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Recommended Tools 149 Turning Off Your Computer 150 Before Working Inside Your Computer 150 Hard Drive 152 Removing the Hard Drive Cage 152 Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard ...
Recommended Tools 149 Turning Off Your Computer 150 Before Working Inside Your Computer 150 Hard Drive 152 Removing the Hard Drive Cage 152 Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard ...
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...text and graphical information. 20 About Your Computer If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Power Management Modes" on page 39. 1 camera 3 power button 5 device status lights 7 infrared sensor 9 touch pad ...11 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 13 digital array microphones (2) 15 camera indicator 2 display 4 GamePanel 6 right speaker 8 media control buttons 10 left speaker ...
...text and graphical information. 20 About Your Computer If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Power Management Modes" on page 39. 1 camera 3 power button 5 device status lights 7 infrared sensor 9 touch pad ...11 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 13 digital array microphones (2) 15 camera indicator 2 display 4 GamePanel 6 right speaker 8 media control buttons 10 left speaker ...
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.... Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is not available to an electrical outlet, the - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is connected to charge the battery). Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is... turned off " positions (see "wireless switch" on " and "off ). - Solid orange: The battery charge is charging. Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is running on steadily or blinks to indicate...
.... Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is not available to an electrical outlet, the - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is connected to charge the battery). Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is... turned off " positions (see "wireless switch" on " and "off ). - Solid orange: The battery charge is charging. Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is running on steadily or blinks to indicate...
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T O U C H P A D - Consumer Infrared sensor to operate the remote control. M E D I N F R A R E D S E N S O R - Play the previous track. Provides the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the volume control buttons or mute button. 22 About Your Computer Turn the volume down. Turn the volume up. Play the next track. Play or pause. I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Stop. S P E A K E R S - Mute the sound. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. To adjust the volume of a mouse (see "Touch Pad" on page 45).
T O U C H P A D - Consumer Infrared sensor to operate the remote control. M E D I N F R A R E D S E N S O R - Play the previous track. Provides the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the volume control buttons or mute button. 22 About Your Computer Turn the volume down. Turn the volume up. Play the next track. Play or pause. I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Stop. S P E A K E R S - Mute the sound. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. To adjust the volume of a mouse (see "Touch Pad" on page 45).
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D I G I T A L M I C A T O R - C A M E R A I N D I C R O P H O N E S - Keeps the display closed. The indicator shows solid blue light when the camera is active and off when the camera is enabled. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Turns on when the scroll lock function is not. 24 About Your Computer A Turns on when the Caps Lock function is enabled. Digital directional microphones for conferencing and chat. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
D I G I T A L M I C A T O R - C A M E R A I N D I C R O P H O N E S - Keeps the display closed. The indicator shows solid blue light when the camera is active and off when the camera is enabled. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Turns on when the scroll lock function is not. 24 About Your Computer A Turns on when the Caps Lock function is enabled. Digital directional microphones for conferencing and chat. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
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Supports one ExpressCard. You can use this switch to rapidly turn off 2 on page 85. Right Side View 1 23 45 1 Express card slot 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 security cable slot 2 wireless switch 4 USB connectors (2) E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - For more information, see "ExpressCards" on About Your Computer 27 W I R E L E S S S W I T C H - The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology. 1 2 1 off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in the slot.
Supports one ExpressCard. You can use this switch to rapidly turn off 2 on page 85. Right Side View 1 23 45 1 Express card slot 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 security cable slot 2 wireless switch 4 USB connectors (2) E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - For more information, see "ExpressCards" on About Your Computer 27 W I R E L E S S S W I T C H - The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology. 1 2 1 off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in the slot.
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..., or printer. Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in the system setup program. Off: No signal found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is activated in your vicinity. Back View 1 2 34 1 air vents 3 USB connector 2 AC adapter connector...
..., or printer. Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in the system setup program. Off: No signal found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is activated in your vicinity. Back View 1 2 34 1 air vents 3 USB connector 2 AC adapter connector...
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... adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to the computer. Do not store your computer turned either on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR Connects an AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. NOTICE: When you...
... adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to the computer. Do not store your computer turned either on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR Connects an AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. NOTICE: When you...
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If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your printer and computer. See the documentation that it 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 ...
If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your printer and computer. See the documentation that it 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 ...
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... start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on page 136 and the documentation that came with your computer is running the Windows Vista™ operating system...
... start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on page 136 and the documentation that came with your computer is running the Windows Vista™ operating system...
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Using a Projector When you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear, but the brightness level on the keyboard. Using the Display 39 or down -arrow key to switch the video image ... on the external device does not change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on an external monitor). Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to your portable computer.
Using a Projector When you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear, but the brightness level on the keyboard. Using the Display 39 or down -arrow key to switch the video image ... on the external device does not change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on an external monitor). Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to your portable computer.
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... may cycle through the following keyboard illumination options: • Always On • Always Off • Auto Mode In Auto Mode, the keyboard illumination LEDs automatically turn on or off Opens the Task Manager window. The 9 light indicates that project light onto the keyboard. Keyboard Illumination Your computer features keyboard illumination. Key...
... may cycle through the following keyboard illumination options: • Always On • Always Off • Auto Mode In Auto Mode, the keyboard illumination LEDs automatically turn on or off Opens the Task Manager window. The 9 light indicates that project light onto the keyboard. Keyboard Illumination Your computer features keyboard illumination. Key...
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... press the power button, close the display, or press . NOTICE: If your computer's power usage. To enter standby mode in Windows XP, click Start→Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). You can also be set to change...
... press the power button, close the display, or press . NOTICE: If your computer's power usage. To enter standby mode in Windows XP, click Start→Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). You can also be set to change...
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... the same operating state it off. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. Depending on how you set the power management options in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button ...mode by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options. Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. To enter sleep mode in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power...
... the same operating state it off. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. Depending on how you set the power management options in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button ...mode by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options. Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. To enter sleep mode in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power...
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...with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to avoid possible connector damage. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 2 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of fire or explosion. The battery is designed to... work with your Dell™ computer. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the light flashes ...
...with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to avoid possible connector damage. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 2 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of fire or explosion. The battery is designed to... work with your Dell™ computer. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the light flashes ...
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... the notification area and click Launch Webcam Center. Click Help from the menu and select Contents. The blue camera light appears when the camera is turned on page 171. Using the Camera 55 For more information about camera features, see "Specifications" on .
... the notification area and click Launch Webcam Center. Click Help from the menu and select Contents. The blue camera light appears when the camera is turned on page 171. Using the Camera 55 For more information about camera features, see "Specifications" on .
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... Software Help file (see "Accessing the Camera's Help File" on page 55). 56 Using the Camera The QuickCapture window appears and the blue camera light turns on the screen shows you the camera target view. 2 To take a picture, click Take a Picture. Unless you designate a different location, the picture or video is...
... Software Help file (see "Accessing the Camera's Help File" on page 55). 56 Using the Camera The QuickCapture window appears and the blue camera light turns on the screen shows you the camera target view. 2 To take a picture, click Take a Picture. Unless you designate a different location, the picture or video is...
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...setup. If the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode If you press the Dell MediaDirect button while the computer is turned on or in standby (Windows XP) or sleep (Windows Vista) mode, either Windows Media Center Manager or Dell Media Experience launches, depending on... your computer is turned off or in hibernate mode, you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect. Press the Dell MediaDirect button...
...setup. If the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode If you press the Dell MediaDirect button while the computer is turned on or in standby (Windows XP) or sleep (Windows Vista) mode, either Windows Media Center Manager or Dell Media Experience launches, depending on... your computer is turned off or in hibernate mode, you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect. Press the Dell MediaDirect button...
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... of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 6 Turn on page 83 to ensure that you want to connect. 1 2 1 standard S-video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then... turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on the TV and any audio device...
... of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 6 Turn on page 83 to ensure that you want to connect. 1 2 1 standard S-video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then... turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on the TV and any audio device...
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1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or the audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-... 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 83 to ensure that the computer...
1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or the audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV-... 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 83 to ensure that the computer...