Dell PP29L manual

www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ 500 Owner’ s Manual Model PP29L book.book Page 1 Thursday , August 7, 2008 5:00 PM[...]

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 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 1 About Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Left Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Right Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Back View . . . . . . . . . [...]

4 Contents 3 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Switching the Video Image From Y our Computer Display T o a Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Setting Display Reso lution and Refresh Rate . . . . . . 40 4 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad .[...]

Contents 5 Power Management Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hibernate Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . . . 51 Accessing Power Options Properties . . . . . . . 51 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Replacing [...]

6 Contents Memory Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Memory Card Blanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Installing a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Removing a Memory Card or Blank . . . . . . . . . . . 65 8 Setting Up and Using Networks . . . . . . . 67 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . . . . . . . .[...]

Contents 7 Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Optical drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Hard drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . . . . 81 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 ExpressCard Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

8 Contents Sound and Speaker Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 No sound from integrated speakers . . . . . . . . 96 No sound from external speakers . . . . . . . . . 96 No sound from headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 T ouch Pad or Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Video and Display Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 If the [...]

Contents 9 Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Removing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Removing the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

10 Contents 12 T raveling With Y our Computer . . . . . . . . 125 Identifying Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Packing the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 T ravel T ips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 T raveling by Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 13 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . [...]

Contents 11 A Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Using the Sy stem Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Viewing the Sy stem Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . 142 Sy stem Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Commonly Used Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Cleaning Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

12 Contents book.book Page 12 Thursd ay, August 7, 2008 5:00 PM[...]

Finding Information 13 Finding Information NOTE: Some features may be optional and may not ship with your computer . Some features may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer . What Are Y ou Looking For? Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • Devi[...]

14 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 See the setup diagram that came with your computer . • Service T ag and Ex[...]

Finding Information 15 • Solutions — T roubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently ask ed questions • Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades — Upgrade information for components such as, the memory , har d drive, and operating system • Customer Care — Contact i[...]

16 Finding Information • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — F requently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Util ity is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer . This support provides real-time health scans of your computin[...]

Finding Information 17 • 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 following methods: • Microsoft W indows System Restore — Microsoft W indows System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state wi[...]

18 Finding Information book.book Page 18 Thursd ay, August 7, 2008 5:00 PM[...]

About Y our Computer 19 About Y our Computer Front V iew 1 2 12 3 11 4 10 5 98 7 6 book.book Page 19 Thursd ay, August 7, 2008 5:00 PM[...]

20 About Y our Computer DISPLAY — F or more information about your display , see "Using the Display" on page 39. POWER BUTTON — P ress the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Configuring P ower Management Settings" on page 50). NOTICE: T o avoid losing data, turn off your computer by pe[...]

About Y our Computer 21 8- IN -1 MEDIA CARD READER — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and shar e digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card . The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. The 8-in-1 memory card r eader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secur e Digital (SD) memory c[...]

22 About Y our Computer DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The lights located on the palm rest towar ds the front of the computer indicate the following: P ower light – T urns on when you turn on the computer , and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Hard drive activity light – T urns on wh en the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: T [...]

About Y our Computer 23 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 charged. • Off: The battery is adequately charged. If the computer is running on a battery , the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is ad[...]

24 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 73). AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer . The AC adapter converts A C power to the DC power required by the computer . Y ou can connect th[...]

About Y our Computer 25 CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrica l outlets worldwide. However , power connectors and power strips vary among coun tries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly con necting the cable to the powe r strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable fro[...]

26 About Y our Computer Right Side V iew WIRELESS SWITCH — When enabled through Dell QuickSe t, this switch can scan for a wireless local ar ea network (WLAN ) in your vicinity . Y ou can al so use it to rapidly turn off or on any wireless device s such as WLAN car ds and in ternal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology . WI -F I CATCHER LIGHT [...]

About Y our Computer 27 Back V iew CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumula te in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low -airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can dama ge the computer or cause a fire. AIR VENTS — The computer uses an internal fan to cr[...]

28 About Y our Computer Bottom V iew BATTERY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Using a Battery" on page 47). BATTERY RELEASE LATCH — Releases the battery (see "R eplacing the Battery" on page 52 for instructions). P ROCESSOR / MEMORY MODULE /[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 29 Setting Up Y our Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: Internet Service Providers (ISPs) an d ISP offerings vary by country . T o connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Y our ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • [...]

30 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. 3 F ollow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. NOTE: If you are [...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 31 T ransferring Information to a New Computer Y ou can transfer the following types of data from one computer to another: • E-mail messages • T oolbar settings • W indow sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for transferring data: • W indows Easy T ransfer wizard, an Ea sy T ransfer Cable, [...]

32 Setting Up Y our Computer F or transferring information to a new computer , you must run the F i les and Settings T ransfer Wizar d. Y ou can use the optional Operating System media for this process or you can create a wiza r d disk with the F iles and Settings T ransfer W izard. Running the Files and Settings T ransfer Wi zard With the Operatin[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 33 T o transfer data to the new computer : 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer , click Next . 2 On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next . The wizard r eads the collected files a nd settings and applies t[...]

34 Setting Up Y our Computer 4 On the F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next . 5 On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer → Next . 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer . 7 On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to transfer and click[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 35 Printer Cable Y our printer connects to your computer with a USB cable. Y our printer may not come with a printer cable, so if y ou purchase a cable separately , ensure that it is compatible with your p rinter and computer . If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer , the cable may ar[...]

36 Setting Up Y our Computer 3 T urn on the printer , and then turn on the computer . If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel . 4 Click Start , and then click P rinters and F axes . 5 Click Add a printer to start the Add P rinter W izard. NOTE: T o install the printer driver , see "Rein stalling Drivers and Utilities" [...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 37 Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not prote ct against power interruptions. Line conditioners are designed to maintain A C voltage at a fairly constant level. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. NOTE: T o en[...]

38 Setting Up Y our Computer book.book Page 38 Thursd ay, August 7, 2008 5:00 PM[...]

Using the Display 39 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). • P ress <Fn[...]

40 Using the Display Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may be hard to read if you change the resol ution to one not supported by your compu ter and display . Before yo u change any of the display settings, make a note of the current s[...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 41 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. T o type a number or symbol, press <Fn><[...]

42 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Key Combinations Sy stem Functions Display Functions Battery Power Management <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> Opens the T ask Manager window . <Fn><F8> Displays icons repr esenting all currently available display options (display only , external monitor or projector only , both display and proje[...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 43 Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is installed, you ca n use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activatin g power management modes. F or more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in [...]

44 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. • T o select an object, lightly tap once on the s[...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 45 Customizing the T ouch Pad Y ou can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Pa n e l . 2 Click Key b o a r d . 3 In the Mouse P roperties window : • C lick the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • C lick the To[...]

46 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad book.book Page 46 Thursd ay, August 7, 2008 5:00 PM[...]

Using a Battery 47 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell wa rranty of your computer , see the Product Information Guide or paper warranty docum ent that shipped with your computer . F o r optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer wi th the main battery [...]

48 Using a Battery Y ou can check the battery charge befo re 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 incr ease the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery pur chased from Dell.[...]

Using a Battery 49 Microsoft ® Windows ® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the rema ining battery char ge. T o check the battery meter , double-click the icon in the notification ar ea. Check the Battery Health Y ou can check battery health by using t he Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. F o r information about QuickSet, right-click the Qui[...]

50 Using a Battery Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inact ivity (a time-out). When the computer exits standby mode, it r eturns to the same operating state it was in before entering standby or sleep mode. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC a[...]

Using a Battery 51 Depending on how you set the po wer management options in the Po w e r Options P roperties window or the QuickSet P ower Management W izard, you may also use one of the follow ing methods to enter hibernate mode: • P ress the power button. • Close the display . • P ress <Fn><Esc>. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express [...]

52 Using a Battery If the battery is hot from being us ed in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not char ge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. The battery is too hot to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber . Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow t[...]

Using a Battery 53 T o remove the battery : 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 2 T urn the computer over . 3 Slide the battery release latch towar d th e side of the computer until it is engaged. 4 Slide the battery out of the bay . T o replace the battery , follow the removal procedure in r everse order . Storing a Battery Remove the batter[...]

54 Using a Battery book.book Page 54 Thursd ay, August 7, 2008 5:00 PM[...]

Using Multimedia 55 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. NOTE: T o prevent vibration and noise do not stic k any additional la bels or stickers on the media. 1 P ress t[...]

56 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. A CD player includes the following basic buttons: A DVD player includes the following basic buttons: F or more information on playing media, click Help on the me[...]

Using Multimedia 57 Copying CD and DVD Media NOTE: Ensure that you observ e all copyright laws while copying media. NOTE: The types of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country . This section applies only to compu ters that have a DVD+/-R W , or Combo drive. The following instructions explain how to mak e an exact copy of a CD or D VD usin[...]

58 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). Use a blank CD-R W if you plan to erase, rewrite, or up[...]

Using Multimedia 59 • Use a blank CD-R W to practice CD re cording until you ar e familiar with CD recor ding techniques. If you make a mistake, you can erase the data on the CD-R W and try again. Y ou can al so use blank CD-R Ws to test music file projects before you r ecord the project permanently to a blank CD-R. • Y ou cannot create audio D[...]

60 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 eventing media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click Start → Control P anel → Display . 2 Under Display , click Settings . 3 On Display Settings , click and drag the bar to reduce th[...]

Using Cards 61 Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCar ds provide additional memory , wired and wir eless communications, multimedia and security features. ExpressCa rds support two form factors: • ExpressCar d/34 (34 mm wide) • ExpressCar d/54 (54 mm wide in an L-shape with a 34 mm connector) The 34 mm card fits into both the 34 mm and 54 mm card [...]

62 Using Cards ExpressCard Blanks Y our computer shipped with a plastic bl ank installed in the ExpressCard slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust an d other particles. Save the blank for use when no ExpressCar d is installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer . Remove the blank before installing an Expr essCard[...]

Using Cards 63 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . P ress the card or blank to r emove it from its slot. Save a blank to use when no ExpressCar d is installed in a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other par[...]

64 Using Cards Installing a Memory Card Y ou can install a media memory card in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card. Memory cards ar e generally marked with a s ymbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to ins ert into the slot. The cards ar e keyed to prevent incorr [...]

Using Cards 65 Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: Click the icon in the notific ation area to select a card and stop it from functioning before you remove it from the comp uter . If you do not stop the card, you c[...]

66 Using Cards book.book Page 66 Thursd ay, August 7, 2008 5:00 PM[...]

Setting Up and Using Networks 67 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting up a computer network provid es connectivity between your computer and the Internet, another computer , or a network. F or example, with a network set up in a home or small office you can print to a shared printer , access drives and files on another compu ter , browse other net[...]

68 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up a Network 1 Click Start → All P rograms → Accessories → Communications → Network Setup Wizard → Next → Checklist for creating a network . NOTE: Selecting the connecti on method labeled This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Serv[...]

Setting Up and Using Networks 69 Start Button and Connect T o Option Click Start → Connect T o → Show all connections . NOTE: If your computer is set to the Classic Start menu option, click Start → Settings → Network Connections to view your network connections. If W ireless Network Connection does no t appear under LAN or High-Speed Intern[...]

70 Setting Up and Using Networks 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wir eless router to ensure that there is no power connected to the router . NOTE: W ait for a minimum of 5 minutes af ter disconnecting your broadband modem before continuing with the network setup. 8 Insert a[...]

Setting Up and Using Networks 71 Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensu re that you have followed the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 68. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Bluetooth ® wireless techno logy or cellular products. This section provides[...]

72 Setting Up and Using Networks Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on your computer , different wir eless configuration utilities may manage your network devices: • Y our wireless network card’s client utility • The W indows XP operating system T o determine which wireless configuration utilit[...]

Securing Y our Computer 73 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 . F or more information, see the instructions included with the device[...]

74 Securing Y our Computer NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of se curity for data in your computer or hard drive. However , they are not foolproof. If you require more security, obtain and use additional forms of protection s uch as data encry ption programs. Use the User Accounts option in the Control P anel in the Microsoft ® W indows ® o[...]

T roubleshooting 75 T roubleshooting Dell T echnical Update Service The Dell T echnical Update service provid es proactive e-mail notification of software and har dware updates for your co mputer . The service is free and can be customized for content, format, and how frequently you r eceive notifications. T o enroll for the Dell T echnica l Update[...]

76 T roubleshooting Starting the Dell Diagnostic s From Y our Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 132). NOTE: If the computer is connected to a doc king device (docked), undo[...]

T roubleshooting 77 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer . 3 When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately . NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. T o avoi d poss[...]

78 T roubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagno stics 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. NOTE[...]

T roubleshooting 79 The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the Custom T est or Symptom T ree option: Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . F ill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 131 as you compl[...]

80 T roubleshooting E NSURE THAT THE CD OR DVD MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE C HECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS C HECK FOR HARDWARE INCOMPATIBILITIES — See "T roubleshooting Software and Hardwar e Problems in the Microsoft ® W indows ® XP Operating System" on page 103. R UN THE D ELL D IAGNOSTICS — See "Dell Diagnostics" on [...]

T roubleshooting 81 Hard drive problems A LLOW THE COMPUTER TO COOL BEFORE TURNING IT ON — A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from star ting. T ry allowing the computer to return to room temperatur e before turning it on. R UN C HECK D ISK — 1 Click Start and click My Computer . 2 Right-click Local Disk C: . 3 Click P roperties ?[...]

82 T roubleshooting R UN THE M ODEM DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY — Click the Start → Pr o g r a m s → Modem Diagnostic T ool → Modem Diagnostic Utility . F ollow the instructions on the screen to identify and r esolve modem problems (Modem Diagnostic Utility is not available on certain computers). V ERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH W INDOWS[...]

T roubleshooting 83 A UXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE — The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty . F or an external mouse, check th e cable connection. Enable the P ointing Device option in the system setup program (s ee "Using the System Setup P rogram" on page 141). If the problem persists, con tact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" [...]

84 T roubleshooting G ENERAL FAILURE — The operating system is unable to carry out the command. The message is usually fo llowed by specific information—for example, Printer out of paper . T ake the appropriate action. H ARD - DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION ERROR — The computer cannot identify the drive type. Shut down the computer , rem ove the ha[...]

T roubleshooting 85 K EYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE — F or external k eyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the computer , and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. R un the Keyboar d Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 75). K EYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE — F o r extern[...]

86 T roubleshooting N O TIMER TICK INTERRUPT — A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. R un the System Set test s in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 75). N OT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES . E XIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN — Y ou have too many programs open. Close all windows and open the program that you[...]

T roubleshooting 87 setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Using the System Setup P rogram" on page 141). If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 132). T IME - OF - DAY CLOCK STOPPED — The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may requir e re charging. Con[...]

88 T roubleshooting I F YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A D ELL - PROVIDED E XPRESS C ARD — Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 132). I F YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN E XPRESS C ARD NOT PROVIDED BY D ELL — Contact the ExpressCar d manufacturer . IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, fo[...]

T roubleshooting 89 External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you attach an external keyboard , the integrated ke yboard remains fully functional. C HECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE — Shut down the comp uter , disconnect the keyboar d cable and check it for dama ge, then firmly reconnect the cable. If you are using a k eyboard e xtension cable, disconnect it [...]

90 T roubleshooting Unexpected characters D ISABLE THE NUMERIC KEYPAD — P ress <Num Lk> to disable the numeric keypad if numbers ar e displayed instead of letters. V erify that the numbers lock light is not lit. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in [...]

T roubleshooting 91 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® operating sy stem R UN THE P ROGRAM C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD — P rogram compatibility is a mode in W indows that lets you run prog rams written for earlier versions of W indows. F or more information, sea rch for the keywor d program compatibility wizard in W indows He[...]

92 T roubleshooting B ACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY U SE A VIRUS - SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE , FLOPPY DISKS , OR CD S S AVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE S TART MENU S CAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE — If you are e xperiencing slow computer performance, you frequently r eceive pop-up adve[...]

T roubleshooting 93 Network Problems F ill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 131 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 . C HECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR — Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted int[...]

94 T roubleshooting C HECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT — If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber , the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery status light flashes blue and amber , the battery is too hot to charge. Shut down the computer , disco nnect the computer from th[...]

T roubleshooting 95 E NSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON C HECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS — • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables ar e securely connected to the printer and the computer . T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it[...]

96 T roubleshooting V ERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY M ICROSOFT W INDOWS — 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 . R EINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER — See the scanner documentation for instructions. Sound and Speaker Problems[...]

T roubleshooting 97 E LIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE — T urn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER — See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100. R UN THE D ELL D IAGNOSTICS — See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 75. NOTE: The volume control in some [...]

98 T roubleshooting C HECK THE SY STEM SETUP PROGRAM SETTINGS — V erify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the pointing device option (the computer automatically recognizes a USB mo use without making any setting adjustments). T EST THE MOUSE CONTROLLER — T o test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and[...]

T roubleshooting 99 If the display is difficult to read A DJUST THE BRIGHTNESS — P ress <Fn> and the up- or down-arrow k ey . M OVE THE EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER OR MONITOR — If your external speak er system includes a su bwoofer , ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away fr om the computer or external monit[...]

100 T roubleshooting Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer , mouse, or keyboar d. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes.[...]

T roubleshooting 101 Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer aft er you install or update a driver , use W indows Device Driver Rollback to repl ace the driver with the pr eviously installed version. 1 Click Start → My Computer → P roperties → Hardware → Device Manager . 2 Right-click the device for which t[...]

102 T roubleshooting 5 At the W elcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program display s drivers only for hardware that came installed in your computer . If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for the new hardwa re might not be displaye d. If those drivers are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Uti[...]

T roubleshooting 103 T roubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating Sy stem If a device is either not detected d uring the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configur ed, use W indows Help and Support to resolve the incompatibility : If a device is either not detected d uring the opera[...]

104 T roubleshooting 1 Click Start → Help and Support . 2 Ty p e System Restore in the search field, then press <Enter>. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear . If you are an administrator on the computer , click Continue ; otherwise, contact your administrator to continu e the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remainin[...]

T roubleshooting 105 Using the Operating Sy stem Media Before Y ou Begin If you are considering reinstalling the W i ndows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver , first try using W indows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using W indows Device Driver Rollback" on page 101). If Device Driver Rollback does not resol[...]

106 T roubleshooting 4 Restart the computer . When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operati ng sy stem logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft ® Windows ® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for o ne time onl[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 107 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin This chapter provides procedures for r emoving and installing the components in your computer . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exis t: • Y ou have performed the steps in "T urning Off Y our Computer" on page 107 and [...]

108 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 Ensure that the computer and any attach ed devices ar e turned off. If your computer and attached devices did no t automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, pre ss the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Before W orking Inside Y our Computer Use the followin[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 109 NOTICE: T o help prevent damage to the sy stem board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer . NOTE: T o avoid damage to the computer , us e only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer . Do not use batteries designed for othe r Dell computers. 5 T urn the compu[...]

110 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: T o prevent data loss, tur n off your computer (see "T urning Off Y our Computer" on page 107) before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care wh en handling the hard drive. NOTE: Dell do[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 111 Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector . 2 Slide the hard drive into the bay until it is fully seat[...]

112 Adding and Replacing Parts Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . Removing the Optical Drive 1 F ollow the procedures in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 107. 2 T urn the computer over . 3 Remove the locking screw from the optical dri[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 113 Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by peri odically touching an unpainte d metal surface (such as a connector on th[...]

114 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Replace the media control buttons connector to the system board. 2 Insert the left edge of the hinge cover . 3 P ress from left to right until the cover snaps into place. Keyboard F or more information about the k eyboard, see "Using the Keyboar d and T ouch P ad" on page 41. CAUT[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 115 Replacing the Keyboard 1 Slide the keyboar d cable into the keyboar d connector . 2 Rotate the keyboar d connector latch to secure the cable. 3 Hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboar d into the palmrest. 4 P ress on the right edge near the top to snap the keyboar d into place. 5 Replace the two screws on th[...]

116 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 ou can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications " on page 133 for information on the memory supported by your[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 117 NOTICE: T o prevent damage to th e memory module connec tor , do not use tools to spread the memory mo dule securing clips. NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by peri odically touching an unpainte d metal surface (such as a connector on the bac k of the compu[...]

118 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing 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). 1 Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. 2 Slide the [...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 119 NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer . 3 Replace the memory module cover . 4 Insert the battery into the battery bay , or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 5 T urn on the computer . As the com[...]

120 Adding and Replacing Parts Wireless Mini-Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: T o help prevent damage to the sy stem board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer . If you order ed a[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 121 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini- card. NOTE: The Mini-card may have two or three connectors, depending on the type of card you ordered. 5 Release the Mini- card by r emoving the securing screw . 6 Lift the card out of its system board connector . 1 antenna cable connectors 2 securing screw 1 Mini-Card 1 [...]

122 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing Mini-Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. 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 Mini-card, never place cables under the card. 1 Insert the card connector into the system boar d con[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 123 4 Grasp the connector end of the car d and slide it out from under the securing tabs. 5 Disconnect the cable from the card. Replacing the Card 1 Replace the screw securing the car d and insert the card at an angle to slide it in the card compartment. 2 Connect the cable to the card. 1 securing screw 2 card 1 2 book.bo[...]

124 Adding and Replacing Parts book.book Page 124 Thursday, August 7, 2008 5:00 PM[...]

T raveling With Y our Computer 125 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. Use the Service T ag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcemen t officials and to[...]

126 T raveling With Y our Computer • P rotect the computer , the batteries, and the hard drive from hazar ds such as extr eme temperatures and over exposur e 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. T ravel T ips NOTICE: Do not mov[...]

Getting Help 127 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. If you experience a problem with yo ur computer , you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1 See "T roubleshooting"[...]

128 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. T o contact Dell's support service, see "Before Y ou Call" on page 130, and then see the contact infor[...]

Getting Help 129 • Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addr esses apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/P acific countries only) sales_canada@dell.com (Canada only) • Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com Log in as user: anonymous , and use your e-mail address as your passwor d. AutoT ech Service Dell's automated support service—AutoT ec[...]

130 Getting Help Returning Items for W arranty Repair or Credit P repare all items being r eturned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: 1 Call Dell to obtain a Return Materi al Authorization Number , and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the box. F or the telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell&quo[...]

Getting Help 131 Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service T ag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Servi ce Code: Return Material Authorization Number ( if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you connected to a network? Y es No Network, versi[...]

132 Getting Help Contacting Dell F or customers in the United States , call 800- WWW -DE LL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, yo u can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip , bill, Contacting Dell techsheet, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and teleph one-based sup[...]

Specifications 133 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Fo r more information regarding the configuration of yo ur computer , click Start , click Help and Support , and then select the option to view informati on about your computer . Processor P rocessor type Intel ® Celeron™ L1 cache 32 KB L2 cache 1 MB External bus frequency F r[...]

134 Specifications 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader 8-in-1 memory card controller Ricoh R5C833 8-in-1 memory card connector 8-in-1 combo card connector Cards supported • Secure Digital (SD) •S D I O • MultiMediaCard (MMC) •M e m o r y S t i c k • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Car d • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD Memory Memory module connect[...]

Specifications 135 Communications Interface Intel High-Definition A udio Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board W ireless internal WLAN Mini-Card Bluetooth ® wireless technology (optional) Video Video type: integrated on system board Video controller Intel 965 GM (Intel) Video memory dynamic based on system memory capacity LCD interfa[...]

136 Specifications Maximum resolutions: WXGA 1280 x 800 at 262 K colors Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0 ° (closed) to 155° Viewing angles: Horizontal ±40° V ertical +15°/–30° Pix el pitch: WXGA 0.258 mm Co nt r ol s brightness can be controlled through keyboar d shortcuts (see "Display F unctions" on page 42) Media Drive D VD[...]

Specifications 137 Battery T ype 6-cell "smart" lithium ion, 6-cell "smart" lithium polymer , or 4-cell "smart" lithium ion Dimensions: Depth 57.2 mm (2.25 in)(4/6 cell) Height 20 mm (0.78 in) Wi d t h 205.1 mm (8.07 in)(4/6 cell) V oltage 11.1 VDC (6 cell) 14.8 VDC (4 cell) Charge time (approximate) : Computer off 4 h[...]

138 Specifications Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC +/– 5% Dimensions: 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) T emperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Phy sical Height 24.1 mm to 37.5 mm (0.94 in to 1.47 in) W idt[...]

Specifications 139 Maximum shock (Measured with hard drive in operating but not accessing data status and a 3-ms half -sine pulse for operating. Also measured with har d drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms halfsine pulse for storage): Operating "X & Y axes (parallel to computer bottom): 30G "Z axis (perpendicular to computer bott[...]

140 Specifications book.book Page 140 Thursday, August 7, 2008 5:00 PM[...]

Appendix 141 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. For more information on [...]

142 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 Microsof t W indows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the W indows desk top, then shut down your computer and try again. Sy stem Setup Screen NOTE: For information[...]

Appendix 143 • USB Storage Device • CD/D V D/CD-R W 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. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and st arts[...]

144 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. Clea n you[...]

Appendix 145 T o uch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your comput er (see "T urning Off Y our Computer" on page 107). 2 Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries (see "Battery P erformance" on page 47). 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with wa ter , and wip[...]

146 Appendix Dell T echnical Support Policy (U.S. Only) T echnician assisted technical suppor t requir es the cooperation and participation of the customer in the trou bleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, softwar e programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well[...]

Appendix 147 FCC Notice (U.S. Only) FCC Class B This equipment generates, uses, and ca n radiate radio frequency ener gy and, if not installed and used in accorda nce with the manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause interference with ra dio and television r eception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cl[...]

148 Appendix The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations: Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright prot ection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual pr operty rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must[...]

Glossary 149 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. ACP I — advanced configur[...]

150 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. Also referr ed to as system setup . bit — The smallest unit of data interpr eted by your comput[...]

Glossary 151 CD-R — CD recor dable — A recordable version of a CD. Data can be r ecorded only once onto a CD-R. Once recor ded, the data cannot be erased or written over . CD-R W — CD rewritable — A rewritable version of a CD. Data can be written to a CD-R W disc, and then erased and written over (rewritten). CD-R W drive — A drive that c[...]

152 Glossary DIMM — dual in-line memory module — A circuit board with memory chips that connects to a memory module on the system board. DIN connector — A round, six-pin connector th at conforms to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; it is typically used to connect PS/2 k eyboard or mouse cable connectors. disk striping — A technique f[...]

Glossary 153 E ECC — error checking and correction — A type of memory that includes special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as it passes in and out of memory . ECP — extended capabilities port — A para llel connector design that provides improved bidirectional data transmission. Similar to EPP , ECP uses direct memory access to t[...]

154 Glossary F Fa h r e n h e i t — A temperature measurement scale wher e 32° is the freezing point and 212° is the boiling point of water . FBD — fully-buffered DIMM — A DIMM with DDR2 DR AM chips and an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) that speeds communication between the DDR2 SDR AM chips and the system. FCC — F ederal Communications Com[...]

Glossary 155 H hard drive — A drive that reads and writes data on a hard disk. The terms har d drive and hard di sk are often used interchangeably . heat sink — A metal plate on some proce ssors that helps dissipate heat. hibernate mode — A power management mode that saves everything in memory to a reserved space on the har d drive and then t[...]

156 Glossary IRQ — interrupt request — An electronic path way assigned to a specific device so that the device can communica te with the processor . Each device connection must be assigned an IRQ. Although two devices can share the same IRQ assignment, you cannot operate both devices simultaneously . ISP — Internet service provider — A comp[...]

Glossary 157 MB — megabyte — A measurement of data st orage that equals 1,048,576 bytes. 1 MB equals 1024 KB. When used to refer to har d drive storage, the term is often rounded to 1,000,000 bytes. MB/sec — megabytes per second — One millio n bytes per second. This measurement is typically used for data transfer ratings. media bay — A ba[...]

158 Glossary MP — megapixel — A measur e of image re solution used for digital cameras. ms — millisecond — A measure of time th at equals one thousandth of a second. Access times of storage device s are often measur ed in ms. N network adapter — A chip that provides network capabilities. A computer may include a network adapter on its sys[...]

Glossary 159 PCI Express — A modification to the PCI interface that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and the d evices attached to it. PCI Express can transfer data at speeds from 250 MB/sec to 4 GB/sec. If th e PCI Express chip set and the device ar e capable of different speeds, they will operate at the slower speed. PCMCIA ?[...]

160 Glossary read-only — Data and/or files you can view but cannot edit or delete. A file can have read-only status if: • It resides on a physically write-protected floppy disk, CD, or D VD. • It is located on a network in a directory and the system admini strator has assigned rights only to specific individuals. refresh rate — The frequenc[...]

Glossary 161 SDRAM — synchronous dynamic random-access memory — A type of DR AM that is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of the processor . serial connector — An I/O port often used to co nnect devices such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to your computer . Service T ag — A bar code label on your compute r that ident[...]

162 Glossary SVGA — super -video graphics array — A video stan dard for video cards and controllers. T ypical SVGA resoluti ons are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. The number of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor , the video cont roller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in [...]

Glossary 163 USB — universal serial bus — A hardwar e inte rface for a low-speed device such as a USB-compatible keyboar d, mouse, joystick, scanner , set of speakers, printer , broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. Devices are plugged dir ectly in to a 4-pin socket on your computer or in to a multi-port[...]

164 Glossary W W — watt — The measurement of electrical power . One W is 1 ampere of curr ent flowing at 1 volt. WHr — watt-hour — A unit of measure commo nly used to indicate the approximate capacity of a battery . F or example, a 66- WHr battery can supply 66 W of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours. wallpaper — The background pattern [...]

Index 165 Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory c ard r eader , 63 A audio . See sound B battery charging, 5 1 checking the charge, 4 8 performance, 4 7 power meter , 4 9 removing, 5 2 storing, 5 3 blank cards ExpressCar ds, 6 2 memory card, 6 3 r e m o v i n g , 63, 65 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 2 2 installing, 1 2 2 boot seque[...]

166 Index Dell support site, 15 DellConnect, 128 device latch release description, 2 8 device status lights description, 2 2 diagnostics Dell, 7 5 display adjusting brightness, 3 9 description, 2 0 res o lu t io n , 4 0 switching the video image, 3 9 documentation End User License Agreement, 1 4 ergonomics, 1 4 online, 1 5 P roduct Information Guid[...]

Index 167 I IEEE 1394 connector description, 2 5 problems, 8 8 Internet connection about, 2 9 options, 2 9 setting up, 3 0 K key b oa rd numeric keypad, 4 1 problems, 8 8 r e m o v i n g , 114 shortcuts, 4 2 keyboar d status lights description, 2 3 key p ad numeric, 4 1 L labels Microsoft W indows, 1 4 Service T ag, 1 4 lost computer , 74 M media p[...]

168 Index P power problems, 9 3 power button description, 2 0 power light conditions, 9 3 printer cable, 3 5 connecting, 3 4 problems, 9 4 setting up, 3 4 USB, 3 5 problems blue screen, 9 1 CD drive, 8 0 CD-R W drive, 8 0 computer crashes, 9 0 - 9 1 computer does not start up, 9 0 computer stops responding, 9 0 Dell Diagnostics, 7 5 drives, 7 9 D V[...]

Index 169 software problems, 9 1 software and har dware incompatibilities, 103 sound problems, 9 6 volume, 9 6 speakers problems, 9 6 volume, 9 6 specifications, 133 spyware, 82, 92 stolen computer , 74 support website, 15 system setup program commonly used options, 1 4 2 screens, 1 4 2 viewing, 1 4 2 T taskbar Dell Support Utility , 1 6 Safely Rem[...]

170 Index book.book Page 170 Thursday, August 7, 2008 5:00 PM[...]