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Table Of Contents

Contents
- Finding Information
About Your Computer
- Front View
- Left View
- Right View
- Back View
- Bottom View
Using the Keyboard and Mouse
- Pairing the Keyboard
  - Keyboard Pairing Failed
- Pairing the Mouse
  - Mouse Pairing With the Wizard
  - Mouse Pairing Failed
- Numeric Keypad
- Key Combinations
- Touch Pad
  - Customizing the Touch Pad and Mouse
- Keyboard Battery
  - Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
- Replacing the Keyboard Battery
Using Multimedia
- Playing CDs or DVDs
- Adjusting the Volume
- Adjusting the Picture
- Copying CDs and DVDs
- Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect
- Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device
Using the Display
- Opening the Display Panel
- Closing the Display Panel
- Adjusting the Display Panel
- Adjusting Brightness
- Switching the Video Image
- Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
- Dual Independent Display Mode
- Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
- Using the Camera
Using a Battery
- Replacing the Battery
  - Inserting the Battery
  - Removing the Battery
- Battery Performance
- Checking the Battery Charge
- Charging the Battery
- Conserving Battery Power
- Storing a Battery
- Power Management Modes
  - Standby Mode
  - Hibernate Mode
- Configuring Power Management Settings
Setting Up Your Computer
- Connecting to the Internet
  - Setting Up Your Internet Connection
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  - Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System CD
  - Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD
- Setting Up a Printer
  - Printer Cable
  - Connecting a USB Printer
- Power Protection Devices
Using Networks (LAN or Wireless)
- Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
- Network Setup Wizard
- Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
- Connecting to a WLAN
- Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
- Windows Firewall
Using Cards
- Supported Cards
- Extended Cards
- Installing a Media Memory Card or ExpressCard
- Removing a Card
Securing Your Computer
- Security Cable Lock
- Passwords
  - Using a Primary/System Password
  - Using an Administrator Password
- Computer Tracking Software
- If Your Computer is Lost or Stolen
Troubleshooting
- Dell Technical Update Service
- Dell Diagnostics
- Dell Support Utility
- Drive Problems
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
- Error Messages
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
- Keyboard Problems
  - Keyboard problems
  - Unexpected characters
- Lockups and Software Problems
- Memory Problems
- Mouse Problems
- Network Problems
  - General
  - Mobile Broadband Network
- Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Problems
- Power Problems
  - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
- Printer Problems
- Scanner Problems
- Sound and Speaker Problems
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
- Video and Display Problems
System Setup Program
- Overview
- Viewing the System Setup Screens
- System Setup Screens
- Commonly Used Settings
  - Changing the Boot Sequence
- About Your RAID Configuration
Traveling With Your Computer
- Identifying Your Computer
- Packing the Computer
- Travel Tips
- Traveling by Air
Reinstalling Software
- Drivers
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
- Restoring Your Operating System
  - Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
  - Using the Operating System CD
Adding and Replacing Parts
- Before You Begin
- Memory
- Mini PCI-e Card
  - WLAN Cards
- Coin-Cell Battery
Dell QuickSet
Specifications
Obtaining Assistance
- Online Services
- AutoTech Service
- Automated Order-Status Service
- Support Service
- Problems With Your Order
- Product Information
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
- Before You Call
- Contacting Dell
Appendix
- Caution Regarding Safety and Bluetooth devices
- Cleaning Your Computer
- Macrovision Product Notice
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  - FCC Class B
Glossary
Index

188 Index

computer

before working inside, 131

cleaning, 173

crashes, 102-103

restore to previous state, 126

slow performance, 97, 104

specifications, 141

stops responding, 102

turning off, 131

conflicts

software and hardware

incompatibilities, 126

connecting

audio device, 45

TV, 45

copying CDs

general information, 42

helpful tips, 44

how to, 42

copying DVDs

general information, 42

helpful tips, 44

how to, 42

Cyberlink headphones

setting up, 50

Dell

contacting, 154

Dell Diagnostics

Drivers and Utilities CD, 92

starting from hard drive, 91

using, 91

Dell Media Center User’s

Guide, 16

Dell Media Experience

about, 44

help, 45

Dell MediaDirect

about, 44

help, 45

troubleshooting, 103

Dell support site, 15

device status lights

description, 20

system view, 20

diagnostics

Dell, 91

digital-video interface. See

DVI

display

adjusting brightness, 52

adjusting the panel, 52

closing, 51

description, 18

dual display operation, 53

opening, 51

primary and secondary, 54

resolution, 53

switching the video image, 53

system view, 18

troubleshooting, 110

display latch

description, 18

system view, 18

display latch release

description, 22

system view, 22

documentation

Dell Media Center User’s

Guide, 16

End User License

Agreement, 13

ergonomics, 13

online, 15

Product Information

Guide, 13

regulatory, 13

remote control, 16

safety, 13

warranty, 13

drivers

about, 123

Drivers and Utilities CD, 13

identifying, 123

reinstalling, 124

Drivers and Utilities CD

about, 13

Dell Diagnostics, 91

using, 124

drives

RAID, 115

troubleshooting, 95

DVD drive

description, 21

system view, 21

troubleshooting, 95-96

DVDs

about, 42

cleaning, 174

DVI monitor connector

description, 25

system view, 25