Dell 1000 manual

www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ V ostro™ 1000 Owner’ s Manual Model PP23LB book.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 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. Abbreviations an[...]

Contents 3 Contents 1 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2 About Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Determining Y our Co mputer’ s Configuration . . . . . . 17 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Left Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Right Side View . . . . . . .[...]

4 Contents Power Protection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Surge Protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Line Conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Uninterruptible Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . 36 4 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Contents 5 6 Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Checking the Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Microsoft ® Windows ® Power Meter . . . . . . . 46 Charge Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

6 Contents 8 Using Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 ExpressCard Blanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Installing an ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank . . . . . . . . 61 Media Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Contents 7 Computer T racking Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 If Y our Computer Is Lost or Stolen . . . . . . . . . . . 74 11 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 CD and DVD drive problems . . . . . . [...]

8 Contents Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Ensuring Sufficient Powe r for Y our Computer . . . 95 Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Scanner Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Sound and Speaker Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 No sound from integrated speakers . . . . . [...]

Contents 9 12 Adding and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . 111 Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Recommended T ools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 T urning Off Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Before W orking Inside Y our Computer . . . . . . . 112 Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

10 Contents 15 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 16 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 17 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Using the Sy stem Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Entering Sy stem Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Commonly Used Options . . . . . . [...]

Finding Information 11 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and ma y not ship with your computer . Some features or media may n ot 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 [...]

12 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 • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • How to remov[...]

Finding Information 13 • Service T ag and Express Service Code • Microsoft W indows License Label Service T ag and Microsoft ® Windows ® License These labels are located on your computer . • Use the Service T ag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct[...]

14 Finding Information • 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 memory , the har d drive, and the operating system • Customer Care — Conta[...]

Finding Information 15 • 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[...]

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About Y our Computer 17 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 Access the Microsoft ® W indows ® Help and Suppo[...]

18 About Y our Computer Front V iew 1 display latch release 2 display latches (2) 3 display 4 power button 5 device s tatus lights 6 touch pad 7 speakers (2) 8 touch pad buttons 9 keyboard 10 keyboard and wireless status lights 1 9 3 6 8 4 7 5 10 2 book.book Page 18 Tuesda y, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM[...]

About Y our Computer 19 DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE — P ress to release the display latches and open the display . DISPLAY LATCHES — Keep the display closed. DISPLAY — F or more information about your dis play , see "Using the Display" on page 37. POWER BUTTON — P ress the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power[...]

20 About Y our Computer If the computer is connected to an elec trical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. If the computer is running on a batt ery , the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turn[...]

About Y our Computer 21 KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the k eyboard indicate the following: T urns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. T urns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. T urns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. T urns on when wireless networking is enabled. T o enable or disab[...]

22 About Y our Computer Left Side V iew CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your co mputer in a low-airflow envi ronment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is runn ing. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. AIR VENT — The computer uses fans to crea te a[...]

About Y our Computer 23 OPTICAL DRIVE BAY — Y ou can install devices su ch as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the optical drive bay . F or more in formation, see "Optical Drive" on page 114. OPTICAL - DRIVE - TRAY EJECT BUTTON — P ress this button to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive. Right Side V iew 1 hard drive 2 Expre[...]

24 About Y our Computer HARD DRIVE — Stores softwar e and data. F or more information, see "Har d Drive" on page 114 and "Hard drive problems" on page 82. E XPRESS C ARD SLOT — Supports one ExpressCar d. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. Y ou can add an ExpressCard to mak e WW AN connectivity ava[...]

About Y our Computer 25 Back V iew AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer . The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC p ower r equired by the computer . Y ou can connect the AC adapter with your co mputer turned either on or off. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrica l outlets worldwide. However , power connectors a[...]

26 About Y our Computer NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly la rger than the modem connector . T o help prevent damage to the computer , do not plug a telephone line into the network connector . USB CONNECTORS VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects the computer to a network. The green and yellow lights next[...]

About Y our Computer 27 Bottom V iew BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE — P r ovides information on the battery charge status. See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 46. DEVICE SECURITY SCREW — Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay . F or more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 114. BATTERY - BAY LATCH RELEASE — Re[...]

28 About Y our Computer BATTERY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. F or more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 45. HARD DRIVE — Stores softwar e and data. F or more information, see "Har d Drive" on page 114 and "Hard drive problems&q[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 29 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). Y o ur ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up connections that prov[...]

30 Setting Up Y our Computer 3 Click Connect to the Internet . 4 In the next window , click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISP s) . • If you have alr eady obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up [...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 31 NOTE: For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, go to support.microsoft.com an d search for Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct C able Connection Between T wo Computers in Windows X P . This information may not be available in some countries. F or[...]

32 Setting Up Y our Computer 7 On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to transfer and click Next . After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click F inish . T ransfer Data to the New Computer 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer , click Nex[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 33 6 When the disk creation completes and the Now go to your old computer message appears, do not click Next . 7 Go to the old computer . Copy Data From the Old Computer 1 On the old computer , insert the wizard disk. 2 Click the Start button and click Ru n . 3 In the Open field on the Ru n window , browse to the path for [...]

34 Setting Up Y our Computer 3 Click F inished and restart the new computer . NOTE: For more information ab out this procedure, search dell.support.com for document #P A1089586 ( How Do I T ransfer Files From My Old Computer to My New Dell Computer Us ing the Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating Sy stem? ). NOTE: Access to the Dell Knowledge Base d[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 35 3 T urn on the printer and then turn on the computer . If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel . 4 Install the printer driver if necessa ry . See the documentation that came with your printer . Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to prot ect against power fluctuations and failures:[...]

36 Setting Up Y our Computer Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips eq uipped with surge protection help prevent damage to your computer from vo ltage spik es that can occur during electrical storms or after power in terruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of damage. Carefully r ead th[...]

Using the Display 37 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power , you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing <Fn> and the up- or down-arrow key on the k eyboard. Switching the V ideo Image When you start the computer with an external device (su[...]

38 Using the Display If the video resolution setting is higher th an that supported by the display , the computer enters pan mode. In pan mode, the entire scr een cannot be displayed at one time. F or example, t he taskbar that usually appears at the bottom of the desktop may no longer be vi sible. T o view the rest of the scr een, use the touch pa[...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 39 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> and[...]

40 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Key Combinations Sy stem Functions Battery CD or DVD T ray Display Functions Power Management <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> Opens the T ask Manager window . <Fn><F3> Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter <Fn><F10> Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installe[...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 41 Speaker Functions Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard Settings T o adjust keyboar d operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control P anel and click Keyboard . F or information about the Control P anel, see the W indows Help and Support Cent er . T o access the Help and S[...]

42 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, position the curs or on t[...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 43 NOTE: The scroll zones may not work with all programs. For the scroll zones to function properly , the program must be able to use the touch- pad scroll feature. Customizing the T ouch Pad Y ou can use the Mouse P roperties window to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Open the Control P anel, click [...]

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Using a Battery 45 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 . F or optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the batter[...]

46 Using a Battery Y o u can check the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Char ge" on page 46) before you insert the battery into the computer . Y ou can also set power management options to alert yo u when the battery charge is low . See "Configuring P ower Management Settings" on page 50 for information about accessing [...]

Using a Battery 47 If the computer is connected to an el ectrical outlet, a icon appears. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pr essing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery , you can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button) • Battery health (check by pressing and holding the sta[...]

48 Using a Battery Conserving Battery Power P erform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to an electr ical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is used and rechar ged. • Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the comput[...]

Using a Battery 49 • Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab (see "Configuring P ower Management Settings" on page 50) in the P ower Options P roperties window , use one of the following methods: – P ress the power button. – Close the display . – P ress <Fn><Esc>. T o exit standby mode[...]

50 Using a Battery T o exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may tak e a short time to exit hibernate mode. Y ou cannot make the computer e xit hibernate mode by pressing a k ey or touching the touch pad. F or more information on hibernate mode, see t he documentation that came with your operating system. Configuring Power Manag[...]

Using a Battery 51 NOTICE: Y ou must remove all external cables from the computer to avoid possible connector damage. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase th e risk of fire or explosion. Replace the batter y only with a compatible ba ttery purchased from Dell. The battery is design ed to work with your Dell™ computer; do not use a [...]

52 Using a Battery Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for an e xtended period of time. A battery discharges during prol onged storage. After a long storage period, rechar ge the battery fully (s ee "Charging the Battery" on page 50) before you use it. book.book Page 52 Tuesda y, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM[...]

Using Multimedia 53 Using Multimedia Playing a CD or DVD NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when yo u are not using the drive. NOTE: Do not move the computer when you are playing CD s or DVDs. Press the eject button on the front of the drive. 1 P ress the eject button on the front of the [...]

54 Using Multimedia 3 Place the disc, label side up, in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. NOTE: If you use a CD/DVD drive that sh ipped with another com puter , you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play CDs or DVDs or write data. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and[...]

Using Multimedia 55 3 Under Pick a task... , click Change the screen resolution . 4 In the Display P roperties window , click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to reduce the scr een resolution setting. 5 Click the drop-down menu under Color quality , and then click Medium (16 bit) . 6 Click OK to save the settings and close the window . Copying[...]

56 Using Multimedia 3 T o copy the CD or DVD: • If you have one CD or DVD drive , ensure that the settings ar e correct and click the Disc Copy button. The computer reads your source CD or D VD and copies the data to a te mporary folder on your computer hard drive. When prompted, insert a blank CD or D VD into the drive and click OK . • If you [...]

Using Multimedia 57 DVD-Writable Drives Helpful T ips • Use Microsoft ® W indows ® Explorer to drag and dr op files to a CD-R or CD-R W only after you start Sonic Digi talMedia and open a DigitalMedia project. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular ster eos. CD-R Ws do not play in most home or car stereos. • Y ou can[...]

58 Using Multimedia • Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recor ding until you are 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 also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you r ecord the project permanently to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic website at www .[...]

Using Cards 59 Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCar ds leverage PC Card technolo gy to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory , wired and wir ele ss network communications (including wireless wide ar ea network [WW AN] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer . See "Specifications" on page 141 for inform[...]

60 Using Cards T o install an ExpressCard: 1 Hold the card with the top side of th e car d facing up. The latch may need to be in the "in" position before you insert the car d. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the car d is completely seated in its connector . If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card [...]

Using Cards 61 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 . NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to select a card and stop it from functioning before you remove it from the computer . I[...]

62 Using Cards Media Memory Cards The 3-in-1 media memory card r eader pr ovides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stor ed on a media memory card. NOTE: A media memory card is not a bootable device. The 3-in-1 media memory card r eader reads Secure Digital (SD) car d/SDIO and MultiMediaCard (MMC) media me[...]

Using Cards 63 The computer recognizes the media memo ry car d and automatically loads the appropriate device driver . If the con figuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with the media memory card, if applicable. Removing a Media Memory Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this [...]

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Setting Up a Network 65 Setting Up a Network Phy s ically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Before you connect your computer to a network that is not wir eless, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it. T o connect a network cable: 1 Connect the network cable to the net work adapter connector o[...]

66 Setting Up a Network Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft ® Wi n d o w s ® XP operating system pr ovides a Network Setup W izard to guide you through the proce ss of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between comput ers in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to P rograms → Accessories → Communications , an[...]

Setting Up a Network 67 Checking Y our Wireless Network Card Depending on what you selected w hen you purchased your computer , the computer has a variety of configuratio ns. T o confirm that your computer has a wireless network car d and to determine the type of card, use one of the following: • The Start button and the Connect T o option • Y [...]

68 Setting Up a Network 2 Ensure that you have wir ed Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to set up a wir eless Internet connection. See "Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem" on page 65. 3 Install any software r equired for your wireless router . Y our wireless router may have been shipped wit[...]

Setting Up a Network 69 • Configur e your wireless router to communicate with your broadband router . • F ind out your wireless router ’s broadcast name. The technical term for the name of your router ’s broadca st name is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary , configure your wir eless network card to connect to th[...]

70 Setting Up a Network If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection , the wireless network car d’s configuration utility is managing the wireless network car d. If the Choose a wireless network window states Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more informa[...]

Setting Up a Network 71 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card NOTE: If you are unable to conne ct to a wireless network, en sure that you have all the components for establ ishing a WLAN (see "What Y ou Need to Establish a WLAN Connection" on page 66), and then verify that your wirele ss network card is enabled by pressing <Fn&g[...]

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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 cabl e slot on your computer . F or more information, see the instructions included with the device. NO[...]

74 Securing Y our Computer When using passwords, observ e the following guidelines: • Choose a password that you can rememb 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 password. If you do write it down, however , ensure t[...]

Securing Y our Computer 75 NOTE: If you know where the computer was lost or stolen, call a law enforcement agency in that area. If you do not know , call a law enforceme nt agency where you live. • If the computer belongs to a company , notify the security office of the company . • Contact Dell customer service to report the missing computer . [...]

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Solving Problems 77 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with yo ur computer , perform the checks in "Lockups and Software P roblems" on page 91 and r[...]

78 Solving Problems NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating sy stem logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft ® Windows ® desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again. b P ress and hold the <Fn> key while powering the system on. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been fo[...]

Solving Problems 79 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device CD/D VD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>. 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press <Enter>. 5 Ty p e 1 to start the CD menu and press <Enter> to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list[...]

80 Solving Problems NOTE: The Service T ag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical s upport will ask for your Service T ag. 3 If you run a test from the Custom T est or Symptom T ree option, click the applicable tab described in the foll owing table for more information. 4 When the tests are compl[...]

Solving Problems 81 Drive 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 M ICROSOFT ® W INDOWS ® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE — Click the Start button and click My Computer . If the floppy , CD, or DVD drive, is not listed, perform a full scan wit[...]

82 Solving Problems I F YOU CANNOT EJECT THE CD, CD-RW , DVD, OR DVD+RW DRIVE TRAY — 1 Ensure that the computer is shut down. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert on e end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; push firmly until the tray is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it stops. I F YOU HEAR AN UNFAMILIAR SCRAPING O[...]

Solving Problems 83 C HECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION C HECK THE TELEPHONE JACK C ONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK U SE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE — • V erify that the telephone line is conne cted to the jack on the modem. (The jack has either a green label or a co nnector -shaped icon next to it.) • Ensure that you hea[...]

84 Solving Problems 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. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spywar e protection (your program may requir e a[...]

Solving Problems 85 E RROR READING PCMCIA CARD — The computer cannot identify the ExpressCar d. Reinsert the card or try another card. See "ExpressCar ds" on page 59. E XTENDED MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED — The amount of memory recor ded in NVR A M does not match the memory in stalled in the comp uter . Restart the computer . If the error[...]

86 Solving Problems H ARD - DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE — The hard drive may be defective. Shut down the computer , remove the hard d rive (see "Hard Drive" on page 114), and boot the computer from a CD. T hen shut down the computer , reinstall the hard drive, and r estart the computer . If the problem persists, try another drive. R un the [...]

Solving Problems 87 M EMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS , READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE — A memory module may be faulty or im properly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary , replace them (see "Memory" on page 117). M EMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS , READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE — A memory module may be faulty[...]

88 Solving Problems 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. S ECTOR NOT FOUND — The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. Y ou may have a defective sector or corrupted F A T on the hard drive. R un the W indows error -checking ut ilit[...]

Solving Problems 89 X : IS NOT ACCESSIBLE . T HE DEVICE IS NOT READY — Insert a disk into the drive and try again. W ARNING : B ATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW — The battery is running out of charge. Replace the battery , or connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer . ExpressCard Proble[...]

90 Solving Problems C HECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD — 1 Shut down the computer , wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 V eri fy that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 F rom the W indows desktop, click the Start button, point to P rograms → Accessories , and then click Notepad . 4 T ype [...]

Solving Problems 91 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 up E NSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: Y ou m[...]

92 Solving Problems A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® operating sy stem R UN THE P ROGRAM C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD — The P rogram Compatibility W izard configures a program so it r uns in an environment similar to non- W indows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to P rograms → Accessories [...]

Solving Problems 93 spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti -spywar e protection (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 o rd spyware . R UN THE D ELL D IAGNOSTICS — If all tests run successful ly , the error condition is [...]

94 Solving Problems R ESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C HECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS — Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your network settings are corr ect and that the network is functioning. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, fo[...]

Solving Problems 95 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. C ONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and t he extension cable to verify that the computer turns on. E LIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE [...]

96 Solving Problems 2 Click V iew installed printers or fax printers . If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click P roperties and click the Po r t s tab. F or a parallel printer , ensure that the P rint to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (P rinter P ort) . F or a USB printer , ensure that the P rint to the following port[...]

Solving Problems 97 Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . No sound from integrated speakers A DJUST THE W INDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — Double-click the speaker icon in the lower -right corner of your screen. En sur e that the volume[...]

98 Solving Problems No sound from headphones C HECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION — Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "audio connectors" on page 24). A DJUST THE W INDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower -right corner of your sc reen. Ensur e tha[...]

Solving Problems 99 If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that requir es a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is re commended that you attach an ex ternal monitor to your computer . C HECK THE BATTERY — If you are using a battery to power your computer , the battery charge may be depleted. Connect th e computer t[...]

100 Solving Problems If only part of the display is readable C ONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR — 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer . 2 T urn on the computer and the monit or , and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If the external monitor works, the comput er display or video controller may be [...]

Solving Problems 101 3 Click System . 4 In the System P roperties window , click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager . 6 Scroll down the list to see if any devi ce has an ex clamation point (a yellow circle with a [ !] ) on the device icon. If an ex clamation point is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a n[...]

102 Solving Problems Using theDrivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer . If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not r esolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs[...]

Solving Problems 103 If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display th e files associated with that driver . Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After extracting the driver files to your har d drive as described in the previous section, click the Start button and right-click My Computer[...]

104 Solving Problems Restoring Y our Operating Sy stem Y o u can restor e your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft ® W indows ® XP System Restore r eturns your computer to an earlier operating state without affectin g data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and pr eserving data fi[...]

Solving Problems 105 Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support . 2 Click the task for System Restore . 3 F ollow the instructions on the screen. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a de vice driver , use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using W indows XP Device[...]

106 Solving Problems Undoing the Last Sy stem Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last sy stem rest ore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter , open, or delete any fi les or programs until the sy stem restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to P rograms → Accessories → System T ools , and then [...]

Solving Problems 107 T o use PC Restore: 1 T urn on the computer . During the boot process, a blue bar with www .dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar , press <Ctrl><F11>. If you do not press <Ctrl><F11> in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again[...]

108 Solving Problems Dell PC Restore enables you to r estore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your compu ter . It is recommended that you do not remove PC Restor e from your comp uter , even to gain additional hard- drive space. If you remove PC Restor e from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it, and you will[...]

Solving Problems 109 System Restore to r eturn your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new de vice driver . See "Using Microsoft Wi n d o w s XP System Restore" on page 104. NOTICE: Before performing the instal lation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive co[...]

110 Solving Problems 6 When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears, press any key . 7 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, pr ess <Enter>. 8 F ollow the instructions on the screen to complete the r einstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallatio n completes, r einstall drivers and application programs as necessary . S[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 111 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" (see this page) [...]

112 Adding and Replacing Parts 2 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, press and hold the power button for several seconds until the computer turns off. Before W orking Inside Y our Computer Use the following[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 113 4 Disconnect your computer and all att ached devices from their electrical outlets, slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer , and then lift the battery from the bay . 5 P ress the power button to ground the system board. 6 Remove any installed cards from the ExpressCar d slot (see &q[...]

114 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 . 1 T urn the computer off. 2 T urn the computer over and remove the device security scr ew . 3 Insert a scribe into the notch and push it to the side to release the drive fro[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 115 NOTICE: T o prevent data loss, tur n off your computer (see "T urning Off Y our Computer" on page 111) before removing the hard drive. Do n ot remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; ev en a slight bump can damage the d[...]

116 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: When the hard drive is no t in the computer , store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide . 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer . 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for stor i[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 117 Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures 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 141 for information on the memory supported by your [...]

118 Adding and Replacing Parts 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). 3 If you are r eplacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spr ead apart t[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 119 NOTICE: If the memory module cove r is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer . 5 Replace the memory module cover . 6 Insert the battery into the battery bay , or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Reinstall the hard [...]

120 Adding and Replacing Parts Modem CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . If you order ed the optional modem at the same time that you order ed your computer , the modem is already installed. 1 F ollow the procedures in "Befor e Y ou Begin" on p[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 121 4 Install the replacement modem: a Connect the modem cable to the modem. NOTICE: The connector is keyed to ens ure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connector and realign the card. b Align the modem with the screw holes and pr ess the modem down into the connector on the system board. c Replace the [...]

122 Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures 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 unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 123 Keyboard 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 the b[...]

124 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 Remove the keyboar d: a Remove the two keyboar d screws. NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyb oard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. b Slightly slide the keyboar d toward the back of the computer , and then lift the keyboar d only enough to [...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 125 Wireless Mini-Card If you order ed a Mini-Card with your co mputer , the card is already installed. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures 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 [...]

126 Adding and Replacing Parts b Release the Mini-Card by pushing the metal securing tabs towar d the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly . c Lift the Mini-Card out of its system boar d connector . NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connecto rs on the card and on the sy s[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 127 NOTICE: T o avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. b Connect the two antenna cables to th e Mini-Card (black cable to the connector labeled "aux" and the whit e cable to the connector labeled "main"). book.book Page 1 27 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM[...]

128 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 . 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 [...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 129 4 Insert a plastic scribe into the guide on the side of the coin-cell battery compartment, and pop the battery out. When you replace the battery , insert it at a 30-degree angle under the clip with the positive (identified by a plus [+] symbol) side up, and then push it into place. Display CAUTION: Before you begin an[...]

130 Adding and Replacing Parts 5 Loosen the captive grounding-wire screw . 6 Disconnect the display cable, using the pull-tab. 7 Dislodge the display cable from the display cable channel. 8 Lift the display away from the computer . NOTICE: The standby switch is fragile a nd easily broken. Avoid knocking the switch when removing and replacing the di[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 131 When you replace the display , ensure that the display cable is lying flat in the display cable channel and secure ly tuck ed underneath the tabs. Also , ensure that the antenna cables ar e not twisted and that they ar e lying flat in the antenna cable clip. book.book Page 1 31 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM[...]

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Dell™ QuickSet Features 133 Dell™ QuickSet Features NOTE: This feature may not be available on your computer . Dell™ QuickSet provides you with ea sy access to configure or view the following types of settings: • Network connectivity • P ower management •D i s p l a y • System information Depending on what you want to do in QuickSet, [...]

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T raveling With Y our Computer 135 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 enforcement officials and [...]

136 T raveling With Y our Computer NOTICE: If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on. • Protect 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[...]

T raveling With Y our Computer 137 T raveling by Air NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through a metal detector . Send the computer through an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected. • Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you ar e asked to turn on the computer . • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that using a computer [...]

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Contacting Dell 139 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. A vailability varies by country and prod uct, and some services may not be[...]

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Specifications 141 Specifications Processor P rocessor type AMD T urion™ 64 or AMD Sempron™ L1 cache 128 KB L2 cache 256 KB, 512 KB, 1 MB External bus frequency (front side bus) 533 MHz Sy stem Information System chip set A TI RS485M / SB600 Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width dual-channel (2) 64-bit buses P rocessor address bus width 40 bits[...]

142 Specifications 3-in-1 Media Memory Card Reader 3-in-1 media memory card controller Ricoh R5C832 3-in-1 media memory card connector 3-in-1 combo card connector Cards supported SD/SDIO/MMC 3-in-1 media memory card connector size 30.55 mm x 28.9 mm x 4.55 mm Memory Memory module connector two SODIMM connectors Memory module capacities 256 MB, 512 [...]

Specifications 143 Communications Modem: Ty p e v .92 Data/Fax MDC modem Controller softmodem Interface HAD Bus Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board W ireless internal PCI-e Mini-Card WLAN Video Video type: integrated on system board Video controller AT I R 4 8 5 M Video memory up to 128 MB of shared memory (with 256 MB of system mem[...]

144 Specifications Display T ype (active-matrix TFT) 15.4-inch WXGA Display area (15.4-inch): Height 207 mm (8.2 inches) Wi d t h 331.2 mm (13.0 inches) Diagonal 391.2 mm (15.4 inches) Maximum resolution 1280 x 800 at 262,144 colors Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0 ° (closed) to 180° Viewing angles: Horizontal ±40° minimum V ertical +10°/?[...]

Specifications 145 Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) Layout QWER TY/AZER TY/Kanji T ouch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi Size: Wi d t h 73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor -active area Height 42.9-mm (1.7-inch) rectangle Battery T ype 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell "smart" l[...]

146 Specifications Charge time (approximate) : Computer off 3.5 hours (9-cell) 2.5 hours (6-cell) 2.5 hours (4-cell, when available) Operating time Battery operatin g time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power -intensive conditions. See "P ower P roblems" on page 94. See "Using [...]

Specifications 147 T emperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Phy sical Height 36 mm (1.42 inches) W idth 356 mm (14.02 inches) Depth 265.5 mm (10.45 inches) W eight (with 6-cell battery): Configurable to less than 2.9 kg (6.38 lb) Environmental T emperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C [...]

148 Specifications Altitude (maximum): Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (– 50 to 10,000 ft) Storage –15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft) Environmental (continued) book.book Page 1 48 Tuesday, July 3, 2007 12:31 PM[...]

Appendix 149 Appendix Using the Sy stem Setup Program NOTE: Y our operating sy stem may automatica lly configure most of the options available in the sy stem s etup program, thus overriding options that you set through the sy stem setup program. (An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you can disable or enable only through the sy s tem [...]

150 Appendix Entering Sy stem Setup 1 T urn on (or restart) your computer . 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is dis played, you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear . 3 Once this F2 prompt appears, press <F2> immediately . NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the ke yboard has initialized. This prompt can appear very quickly , so you must watch f[...]

Appendix 151 Commonly Used Options Certain options requir e that you reboot the computer for new settings to take effect. Menu bar — The menu bar lists the major categories of settings available in system setup. Use the rig ht and left arrow keys to move from one menu to another . Options List — This field appears on the left side of the system[...]

152 Appendix Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order , tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to start the operating system. Y ou can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the system setup program. NOTE: T o change the boot sequen ce on a one-time-only bas is, see[...]

Appendix 153 Performing a One-T ime Boot Y ou can set a one-time-only boot se quence without entering the system setup program. (Y ou can also use this procedur e to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partit ion on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 [...]

154 Appendix NOTICE: T o prevent damage to th e antiglare coating, do not wipe the display with soap or alcohol. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water and wipe the computer and keyboar d. Do not allow water from th e cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. • T o clean your monitor screen, lightly da mpen a soft[...]

Appendix 155 4 Blow carefully into the ball cage or us e a can of compr essed air to dislodge dust and lint. 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage ar e dirty , clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with isopropyl alcohol. 6 Recenter the rollers in their channels if they are misaligned. Ensur e that fluff from the swab is not left o[...]

156 Appendix provide some protection from dust, fi ngerprints, and scratches. Cleaning products for CDs are also safe to use on D VDs. 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 manufactur er ’ s instruction manual, may cause in[...]

Appendix 157 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 property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must [...]

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Glossary 159 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[...]

160 Glossary battery — A rechar geable internal power sour ce used to operate portable computers when not connected to an AC ad apter and an electrical outlet. battery life span — The length of time (years) duri ng which a portable computer battery is able to be depleted and rechar ged. battery operating time — The length of time (minutes or [...]

Glossary 161 carnet — An international customs document that facilitates temporary imports into foreign countries. Also known as a merchandise passport . CD — compact disc — An optical form of st orage media, typically used for audio and software programs. CD drive — A drive that uses optical technology to read data from CDs. CD player — [...]

162 Glossary 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. device — Hardwar e such as a disk drive, printer , or keyboard that is installed in or connected to your computer . device driver — See driver . DIMM — Dual Inline Mem[...]

Glossary 163 D VD-R — DVD r ecordable — A recor dable versi on of a DVD. Data can be r ecorded only once onto a DVD-R. Once r ecorded, th e data cannot be erased or written over . DVD + RW — DVD rewritable — A r e writable versi on of a DVD. Data can be written to a D VD+RW disc, and then erased an d written over (r ewritten). (DVD+R W tech[...]

164 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. Expr ess Service Code service may not be available in some countries. extended display mode — A display setting that allows yo u to use a second monitor as an extension of your disp[...]

Glossary 165 graphics mode — A video mode that can be defined as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by z colors. Graphics modes can display an unlimited variety of shapes and fonts. GUI — graphical user interface — Software tha t interacts with the user by means of menus, windows, and icons. Most programs that operate on the W indows op[...]

166 Glossary IEEE 1394 — Institute of Electrical and El ectronics Engineers, Inc. — A high- performance serial bus used to connect IEEE 1394-compatible devices, such as digital cameras and DVD players, to the computer . infrared sensor — A port that allows you to transf er data between the computer and infrared-compatible devices without usin[...]

Glossary 167 L LAN — local area network — A computer ne twork covering a small ar ea. A LAN usually is confined to a buil ding or a few nearby building s. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance throug h tele phone lines and radio waves to form a wide area network (W AN). LCD — liquid crystal display — The technolo gy used b[...]

168 Glossary MHz — megahertz — A measure of fr equency that equals 1 million cycles per second. The speeds for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are often measur ed in MHz. Mini PCI — A standard for integrated peripherals with an emphasis on communications such as such as modems an d NICs. Mini PCI is a small card that is functionall[...]

Glossary 169 P parallel connector — An I/O port often used to connect a parallel printer to your computer . Also referr ed to as an LPT port . partition — A physical storage area on a har d drive that is assigned to one or more logical storage areas known as logical driv es. Each partition can contain multiple logical drives. PC Card — A remo[...]

170 Glossary PS/2 — personal system/2 — A type of co nnector for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboar d, mouse, or keypad. PXE — pre-boot e xecution environmen t — A WfM (W ired for Management) standard that allows network ed computers that do not have an operating system to be configured and started r emotely . R RAI D — redundant array o[...]

Glossary 171 RT C — real time clock — Battery-powered c lock on the system board that k eeps the date and time after you shut down the computer . RT C R S T — real-time clock reset — A jumper on the system board of some computers that can often be used fo r troubleshooting problems. S ScanDisk — A Microsoft utility that checks files , fol[...]

172 Glossary Strike Zone™ — Reinforced area of the platform base that protects the har d drive by acting as a dampening device when a computer experiences r esonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is on or off). surge protectors — P revent voltage spik es, such as those that may occur during an electrical storm, from entering the [...]

Glossary 173 travel module — A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay of a portable computer to reduce the weight of the computer . U UMA — unified memory allocation — System memory dynamically allocated to video . UPS — uninterruptible power supply — A backup power source used when the electrical power fails or drops to an [...]

174 Glossary video resolution — See resolution . virus — A program that is designed to inconvenience you or to destroy data stored on your computer . A virus program moves fr om one computer to another through an infected disk, software downloaded from th e Internet, or e-mail attachments. When an infected program starts, it s embedded virus al[...]

Glossary 175 Z ZIF — zero insertion force — A type of so cket or connector that allows a computer chip to be installed or removed with no st r ess applied to either the chip or its socket. Zip — A popular data compression format. F i les that have been compressed with the Zip format are called Zip files and us ually have a filename extension [...]

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Index 177 Index Numbers 3-in-1 media memory car d rea d e r , 6 2 A audio connectors, 24 audio . See sound B battery c h a r g e g a u g e , 27, 47 charging, 5 0 checking the charge, 4 6 conserving power , 4 8 description, 2 8 performance, 4 5 power meter , 4 6 removing, 5 0 replacing coin-cell battery , 1 2 8 storing, 5 2 battery-bay latch release[...]

178 Index conflicts software and har dware incompatibilities, 1 0 3 connecting WLAN, 6 6 contacting Dell, 139 copying CDs general information, 5 5 helpful tips, 5 7 how to , 5 5 copying D VDs general information, 5 5 helpful tips, 5 7 how to , 5 5 D Dell contacting, 1 3 9 support site, 1 4 Dell Diagnostics about, 7 7 starting from the Drivers and U[...]

Index 179 E End User License Agreement, 12 ergonomics information, 12 error messages, 84 ExpressCar d slot description, 2 4 ExpressCar ds b l a n k s , 59, 61 CardBus technology , 5 9 extended, 5 9 installing, 5 9 Mobile Broadband, 5 9 removing, 6 1 slots, 5 9 types, 5 9 WW AN, 5 9 F fan d e s c r i p t i o n , 23, 28 F iles and Settings T ransfer [...]

Index 180 key b o ard (continued) r e m o v i n g , 123 shortcuts, 4 0 keyboar d status lights description, 2 1 key p a d numeric, 3 9 L labels Microsoft W indows, 1 3 Service T ag, 1 3 lost computer , 74 M media memory car ds blanks, 6 3 CardBus technology , 6 2 installing, 6 2 removing, 6 3 slots, 6 2 types, 6 2 memory installing, 1 1 7 r e m o v[...]

Index 181 P passwords about, 7 3 forgetting, 7 4 PC Restore, 106 phone numbers, 139 playing CDs, 53 playing D VDs, 53 power hibernate mode, 4 9 line conditioners, 3 5 modes for managing power usage, 4 6 problems, 9 4 protection devices, 3 5 standby mode, 4 8 surge protectors, 3 5 UPS, 3 5 power light conditions, 9 4 power management conserving batt[...]

Index 182 R R AM. See memory regulatory information, 12 reinstalling W indows XP , 1 0 4 res o l ut i o n setting, 3 7 S safety instructions, 12 scanner problems, 9 6 screen. See monitor security cable slot description, 2 2 Service T ag, 13 software conflicts, 1 0 3 problems, 9 2 sound problems, 9 7 volume, 9 7 speakers description, 2 0 problems, 9[...]

Index 183 troubleshooting (continued) restor e computer to previous operating state, 1 0 4 U uninterruptible power supply . See UPS UPS, 35 USB connectors d e s c r i p t i o n , 24, 26 V video problems, 9 8 video connector description, 2 6 video controller determining configuration, 1 7 video controller configuration determining what controller is[...]

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