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What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system • Service call status and support history • Top technical issues for my computer • Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on my computer configuration • Service contract for my computer Find It Here Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media 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 one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. • Operating System Media - If you received an Operating System media with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating system. For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 84. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media (see page 81) 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 media varies based on the operating system you ordered. Dell Premier Support Website - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. This website may not be available in all regions. 14 Finding Information

Section	Page
Owner’s Manual	1
Finding Information	11
About Your Computer	15
Determining Your Computer’s Configuration	15
Front View	16
Left Side View	20
Right Side View	21
Back View	22
Bottom View	24
Setting Up Your Computer	25
Connecting to the Internet	25
Setting Up Your Internet Connection	25
Transferring Information to a New Computer	26
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media	26
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media	27
Setting Up a Printer	29
Printer Cable	29
Connecting a USB Printer	29
Power Protection Devices	30
Surge Protectors	30
Line Conditioners	31
Uninterruptible Power Supplies	31
Using the Display	33
Adjusting Brightness	33
Switching the Video Image	33
Setting Display Resolution	33
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad	35
Numeric Keypad	35
Key Combinations	36
System Functions	36
Display Functions	36
Power Management	36
Speaker Functions	36
Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions	37
Adjusting Keyboard Settings	37
Touch Pad	38
Customizing the Touch Pad	38
Using a Battery	39
Battery Performance	39
Checking the Battery Charge	40
Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter	40
Microsoft Windows Power Meter	40
Charge Gauge	40
Low-Battery Warning	41
Conserving Battery Power	41
Power Management Modes	41
Configuring Power Management Settings	43
Charging the Battery	43
Replacing the Battery	43
Storing a Battery	44
Using Multimedia	45
Playing a CD or DVD	45
Adjusting the Volume	46
Adjusting the Picture	47
Copying CDs and DVDs	47
How to Copy a CD or DVD	47
Using Blank CDs and DVDs	48
Helpful Tips	49
Using Cards	51
ExpressCards	51
ExpressCard Blanks	51
Installing an ExpressCard	51
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank	52
Media Memory Cards	53
Installing a Media Memory Card	53
Removing a Media Memory Card	54
Setting Up a Network	55
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem	55
Network Setup Wizard	56
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)	56
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection	56
Checking Your Wireless Network Card	56
Setting Up a New WLAN	57
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network	58
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card	59
Securing Your Computer	61
Security Cable Lock	61
Passwords	61
Computer Tracking Software	62
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen	62
Solving Problems	63
Dell Diagnostics	63
Drive Problems	66
CD and DVD drive problems	66
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray	67
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound	67
Hard drive problems	67
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems	67
Error Messages	68
ExpressCard Problems	72
Keyboard Problems	72
External Keyboard problems	73
Unexpected characters	73
Lockups and Software Problems	73
The computer does not start up	74
The computer stops responding	74
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly	74
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system	74
A solid blue screen appears	74
Other software problems	74
Memory Problems	75
Network Problems	75
Power Problems	76
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer	77
Printer Problems	77
Scanner Problems	77
Sound and Speaker Problems	78
No sound from integrated speakers	78
No sound from external speakers	78
No sound from headphones	79
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems	79
Video and Display Problems	79
If the display is blank	79
If the display is difficult to read	80
If only part of the display is readable	80
Drivers	81
What Is a Driver?	81
Identifying Drivers	81
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities	81
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	83
Restoring Your Operating System	84
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore	84
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec	85
Using the Operating System CD	87
Adding and Replacing Parts	89
Before You Begin	89
Recommended Tools	89
Turning Off Your Computer	89
Before Working Inside Your Computer	90
Optical Drive	91
Hard Drive	92
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell	94
Memory	94
Modem	96
Hinge Cover	98
Keyboard	99
Wireless Mini-Card	101
Coin-Cell Battery	104
Display	105
Dell™ QuickSet Features	107
Traveling With Your Computer	109
Identifying Your Computer	109
Packing the Computer	109
Travel Tips	110
Traveling by Air	110
Contacting Dell	111
Specifications	133
Appendix	141
Using the System Setup Program	141
Entering System Setup	141
Commonly Used Options	142
Cleaning Your Computer	143
Computer, Keyboard, and Display	144
Touch Pad	144
Floppy Drive	144
CDs and DVDs	144
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)	145
Definition of \	145
Definition of \	145
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)	146
FCC Class B	146
Macrovision Product Notice	147
Glossary	149