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Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to ha rdware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death.
Contents 3 Contents 1 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2 About Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Determining Y our Co mputer’ s Configuration . . . . . . 23 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Contents Power Protection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Surge Protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Line Conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Uninterruptible Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . 46 4 Using the Display .
Contents 5 6 Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Checking the Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Charge Gauge .
6 Contents 8 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Playing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Copying CD and DVD Media .
Contents 7 9 Using ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 ExpressCard Blanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Installing an ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank . . . . . . . . . . 95 10 Using the Memory Card Reader .
8 Contents Mobile Broadband (or Wir eless Wide Area Network) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 What Y ou Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . 106 Checking Y our Dell Mo bile Broadband Card . .
Contents 9 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . . . . 125 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ExpressCard Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 IEEE 1394 Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Keyboard Problems .
10 Contents Sound and Speaker Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 No sound from integrated speakers . . . . . . . . 143 No sound from external speakers . . . . . . . . . 143 No sound from headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Remote Control Problems .
Contents 11 14 Adding and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . 163 Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Recommended T ools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 T urning Off Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Before W orking Inside Y our Computer .
12 Contents Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Removing a Mobile Broadband or WW AN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Replacing a WW AN Card . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 13 Problems With Y our Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Returning Items fo r Warr anty Repair or Credit . . . . . 198 Before Y ou Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Contents Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 3 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 book.
Finding Information 15 Finding Information NOTE: Some features may be optional and may not ship with your computer . Some features may not be available in certain countries.
16 Finding Information • W arranty information • T erms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram NOTE: See the setup diag ram that came with your computer .
Finding Information 17 • Service T ag and Express Service Code • Microsoft ® W indows ® Licence Label Service T ag and Microsoft Windows Licence NOTE: Y our computer’ s Service T ag and Microsoft ® Windows ® License labels are located on yo ur computer .
18 Finding Information • Solutions — T r oubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently ask ed questions • Community — Online discussion with other Del.
Finding Information 19 • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — F requently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer .
20 Finding Information • Information on network activity , the P ower Management W izard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help T o view Dell QuickSet Help , right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft ® W indows ® taskbar , and select Help .
Finding Information 21 • How to reinstall my operating system Operating Sy stem Media The operating system is already installed on your computer . T o reinstall your operating system, use one of the.
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About Y our Computer 23 About Y our Computer Determining Y our Computer’ s Configuration Based on selections that you made when purchasing your computer , your computer has one of several different video controller configurations. T o determine your computer ’s video controller configuration: 1 Click Start , and then click Help and Support .
24 About Y our Computer Front V iew 1 camera indicator 2 camera (optional) 3 digital microphones (2) 4 display 5 media control buttons 6 touch pad 7 touch pad buttons 8 microphone connector 9 headphone connectors (2) 10 wireless switch 4 5 13 16 1 11 8 9 2 10 6 14 12 7 15 3 book.
About Y our Computer 25 C AMERA I NDICATOR — Indicates camera ON/OFF status. CAMERA — Built-in camera for video capture, confer encing, and chat. Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer , your computer may not include a camera.
26 About Y our Computer TOUCH PAD — P rovides the functionality of a mo use (see "T ouch P ad" on page 52). TOUCH PAD BUTTONS — Use these buttons much like the buttons on a mouse when you use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display (see "T ouch P ad" on page 52).
About Y our Computer 27 DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The lights located on the palm rest towards the front of the computer indicate the following: 3 momentary Scans for WLAN networks (see "Dell W i-F i Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 108).
28 About Y our Computer If the computer is connected to an elec trical outlet, the light operates as follows: – Solid blue: The battery is charging. – Flashing blue: The battery is almost fully char ged. – Off: The battery is adequately charged.
About Y our Computer 29 Dell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect™" on page 74). KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboar d indicat.
30 About Y our Computer Left Side V iew SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 111). AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer .
About Y our Computer 31 USB CONNECTORS E XPRESS C ARD SLOT — Supports one ExpressCar d. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot.
32 About Y our Computer S- VIDEO TV- OUT CONNECTOR USB CONNECTORS VIDEO CONNECTOR Back V iew Connects your computer to a TV . Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboar d, or printer .
About Y our Computer 33 MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the telephone line to the modem connector . F or information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. Connects the computer to a network.
34 About Y our Computer Bottom V iew BATTERY - BAY LATCH RELEASES — Releases the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 61 for instructions).
About Y our Computer 35 PROCESSOR AND THERMAL MODULE COVER — Covers the processor and thermal module. MEMORY MODULE / COIN - CELL / BLUETOOTH / MODEM BATTERY COMPARTMENT — Compartment that contains the memory modules, modem, bluetooth, and the coin- cell battery .
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Setting Up Y our Computer 37 Setting Up Y our Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country . T o connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP).
38 Setting Up Y our Computer Setting Up Y our Internet Connection T o set up an Internet connection wi th a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft ® W indows ® desktop.
Setting Up Y our Computer 39 6 Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to the Internet? , and then click Next . 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. Windows Vista™ 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
40 Setting Up Y our Computer • W indow sizes • Internet bookmarks Y o u can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on r emo vable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer .
Setting Up Y our Computer 41 T o copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer , insert the W indows XP Operating System media. 2 On the W elcome to Microsoft W indows XP screen, click P erform additional tasks . 3 Under What do you want to do? , click T ransfer files and settings → Next .
42 Setting Up Y our Computer T o create a wizard disk, use your new computer with W indows XP and perform the following steps: 1 Open the F iles and Settings T ransfer W izard: click Start → All P rograms → Accessories → System T ools → F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizard .
Setting Up Y our Computer 43 2 On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next . F ollow the instructions on the screen. The wizard r eads the collected files a nd settings and applies them to your new computer .
44 Setting Up Y our Computer Printer Cable Y o ur printer connects to your computer with a USB cable. Y our printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately , ensure that it is compatible with your p rinter and computer .
Setting Up Y our Computer 45 3 T urn on the printer , and then turn on the computer . 4 Install the printer driver if necessary . See "Reinstalling Driv ers and Utilities " on page 149 and the documentation that came with your printer .
46 Setting Up Y our Computer NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer fr om the electrical outlet.
Using the Display 47 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power , you can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level. • P ress <Fn> and the up-arrow key to in cr ease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).
48 Using the Display Y o u can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of images on the screen by adjusting display r eso lution. As you increase r esolution, items appear smaller on the screen. In contrast, lower r esolution causes text and images to appear larger and can benefit people with vision impairments.
Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 49 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions lik e t he numeric keypad on an external keyboar d. Each key on the k eypad ha s multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are mark ed in blue on the right of the keypad k eys.
50 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Key Combinations Sy stem Functions Display Functions Battery Power Management Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> Opens the T ask Manager window .
Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 51 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is installed, you ca n use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter . F or more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help .
52 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad T ouch Pad The touch pad detects the pressur e and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display . Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse. • T o move the cursor , lightly slide your finger over the touch pad.
Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 53 Customizing the T ouch Pad Y ou can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. P erform the steps in the following section that corresponds to the operating system your computer is using.
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Using a Battery 55 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warr anty for your computer , see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer .
56 Using a Battery Y o u can check the battery charge befo r e you insert the battery into the computer . Y ou can also set power manage ment options to alert you when the battery charge is low . CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
Using a Battery 57 The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and char ge completion time for the battery in your computer . F or more information about QuickSet , right-click the QuickSet icon, and then click Help .
58 Using a Battery Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: T o avoid losing or corrupting data, sa ve your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery runs completely out of power , hibernate mode begins automatically .
Using a Battery 59 Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby mode (sleep mode in Micros oft W indows Vista™) conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a pr edetermined period of inactivity (a time-out).
60 Using a Battery T o manually enter hibernate mode in W indows XP , click the Start button, click T u rn off computer , press and hold <Shift>, and then click Hibernate . T o manually enter hibernate mode in W indows Vista, click the W indows Vista Start button , and then click Hibernate .
Using a Battery 61 or • Click the icon in the notification area , click P ower Options , and then select a plan in the Select a power plan window . Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is longer with the computer turned on. Y ou can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you like.
62 Using a Battery NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery wi th the computer in Sleep state, you have up to 1 minute to complete the batter y replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data. T o remove the battery : 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off.
Using the Optional Camera 63 Using the Optional Camera If you order ed a camera when you boug ht your computer , the camera is integrated in the computer display . The camera and its integrated digital microphones allow you to take phot os and videos a nd to communicate visually and verbally with other com puter users.
64 Using the Optional Camera Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings If you do not want the camera to us e automatic settings, you can manually adjust the camera settings. 1 Right-click the icon in the notification area and click Launch W ebcam Console .
Using the Optional Camera 65 2 T o take a picture , click T ake a Picture . T o record a video , click Record a V ideo . Unless you designate a different lo cation, the pictur e or video is automatically saved to the My Pictures folder on your hard drive.
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Using Multimedia 67 Using Multimedia Playing Media NOTICE: Do not press down on the optical drive tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing media. 1 P ress the eject button on the front of the drive.
68 Using Multimedia T o format media for storing or copying data, see the media software that came with your computer . NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyrig ht laws when copying media.
Using Multimedia 69 Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control The Dell Express Car d remote control is designed to control Dell Media Direct and W indows Vista™ Media Center . It can work only with specified computers. F or more details, r efer to the Dell Support website at support.
70 Using Multimedia 5 OK/Enter/Select 6 Arrow Right 7 Arrow Down 8 Play/Pause 9 Forward 10 Skip Forward 11 Stop 12 Skip Back 13 Reverse 14 Back 15 Arrow Left 16 Mute 17 Volume Down 18 V olume Up book.
Using Multimedia 71 Copying CD and DVD Media This section applies only to compu ters that have a DVD+/-R W drive. NOTE: Ensure that you observ e all copyright laws when copying media. NOTE: The types of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country .
72 Using Multimedia Using Blank CD and DVD Media DVD-writable drives can write to both CD and D VD recor ding media. Use blank CD-Rs to recor d music or p ermanently store data files. After creating a CD-R, you cannot write to that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for more information).
Using Multimedia 73 • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-R W to its maximum capacity; for example, do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank 650-MB CD. The CD-R W drive needs 1–2 MB of the blank sp ace to finalize the recor ding. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular ster eos.
74 Using Multimedia Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current r esolution and color depth are using too much memory and pr event ing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: Microsoft W indows XP 1 Click Start → Control P anel → Appearance and Themes .
Using Multimedia 75 If the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode If you press the Dell MediaDir ect butt on while the computer is turned on or in standby (W indows XP) or sleep (W indows Vista) mode, either W indows Media Center Manager or Dell Medi a Experience launches, depending on your system setup.
76 Using Multimedia Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help The Dell media application on your computer provides help information. When you launch the media application, click on the desktop icon for additional help.
Using Multimedia 77 If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video an d audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations: • .
78 Using Multimedia S-Video and Standard Audio 1 audio connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 1 standard S-video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 2 1 2 book.
Using Multimedia 79 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or audio device that you want to connect. NOTE: If your TV or audio device supports S- video but not S/PDIF digital audio, you can connect an S-video cabl e directly to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer (without the TV/di gital audio adapter cable).
80 Using Multimedia S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 composite video adapter 1 composite video adapter 2 S-video cable 3 S/PDIF digital audio cable 1 2 1 2 3 book.
Using Multimedia 81 1 T urn 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 -out connector on your computer . 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable in to the S-video output connector on the composite video adapter .
82 Using Multimedia Composite Video and Standard Audio 1 audio input connector 2 S -video TV-out connector 3 composite video adapter 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 3 standard audio cable 2 1 3 1 2 3 book.
Using Multimedia 83 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on your computer . 3 Plug one end of the composite v ideo cable into the composite video- output connector on the composite video adapter .
84 Using Multimedia Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 composite video adapter 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 3 standard audio cable 1 2 1 2 3 book.
Using Multimedia 85 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer . 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the composite video adapter .
86 Using Multimedia Component Video and Standard Audio 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 3 standard audio cable 2 1 1 2 3 book.
Using Multimedia 87 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on your computer . 3 Plug all three ends of the compon ent video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter .
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Using Multimedia 89 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer . 3 Plug all three ends of the compon ent video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter .
90 Using Multimedia 4 Plug all three connectors from the ot her end of the component video cable into the component video-input connector s on the TV . Make sure that the red, gr een, and blue colors of the ca ble match the colors of the TV input connectors.
Using Multimedia 91 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV NOTE: T o ensure that the displa y options appear correctl y, connect the TV to the computer before you enab le the display settings. Microsoft W indows XP 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Control P anel .
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Using ExpressCards 93 Using ExpressCards ExpressCar ds provide additional memory , wired and wir eless communications, multimedia and security features. F or example, you can add an ExpressCar d to make wir eless wide area network (WW AN) connectivity available on your computer .
94 Using ExpressCards Remove the blank before installing an Expr essCard. T o remove the blank, see "Removing an ExpressCar d or Blank" on page 95. Installing an ExpressCard Y o u can install an ExpressCar d whil e the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card.
Using ExpressCards 95 The computer recognizes the Expr essC ard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver . If the config uration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the Expr essCard.
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Using the Memory Card Reader 97 Using the Memory Card Reader The memory card r eader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and vide os store d on a memory card.
98 Using the Memory Card Reader CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . T o install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the top side of the car d facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the car d is completely seated in its connector .
Setting Up and Using Networks 99 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting up a computer network provid es connectivity between your computer and the Internet, another computer , or a network.
100 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating Sy stem 1 Click Start → All P rograms → Accessories → Communications → Network Setup Wizard → Next → Checklist for creating a network .
Setting Up and Using Networks 101 Wireless Local Area Network A wireless local ar ea network (WLAN) is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other over the air waves rather than through a network cable connected to each computer .
102 Setting Up and Using Networks If W ireless Network Connection appears, you have a wir eless network card. T o view detailed information about the wireless network car d: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection . 2 Click P roperties . The Wireless Network Connection P roperties window appears.
Setting Up and Using Networks 103 8 Insert a network cable into the network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered broadband modem. 9 Connect the other end of the networ k cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wir eless router .
104 Setting Up and Using Networks This section provides general procedur es for connecting to a network using wireless technology . Specific network names and configuration details vary . See "W ireless Local Area Network" on page 101 for more information about how to prepar e for connecting your computer to a WLAN.
Setting Up and Using Networks 105 F or specific information about the wire less configuration utility installed on your computer , see your wireless net work documentation in the W indows Help and Sup.
106 Setting Up and Using Networks Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) A Mobile Broadband network, also known as a W ireless W ide Area Network (WW AN), is a high-speed digital cellu lar network that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to 1000 feet .
Setting Up and Using Networks 107 Checking Y our Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected w hen you purchased your computer , the computer has a variety of configur ations.
108 Setting Up and Using Networks 3 F ollow the instructions on the scr een to manage the network connection with the utility . or a Click Start → All P rograms → Dell Wi reless . b Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen.
Setting Up and Using Networks 109 T o scan for a wireless network, slid e and hold the wireless switch in the momentary position for a few seconds. The W i-F i Catcher Network L ocator functions regar.
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Securing Y our Computer 111 Securing Y our Computer Security Cable Lock NOTE: Y our computer does not ship wi th a security cable lock. A security cable lock is a commercially available antitheft device. T o use the lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your Dell computer .
112 Securing Y our Computer When using passwords, observ e the following guidelines: • Choose a password that you can r ememb er , but not one that is easy to guess. F or example, do not use the names of family members or pets for passwords. • It is recommended that you do not wr ite down your passwor d.
Securing Y our Computer 113 • Contact Dell customer service to report the missing computer . Provide the computer Service T ag, the case number , and the name, address, and phone number of the law enforcement agency to which you reported the missing computer .
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T roubleshooting 115 T roubleshooting Dell T echnical Update Service The Dell T echnical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and har dware updates for your computer . The service is free and can be customized for content, format , and how frequently you r eceive notifications.
116 T roubleshooting NOTE: If your computer cannot di splay a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 201. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly . 2 T urn on (or restart) your computer .
T roubleshooting 117 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer .
118 T roubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on your computer . After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following menu appears.
T roubleshooting 119 F or any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the pr oblem. W rite down the error code and problem description exactly as it appe ars and follow the instructions on the screen.
120 T roubleshooting Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides s ervice, support, and system-specific information. T o obtain detailed infor mation about the Dell Support Center and its available support tools, go to Dell’s Consumer Services website at www .
T roubleshooting 121 • Access the Dell Support 3 help file. • View fr equently asked questions. • Learn more about Dell Support 3. • T urn Dell Support 3 off. F or more information about Dell Support 3, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell Support 3 window .
122 T roubleshooting Dell PC Checkup Dell PC Checkup is a troubleshooting and diagnostic tool that provides customized scanning and testing of yo ur Dell computer . PC Checkup verifies whether your hardwar e is working properl y and provides automated fixes for common configuration concerns.
T roubleshooting 123 T o begin a live session with a Dell associate: 1 Click the Dell Support Center icon on your computer ’s desktop. 2 Click Assistance F rom Dell → T echnical Support → DellConnect → Phone and follow the instructions.
124 T roubleshooting Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may cau se noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the media. NOTE: Because of different regions worldwid e and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.
T roubleshooting 125 4 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors and click Start . W indows Vista : 1 Click Start and click Computer . 2 Right-click Local Disk C: . 3 Click P roperties → To o l s → Check Now . The User Account Control window may appear .
126 T roubleshooting • If you have other telephone devices sh aring the line, such as an answering machine, fax machine, surge protector , or line splitter , then bypass them and connect the modem directly to the telephone wall jack. If you ar e using a line that is 3 m (10 ft) or more in length, try a shorter one.
T roubleshooting 127 S CAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE — If you are e xperiencing slow computer performance, you frequently r eceive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, yo ur computer might be infected with spyware.
128 T roubleshooting D RIVE NOT READY — The operation requir es a hard drive in the bay befor e it can continue. Install a hard drive in th e har d drive bay (see "Hard Drive" on page 166). E RROR READING PCMCIA CARD — The computer cannot identify the ExpressCar d.
T roubleshooting 129 down the computer , reinstall the hard d rive, and restart the computer . If the problem persists, try another drive. R un the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115). H ARD - DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE — The hard drive may be defective.
130 T roubleshooting M EMORY ALLOCATION ERROR — The software you ar e attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility . Shut down the computer , wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. T ry to run the program again.
T roubleshooting 131 Wi n d o w s X P : 1 Click Start → Control P anel → Add or Remove P r ograms → P rograms and F eatures . 2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall . 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions.
132 T roubleshooting T IME - OF - DAY NOT SET - PLEASE RUN THE S YS T E M S ETUP PROGRAM — The time or date stored in the system setup prog ram does not match the system clock. Correct the settings for the Date and Tim e options (see "Using the System Setup P rogram" on page 213).
T roubleshooting 133 IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . E NSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY W INDOWS — 1 Click Start → Control P anel → System and Maintenance → Device Manager .
134 T roubleshooting If you are using a k eyboard extensio n cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboar d directly to the computer . C HECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD — 1 Shut down the computer , wait 1 minute, and then turn it on again. 2 V erify that the n umbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboar d blink during the boot routine.
T roubleshooting 135 Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . The computer does not start C HECK THE AC ADAPTER — Ensure that the A C adapter is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet.
136 T roubleshooting A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® operating sy stem R UN THE P ROGRAM C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD — Wi n d o w s X P : The P rogram Compatibility Wi zard configur es a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non- XP operating system environments.
T roubleshooting 137 C ANNOT PLAY SOME MEDIA FILES — Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the W indows op erating system environment, access to licensed content is restricted. Licensed content is digital content that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) appl ied to it.
138 T roubleshooting (your program may requir e an upgrad e) to scan the computer and remove spyware. F or more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the key w ord spyware .
T roubleshooting 139 Network Problems F ill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 200 as you complete these checks. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
140 T roubleshooting • No card detected — Restart the computer , and launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility again. • Check your WW AN service — Contact your cellular service provider to verify your plan coverage and supported services.
T roubleshooting 141 T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. C HECK THE AC ADAPTER — Check the AC adapter cabl e connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensur e that the light is on.
142 T roubleshooting V ERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY W INDOWS — Wi n d o w s X P : 1 Click Start → Control P anel → P rinters and Other Hardware → Vi e w installed printers or fax printers . 2 If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
T roubleshooting 143 1 Click Start → Control P anel → P rinters and Other Hardware → Scanners and Cameras . 2 If your scanner is listed, W indows recognizes the scanner . W indows Vista : 1 Click Start → Control P anel → Hardware and Sound → Scanners and Cameras .
144 T roubleshooting D ISCONNECT HEADPHONES FROM THE HEADPHONE CONNECTOR — Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones ar e connected to the headphone connector . T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
T roubleshooting 145 T ouch Pad or Mouse Problems C HECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS — Wi n d o w s X P : 1 Click Start → Control P anel → Mouse . 2 Adjust the settings, as needed. W indows Vista : 1 Click Start → Control P anel → Hardware and Sound → Mouse .
146 T roubleshooting V ideo and Display Problems F ill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 200 as you complete these checks. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
T roubleshooting 147 A DJUST THE W INDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS — Wi n d o w s X P : 1 Click Start → Control P anel → Appearance and Themes . 2 Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon. 3 T ry different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution .
148 T roubleshooting Dell ships your computer to you with requir ed drivers already installed—no further installation or configuration is needed. NOTE: Yo u r Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for operating sy stems that are not on your computer .
T roubleshooting 149 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might no t work correctly .
150 T roubleshooting Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Y our Microsoft ® W indows ® XP Operating System" on page 158) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media.
T roubleshooting 151 Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver , you must first enable the Consumer IR port in the sy st.
152 T roubleshooting 7 When the name of the appropriate driv er appears, click the name of the driver → OK → Next . 8 Click F inish and restart your computer .
T roubleshooting 153 Restoring Y our Microsoft ® Windows Vista™ Operating Sy stem Y ou can restore your W indows Vista op erating system in the following ways: • W indows Vista includes the Backup and Restor e Center to create backups of important files on your computer or to back up the entire har d drive.
154 T roubleshooting Creating a Restore Point Y o u can either automatically or manuall y create a r estore point from the W indows Vista Back Up and Restor e C enter . T o access the W indows Vista Backup and Restore Center : • Click Start → W elcome Center .
T roubleshooting 155 7 Click Next → Fi n i s h . 8 When prompted, click Ye s . 9 After System Restore finishes collec ting data, the computer r estarts. 10 After the computer restarts, click OK . T o change the restor e point, you can eit her repeat the steps using a differ ent restor e point, or you can undo the restoration.
156 T roubleshooting NOTE: Y ou must press the <F8> key before the Windows logo appears on the screen. If you press <F8> after the Windows logo appears on the screen, the Advanced Boot Options menu will not appea r on the screen.
T roubleshooting 157 NOTE: Yo u r Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers th at were installed duri ng assembly of the computer . Use your Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers, including the driver s required if your comput er has a RAID controller .
158 T roubleshooting Restoring Y our Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating Sy stem • System Restore r eturns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Rest ore as the first solution for r estoring your operating system and preserving data files.
T roubleshooting 159 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point . 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the scr een. In the event that System Restore did no t r esolve the issue, you may undo the last system restor e.
160 T roubleshooting drive. Data files include documents, sp readsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on. If possibl e, back up all data before using PC Restore. T o use PC Rest ore: 1 T urn on the computer . During the boot process, a blue bar with www .
T roubleshooting 161 drive space. If you remove PC Restor e from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it, and you will never be able to use PC Restor e to return your computer operating system to its original state. 1 Log on to the computer as a local administrator .
162 T roubleshooting T o reinstall W indows, y ou need the following items: •D e l l Operating System media •D e l l Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Yo u r Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer .
Adding and Replacing Parts 163 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin This chapter provides procedures for r emoving and installing the components in your computer .
164 Adding and Replacing Parts T urning Off Y our Computer NOTICE: T o avoid losing data, save and clos e all open files and exit all open programs before you tu rn off your computer . 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
Adding and Replacing Parts 165 NOTICE: When you disconnect a cabl e, pull on its connector or on its strain -relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable.
166 Adding and Replacing Parts 8 T urn the computer top-side up, open the display , and press the power button to ground the system board. 9 Remove any installed cards from the Expr essCard slot (see .
Adding and Replacing Parts 167 5 Remove the hard drive assembly by using the pull-tab. NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the compu ter , store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecti ng Against Electrosta tic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide ).
168 Adding and Replacing Parts 6 Remove the two screws securing the ha r d drive to the hard-drive brack et. 7 Slide the hard drive out of the har d-drive bracket. Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for stor ing or shipping the hard drive.
Adding and Replacing Parts 169 Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . Removing the Optical Drive 1 F ollow the procedur es in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 163.
170 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Slide the optical drive into the bay . 2 Replace and tighten the locking screw . Central Control Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
Adding and Replacing Parts 171 Removing the Central Control Cover 1 F ollow the procedur es in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 163. 2 Open the display as far as it will open. NOTICE: T o avoid damage to the central contro l cover , do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously .
172 Adding and Replacing Parts Keyboard F or more information about the k eyboard, see "Using the K eyboard and T ouch P ad" on page 49. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
Adding and Replacing Parts 173 Replacing the Keyboard 1 Slide the keyboar d cable into the keyboar d connector . 2 Rotate the cable release lever downwar d to fasten the cable in the cable connector . 3 Hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboar d into the palmrest.
174 Adding and Replacing Parts Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . Y o u can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board.
Adding and Replacing Parts 175 NOTICE: T o prevent damage to th e memory module connec tor , do not use tools to spread the memory mo dule securing clips. 5 Use your fingertips to carefully spr ead apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.
176 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Memory Module NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by peri odically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the ba ck of the computer).
Adding and Replacing Parts 177 3 Replace the memory module cover and tighten the three scr ews. 4 Insert the battery into the battery bay or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.
178 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 Remove the modem cable. 5 Remove the modem by using the pull-tab. 6 Install the replacement modem by pr essing the modem into the connector on the system board. NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion.
Adding and Replacing Parts 179 Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity . CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
180 Adding and Replacing Parts If you order ed a wireless Mini-Car d with your computer , the card is alr eady installed. Y o ur computer supports three types of wir eless Mini-Cards: • W ireless Lo.
Adding and Replacing Parts 181 6 Lift the WLAN card from the computer at a 45-degr ee angle. Replacing a WLAN Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertio n. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the sy stem board, and realign the card.
182 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the WLAN card you ar e installing: If the WLAN card has two triangle s on the label (white and black), connect the white ante.
Adding and Replacing Parts 183 3 Using a Phillips screwdriver , remove the screw securing the Bluetooth car d to the chassis. NOTICE: Be careful when removi ng the card to avoid da maging the card, card cable, or surrounding components.
184 Adding and Replacing Parts Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card NOTE: WW AN is also available on an Expres sCard (see "Using ExpressC ards" on page 93). NOTE: WW AN card and FCM share the same slot. Y ou can install only one card at a time.
Adding and Replacing Parts 185 Replacing a WWAN Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertio n. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the sy stem board, and realign the card. NOTICE: T o avoid damage to the WW AN card, never place cables under the card.
186 Adding and Replacing Parts Flash Cache Module The Flash Cache Module (FCM), is an internal flash drive that helps improve the performance of your computer . NOTE: This card is only compatible with the Windows Vista™ operating sy stem. NOTE: If you order ed a FCM with your computer , the card is alr eady installed .
Adding and Replacing Parts 187 Replacing the FCM NOTICE: When installing this card, ensure the two antenn a cables are not under the card. The antenna cables are designed to lay alon gside the FCM and into the protective sleeve. Installin g the card on top of these antenna cables may cause damage to your computer .
188 Adding and Replacing Parts Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide .
Adding and Replacing Parts 189 NOTE: The coin-cell battery is se cured to the sy stem boar d with double-sided tape. 6 Lift the coin-cell battery up and off the system board. 7 Remove the tape securing the coin- cell battery to the system board. 8 Disconnect and remove the coin-ce ll battery cable from the power connector on the system board.
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Dell™ QuickSet Features 191 Dell™ QuickSet Features NOTE: This feature may not be available on your computer . Dell QuickSet provides you with easy access to configure or view the following types .
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T raveling With Y our Computer 193 T raveling With Y our Computer Identifying Y our Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to the computer . • W rite down your Service T ag and s tore it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case.
194 T raveling With Y our Computer • P rotect the computer , the batteries, a nd the hard drive from hazards such as extr eme temperatures and overe xpo sure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids. • P ack the computer so that it does no t slide around in the trunk of your car or in an overhead storage compartment.
Getting Help 195 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the comp uter cover , first disconnect the computer power and modem c ables from all electrical outlets.
196 Getting Help T echnical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell™ hardwar e. Our support staff uses computer-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers.
Getting Help 197 la-techsupport@dell.com (Latin Amer ica and Caribbean countries only) apsupport@dell.com (Asian/P acific countries only) • Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addr esses apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/P acific countries only) sales_canada@dell.
198 Getting Help Product Information If you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an or der , visit the Dell website at www .dell.com . F or the telephone number to call for your regi on or to speak to a sales specialist, see the "Contacting Dell" on page 201.
Getting Help 199 Before Y ou Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’ s automated-support telephone sy stem direct y our call more efficiently. Y ou may also be asked for your Service T ag (located on the back or bottom of your computer).
200 Getting Help Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service T ag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if .
Getting Help 201 Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Inter net connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telepho ne-based support and service options.
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Specifications 203 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Fo r more information regarding the configuration of your computer , click Start → Help and Support , and then select the option to view information about your computer .
204 Specifications ExpressCar d connector one ExpressCar d slot (54 mm) Cards supported ExpressCar d /34 (34 mm) ExpressCar d/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V ExpressCar d connector size 26 pins 8-in-1 Memo.
Specifications 205 Ports and Connectors Audio microphone connector , stereo headphone/speakers connector IEEE 1394a 4-pin serial connector Consumer IR sensor compatible with Philips RC6 (r eceive only.
206 Specifications Vide o Video type: integrated on system board Video controller Intel 965GM Express chip set for integrated graphics Video memory up to 64 MB of shared memory (with 512 MB of system .
Specifications 207 Internal speaker amplifier 2 W atts per channel into 4 ohms V olume controls program menus, media control buttons Display T ype (active-matrix TFT) 14.1-inch WXGA 14.1-inch WXGA with T rueLife 14.1-inch WXGA+ with T rueLife Dimensions: Height 189.
208 Specifications Controls brightness can be controlled through keyboar d shortcuts (see "Display F unctions" on page 50) Keyboard Number of keys 101 (U.
Specifications 209 V oltage 11. 1 VDC Charge time (approximate) : Computer off 4 hours Operating time Battery operati ng time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power -intensive conditions (see "P ower P roblems" on page 140).
210 Specifications Dimensions (65 W): Height 28.2 mm (1.11 in) Wi d t h 57.9 mm (2.28 in) Depth 137.2 mm (5.4 in) W eight (with cables) 0.4 kg (0.9 lb) Dimensions (90 W): Height 34.2 mm (1.34 in) Wi d t h 60.8 mm (2.39 in) Depth 153.4 mm (6.0 in) W eight (with cables) 0.
Specifications 211 Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (Measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2-ms half -sine pulse for operating.
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Appendix 213 Appendix Using the Sy stem Setup Program NOTE: Y our operating sy stem may automatica lly configure most of the options available in sy stem setup, thus overriding options that you set through sy stem setup. An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you can disable or enable only through sy stem setup.
214 Appendix Viewing the Sy stem Setup Screen 1 T urn on (or restart) your computer . 2 When the DELL logo appears, press <F2> immediately . If you wait too long and the Microsoft ® W indows ® logo appears, continue to wait until you see the W indows desk top, then shut down your computer and try again.
Appendix 215 • USB Storage Device • CD/D VD/CD-RW drive • Modular bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by a number are bootable. During the boot routine, t he computer starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start-up files.
216 Appendix Cleaning Y our Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . Computer , Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you clean your computer , dis connect the computer from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries.
Appendix 217 T ouch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your comput er (see "T urning Off Y our Computer" on page 164). 2 Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries (see "Battery P erformance" on page 55).
218 Appendix Media NOTICE: Alway s use compressed air to clean the lens in the optical drive, and follow the instructions that come with the compressed air produ ct. Never touch the lens in the drive. If you notice problems, such as skipp ing, with the playback quality of your media, try cleaning the discs.
Appendix 219 Dell provides limited technical supp ort for the computer and any "Dell- installed" software and peripherals 1 . Support for thir d-party software and peripherals is provided by.
220 Appendix This device complies with P art 15 of t he FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Appendix 221 Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright prot ection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
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Glossary 223 Glossary T erms in this Glossary are provided fo r informational purposes only and may or may not describe features inclu ded with your particular computer . A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet.
224 Glossary BIOS — basic input/output system — A prog ram (or utility) that serves as an interface between the computer hardwar e and the operating system. Unless you understand what effect these settings have on the computer , do not change them.
Glossary 225 cache — A special high-speed storage mech anism which can be either a r eserved section of main memory or an independ ent high-speed storage device. The cache enhances the efficiency of many processor operations. L1 cache — P rimary cache stored inside the processor .
226 Glossary D DDR SDR AM — double-data-rate SDRAM — A type of SDR AM that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. DDR2 SDR AM — double-data-rate 2 SDRAM — A type of DDR SDR AM that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to over 400 MHz.
Glossary 227 dual display mode — A display setting that allows you to use a second monitor as an extension of your display . Also referred to as extended display mode . D VD-R — DVD r ecordable — A recor dable versi on of a DVD. Data can be r e corded only once onto a DVD-R.
228 Glossary Express Service Code — A numeric code located on a sticker on your Dell™ computer . Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance.
Glossary 229 GHz — gigahertz — A measurement of fr eque ncy that equals one thousand million Hz, or one thousand MHz. The speeds for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are often mea sured in GHz. graphics mode — A video mode that can be defined as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by z colors.
230 Glossary infrared sensor — A port that allows you to transf er data between the computer and infrared-compatible devices without using a cable connection. integrated — Usually refers to components that ar e physically locate d on the computer ’s system board.
Glossary 231 LED — light-emitting diode — An electronic component that emits light to indicate the status of the computer . local bus — A data bus that provides a fast throughput for devices to the processor . LPT — line print terminal — The designation fo r a parallel connection to a printer or other parallel device.
232 Glossary Mini-Card — A small card designed for integrated peripherals, such as communication NICs. The Mini-Card is func tionally equivalent to a standar d PCI expansion car d.
Glossary 233 O optical drive — A drive that uses optical technolo gy to read or write data from CDs, D VDs, or D VD+RWs. Example of optical drives include CD drives, D VD drives, CD-R W drives, and CD-R W/D VD combo drives. P parallel connector — An I/O port often used to connect a parallel printer to your computer .
234 Glossary processor — A computer chip that interprets and e xecutes program instructions. Sometimes the processor is referr ed to as the CPU (central processing unit). PS/2 — personal system/2 — A type of co nnector for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboar d, mouse, or keypad.
Glossary 235 RPM — revolutions per minute — The numb er of rotations that occur per minute. Hard drive speed is often measur ed in rpm. RT C — real time clock — Battery-powered c lock on the system boar d that keeps the date and time after you shut down the computer .
236 Glossary smart card — A card that is embedded with a processor and a memory chip. Smart cards can be used to authenticate a u ser on computers equipped for smart car ds.
Glossary 237 T TA P I — telephony application programming interface — Enables W indows programs to operate with a wide variety of telephon y devices, including voice, data, fax, and video . text editor — A program used to cr eate and ed it files that contain only text; for example, W indows Notepad uses a text editor .
238 Glossary UXGA — ultra extended graphics array — A video standar d for video cards and controllers that supports res olutions up to 1600 x 1200.
Glossary 239 wallpaper — The background pattern or pictur e on the W indows desktop. Change your wallpaper through the W indows Control P ane l. Y ou can also scan in your favorite picture and mak e it wallpaper . WLAN — wireless local ar ea network.
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Index 241 Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory c ard r eader , 97 A audio device connecting, 7 6 enabling, 9 0 audio . See sound B battery charge gauge, 5 7 charging, 6 1 checking the charge, 5 6 performance,.
242 Index connecting audio device, 7 6 Mobile Broadband network, 1 0 6 TV , 7 6 contacting Dell, 201 copying CDs general information, 7 1 helpful tips, 7 2 how to , 7 1 copying D VDs general informati.
Index 243 DV D about, 7 1 blank, 7 2 drive problems, 1 2 4 E End User License Agreement, 16 ergonomics information, 16 error messages, 127 ExpressCar d slot description, 3 1 ExpressCar ds, 93 b l a n .
244 Index keypad numeric, 4 9 L labels Microsoft W indows, 1 7 Service T ag, 1 7 lost computer , 112 M media playing, 6 7 media control buttons description, 2 5 media memory car ds, 97 installing, 9 7.
Index 245 P PC Restore, 159 phone numbers, 201 power hibernate mode, 5 9 line conditioners, 4 5 p r o b l e m s , 140 protection devices, 4 5 standby mode, 5 9 surge protectors, 4 5 UPS, 4 5 power but.
246 Index R RAM. See memory regulatory information, 16 reinstalling W indows Vista, 1 5 7 resolution setting, 4 7 S S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 9 0 Safely Remove Hardwar e, 132 safety instructions, 16 scanner p r o b l e m s , 142 screen. See display security cable slot description, 3 0 Service T ag, 17 SIM.
Index 247 toolbars adjusting the size, 1 9 1 touch pad, 52 cleaning, 2 1 7 customizing, 5 3 touch pad buttons description, 2 6 track stick/touch pad buttons description, 2 6 transferring information t.
248 Index wizar d s P rogram Compatibility wizard, 1 3 6 W indows Easy T ransfer , 3 9 WLAN, 180 installing Mini Card, 1 7 9 WW AN installing, 1 8 4 See also Mobile Broadband book.
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