book.book Page 1 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Dell™ Portable Computers Owner’s Manual Model PP19L w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
book.book Page 2 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 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 hardware 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 and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" on page 163.
book.book Page 3 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Contents Finding Information 1 11 A Tour of Your Computer Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Left Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right Side View Back View 15 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Bottom View 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 4 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 3 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching the Video Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Setting Display Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 5 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Power Meter Tab Advanced Tab . . Hibernate Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dell™ QuickSet Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clicking the QuickSet Icon . . . . . Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon . Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon . . 6 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 6 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Composite Video and Standard Audio . . . Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . . . . Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones . Enabling the Display Settings for a TV . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 62 64 65 66 ExpressCard Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 ExpressCard Blanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 . . . . . . .
book.book Page 7 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Hard drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . Error Messages IEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 8 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What Is a Driver? . . . . . . . . Identifying Drivers . . . . . . . Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 9 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology. Coin-Cell Battery . 125 126 127 . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 10 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 11 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • • • • Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 12 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • • • • • • Dell™ Product Information Guide Warranty information Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) Safety instructions Regulatory information Ergonomics information End User License Agreement • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 14 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See "Reinstalling Windows XP" on page 103.
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book.book Page 16 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE DISPLAY — Press to release the display latches and open the display. — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 33. P O W E R B U T T O N — Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode.
book.book Page 17 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM TOUCH PAD — Provides the functionality of a mouse. MEDIA CONTROL BUTTONS — Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. Mute the sound. Turn the volume down. Turn the volume up. Play or pause. Play the previous track. Play the next track. Stop. Launch Dell MediaDirect or Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition. See "Using Dell MediaDirect" on page 54.
book.book Page 18 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press .
book.book Page 19 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Left Side View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 security cable slot 4 IEEE 1394 connector 7 5-in-1 media memory card reader 2 air vent 5 microphone connector 8 ExpressCard slot 3 S-video TV-out connector 6 headphone connector CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running.
book.book Page 20 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com S- V I D E O TV- O U T C O N N E C T O R Connects your computer to a TV. Also connects digital audio capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. IEEE 1394 C O N N E C T O R — Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the Attach a microphone to the connector. connector.
book.book Page 21 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Right Side View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 optical drive bay 3 USB connectors (2) 5 network connector (RJ-45) 2 optical drive-tray eject button 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 6 video connector O P T I C A L D R I V E B A Y — You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more information, see "Optical Drives" on page 111.
book.book Page 22 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45 ) Connects the computer to a network. The green and yellow lights next to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications. For information on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor.
book.book Page 23 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable.
book.book Page 24 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM PC I/ W I R E L E S S C O V E R — Covers the compartment that contains the modem, Mini PCI card, and internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology. For more information, see page 119. www.dell.com | support.dell.com MODEM/MINI OPTICAL-DRIVE LOCKING SCREW — Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more information, see "Optical Drives" on page 111. H A R D D R I V E — Stores software and data.
book.book Page 25 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 2 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 26 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. • If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 5 Click Next. If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
book.book Page 27 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System CD NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System CD. This CD is optional and may not be included with all computers. To prepare the new computer for the file transfer: 1 Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer and click Next.
book.book Page 28 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following steps: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer and click Next.
book.book Page 29 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM To 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. Follow the instructions on the screen. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your new computer.
book.book Page 30 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer.
book.book Page 31 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of damage. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. A device with a higher joule rating offers more protection.
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book.book Page 33 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 3 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 and the up- or down-arrow key on the keyboard. The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display. Rightclick the icon in the taskbar to enable or disable the Brightness Meter on the screen.
book.book Page 34 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Before you change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference.
book.book Page 35 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 1 1 numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press .
book.book Page 36 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. This feature is not supported in Dell MediaDirect. For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 46. CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). This feature is not supported in Dell MediaDirect.
book.book Page 37 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Power Management Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. See "Power Management Modes" on page 41. Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached.
book.book Page 38 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure 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. 1 1 touch pad • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button.
book.book Page 39 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 5 Power Management Power Management Tips NOTE: See "Using a Battery" on page 45 for more information on conserving battery power. • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged. • Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time.
book.book Page 40 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com • • Select how the computer will respond when you press the power button: – Choose no action. – Enter standby mode. – Enter hibernate mode. – Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. – Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to do). Select how the computer will respond when you press : – Choose no action. – Enter standby mode. – Enter hibernate mode.
book.book Page 41 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Setting Battery Alarms and Actions This screen allows you to enable the low-battery and critical-battery alarms and to change settings for the alarms. For example, you can set the low-battery alarm to 20 percent to remind you to save work and switch to AC power, and you can set the critical-battery alarm to 10 percent to enter hibernate mode. From the screen, you can: • Select whether the alarm will notify you by sound or text.
book.book Page 42 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices while your computer is in hibernate mode.
book.book Page 43 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Alarms Tab NOTE: To enable audible alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm. The Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. When you receive your computer, the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. It is recommended that you continue to use these settings.
book.book Page 44 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you enable hibernate mode by clicking the Enable hibernation check box. Dell™ QuickSet Features NOTE: This feature may not be available on your computer. Dell QuickSet is activated from the icon on the taskbar and functions differently when you click, double-click, or right-click the icon.
book.book Page 45 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 6 Using a Battery Battery Types See "Specifications" on page 131 for information on supported batteries. Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer.
book.book Page 46 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com You can check the battery charge before you insert the battery into the computer. You can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell computer.
book.book Page 47 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Charge Gauge Before you insert a battery, press the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. Health Gauge The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of times it is charged.
book.book Page 48 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use it.
book.book Page 49 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 7 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other 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 you are not using the drive. NOTICE: Do not move the computer when you are playing CDs or DVDs to prevent damage to your CD/DVD drive or discs. 1 Press the eject button on the front of the drive. 2 Pull out the tray.
book.book Page 50 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you use a CD/DVD drive that shipped with another computer, 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 CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for your computer or in certain countries). 4 Push the tray back into the drive.
book.book Page 51 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Pause. Advance a single frame while in pause mode. Eject. For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help in the CD or DVD player program window (if available). Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Entertainment, and then click Volume Control.
book.book Page 52 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution.
book.book Page 53 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 3 To copy the CD or DVD: • If you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that the settings are correct and click the Disc Copy button. The computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies the data to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive. When prompted, insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive and click OK. • If you have two CD or DVD drives, select the drive into which you have inserted your source CD or DVD and click the Disc Copy button.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 54 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Media Type Read Write Rewritable DVD-R DL Maybe No No DVD-RAM Maybe No No Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Sonic DigitalMedia and open a DigitalMedia project. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular stereos. CD-RWs do not play in most home or car stereos.
book.book Page 55 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Contact Dell for assistance. See "Contacting Dell" on page 145. 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables for connecting your computer to a TV or other audio device are not included with your computer. Cables may be purchased at most consumer electronics stores.
book.book Page 56 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Your TV has either an S-video input connector or a composite video-input connector. Depending on what type of connector is available on your TV, you can use a commercially available S-video cable or composite video cable to connect your computer to your TV. It is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations.
book.book Page 57 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 1 2 3 1 TV/digital audio adapter cable 2 standard S-video cable 3 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. NOTE: You can connect an S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable) if your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio.
book.book Page 58 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Turn on the TV and any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 66 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
book.book Page 59 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 1 2 1 S-video cable 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable to the S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable in to the S-video input connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable.
book.book Page 60 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 66 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
book.book Page 61 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the standard video to composite video adapter cable to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on the standard video to composite video cable.
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book.book Page 63 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable in to the composite video-input connector on the TV/digital audio adapter cable.
book.book Page 64 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio If your computer has a DVD drive, you can enable digital audio for DVD playback. 1 Click Start→ Programs→ PowerDVD to launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD application. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. If the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3 Click the Settings option. 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon.
book.book Page 65 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close. 6 Click OK. Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones NOTE: The CL headphone feature is available only if your computer has a DVD drive. If your computer has a DVD drive, you can enable digital audio for DVD playback.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 66 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 9 Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu screen. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you enable the display settings. 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Display and click the Settings tab.
book.book Page 67 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 8 Using ExpressCards ExpressCard Types See "Specifications" on page 131 for information on supported ExpressCards. NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device. ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the ExpressCard slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the slot; blanks from other computers may not fit your computer.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 68 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard.
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book.book Page 71 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 9 Using the 5-in-1 Media Memory Card Reader Media Memory Card Types The 5-in-1 media memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card. NOTE: A media memory card is not a bootable device.
book.book Page 72 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again.
book.book Page 73 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 10 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you connect your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it. To connect a network cable: 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer. NOTE: Insert the cable until it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it is secure.
book.book Page 74 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen.
book.book Page 75 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM When you turn on your computer, a pop-up appears from the network icon in the notification area (located in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop) when a network, for which your computer is not configured, is detected in the area. NOTE: The following instructions apply if you use the Windows operating system to manage your network devices. For information about other wireless configuration utilities, see your wireless network documentation.
book.book Page 76 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Click to select the network you want to configure, and then click Connect or double-click the network name in the list. If you select a secure network (identified by a icon), you must enter a password when prompted. NOTE: Network security settings are unique to your network. Dell cannot provide this information. NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to a network.
book.book Page 77 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 11 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 88 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell computers.
book.book Page 78 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any questions that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; to continue to the next test, press ; to retest the component that failed, press .
book.book Page 79 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 80 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Tab Function Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen.
book.book Page 81 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD or DVD. NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives. Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S — The CD/DVD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of data when writing.
book.book Page 82 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Connect the modem to an analog telephone jack only. The modem does not operate while it is connected to a digital telephone network.
book.book Page 83 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N T E R N E T — Ensure that you have subscribed to an Internet provider. With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it and connect to the Internet. For help, contact your Internet service provider.
book.book Page 84 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I V E — The file that you are trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk, or the disk is too full. Try copying the file to a different disk or use a larger capacity disk.
book.book Page 85 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E — For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostic (see page 77)s. K E Y B O A R D S T U C K K E Y F A I L U R E — For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 77).
book.book Page 86 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com A R E Q U I R E D .DLL F I L E W A S N O T F O U N D — The program that you are trying to open is missing an essential file. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select the program you want to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions.
book.book Page 87 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. E N S U R E T H A T T H E I EEE 13 94 D E V I C E I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I N D O W S — 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.
book.book Page 88 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O B L E M I S W I T H T H E E X T E R N A L K E Y B O A R D , C H E C K T H E I N T E G R A T E D KEYBOARD — 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs→ Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the internal keyboard and verify that they appear on the display.
book.book Page 89 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM NOTE: The chkdsk program may run when you restart the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N — If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.
book.book Page 90 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION — • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information.
book.book Page 91 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 112). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 77). Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
book.book Page 92 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used, you may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T — If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is low or depleted.
book.book Page 93 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS — • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
book.book Page 94 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L — Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
book.book Page 95 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS — 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E — Shut down the computer. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
book.book Page 96 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I M A G E — If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to the display.
book.book Page 97 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may contain drivers for operating systems that are not on your computer. Ensure that you are installing software appropriate for your operating system. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device.
book.book Page 98 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer.
book.book Page 99 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the system setup program before continuing with the driver installation. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 97. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 100 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.
book.book Page 101 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 4 Select a restore point and click Next. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is automatically selected. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that you prefer. 5 Click Next. The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK.
book.book Page 102 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com To use PC Restore: 1 Turn 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 . If you do not press in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step.
book.book Page 103 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. NOTE: If you do not log on as a local administrator, a message appears stating that you must log on as administrator. Click Quit, and then log on as a local administrator. NOTE: If the partition for PC Restore does not exist on your computer’s hard drive, a message appears stating that the partition was not found. Click Quit; there is no partition to delete.
book.book Page 104 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer.
book.book Page 105 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 12 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" (see this page) and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" (see page 106). • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide.
book.book Page 106 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card.
book.book Page 107 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 5 Remove the battery. Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then pull the battery out of the battery bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery-bay latch release 6 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the optical drive bay. See "Optical Drives" on page 111. 7 Press the power button to ground the system board.
book.book Page 108 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in standby mode, you have up to 1 minute to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data. 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off or suspended in a power management mode.
book.book Page 109 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 1 1 screws (2) NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide. 3 Lift the cover off the computer and set it aside. 4 Use the pull-tab to slide the hard drive toward the screw holes, and then lift the hard drive straight up to remove it from the computer.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 110 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 2 1 1 pull-tab 2 hard drive 5 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. 6 Seat the new hard drive into the bay, and then slide it into the connector by sliding it away from the screw holes until it is fully seated.
book.book Page 111 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Optical Drives About the Device Security Screw NOTE: You do not need to install the device security screw unless you want to prevent the module from being easily removed.
book.book Page 112 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Insert a Phillips screwdriver into the screw hole to push the drive out of the module bay. 5 Pull the drive straight out of the module bay. 6 Push the new drive straight into the module bay until it clicks. 7 Replace the security device screw. 8 Turn the computer right-side up and open the display. 9 The operating system automatically recognizes the drive. If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer.
book.book Page 113 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM you will install a memory module in connector DIMM B. If you are upgrading memory, you may need to install memory in both the DIMM A and B connectors, depending on the extent of the upgrade. Installing a Memory Module in Connector DIMM B 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 105. 2 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer.
book.book Page 114 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memorymodule securing clips. 4 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. b Remove the module from the connector.
book.book Page 115 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 1 1 tab in connector slot 6 Replace the memory module cover and tighten the screws. NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer. 7 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 8 Reinstall the hard drive. See "Hard Drive" on page 108. 9 Turn on the computer.
book.book Page 116 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Remove the hinge cover. See "Hinge Cover" on page 123. NOTE: Ensure that you remove the two screws in the battery bay as part of the hinge removal procedure. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Keyboard" on page 125. 5 Loosen the captive screws on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover.
book.book Page 117 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 1 2 1 memory module 2 securing clips (2 per connector) NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled “DIMM A” before you install a module in the connector labeled “DIMM B.” Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 118 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 1 1 tab in connector slot 8 Replace the memory module cover and tighten the screws. NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer. 9 Replace the keyboard. See "Keyboard" on page 125. 10 Replace the hinge cover. See "Hinge Cover" on page 123.
book.book Page 119 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Modem (Optional) If you ordered the optional modem at the same time that you ordered your computer, the modem is already installed. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 105. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the modem/Mini PCI/wireless cover, and then remove the cover.
book.book Page 120 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Remove the existing modem: a Remove the screw securing the modem to the system board, and set it aside. b Pull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the modem out of its connector on the system board, and disconnect the modem cable. 1 2 3 4 5 1 screw 3 modem 2 modem cable 4 pull-tab 5 system board connector 4 Install the replacement modem: a Connect the modem cable to the modem.
book.book Page 121 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Wireless Mini PCI Card If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is already installed. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 105. 2 If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step .
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 122 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 1 2 1 Mini PCI card 2 metal securing tabs (2) NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. 3 Install the replacement Mini PCI card: NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, make sure the antenna cables are not under the card when you click the card into place.
book.book Page 123 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 1 1 antenna cables Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
book.book Page 124 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. NOTICE: The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is used. Be careful when removing the hinge cover. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 105. 2 Remove the battery (see page 108). 3 Remove the two screws inside the battery bay.
book.book Page 125 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 1 2 1 hinge cover 2 indent 6 Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it. Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Insert the left edge of the cover into place. 2 Press from left to right until the cover snaps into place. 3 Close the display and turn the computer upside down. 4 Replace the two screws in the battery bay. 5 Replace the battery (see page 108).
book.book Page 126 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 105. 2 Remove the hinge cover. See "Hinge Cover" on page 123. NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboard connector.
book.book Page 127 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Replacing the Keyboard NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the six tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, and then secure the keyboard in place. 1 Connect the keyboard cable to the system board. 2 Place the six tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest. 3 Fasten the keyboard cable with the lever on the system board connector.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 128 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 2 1 4 3 1 screw 3 card 2 card carrier 4 card connector Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
book.book Page 129 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 1 1 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery When you replace the battery, insert it into the circular socket with the positive side up, and then push it into place.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 132 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 5-in-1 Media Memory Card Reader 5-in-1 media memory card controller Ricoh R5C832 5-in-1 media memory card connector 5-in-1 combo card connector Cards supported MS MS Pro SD/SDIO MMC xD CD Type I/II & IBM® Microdrive through ExpressCard adapter 5-in-1 media memory card connector 36.8 x 29.3 x 4.
book.book Page 133 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Communications Modem: Type v.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 134 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Display Type (active-matrix TFT) 14.1-inch WXGA Dimensions: Height 206 mm (8.11 inches) Width 320 mm (12.59 inches) Diagonal 357.74 mm (14.1 inches) Maximum resolutions: WXGA 1280 x 800 at 262,144 colors Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0° (closed) to 180° Viewing angles: Horizontal ±40° (WXGA) typical Vertical +15°/–30° (WXGA) Pixel pitch: WXGA Controls 0.
book.book Page 135 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Battery Type 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell "smart" lithium ion Dimensions: Depth 60.1 mm (2.37 inches) (9 cell) 49 mm (1.93 inches) (6 cell) Height 24 mm (0.94 inch) Width 206.8 mm (8.14 inches) Weight 0.48 kg (1.06 lb) (9 cell) 0.32 kg (0.7 lb) (6 cell) Voltage 11.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 136 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM AC Adapter (continued) Dimensions: Height 28.2 mm (1.11 inches) Width 57.9 mm (2.28 inches) Depth 137.2 mm (5.4 inches) Weight (with cables) 0.4 kg (0.9 lb) Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Physical Height 38.6 mm (1.52 inches) Width 330 mm (12.99 inches) Depth 243 mm (9.
book.book Page 137 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Environmental (continued) Storage 163 G 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) Using the System Setup Program Overview NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in the system setup program, thus overriding options that you set through the system setup program.
book.book Page 138 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Setup Screen The system setup screen consists of three windows of information. The window on the left contains an expandable hierarchy of control categories. If you select (highlight) a category (such as System, Onboard Devices, or Video) and press , you can show or hide the related subcategories.
book.book Page 139 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 140 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM • Shut down the computer. • Disconnect the AC adapter. NOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely.
book.book Page 141 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that using a computer is permitted. Some airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during flight. All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing. If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen • Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen computer. Include the Service Tag in your description of the computer.
book.book Page 142 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. Do not allow water from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your computer. See "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 105. 2 Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. See "Battery" on page 108.
book.book Page 143 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Once you have determined your computer’s FCC classification, read the appropriate FCC notice. Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference.
book.book Page 144 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM www.dell.com | support.dell.com FCC Identification Information The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations: • Model number: PP19L • Company name: Dell Inc. One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
book.book Page 145 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Dell-installed peripherals include any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or ExpressCard accessories. In addition, any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling are included.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 146 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Argentina (Buenos Aires) Website: www.dell.com.ar International Access Code: 00 E-mail: us_latin_services@dell.com Country Code: 54 E-mail for desktop and portable computers: la-techsupport@dell.com City Code: 11 E-mail for servers and EMC® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.
book.book Page 147 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Austria (Vienna) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 900 E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 148 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Brunei Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4966 Country Code: 673 Customer Care (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4888 Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4955 Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.
book.book Page 149 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address China (Xiamen) Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Country Code: 86 Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com City Code: 592 Customer Care E-mail: customer_cn@dell.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 150 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Czech Republic (Prague) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: czech_dell@dell.
book.book Page 151 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers France (Paris) (Montpellier) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 152 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Greece Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.
book.book Page 153 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Ireland (Cherrywood) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 16 E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 154 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Japan (Kawasaki) Website: support.jp.dell.
book.book Page 155 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Latin America Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4093 Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3619 Fax (Technical Support and Customer Service) (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3883 Sales (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.
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book.book Page 157 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address New Zealand E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail Customer Care (Australia and New Zealand): apcustserv@dell.
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book.book Page 159 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers South Africa (Johannesburg) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: E-mail: dell_za_support@dell.
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book.book Page 161 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers Thailand Website: support.ap.dell.
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book.book Page 163 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 164 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM bus — A communication pathway between the components in your computer. bus speed — The speed, given in MHz, that indicates how fast a bus can transfer information. byte — The basic data unit used by your computer. A byte is usually equal to 8 bits. C C — Celsius — A temperature measurement scale where 0° is the freezing point and 100° is the boiling point of water.
book.book Page 165 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM DIN connector — A round, six-pin connector that conforms to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; it is typically used to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. disk striping — A technique for spreading data over multiple disk drives. Disk striping can speed up operations that retrieve data from disk storage. Computers that use disk striping generally allow the user to select the data unit size or stripe width.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 166 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM expansion card — A circuit board that installs in an expansion slot on the system board in some computers, expanding the capabilities of the computer. Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. expansion slot — A connector on the system board (in some computers) where you insert an expansion card, connecting it to the system bus. ExpressCard — A removable I/O card adhering to the PCMCIA standard.
book.book Page 167 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM the computer, the memory information that was saved to the hard drive is automatically restored. HTML — hypertext markup language — A set of codes inserted into an Internet web page intended for display on an Internet browser. HTTP — hypertext transfer protocol — A protocol for exchanging files between computers connected to the Internet. Hz — hertz — A unit of frequency measurement that equals 1 cycle per second.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 168 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM LED — light-emitting diode — An electronic component that emits light to indicate the status of the computer. local bus — A data bus that provides a fast throughput for devices to the processor. LPT — line print terminal — The designation for a parallel connection to a printer or other parallel device. M Mb — megabit — A measurement of memory chip capacity that equals 1024 Kb.
book.book Page 169 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM O optical drive — A drive that uses optical technology to read or write data from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. Example of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. P parallel connector — An I/O port often used to connect a parallel printer to your computer. Also referred to as an LPT port.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 170 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM 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 DVD. • It is located on a network in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals.
book.book Page 171 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Strike Zone™ — Reinforced area of the platform base that protects the hard drive by acting as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is on or off). surge protectors — Prevent voltage spikes, such as those that may occur during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com book.book Page 172 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM UXGA — ultra extended graphics array — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200. W V WHr — watt-hour — A unit of measure commonly used to indicate the approximate capacity of a battery. For example, a 66-WHr battery can supply 66 W of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours.
book.book Page 173 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Zip drive — A high-capacity floppy drive developed by Iomega Corporation that uses 3.5-inch removable disks called Zip disks. Zip disks are slightly larger than regular floppy disks, about twice as thick, and hold up to 100 MB of data.
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book.book Page 175 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Index Numbers battery-bay latch release, 23 5-in-1 media memory card reader, 71 blanks ExpressCards, 67 removing, 68, 72 A audio connectors, 20 audio device connecting, 55 enabling, 64 audio.
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book.book Page 178 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM Index power (continued) protection devices, 30 settings, 39 standby mode, 41 surge protectors, 30 UPS, 30 power light conditions, 91 power management adjusting settings, 44 QuickSet, 44 power management.
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