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Dell™ Latitude™ D631
User’s Guide
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1 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2 About Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Left Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Right Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . . . . . . 27
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating
System CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating
System CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Windows Vista™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4 Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Checking the Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Charge Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Low-Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Conserving Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Management Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Standby and Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Hibernate Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Accessing Power Options Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Storing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Battery Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5 Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Key Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
System Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Display Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Changing the Track Stick Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6 Using the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Adjusting Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Switching the Video Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Dual Independent Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the Ambient Light Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using ATI Catalyst® Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Launching Catalyst Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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7 Setting Up and Using Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System . . 49
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System . 50
Wireless Local Area Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Checking Your Wireless Network Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a
Broadband Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Connecting to a WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection . 54
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Enabling/Disabling the Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . . . . . . 55
Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet
Location Profiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Microsoft® Windows® Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Playing CDs or DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Copying CDs and DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
How to Copy a CD or DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using Blank CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Helpful Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Adjusting the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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9 Using Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Card Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Smart Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Card Blanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Extended Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Installing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Removing a Card or Blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
10 Securing Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Security Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Smart Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
About Smart Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Installing a Smart Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
About Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Using a Primary (or System) Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Using an Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Using a Hard Drive Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Enabling the TPM Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Security Management Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Activating the Security Management Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Using the Security Management Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Computer Tracking Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Computer, Keyboard, and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Floppy Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
CDs and DVDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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11 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Dell™ Technical Update Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities media . . . . 78
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Dell Support Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Accessing the Dell Support Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Clicking the Dell Support Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
CD and DVD drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray . . . . . 82
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Hard drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
IEEE 1394 Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Keyboard Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
External Keyboard problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Unexpected characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
The computer does not start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
The computer stops responding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows®
operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
A solid blue screen appears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Other software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network) . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Docking Power Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Scanner Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Sound and Speaker Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
No sound from integrated speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
No sound from external speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
No sound from headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Video and Display Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
If the display is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
If the display is difficult to read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
If only part of the display is readable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
12 System Setup Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Viewing the System Setup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
System Setup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Commonly Used Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Changing the Boot Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Changing Printer Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Changing COM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
13 Reinstalling Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
What Is a Driver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
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Identifying Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Microsoft Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Microsoft Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Using the Operating System CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
14 Adding and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Turning Off Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Before Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hinge Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Media Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Removing Media Bay Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
15 Dell™ QuickSet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
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16 Traveling With Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Identifying Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Packing the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Travel Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Traveling by Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
17 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
AutoTech Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Problems With Your Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
18 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
19 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
FCC Notice (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
FCC Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
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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
• A diagnostic program for my computer
• Drivers for my computer
• My device documentation
• Notebook System Software (NSS)
Drivers and Utilities media (also known as ResourceCD)
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and
may not ship with your computer.
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your
computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see
"Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 92) or to run
the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65).
Readme files may be
included on your CD to
provide last-minute
updates about technical
changes to your computer
or advanced technical-
reference material for
technicians or experienced
users.
NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at
support.dell.com.
• How to set up my computer
• Basic troubleshooting information
• How to run the Dell Diagnostics
• How to open my computer
Quick Reference Guide
NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with
your computer.
NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at
support.dell.com.
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• Warranty information
• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)
• Safety instructions
• Regulatory information
• Ergonomics information
• End User License Agreement
Dell™ Product Information Guide
• Service Tag and Express Service Code
• Microsoft Windows License Label
Service Tag and Microsoft
®
Windows
®
License
These labels are located on your computer:
• Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you
use
support.dell.com
or contact support.
• Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when
contacting support.
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• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles
from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked
questions
• Community — Online discussion with other Dell
customers
• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such
as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system
• Customer Care — Contact information, service call and
order status, warranty, and repair information
• Service and support — Service call status and support
history, service contract, online discussions with
technical support
• Dell Technical Update Service — Proactive e-mail
notification of software and hardware updates for your
computer
• Reference — Computer documentation, details on my
computer configuration, product specifications, and
white papers
• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software
updates
• Notebook System Software (NSS)— If you reinstall the
operating system for your computer, you should also
reinstall the NSS utility. NSS provides critical updates
for your operating system and support for processors,
optical drives, USB devices, and so on. NSS is necessary
for correct operation of your Dell computer. The
software automatically detects your computer and
operating system and installs the updates appropriate
for your configuration.
Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your region or business segment to view the
appropriate support site.
To download Notebook System Software:
1
Go to
support.dell.com
, select your region or business
segment, and enter your Service Tag.
2
Select
Drivers & Downloads
and click
Go
.
3
Click your operating system and search for the keyword
Notebook System Software
.
NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary
depending on your selections.
• Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints —
Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general
health of your computing environment
Dell Support Utility
The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and
notification system installed on your computer. This
support provides real-time health scans of your computing
environment, software updates, and relevant self-support
information. Access the Dell Support Utility from the
icon in the taskbar.
• How to use Windows XP
• How to work with programs and files
• How to personalize my desktop
Windows Help and Support Center
1
Click
Start
→
Help and Support
.
2
Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and
click the arrow icon.
3
Click the topic that describes your problem.
4
Follow the instructions on the screen.
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• Information on network activity, the Power Management
Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell
QuickSet.
Dell QuickSet Help
To view
Dell QuickSet Help
,
right-click the QuickSet
icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar.
For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™
QuickSet" on page 119.
• 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" on page 96).
After you reinstall your
operating system, use the
optional Drivers and
Utilities media
(ResourceCD) to reinstall
drivers for the devices that
came with your computer.
Your operating system
product key label is located
on your computer.
NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating
system you ordered.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
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About Your Computer
Front View
1display latch 2display 3power button
4device status lights 5keyboard 6touch pad
7fingerprint reader (optional) 8touch pad buttons/track stick
buttons
9track stick
10 keyboard status lights 11 volume control buttons 12 ambient light sensor
13 mute button
1
5
2
10
6
11 4
12
3
8
13
9
7
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DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:
– Solid green: The battery is charging.
– Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged.
– Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is not available to charge the battery).
If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows:
Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is
in a power management mode.
Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.
NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the
light is flashing.
Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.
Turns on when wireless devices are enabled.
Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. To enable or
disable Bluetooth wireless technology, move the wireless switch to the "on"
position. See "wireless switch" on page 15 for more information.
NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature on your
computer, so the icon turns on only if you ordered Bluetooth wireless
technology with your computer. For more information, see the
documentation that came with your Bluetooth wireless technology.
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– Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off).
– Flashing orange: The battery charge is low.
– Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low.
DISPLAY —For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 31.
DISPLAY LATCH —Keeps the display closed.
DISPLAY LATCH BUTTON —Press this button to release the display latch and open the display.
KEYBOARD —The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. For
information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using the Keyboard" on page 27.
KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS
The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
POWER BUTTON —Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode.
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your computer instead of pressing the power button.
FINGERPRINT READER (OPTIONAL)—Helps to keep your Dell™ computer secure. When you slide your finger over
the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to authenticate your user identity. For information on how to activate and
use the security management software that controls the fingerprint reader, see "Security Management Software" on
page 60.
Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.
Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
9
A
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AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR —Detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the
display backlighting to compensate for low-light and high-light environments. Press the <Fn> and left-arrow key to
enable or disable the sensor ("Using the Ambient Light Sensor" on page 33).
Left Side View
SECURITY CABLE SLOT —Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer (see "Security
Cable Lock" on page 55).
AIR VENTS —The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer
from overheating.
NOTE: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your Dell
computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow
can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is
normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
1security cable slot 2air vents 3audio connectors
4smart card slot (with blank) 51394 connector 6wireless switch
7Wi-Fi Catcher™ light 8PC Card slot 9hard drive
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AUDIO CONNECTORS
SMART CARD SLOT (WITH BLANK)
Supports one smart card. Smart cards provide a variety of functions, including security features and data storage.
The blank prevents foreign matter from entering the interior of the computer when a smart card is not installed in
the smart card slot. For more information and instructions on removing the blank, see "Smart Cards" on page 51.
1394 CONNECTOR —Supports hot swapping, multiple speeds on the same bus, and time-based data transfer. This
provides bandwidth for multimedia operations.
WIRELESS SWITCH —When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can scan for a wireless LAN (WLAN) in
your vicinity. You can also use it to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards
with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 44).
Attach record/playback devices, such as cassette players
and CD players, to the connector.
Attach headphones or speakers to the connector.
Attach a microphone to the connector.
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WI-FI CATCHER™ LIGHT —The light operates as follows:
– Flashing green: Searching for networks
– Solid green: Strong network found
– Solid yellow:
Weak network found
– Flashing yellow: Error
– Off: No signal found
PC CARD SLOT —Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. The computer ships with a blank
installed in the slot to prevent foreign matter from entering the computer interior when a card is not installed (see
"Card Types" on page 51).
HARD DRIVE —Stores software and data.
Right Side View
MEDIA BAY —Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™
module (see "Using Multimedia" on page 45).
DEVICE LATCH RELEASE —Press the latch release to eject any device installed in the media bay.
1"off" position Disables wireless devices
2"on" position Enables wireless devices
3"momentary" position Scans for WLAN networks (see
"Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network
Locator" on page 44)
4Wi-Fi Catcher light
1optical drive in media bay 2media-bay device latch release 3USB connectors (2)
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USB CONNECTORS
Back View
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. Restricting the airflow
can damage the computer or cause a fire.
NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45)
NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do
not plug a telephone line into the network connector.
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
1network connector (RJ-45) 2modem connector (RJ-11) 3USB connectors (2)
4serial connector 5video connector 6AC adapter connector
7air vents
Connects the computer to a network. The two lights next to
the connector indicate status and activity for wired network
connections.
For information on using the network adapter, see the device
user’s guide supplied with your computer.
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MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11)
USB CONNECTORS
SERIAL CONNECTOR
VIDEO CONNECTOR
AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR
Connect the telephone line to the modem connector.
For information on using the modem, see the online modem
documentation supplied with your computer (see "Finding
Information" on page 11).
Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or
printer.
Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device.
Connects video devices, such as a monitor.
Connects an AC adapter to the computer.
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The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter
with your computer turned either on or off.
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. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow
the angle of the connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable.
AIR VENTS —The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer
from overheating.
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. Restricting the airflow
can damage the computer or cause a fire.
1
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Bottom View
DEVICE LOCKING SCREW —If present, locks devices, such as an optical drive, in place.
MEMORY MODULE COVER —Covers the compartment that contains the second memory module connector
(DIMM B) (see "Memory" on page 163).
1battery charge gauge/health
gauge
2battery 3battery-bay latch releases (2)
4device locking screw (if
present)
5memory module cover 6docking-device connector
7air vents 8hard drive
7
6
1
5
2
8
3
4
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BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE/HEALTH GAUGE —Provides information on the battery charge (see "Checking the
Battery Charge" on page 32).
BATTERY —When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an
electrical outlet (see "Using a Battery" on page 31).
BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASES —Releases the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 36 for instructions).
DOCKING-DEVICE CONNECTOR —Lets you attach your computer to a docking device. See the Dell documentation
that came with your docking device for more information.
AIR VENTS —The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the fan air vents, which prevents the
computer from overheating.
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Transferring Information to a New Computer
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to
move data from a source computer to a new computer. You can transfer data such as:
• E-mail messages
• Toolbar settings
•Window sizes
• Internet bookmarks
You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on
a removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer.
NOTE: You can transfer information from the old computer to the new computer by directly connecting a serial
cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers. To transfer data over a serial connection, you must
access the Network Connections utility from the Control Panel and perform additional configuration steps, such as
setting up an advanced connection and designating the host computer and the guest computer.
For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base
87uArticle #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. This
information may not be available in some countries.
For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.
You can use the optional Operating System CD for this process or you can create a wizard disk with the
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.
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
.
4
On the
Do you have a Windows XP CD?
screen, click
I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CD
and click
Next
.
5
When the
Now go to your old computer
screen appears, go to your old or source computer. Do
not
click
Next
at this time.
To copy data from the old computer:
1
On the old computer, insert the Windows XP
Operating System
CD.
2
On the
Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP
screen, click
Perform additional tasks
.
3
Under
What do you want to do?
, click
Transfer files and settings
.
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4
On the
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
welcome screen, click
Next
.
5
On the
Which computer is this?
screen, click
Old Computer
and click
Next
.
6
On the
Select a transfer method
screen, click the transfer method you prefer.
7
On the
What do you want to transfer?
screen, select the items you want to transfer and click
Next
.
After the information has been copied, the
Completing the Collection Phase
screen appears.
8
Click
Finish
.
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
.
The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your new computer.
When all of the settings and files have been applied, the
Finished
screen appears.
3
Click
Finished
and restart the new computer.
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD
To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System CD, you must create a
wizard disk that will allow you to create a backup image file to removable media.
To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following steps:
1
Click
Start
→
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
→
Next
.
4
On the
Do you have a Windows XP CD?
screen, click
I want to create a Wizard Disk in the following
drive
→
Next.
5
Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click
OK
.
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.
To copy data from the old computer:
1
On the old computer, insert the wizard disk.
2
Click the
Start
→
Run
.
3
In the
Open
field on the
Run
window, browse to the path for
fastwiz
(on the appropriate removable
media) and click
OK
.
4
On the
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
welcome screen, click
Next
.
5
On the
Which computer is this?
screen, click
Old Computer
→
Next
.
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6
On the
Select a transfer method
screen, click the transfer method you prefer.
7
On the
What do you want to transfer?
screen, select the items you want to transfer and click
Next
.
After the information has been copied, the
Completing the Collection Phase
screen appears.
8
Click
Finish
.
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.
When all of the settings and files have been applied, the
Finished
screen appears.
3
Click
Finished
and restart the new computer.
NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I
Transfer Files From My Old Computer to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating
System?).
NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in some countries.
Windows Vista™
1
Click the Windows Vista Start button, , click
Transfer files and settings
→
Start Windows Easy
Transfer.
2
In the
User Account Control
dialog box, click
Continue
.
3
Click
Start a new transfer
or
Continue a transfer in progress
.
Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.
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Using a Battery
Battery Performance
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.
For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable
computer with the main battery installed at all times. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in
the battery bay.
NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an
electrical outlet the first time you use the computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter
until the battery is fully charged. To view battery charge status, check the Power Meter in Power Options (see
"Accessing Power Options Properties" on page 35).
Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. You can install an optional second
battery in the media bay to significantly increase operating time.
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.
NOTE: It is recommended that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD.
Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the
following:
•Using optical drives.
• Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB
devices.
• Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as
complex 3D graphics applications.
• Running the computer in maximum performance mode. See "Configuring Power Management
Settings" on page 35 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell
QuickSet, which you can use to configure power management settings.
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. Do not
use a battery from other computers with your computer.
CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call
your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. See "Battery
Disposal" in the
Product Information Guide
.
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CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, incinerate,
disassemble, or expose the battery to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from children.
Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury
or equipment damage.
Checking the Battery Charge
The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the
battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery
charge.
Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter
If Dell QuickSet is installed, press <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery
Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in your
computer.
For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and click Help.
Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter
The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-
click the icon on the taskbar.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears.
Charge Gauge
By either pressing once or pressing 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 status button)
The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of times it is charged. After hundreds of
charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity—or battery health. That is, a battery can
show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health).
Check the Battery Charge
To check the battery charge, press and release 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.
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Check the Battery Health
NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described
below and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the
taskbar, and click Help.
To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery
charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. If no lights appear, the battery is in good condition, and more than 80
percent of its original charge capacity remains. Each light represents incremental degradation. If five
lights appear, less than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the
battery. See for more information about the battery operating time.
Low-Battery Warning
NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Then
connect the computer to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in the media bay. If the battery runs
completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically.
A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. If two
batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of both batteries is
approximately 90 percent depleted. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is at a
critically low level.
You can change the settings for the battery alarms in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window.
See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 35 for information about accessing QuickSet or
the Power Options Properties window.
Conserving Battery Power
Perform the following actions to conserve 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. See "Power Management Modes" on page 34.
• Use the Power Management Wizard or the
Power Options Properties
window to select options to
optimize your computer’s power usage. These options can also be set to change when you press the
power button, close the display, or press <Fn><Esc>.
NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 35 for information on conserving battery power.
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Power Management Modes
Standby and Sleep Mode
Standby mode (sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista™) conserves power by turning off the display
and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). When the computer exits
standby or sleep mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering standby or sleep
mode.
NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby or sleep mode, it may lose data.
To enter standby mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, and then click
Stand by.
To enter sleep mode in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Sleep.
Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or
the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you may also use one of the following methods:
• Press the power button.
• Close the display.
• Press <Fn><Esc>.
To exit standby or sleep mode, press the power button or open the display, depending on how you set the
power management options. You cannot make the computer exit standby or sleep mode by pressing a key
or touching the touch pad or track stick.
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 or undock your computer while your computer is in hibernate mode.
Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, press
and hold <Shift>, and then click Hibernate.
To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and
then click Hibernate.
Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or
the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you may also use one of the following methods to enter
hibernate mode:
• Press the power button.
• Close the display.
• Press <Fn><F1>.
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NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode.
Remove and reinsert the card (see "Removing a Card or Blank" on page 52), or simply restart (reboot) your
computer.
To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to exit hibernate
mode. You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad
or track stick. For more information on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with your
operating system.
Configuring Power Management Settings
You can use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to
configure the power management settings on your computer. For more information about QuickSet,
right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and click Help.
Accessing Power Options Properties
Windows XP
Click the Start button, point to Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance, and then click Power
Options.
Windows Vista
Click the Windows Vista Start button , click Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, and
then click Power Options.
Charging the Battery
When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is
connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary,
the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge.
NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely
discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. Charge time is longer
with the computer turned on. You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you like. The battery’s
internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging.
If the battery is hot from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may
not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
The battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect
the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room
temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery.
For information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 81.
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Replacing the Battery
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. Do not
use a battery from other computers with your computer.
CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the
electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any
other external cables from the computer.
NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to avoid possible connector damage.
To remove the battery:
1
If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that
came with your docking device for instructions.
2
Ensure that the computer is turned off.
3
Slide and hold the battery-bay (or media-bay) latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then
remove the battery from the bay.
NOTE: Slide the battery until it locks, then lift.
To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
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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 (see "Charging the
Battery" on page 35) before you use it.
Battery Errors
To address error codes generated by the battery, refer to "Error Messages" on page 72.
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Using the Keyboard
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, hold down <Fn> and press the desired key.
• To enable the keypad, press <Num Lk>. The light indicates that the keypad is active.
• To disable the keypad, press <Num Lk> again.
Key Combinations
System Functions
Battery
<Ctrl><Shift><Esc> Opens the Task M ana ger window.
<Fn><F3> Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell™
QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 32).
numeric keypad
9
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Display Functions
Power Management
Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions
<Fn><F8> Switches the video image to the next display option. The
options include the integrated display, an external
monitor, and both displays simultaneously.
<Fn><F7> Scales between wide-screen and standard aspect ratio
video resolutions.
<Fn> and left-arrow key Activates the ambient light sensor, which controls
brightness of the display based on light level in the
current environment.
<Fn> and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not
on an external monitor).
<Fn> and down-arrow key Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not
on an external monitor).
<Fn><Esc> 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 "Accessing Power
Options Properties" on page 35).
<Fn><F1> Puts the computer into hibernate mode. Dell QuickSet is
required (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 119).
Windows logo key and <m> Minimizes all open windows.
Windows logo key and <Shift><m> Restores all minimized windows. This key
combination functions as a toggle to restore
minimized windows following the use of the
Windows logo key and <m> key combination.
Windows logo key and <e> Runs Windows Explorer.
Windows logo key and <r> Opens the Run dialog box.
Windows logo key and <f> Opens the Search Results dialog box.
Windows logo key and <Ctrl><f> Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if
the computer is connected to a network).
Windows logo key and <Pause> Opens the System Properties dialog box.
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To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers
and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. For information about the Control Panel, access the Help and
Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support).
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.
• 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.
• To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch
pad. On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding
your finger over the surface.
• To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your
thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice.
You can also use the track stick to move the cursor. Press the track stick left, right, up, or down to change
the direction of the cursor on the display. Use the track stick and track stick buttons as you would use a
mouse.
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Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad and track stick or adjust their
settings.
1
Open the Control Panel, and then click
Mouse
. For information about the Control Panel,
access the
Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support).
2
In the
Mouse Properties
window:
•Click the
Device Select
tab to disable the touch pad and track stick.
•Click the
Touch Pad
tab to adjust touch pad and track stick settings.
3
Click
OK
to save the settings and close the window.
Changing the Track Stick Cap
You can replace your track stick cap if it wears down from prolonged use or if you prefer a different color.
You can purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell website at dell.com.
1
Pull the cap off the track stick.
2
Align the new cap over the square track stick post and gently press the cap down onto the post.
NOTICE: The track stick can damage the display if it is not properly seated on the post.
3
Test the track stick to ensure that the cap is seated properly.