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Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer, Printer Problems

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CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is too hot to charge. Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to room temperature. If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. See "Contacting Dell." CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - If the battery temperature is below 0° C (32° F), the computer will not start up. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S - See "Power Management Modes." RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules. See "Memory." Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Your computer is designed to use the 90-W AC adapter; for optimum system performance, you should always use this adapter. The 65-W AC adapters used in other Dell™ portable computers can be used with your computer, but they will decrease system performance. Using less-powerful AC adapters, including the 65-W AC adapter, will cause you to receive a WARNING message. Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. 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. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. 68 Solving Problems

Section	Page
Owner’s Manual	1
Contents	3
Finding Information	9
A Tour of Your Computer	11
Front View	11
Left Side View	14
Right Side View	16
Back View	17
Bottom View	18
Setting Up Your Computer	19
Connecting to the Internet	19
Setting Up Your Internet Connection	19
Transferring Information to a New Computer	20
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System CD	20
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD	21
Setting Up a Printer	22
Printer Cable	23
Connecting a USB Printer	23
Power Protection Devices	24
Surge Protectors	24
Line Conditioners	24
Uninterruptible Power Supplies	24
Using the Display	25
Adjusting Brightness	25
Switching the Video Image	25
Setting Display Resolution	26
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad	27
Numeric Keypad	27
Key Combinations	28
System Functions	28
CD or DVD Tray	28
Display Functions	28
Radios (Including Wireless Networking)	28
Power Management	28
Speaker Functions	29
Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions	29
Touch Pad	30
Customizing the Touch Pad	30
Using a Battery	31
Battery Performance	31
Checking the Battery Charge	32
Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter	32
Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter	32
Low-Battery Warning	32
Conserving Battery Power	32
Power Management Modes	33
Configuring Power Management Settings	34
Charging the Battery	37
Replacing the Battery	38
Storing a Battery	39
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia	41
Playing a CD or DVD	41
Adjusting the Volume	42
Adjusting the Picture	43
Copying CDs and DVDs	43
How to Copy a CD or DVD	43
Using Blank CDs and DVDs	44
Helpful Tips	45
Using ExpressCards	47
ExpressCard Types	47
ExpressCard Blanks	47
Installing an ExpressCard	47
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank	48
Setting Up a Home and Office Network	49
Connecting to a Network Adapter	49
Network Setup Wizard	49
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network	50
Determining Your Network Type	50
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP	50
Dell™ QuickSet Features	53
Clicking the QuickSet Icon	53
Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon	53
Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon	53
Solving Problems	55
Dell Diagnostics	55
Drive Problems	58
CD and DVD drive problems	58
Hard drive problems	59
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems	59
Error Messages	60
Keyboard Problems	64
External Keyboard problems	64
Unexpected characters	64
Lockups and Software Problems	65
The computer does not start up	65
The computer stops responding	65
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly	65
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system	65
A solid blue screen appears	65
Other software problems	66
Memory Problems	66
Network Problems	67
ExpressCard Problems	67
Power Problems	67
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer	68
Printer Problems	68
Scanner Problems	69
Sound and Speaker Problems	69
No sound from integrated speakers	69
No sound from external speakers	70
No sound from headphones	70
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems	70
Video and Display Problems	71
If the display is blank	71
If the display is difficult to read	71
If only part of the display is readable	72
Drivers	72
What Is a Driver?	72
Identifying Drivers	72
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities	73
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	75
Restoring Your Operating System	75
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore	76
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec	77
Using the Operating System CD	79
Adding and Replacing Parts	81
Before You Begin	81
Recommended Tools	81
Turning Off Your Computer	81
Before Working Inside Your Computer	81
Hard Drive	83
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell	85
CD/DVD Drive	85
Memory	86
Wireless Mini PCI Card	90
Hinge Cover	94
Keyboard	95
Appendix	97
Specifications	97
Using the System Setup Program	103
Overview	103
Viewing the System Setup Screen	103
System Setup Screen	103
Commonly Used Options	103
Travelling With Your Computer	105
Identifying Your Computer	105
Packing the Computer	105
Travel Tips	105
Travelling by Air	106
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen	106
Cleaning Your Computer	107
Computer, Keyboard, and Display	107
Touch Pad	107
CDs and DVDs	107
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	108
FCC Class B	108
Macrovision Product Notice	109
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)	109
Definition of \	109
Definition of \	109
Contacting Dell	110
Glossary	127

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Solving Problems

HECK

THE

BATTERY

STATUS

LIGHT

—

If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the

battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.

If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is too hot to charge. Shut down the

computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer

cool to room temperature.

If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. See “

Contacting Dell

.”

HECK

THE

BATTERY

TEMPERATURE

—

If the battery temperature is below 0° C (32° F), the computer will

not start up.

EST

THE

ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

—

Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another

device, such as a lamp.

HECK

THE

ADAPTER

—

Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light,

ensure that the light is on.

ONNECT

THE

COMPUTER

DIRECTLY

ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

—

Bypass power protection devices, power

strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.

LIMINATE

POSSIBLE

INTERFERENCE

—

Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other

appliances.

DJUST

THE

POWER

PROPERTIES

—

See “

Power Management Modes

.”

ESEAT

THE

MEMORY

MODULES

—

If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank,

reinstall the memory modules

. See “

Memory

.”

Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer

Your computer is designed to use the 90-W AC adapter; for optimum system performance, you should

always use this adapter.

The 65-W AC adapters used in other Dell™ portable computers can be used with your computer, but they

will decrease system performance. Using less-powerful AC adapters, including the 65-W AC adapter, will

cause you to receive a

WARNING

message.

Printer Problems

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product

Information Guide

NOTE:

If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer’s manufacturer.

NSURE

THAT

THE

PRINTER

TURNED

HECK

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.

EST

THE

ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

—

Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another

device, such as a lamp.