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Dell Portable Computers Owner's Manual

Dell Portable Computers Owner's Manual (180 pages)

Dell Portable Computer Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 6.35 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
11
1 A Tour of Your Computer

15
- Front View
  15
- Left Side View
  19
- Right Side View
  21
- Back View
  22
- Bottom View
  23
2 Setting up Your Computer

25
3 Using the Display

33
- Adjusting Brightness
  33
- Switching the Video Image
  33
- Setting Display Resolution
  34
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

35
- Numeric Keypad
  35
- Key Combinations
  36
- Touch Pad
  38
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    38
5 Power Management

39
- Power Management Tips
  39
- Power Management Wizard
  39
- Power Management Modes
  41
  - Standby Mode
    41
  - Hibernate Mode
    42
- Power Options Properties
  42
  - Power Schemes Tab
    42
  - Alarms Tab
    43
  - Power Meter Tab
    43
  - Advanced Tab
    43
  - Hibernate Tab
    44
- Dell™ Quickset Features
  44
6 Using a Battery

45
- Battery Types
  45
- Battery Performance
  45
- Checking the Battery Charge
  46
  - Dell™ Quickset Battery Meter
    46
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Power Meter
    46
  - Charge Gauge
    47
  - Health Gauge
    47
  - Low-Battery Warning
    47
- Charging the Battery
  47
- Storing a Battery
  48
7 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

49
8 Using Expresscards

67
- Expresscard Types
  67
- Expresscard Blanks
  67
- Installing an Expresscard
  67
- Removing an Expresscard or Blank
  68
9 Using the 5-In-1 Media Memory Card Reader

71
10 Setting up a Home and Office Network

73
- Connecting to a Network Adapter
  73
  - Network Setup Wizard
    73
- Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
  74
  - Determining Your Network Type
    74
  - Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
    74
11 Solving Problems

77
- Dell Diagnostics
  77
- Drive Problems
  80
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  82
- Error Messages
  83
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  87
- Keyboard Problems
  87
  - External Keyboard Problems
    87
  - Unexpected Characters
    88
- Lockups and Software Problems
  88
- Memory Problems
  90
- Network Problems
  91
- Expresscard Problems
  91
- Power Problems
  91
  - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
    92
- Printer Problems
  92
- Scanner Problems
  93
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  94
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  95
- Video and Display Problems
  95
- Drivers
  96
  - What Is a Driver
    96
  - Identifying Drivers
    97
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    97
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  99
- Restoring Your Operating System
  99
12 Adding and Replacing Parts

105
- Before You Begin
  105
  - Recommended Tools
    105
  - Turning off Your Computer
    105
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    106
- Battery
  108
  - Removing a Battery
    108
  - Installing a Battery
    108
- Hard Drive
  108
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    111
- Optical Drives
  111
  - About the Device Security Screw
    111
  - Removing and Installing Optical Drives
    111
- Memory
  112
  - Installing a Memory Module in Connector DIMM B
    113
  - Installing a Memory Module in Connector DIMM a
    115
- Modem (Optional)
  119
- Wireless Mini PCI Card
  121
- Hinge Cover
  123
  - Removing the Hinge Cover
    123
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover
    125
- Keyboard
  125
  - Removing the Keyboard
    126
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    127
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  127
- Coin-Cell Battery
  128
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
    128
  - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
    129
13 Appendix

131
- Specifications
  131
- Using the System Setup Program
  137
  - Overview
    137
  - Viewing the System Setup Screen
    137
  - System Setup Screen
    138
  - Commonly Used Options
    138
- Computer Tracking Software
  139
- Traveling with Your Computer
  139
  - Identifying Your Computer
    139
  - Packing the Computer
    139
  - Travel Tips
    140
  - Traveling by Air
    140
  - If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
    141
- Cleaning Your Computer
  141
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    141
  - Touch Pad
    142
  - Floppy Drive
    142
  - Cds and Dvds
    142
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  142
  - Class a
    143
  - Class B
    143
  - FCC Identification Information
    144
- Macrovision Product Notice
  144
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  144
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    144
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    145
- Contacting Dell
  145
Glossary

163
Index

175

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