with a symbol such as a triangle or an ar...

Page 52: ...facturer s drivers use the floppy disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard 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 ExpressCard configuration utility click the icon in the taskbar to select a card and stop it from functioning before you remove it from the computer ...

Page 53: ...er reads Secure Digital SD card SDIO and MultiMediaCard MMC media memory cards Installing a Media Memory Card You can install a media memory card in the computer while the computer is running The computer automatically detects the card Media memory cards are generally marked with a symbol such as a triangle or an arrow or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot The cards are keyed to...

Page 54: ...uration program tells you to load the manufacturer s drivers use the CD that came with the media memory card if applicable Removing a Media Memory Card CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide NOTICE Use the media memory card configuration utility click the icon in the taskbar to select a card and stop it from fu...

Page 55: ...nnect a network cable 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer NOTE Insert the cable connector until it clicks into place and then gently pull the cable to ensure that it is securely attached 2 Connect the other end of the network cable to a network connection device or a network wall connector NOTICE Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall...

Page 56: ...etwork cable connected to each computer In a WLAN a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network computers and provides network access The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the air waves What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection Before you can set up a ...

Page 57: ...reless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider ISP to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem 2 Ensure that you have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection See Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem on page 55 3 Install any software req...

Page 58: ...eless network card to connect to the wireless network See Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network on page 58 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE Before you connect to a WLAN ensure that you have followed the instructions in Wireless Local Area Network WLAN on page 56 This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network via wireless technology Specific network names...

Page 59: ...mputer is not configured is detected in the area a pop up appears near the icon in the notification area in the lower right corner of the Windows desktop Follow the instructions provided in any utility prompts that appear on your screen Once you have configured your computer for the wireless network that you selected another pop up notifies you that your computer is connected to that network There...

Page 60: ...60 Setting Up a Network book book Page 60 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 61: ...ce ensure that it will work with the security cable slot on your computer Passwords Passwords prevent unauthorized access to your computer When you first start your computer you must assign a primary password at the prompt If you do not enter a password within 2 minutes the computer returns to its previous operating state When using passwords observe the following guidelines Choose a password that...

Page 62: ...computer is lost or stolen you must contact the company that provides the tracking service to report the missing computer If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen computer Include the Service Tag in your description of the computer Ask that a case number be assigned and write down the number along with the name address and phone number of the la...

Page 63: ...om Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive NOTE If your computer cannot display a screen image contact Dell See Contacting Dell on page 113 1 Shut down the computer 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet if it is not already connected 3 Turn on or restart your computer 4 Diagnostics can be invoked one of two ways a Turn on...

Page 64: ...long and the Windows logo appears continue to wait until you see the Windows 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 3 When the boot device list appears highlight IDE CD ROM Device CD DVD CD RW Drive and press Enter 4 Selec...

Page 65: ...n customize the tests you want to run Symptom Tree Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are having 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 may indicate requir...

Page 66: ...the computer CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK See Cleaning Your Computer on page 146 ENSURE THAT THE CD IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS CHECK FOR HARDWARE INCOMPATIBILITIES See Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities on page 83 RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS See Dell Diagnostics on page 63 CD and DVD drive problems NOTE High speed CD or DVD drive vibration is normal and may caus...

Page 67: ...k the Start button and click My Computer 2 Right click Local Disk C 3 Click Properties 4 Click the Tools tab 5 Under Error checking click Check Now 6 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors 7 Click Start E Mail Modem and Internet Problems CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide NOTE Connect the modem ...

Page 68: ...COM port for your modem 6 Click Properties click the Diagnostics tab and then click Query 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 provider With the Outlook Express e mail program open click File If Work Offline has a che...

Page 69: ...hard drive bay See Hard Drive on page 92 ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard Reinsert the card or try another card See ExpressCards on page 51 EXTENDED MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED The amount of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer Restart the computer If the error appears again contact Dell See Contacting Dell on page 113 THE F...

Page 70: ...dule is installed Correct the appropriate options in the system setup program see Using the System Setup Program on page 143 KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE For external keyboards check the cable connection Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 63 KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE For external keyboards check the cable connection Restart the computer and avoid...

Page 71: ...you want to use OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND Reinstall the hard drive see Hard Drive on page 92 If the problem persists contact Dell See Contacting Dell on page 113 OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM The optional ROM apparently failed Contact Dell See Contacting Dell on page 113 A REQUIRED DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND The program that you are trying to open is missing an essential file Remove and then reinstall th...

Page 72: ... Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 63 X IS NOT ACCESSIBLE THE DEVICE IS NOT READY Insert a disk into the drive and try again WARNING BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW The battery is running out of charge Replace the battery or connect the computer to an electrical outlet Otherwise activate hibernate mode or shut down the compu...

Page 73: ...ave a defective external keyboard TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD 1 Shut down the computer 2 Disconnect the external keyboard 3 Turn on the computer 4 From the Windows desktop click the Start button point to Programs Accessories and click Notepad 5 Type some characters on the internal keyboard and verify that they appear on the display If the ...

Page 74: ...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 necessary uninstall and then reinstall the program Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBI...

Page 75: ...rogram may require an upgrade to scan the computer and remove spyware For more information go to support dell com and search for the keyword spyware RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS If all tests run successfully the error condition is related to a software problem See Dell Diagnostics on page 63 Memory Problems CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions i...

Page 76: ...uter NOTE For information on standby mode see Power Management Modes on page 43 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 battery is used and the conditions u...

Page 77: ...re 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 printer contact the printer s manufacturer ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS See the printer documentation for cable connection information Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to th...

Page 78: ...ick Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Scanners and Cameras If your scanner is listed Windows recognizes the scanner REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER See the scanner documentation for instructions Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide No sound from integrated speakers ADJUST THE WINDOWS...

Page 79: ... THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector see audio connectors on page 22 ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL Click or 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 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS 1 Click the Sta...

Page 80: ...mputer turns on ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES Search for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center To access the Help and Support Center see Windows Help and Support Center on page 13 SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE If your computer is attached to an 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 th...

Page 81: ...ties disc may contain drivers for operating systems that are not on your computer Ensure that you are installing software appropriate for your operating system Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with your Microsoft Windows operating system You may need to install drivers if you Upgrade your operating system Reinstall your operating system Connect or install a new device Identifying Driv...

Page 82: ...hen use System Restore see Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore on page 84 to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver Using the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your computer If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem then reinstall the drive...

Page 83: ...Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section click the Start button and right click My Computer 2 Click Properties 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager 4 Double click the type of device for which you are installing the driver for example Modems or Infrared devices 5 Double click the name of the device for whi...

Page 84: ...ard drive Use the CD only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem For instructions see Using the Operating System Disc on page 87 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files if changes to the hardware software or oth...

Page 85: ... Click Next The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts 6 After the computer restarts click OK To change the restore point you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point or you can undo the restoration Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE Before you undo the last system restore save and close all open files...

Page 86: ...ith www dell com appears at the top of the screen 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar press Ctrl F11 If you do not press Ctrl F11 in time let the computer finish starting and then restart the computer again NOTICE If you do not want to proceed with PC Restore click Reboot in the following step 3 On the next screen that appears click Restore 4 On the next screen click Confirm The restore process...

Page 87: ...pears The PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is added to the free space allocation on the hard drive 6 Right click Local Disk C in Windows Explorer click Properties and verify that the additional disk space is available as indicated by the increased value for Free Space 7 Click Finish to close the PC Restore Removal window 8 Restart the computer Using the Operating ...

Page 88: ...e instructs you to do so NOTICE To prevent conflicts with Windows XP disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP See the documentation that came with the software for instructions 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs 2 Insert the Operating System CD Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears 3 Restart the computer...

Page 89: ...following tools Small flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Small plastic scribe Flash BIOS update see the Dell Support website at support dell com Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE To avoid losing data save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off your computer 1 Shut down the operating system a Save and close any open files exit any open programs click the Sta...

Page 90: ...ull connectors apart keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned NOTICE To help prevent damage to the computer 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 Tu...

Page 91: ...emoving an ExpressCard or Blank on page 52 and the 3 in 1 media memory card reader see Removing a Media Memory Card on page 54 7 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface 8 Remove the hard drive see Hard Drive on page 92 1 battery bay latch release 2 battery 2 1 book book Page 91 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 92: ... Hard Drive CAUTION If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide NOTICE To prevent data loss turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer on page 89 before removing the hard drive Do not remov...

Page 93: ... drive bay 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 89 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 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging Save the original...

Page 94: ...e procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board See Specifications on page 135 for information on the memory supported by your computer Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer NOTE Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your compu...

Page 95: ...y periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer 3 If you are replacing a memory module remove the existing module a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up b Remove the module from the connector 1 securing clips 2 per connector 2 memory module 2 1 book boo...

Page 96: ... connector slot b 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 5 Replace the memory module cover NOTICE If the cover is difficult to close remove the module and reinstall it Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer 1 memory module 2 securing clips 2 per con...

Page 97: ...ry installed in the computer click the Start button click Help and Support and then click Dell System Information Modem CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide If you ordered the optional modem at the same time that you ordered your computer the modem is already installed 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Be...

Page 98: ... a Connect the modem cable to the modem NOTICE The connector is keyed to ensure correct insertion If you feel resistance check the connector and realign the card b Align the modem with the screw holes and press the modem down into the connector on the system board c Replace the screw that secures the modem to the system board 5 Replace the modem cover 1 modem screw 2 modem pull tab 3 modem connect...

Page 99: ...ay before you begin working inside the computer 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 89 2 Remove the hinge cover a Open the display all the way 180 degrees so that it lies flat against your work surface NOTICE To avoid damage to the hinge cover do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously b Insert a scribe into the indent to lift the hinge cover on the right side c Ease the hi...

Page 100: ...edures in Before You Begin on page 89 2 Open the display 3 Remove the hinge cover See Hinge Cover on page 99 4 Remove the keyboard a Remove the two screws at the top of the keyboard NOTICE The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile easily dislodged and time consuming to replace Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard b Slightly slide the keyboard toward the back of the computer and then li...

Page 101: ...safety instructions in the Product Information Guide 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 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 89 2 Remove the hinge cover See Hinge Cover on page 99 3 Remove the keyboard See Keyboard on page 100 4 If a Mini Card is not already installed go to s...

Page 102: ...ard by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly c Lift the Mini Card out of its system board connector 1 Mini Card 2 antenna cable connectors 2 2 1 book book Page 102 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 103: ... board and realign the card 5 Install the replacement Mini Card a Insert the Mini Card connector into the system board connector at a 45 degree angle and then press the other end of the Mini Card down into the securing tabs until the card clicks into place 1 Mini Card 2 metal securing tab 3 metal securing tab 2 3 1 book book Page 103 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 104: ...bles under the card b Connect the two antenna cables to the Mini Card black cable to the connector labeled aux and the white cable to the connector labeled main 1 system board connector 2 antenna cables 2 3 antenna cable connectors 2 2 1 book book Page 104 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 105: ...ry bay before you begin working inside the computer 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 89 2 Remove the hinge cover See Hinge Cover on page 99 3 Remove the keyboard See Keyboard on page 100 4 Insert a plastic scribe into the guide on the side of the coin cell battery compartment and pop the battery out When you replace the battery insert it at a 30 degree angle under the clip with ...

Page 106: ...in on page 89 2 Remove the hinge cover See Hinge Cover on page 99 3 Remove the six screws securing the display two on the top two on the bottom and two on the back 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini Card 5 Loosen the captive grounding wire screw 6 Disconnect the display cable using the pull tab 7 Dislodge the display cable from the display cable channel 1 screws 2 2 display cable 3 disp...

Page 107: ... the switch when removing and replacing the display When you replace the display ensure that the display cable is lying flat in the display cable channel and securely tucked underneath the tabs Also ensure that the antenna cables are not twisted and that they are lying flat in the antenna cable clip book book Page 107 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 108: ...108 Adding and Replacing Parts book book Page 108 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 109: ...ith easy access to configure or view the following types of settings Network connectivity Power management Display System information Depending on what you want to do in QuickSet you can start it by either clicking double clicking or right clicking the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft Windows taskbar The taskbar is located in the lower right corner of your screen For more information about QuickSet ...

Page 110: ...10 Dell QuickSet Features FILE LOCATION R systems Kirin_Asahi Asahi UG A01 EN Test Source quickset fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL PRELIMINARY 4 4 07 FOR PROOF ONLY book book Page 110 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 111: ...arge 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 the keyboard and palm rest and close the display Use the optional Dell carrying case to pack the com...

Page 112: ...sit 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 Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it offers to users of portable computers Traveling by Air NOTICE Do not wa...

Page 113: ...s to use contact a local or an international operator NOTE The contact information provided was deemed correct at the time that this document went to print and is subject to change Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Area Codes Local Numbers and Toll Free Numbers Web and E mail Address Anguilla Online Support www dell com ai E mail Address la techsupport dell...

Page 114: ...ort ap dell com contactus Technical Support Home and Home Office toll free 1300 655 533 Medium and Large Business toll free 1800 633 559 Small Business Education Local Government toll free 1800 060 889 Customer Service toll free 1300 662 196 Austria Vienna International Access Code 900 Country Code 43 City Code 1 Online Support support euro dell com tech_support_central_europe dell co m Home Small...

Page 115: ...ia Online Support www dell com bo la techsupport dell com Technical Support Customer Service Sales toll free 800 10 0238 Brazil International Access Code 00 Country Code 55 City Code 51 Online Support www dell com br BR_TechSupport dell com Customer Service and Tech Support 0800 970 3355 Technical Support Fax 51 2104 5470 Customer Service Fax 51 2104 5480 Sales 0800 970 3390 British Virgin Islands...

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Page 119: ...nternational Access Code 00 Country Code 33 City Codes 1 4 Online Support support euro dell com Home and Small Business Technical Support 0825 387 270 Customer Service 0825 823 833 Switchboard 0825 004 700 Switchboard calls from outside of France 04 99 75 40 00 Sales 0825 004 700 Fax 0825 004 701 Fax calls from outside of France 04 99 75 40 01 Corporate Technical Support 0825 004 719 Customer Serv...

Page 120: ...euro dell com Technical Support 00800 44 14 95 18 Gold Service Technical Support 00800 44 14 00 83 Switchboard 2108129810 Gold Service Switchboard 2108129811 Sales 2108129800 Fax 2108129812 Grenada Online Support www dell com gd la techsupport dell com Technical Support Customer Service Sales toll free 1 866 540 3355 Guatemala Online Support www dell com gt la techsupport dell com Technical Suppor...

Page 121: ...d Storage 00852 2969 3196 Technical Support Projectors PDAs Switches Routers etc 00852 3416 0906 Customer Service 00852 3416 0910 Large Corporate Accounts 00852 3416 0907 Global Customer Programs 00852 3416 0908 Medium Business Division 00852 3416 0912 Home and Small Business Division 00852 2969 3105 Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Area Codes Local Number...

Page 122: ...y STD code 60003355 or toll free 1800 425 8045 Gold Support Only E mail eec_ap dell com Phone Numbers 080 25068033 or your city STD code 60003355 or toll free 1 800 425 9045 Customer Service Home and Small Business India_care_HSB dell com toll free 1800 4254051 Large Corporate Accounts India_care_REL dell com toll free 1800 4252067 Sales Large Corporate Accounts 1600 33 8044 Home and Small Busines...

Page 123: ...1850 200 646 Sales E mail Dell_IRL_Outlet dell com Customer Service Home and Small Business 01 204 4014 Business greater than 200 employees 1850 200 982 General Fax Sales Fax 01 204 0103 Switchboard 01 204 4444 U K Customer Service dial within U K only 0870 906 0010 Corporate Customer Service dial within U K only 0870 907 4499 U K Sales dial within U K only 0870 907 4000 Country City International...

Page 124: ...6 821 12 Corporate Technical Support 02 577 826 90 Customer Service 02 577 825 55 Fax 02 575 035 30 Switchboard 02 577 821 Jamaica Online Support la techsupport dell com Technical Support Customer Service Sales dial from within Jamaica only 1 800 440 9205 Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Area Codes Local Numbers and Toll Free Numbers Web and E mail Address...

Page 125: ... Support Projectors PDAs Printers Routers toll free 0120 981 690 Technical Support outside of Japan Projectors PDAs Printers Routers 81 44 556 3468 Faxbox Service 044 556 3490 24 Hour Automated Order Status Service 044 556 3801 Customer Service 044 556 4240 Business Sales Division up to 400 employees 044 556 1465 Preferred Accounts Division Sales over 400 employees 044 556 3433 Public Sales govern...

Page 126: ... 352 Online Support support euro dell com Support 342 08 08 075 Home Small Business Sales 32 0 2 713 15 96 Corporate Sales 26 25 77 81 Customer Service 32 0 2 481 91 19 Fax 26 25 77 82 Malaysia Penang International Access Code 00 Country Code 60 City Code 4 Online Support support ap dell com Technical Support Dell Precision OptiPlex and Latitude toll free 1 800 880 193 Technical Support Dimension ...

Page 127: ... Technical Support 020 674 45 00 Technical Support Fax 020 674 47 66 Home Small Business Customer Service 020 674 42 00 Relational Customer Service 020 674 4325 Home Small Business Sales 020 674 55 00 Relational Sales 020 674 50 00 Home Small Business Sales Fax 020 674 47 75 Relational Sales Fax 020 674 47 50 Switchboard 020 674 50 00 Switchboard Fax 020 674 47 50 New Zealand International Access ...

Page 128: ...support euro dell com pl_support_tech dell com Customer Service Phone 57 95 700 Customer Service 57 95 999 Sales 57 95 999 Customer Service Fax 57 95 806 Reception Desk Fax 57 95 998 Switchboard 57 95 999 Portugal International Access Code 00 Country Code 351 Online Support support euro dell com Technical Support 707200149 Customer Service 800 300 413 Sales 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or 800 300 41...

Page 129: ...hnical Support Dimension Inspiron and Electronics and Accessories toll free 1 800 394 7430 Technical Support OptiPlex Latitude and Dell Precision toll free 1 800 394 7488 Technical Support PowerApp PowerEdge PowerConnect and PowerVault toll free 1 800 394 7478 Customer Service toll free 1 800 394 7430 option 6 Transaction Sales toll free 1 800 394 7412 Corporate Sales toll free 1 800 394 7419 Slov...

Page 130: ...ical Support 902 100 130 Customer Service 902 118 540 Sales 902 118 541 Switchboard 902 118 541 Fax 902 118 539 Corporate Technical Support 902 100 130 Customer Service 902 115 236 Switchboard 91 722 92 00 Fax 91 722 95 83 Sweden Upplands Vasby International Access Code 00 Country Code 46 City Code 8 Online Support support euro dell com Technical Support 08 590 05 199 Relational Customer Service 0...

Page 131: ...orage toll free 0080 160 1256 Customer Service toll free 0080 160 1250 option 5 Transaction Sales toll free 0080 165 1228 Corporate Sales toll free 0080 165 1227 Thailand International Access Code 001 Country Code 66 Online Support support ap dell com Technical Support OptiPlex Latitude and Dell Precision toll free 1800 0060 07 Technical Support PowerApp PowerEdge PowerConnect and PowerVault toll ...

Page 132: ...ness 0870 906 0010 Corporate 01344 373 185 Preferred Accounts 500 5000 employees 0870 906 0010 Global Accounts 01344 373 186 Central Government 01344 373 193 Local Government Education 01344 373 199 Health 01344 373 194 Technical Support Corporate Preferred Accounts PCA 1000 employees 0870 908 0500 Other Dell Products 0870 353 0800 General Home and Small Business Fax 0870 907 4006 Uruguay Online S...

Page 133: ...stomer Service toll free 1 800 624 9897 Automated Order Status toll free 1 800 433 9014 Small Business toll free 1 800 456 3355 Medium and Large Business toll free 1 877 671 3355 State and Local Government toll free 1 800 981 3355 Federal Government toll free 1 800 727 1100 Healthcare toll free 1 800 274 1550 K 12 Education toll free 1 888 977 3355 Higher Education toll free 1 800 274 7799 Employe...

Page 134: ...oll free 1 877 702 4360 Venezuela Online Support www dell com ve la techsupport dell com Technical Support Customer Service Sales 0800 100 4752 Country City International Access Code Country Code City Code Service Type Area Codes Local Numbers and Toll Free Numbers Web and E mail Address book book Page 134 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 135: ...ip set ATI RS485M SB600 Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width dual channel 2 64 bit buses Processor address bus width 40 bits Flash EPROM 1 MB Graphics bus Internal PCI bus 32 bits ExpressCard ExpressCard controller ATI SB600 ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot 54 mm Cards supported ExpressCard 54 54 mm 1 5 V and 3 3 V ExpressCard connector size 26 pins book book Page 135 Wednesday April 4 ...

Page 136: ... mm Memory Memory module connector two SODIMM connectors Memory module capacities 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Memory type 1 8 V SODIMM DDR 2 Minimum memory 256 MB Maximum memory 2 GB Ports and Connectors Audio microphone connector stereo headphone speakers connector Mini Card one Type IIIA Mini Card slot Modem RJ 11 port Network adapter RJ 45 port USB four 4 pin USB 2 0 compliant connectors Video 15 hole c...

Page 137: ...ed on system board Video controller ATI R485M Video memory up to 128 MB of shared memory with 256 MB of system memory or 224 MB of shared memory with 512 MB of system memory LCD interface LVDS Audio Audio type two channel high definition audio codec Audio controller Sigmatel STAC9200 Codec Stereo conversion 24 bit analog to digital and digital to analog Interfaces Internal Azalia High Definition A...

Page 138: ...ght 189 6 mm 7 5 inches Width 303 3 mm 11 9 inches Diagonal 357 7 mm 14 1 inches Maximum resolution 1280 x 800 at 262 144 colors Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0 closed to 180 Viewing angles Horizontal 40 minimum Vertical 10 30 minimum Pixel pitch 15 4 inch 0 259 mm 14 1 inch 0 237 mm Controls brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts see page 38 book book Page 138 Wednesday Apri...

Page 139: ...Type 9 cell smart lithium ion 6 cell smart lithium ion 4 cell smart lithium ion when available Dimensions Depth 60 1 mm 2 37 inches 9 cell 49 mm 1 93 inches 6 cell 49 mm 1 93 inches 4 cell when available Height 24 mm 0 94 inch Width 206 8 mm 8 14 inches Weight 0 48 kg 1 06 lb 9 cell 0 32 kg 0 7 lb 6 cell 0 25 kg 0 55 lb 4 cell when available Voltage 11 1 VDC 6 cell and 9 cell 14 8 VDC 4 cell when ...

Page 140: ...arge charge cycles Temperature range Operating 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F Storage 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F Coin cell battery CR 2032 AC Adapter Input voltage 100 240 VAC Input current maximum 1 5 A Input frequency 50 60 Hz Output current 4 34 A maximum at 4 second pulse 3 34 A continuous Output power 65 W Rated output voltage 19 5 1 0 VDC Dimensions Height 28 2 mm 1 11 inches Width 57 9 mm 2 28 inches Dep...

Page 141: ... 95 noncondensing Maximum vibration using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment Operating 0 9 GRMS Storage 1 3 GRMS Maximum shock NOTE Maximum shock is measured with hard drive in head parked position and a 2 ms half sine pulse for operating and is also measured with hard drive in head parked position and a 2 ms half sine pulse for storage Operating 122 G Storage 163 G Altitu...

Page 142: ...142 Specifications book book Page 142 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 143: ...up program settings Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly Entering System Setup 1 Turn on or restart your computer 2 When the blue DELL logo is displayed you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear 3 Once this F2 prompt appears press F2 immediately NOTE The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized This prompt can appear very quickly so you must watch for it to displ...

Page 144: ...keys to move from one menu to another Options List This field appears on the left side of the system setup window The field is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of your computer Scroll up and down the list by using the up and down arrow keys As an option is highlighted the Item Specific Help window displays more information about that option and the option s curre...

Page 145: ...mber To reorder a device in the list highlight the device and press either 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 D...

Page 146: ...a 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 Moisten a soft lint free cloth with water and wipe the computer and keyboard Do not allow water from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your computer See Turning Off Your C...

Page 147: ...cal support online technical support is available at support dell com Additional technical support options may be available for purchase Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any Dell installed software and peripherals1 Support for third party software and peripherals is provided by the original manufacturer including those purchased and or installed through Dell Software an...

Page 148: ...accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTICE The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Inc could void your authority to operate this equipment These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that inte...

Page 149: ... in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations Product name Dell Latitude 131L Model number PP23LB Company name Dell Inc Worldwide Regulatory Compliance Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock TX 78682 USA 512 338 4400 book book Page 149 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 150: ...150 Appendix book book Page 150 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 151: ...l monitor keyboard mouse and other devices with your portable computer ASF alert standards format A standard to define a mechanism for reporting hardware and software alerts to a management console ASF is designed to be platform and operating system independent All Terrain Grade Dell ATG refers to the All Terrain Grade computer designed by Dell to provide increased protection in demanding environm...

Page 152: ...e that uses optical technology to read data from CDs CD player The software used to play music CDs The CD player displays a window with buttons that you use to play a CD CD R CD recordable A recordable version of a CD Data can be recorded only once onto a CD R Once recorded the data cannot be erased or written over CD RW CD rewritable A rewritable version of a CD Data can be written to a CD RW dis...

Page 153: ...rs driver Software that allows the operating system to control a device such as a printer Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is not installed in the computer DSL Digital Subscriber Line A technology that provides a constant high speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line dual display mode A display setting that allows you to use a second monitor as an extension...

Page 154: ...measurement scale where 32 is the freezing point and 212 is the boiling point of water FCC Federal Communications Commission A U S agency responsible for enforcing communications related regulations that state how much radiation computers and other electronic equipment can emit floppy An electromagnetic form of storage media Also known as a floppy diskette or a floppy disk floppy drive A disk driv...

Page 155: ...integrated into the hard drive or CD drive IEEE 1394 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc A high performance serial bus used to connect IEEE 1394 compatible devices such as digital cameras and DVD players to the computer infrared sensor A port that allows you to transfer data between the computer and infrared compatible devices without using a cable connection integrated Usually r...

Page 156: ...tly the word memory is used as a synonym for RAM memory address A specific location where data is temporarily stored in RAM memory mapping The process by which the computer assigns memory addresses to physical locations at start up Devices and software can then identify information that the processor can access memory module A small circuit board containing memory chips which connects to the syste...

Page 157: ...xpress 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 PIN personal identification number A sequence of numerals and or letters used to restrict unauthorized a...

Page 158: ... frequency radiations such as infrared and light ROM read only memory Memory that stores data and programs that cannot be deleted or written to by the computer ROM unlike RAM retains its contents after you shut down your computer Some programs essential to the operation of your computer reside in ROM RPM revolutions per minute The number of rotations that occur per minute Hard drive speed is often...

Page 159: ... resolution that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor the video controller and its drivers and the amount of video memory installed in the computer S video TV out A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer SXGA super extended graphics array A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 SXGA super e...

Page 160: ...acter based software such as text editors displays in video modes that can be defined as x columns by y rows of characters video resolution See resolution virus A program that is designed to inconvenience you or to destroy data stored on your computer A virus program moves from one computer to another through an infected disk software downloaded from the Internet or e mail attachments When an infe...

Page 161: ...s that have been compressed with the Zip format are called Zip files and usually have a filename extension of zip A special kind of zipped file is a self extracting file which has a filename extension of exe You can unzip a self extracting file by double clicking it Zip drive A high capacity floppy drive developed by Iomega Corporation that uses 3 5 inch removable disks called Zip disks Zip disks ...

Page 162: ...162 Glossary book book Page 162 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 163: ...ning touch pad 146 coin cell battery replacing 105 computer crashes 74 protecting 62 restore to previous operating state 84 slow performance 68 75 specifications 135 stops responding 74 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities 83 connecting WLAN 56 copying CDs general information 48 helpful tips 50 how to 49 copying DVDs general information 48 helpful tips 50 how to 49 D Dell contacting 1...

Page 164: ...ology 51 extended 51 installing 51 Mobile Broadband 51 removing 52 slots 51 types 51 WWAN 51 F fan description 21 25 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 28 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector 22 23 H hard drive description 21 25 problems 67 replacing 92 returning to Dell 94 hardware conflicts 83 Dell Diagnostics 63 Hardware Troubleshooter 83 Help and Support Center 13 help file Windows Help ...

Page 165: ... optical drive tray eject button description 21 P passwords about 61 forgetting 62 PC Restore 86 playing CDs 47 playing DVDs 47 power hibernate mode 44 line conditioners 32 modes for managing power usage 42 problems 76 protection devices 32 standby mode 43 surge protectors 32 UPS 32 power light conditions 76 power management conserving battery power 43 printer cable 31 connecting 31 problems 77 se...

Page 166: ...on 18 problems 78 volume 78 specifications 135 spyware 68 75 standby mode about 43 stolen computer 62 support contacting Dell 113 policy 148 support website 13 System Restore 84 system setup entering 143 screens 143 system setup program commonly used options 144 T technical support policy 148 touch pad cleaning 146 customizing 40 description 18 tracking software protecting your computer 62 transfe...

Page 167: ...ce Driver Rollback 82 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 28 Hardware Troubleshooter 83 Help and Support Center 13 hibernate mode 44 Program Compatibility Wizard 74 reinstalling 14 84 standby mode 43 System Restore 84 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 28 Program Compatibility Wizard 74 WLAN 55 installing Mini Card 101 book book Page 167 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

Page 168: ...68 Index 168 Index book book Page 168 Wednesday April 4 2007 7 31 AM ...

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