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About Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 13 12 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 6 1 display latch 2 display 4 device status lights 5 keyboard 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 8 touch-pad/track-stick buttons/ 10 keyboard status lights 11 volume control buttons 13 mute button 3 power button 6 touch pad 9 track stick 12 ambient light sensor (ALS) 10 Quick Reference Guide
About Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 13 12 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 6 1 display latch 2 display 4 device status lights 5 keyboard 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 8 touch-pad/track-stick buttons/ 10 keyboard status lights 11 volume control buttons 13 mute button 3 power button 6 touch pad 9 track stick 12 ambient light sensor (ALS) 10 Quick Reference Guide
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If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I T Y W IZARD - If necessary, ...instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs...
If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I T Y W IZARD - If necessary, ...instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs...
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...failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. Then shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: If your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key... to the next test, press ; To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" in one time...
...failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. Then shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: If your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key... to the next test, press ; To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" in one time...
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... Power Management Settings 46 Accessing Power Options Properties 46 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 47 Storing a Battery 48 Battery Errors 48 5 Using the Keyboard 49 Numeric Keypad 49 Key Combinations 50 System Functions 50 Battery 50 Display Functions 50 Power Management 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions...
... Power Management Settings 46 Accessing Power Options Properties 46 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 47 Storing a Battery 48 Battery Errors 48 5 Using the Keyboard 49 Numeric Keypad 49 Key Combinations 50 System Functions 50 Battery 50 Display Functions 50 Power Management 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions...
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... Security Management Software 93 Computer Tracking Software 93 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 93 Cleaning Your Computer 95 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 95 Touch Pad 96 Mouse 96 Floppy Drive 97 CDs and DVDs 97 11 Troubleshooting 99 Diagnostic Lights 99 ...POST 99 Dell™ Technical Update Service 101 Dell Diagnostics 101 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 103 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 104 Dell Support Utility 105 Accessing the Dell Support ...
... Security Management Software 93 Computer Tracking Software 93 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 93 Cleaning Your Computer 95 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 95 Touch Pad 96 Mouse 96 Floppy Drive 97 CDs and DVDs 97 11 Troubleshooting 99 Diagnostic Lights 99 ...POST 99 Dell™ Technical Update Service 101 Dell Diagnostics 101 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 103 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 104 Dell Support Utility 105 Accessing the Dell Support ...
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... Icon 106 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 106 Drive Problems 106 Media drive problems 107 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray 107 ... scraping or grinding sound 108 Hard drive problems 108 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 108 Error Messages 110 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 115 Keyboard Problems 115 External Keyboard problems 115 Unexpected characters 117 Lockups and Software Problems 117 The computer does not start up 117 The computer stops responding 117 A program stops...
... Icon 106 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 106 Drive Problems 106 Media drive problems 107 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray 107 ... scraping or grinding sound 108 Hard drive problems 108 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 108 Error Messages 110 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 115 Keyboard Problems 115 External Keyboard problems 115 Unexpected characters 117 Lockups and Software Problems 117 The computer does not start up 117 The computer stops responding 117 A program stops...
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... and Replacing Parts 149 Before You Begin 149 Recommended Tools 149 Turning Off Your Computer 149 Before Working Inside Your Computer 150 Hinge Cover 152 Keyboard 153 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 154 Coin-Cell Battery 156 Memory 157 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 163 Mobile Broadband Card...
... and Replacing Parts 149 Before You Begin 149 Recommended Tools 149 Turning Off Your Computer 149 Before Working Inside Your Computer 150 Hinge Cover 152 Keyboard 153 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 154 Coin-Cell Battery 156 Memory 157 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 163 Mobile Broadband Card...
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1 display latch 3 power button 5 keyboard 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 13 mute button DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS 2 display 4 device status lights 6 touch pad 8 touch pad buttons/track stick buttons 10 keyboard status lights 12 ambient light sensor 22 About Your Computer
1 display latch 3 power button 5 keyboard 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 13 mute button DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS 2 display 4 device status lights 6 touch pad 8 touch pad buttons/track stick buttons 10 keyboard status lights 12 ambient light sensor 22 About Your Computer
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.... - If the computer is in a power management mode. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - D I S P L A Y - KE Y BOA RD - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see the documentation that came with your computer. About Your Computer 23 Turns on page 49. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the... the computer is running on page 26 for more information about your Bluetooth wireless technology. For more information, see "Using the Keyboard" on when wireless devices are enabled. Flashing green: The battery is critically low. Solid orange: The battery charge is almost ...
.... - If the computer is in a power management mode. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - D I S P L A Y - KE Y BOA RD - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see the documentation that came with your computer. About Your Computer 23 Turns on page 49. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the... the computer is running on page 26 for more information about your Bluetooth wireless technology. For more information, see "Using the Keyboard" on when wireless devices are enabled. Flashing green: The battery is critically low. Solid orange: The battery charge is almost ...
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...to enter or exit a power management mode. A M B I E N T L I O N A L ) - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the... display backlighting to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. When ...
...to enter or exit a power management mode. A M B I E N T L I O N A L ) - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the... display backlighting to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. When ...
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Press the latch release to eject any device installed in media bay 3 USB connectors (2) 2 media-bay device latch release M E D I C E L A T C H R E L EA S E - Back View 12 3 4 5 6 7 28 About Your Computer D E V I A B A Y - Right Side View 1 2 3 1 optical drive in the media bay. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Using Multimedia" on page 73).
Press the latch release to eject any device installed in media bay 3 USB connectors (2) 2 media-bay device latch release M E D I C E L A T C H R E L EA S E - Back View 12 3 4 5 6 7 28 About Your Computer D E V I A B A Y - Right Side View 1 2 3 1 optical drive in the media bay. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Using Multimedia" on page 73).
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For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer (see "Finding Information" on page 13). AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR Connects an AC adapter to the modem connector. MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) Connect the telephone line to the computer. 30 About Your Computer SERIAL CONNECTOR Connects serial devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a monitor.
For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer (see "Finding Information" on page 13). AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR Connects an AC adapter to the modem connector. MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) Connect the telephone line to the computer. 30 About Your Computer SERIAL CONNECTOR Connects serial devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a monitor.
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Each key on the right of the keypad keys. Using the Keyboard 49 The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. 5 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press .
Each key on the right of the keypad keys. Using the Keyboard 49 The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. 5 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press .
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...Power Options Properties window (see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on an external monitor). Dell QuickSet is required (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 177). 50 Using the Keyboard Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced ...tab in the current environment. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 42). The options include...
...Power Options Properties window (see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on an external monitor). Dell QuickSet is required (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 177). 50 Using the Keyboard Switches the video image to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced ...tab in the current environment. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 42). The options include...
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...to a network). This key combination functions as the character repeat rate, open windows. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. To adjust keyboard operation, such as a toggle to restore minimized windows following the use a mouse. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. ...Minimizes all minimized windows. Windows logo key and Restores all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to move the cursor on the display...
...to a network). This key combination functions as the character repeat rate, open windows. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. To adjust keyboard operation, such as a toggle to restore minimized windows following the use a mouse. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. ...Minimizes all minimized windows. Windows logo key and Restores all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to move the cursor on the display...
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... and Track Stick You can also use the track stick to disable the touch pad and track stick or adjust their settings. 52 Using the Keyboard You can use the Mouse Properties window to move the cursor. Press the track stick left, right, up, or down to press the left touch...
... and Track Stick You can also use the track stick to disable the touch pad and track stick or adjust their settings. 52 Using the Keyboard You can use the Mouse Properties window to move the cursor. Press the track stick left, right, up, or down to press the left touch...
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... can replace your track stick cap if it is seated properly. Changing the Track Stick Cap You can purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell website at dell.com. 1 Pull the cap off the track stick. 2 Align the new cap over the square track stick post and gently press the cap down...
... can replace your track stick cap if it is seated properly. Changing the Track Stick Cap You can purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell website at dell.com. 1 Pull the cap off the track stick. 2 Align the new cap over the square track stick post and gently press the cap down...
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... external monitor). You can enable or disable the ambient light sensor by pressing and the up- 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing the and ... change. NOTE: Do not cover the ambient light sensor with any adhesive labels. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on the keyboard. If covered up -arrow key to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear, but the brightness level on the bottom of ...
... external monitor). You can enable or disable the ambient light sensor by pressing and the up- 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing the and ... change. NOTE: Do not cover the ambient light sensor with any adhesive labels. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on the keyboard. If covered up -arrow key to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear, but the brightness level on the bottom of ...
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.... Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside your computer or keyboard. 95 Do not use products specifically designed for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and monitor plastics with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with water and... wipe the computer and keyboard. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you begin any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ...
.... Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside your computer or keyboard. 95 Do not use products specifically designed for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and monitor plastics with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with water and... wipe the computer and keyboard. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you begin any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ...