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Left Side View, fixed optical drive, S-video TV-out connector, security cable slot, network connector - network controller

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www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Turn off your computer by performing a Windows shutdown (see page 42). Otherwise, you may lose data. M I CR OP H ON E - Allows you to record audio. VOL UM E CO NT ROL BU T T O NS - Increase or decrease the speaker volume with these buttons. Alternatively, you can increase speaker volume by pressing and decrease speaker volume by pressing . You can enable or disable (mute) the integrated stereo speakers or external speakers by pressing . When you mute music, the computer may take a moment to respond. Certain audio utilities installed on your computer also allow you to control speaker volume. If no sound comes from the speakers, press and check the volume control buttons to make sure that the sound is not disabled. Left Side View speaker fixed optical drive S-video TV-out connector network connector modem connector security cable slot 24 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