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A Tour of Your Computer, Front View

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www.dell.com | support.dell.com A Tour of Your Computer Front View display latch Dell AccessDirect buttons volume control buttons microphone display device status lights power button touch pad/track stick buttons air vent keyboard status lights keyboard track stick touch pad module bay battery bay DI S P L A Y L A T CH - Keeps the display closed. DI S P LA Y - For more information on using your color display, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file. To access the help file, see page 72. 20 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r

Section	Page
1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer	3
2 Solving Problems	5
3 Adding and Replacing Parts	7
4 Appendix	7
Index 157	8
CAUTION: Safety Instructions	9
When Using Your Computer	13
Setting Up and Using Your Computer	19
A Tour of Your Computer	20
Setting Up a Printer	34
Transferring Information to a NewComputer With Microsoft® Windows® XP	36
Setting Up a Home and Office Network With WindowsXP	37
Connecting to the Internet	37
Copying CDs	39
Turning Off the Computer	42
About the Module Bay	42
Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off	42
Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running	44
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad	44
Enabling the Infrared Sensor	51
Connecting a Television to the Computer	52
Setting Up the Dolby Headphone	64
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network	65
Power Protection Devices	65
Solving Problems	69
Finding Solutions	70
Accessing Help	72
Power Problems	72
Start-Up Error Messages	74
Video and Display Problems	75
Sound and Speaker Problems	77
Printer Problems	78
Modem and Internet Connection Problems	79
Scanner Problems	80
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems	81
External Keyboard Problems	82
Unexpected Characters	82
Drive Problems	83
PC Card Problems	86
Network Problems	87
Error Messages	87
General Program Problems	89
E-Mail Problems	90
Resolving Other Technical Problems	90
If Your Computer Gets Wet	90
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer	91
Drivers	92
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	95
Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore	96
Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP	99
Adding and Replacing Parts	103
Replacing the Palm Rests	104
Adding Memory	105
Replacing the Hard Drive	108
Appendix	111
Specifications	112
System Setup Overview	119
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.Only)	121
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit	123
Contacting Dell	124
Regulatory Notices	140