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CACHE DISABLED DUE TO FAILURE - The primary cache internal to the microprocessor has failed. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. C D DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE - The CD drive does not respond to commands from the computer. See "Drive Problems" on page 83. DATA ERROR - The hard drive cannot read the data. See "Drive Problems" on page 83. DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY - One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See "Memory" on page 114. DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION - The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79. DRIVE NOT READY - The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. Install a hard drive in the hard drive bay. See "Hard Drive" on page 112. ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. Reinsert the card or try another card. See "ExpressCards" on page 65. EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - The amount of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer. Restart the computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I V E - The file that you are trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk, or the disk is too full. Try copying the file to a different disk or use a larger capacity disk. A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use these characters in filenames. GATE A20 FAILURE - A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See "Memory" on page 114. GENERAL FAILURE - The operating system is unable to carry out the command. The message is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper. Take the appropriate action. H ARD -DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION E R R O R - The computer cannot identify the drive type. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 112), and boot the computer from a CD. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). H A R D -D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E 0 - The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 112), and boot the computer from a CD. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). 86 Solving Problems

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 CD	26
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD	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
QuickSet Key Combinations	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 CDs or DVDs	45
Copying CDs and DVDs	46
How to Copy a CD or DVD	46
Using Blank CDs and DVDs	47
Helpful Tips	47
Adjusting the Volume	48
Adjusting the Picture	49
Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect™	49
If the computer is turned on or in standby mode	49
If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode	49
Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help	50
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device	50
S-Video and Standard Audio	52
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio	53
Composite Video and Standard Audio	55
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio	56
Component Video and Standard Audio	58
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio	60
Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones	62
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV	63
Using Cards	65
ExpressCards	65
ExpressCard Blanks	65
Installing an ExpressCard	65
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank	66
Media Memory Cards	67
Installing a Media Memory Card	67
Removing a Media Memory Card	68
Setting Up a Network	69
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem	69
Network Setup Wizard	70
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)	70
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection	70
Checking Your Wireless Network Card	70
Setting Up a New WLAN	71
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network	72
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card	74
Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet	74
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)	74
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection	74
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network	75
Securing Your Computer	77
Security Cable Lock	77
Passwords	77
Computer Tracking Software	78
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen	78
Solving Problems	79
Dell Diagnostics	79
Dell Support Utility	82
Accessing the Dell Support Utility	82
Clicking the Dell Support Icon	82
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon	82
Drive Problems	83
CD and DVD drive problems	83
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray	83
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound	84
Hard drive problems	84
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems	84
Error Messages	85
ExpressCard Problems	89
IEEE 1394 Device Problems	89
Keyboard Problems	90
External Keyboard problems	90
Unexpected characters	91
Lockups and Software Problems	91
The computer does not start up	91
The computer stops responding	91
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly	91
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system	91
A solid blue screen appears	92
Dell MediaDirect problems	92
Other software problems	92
Memory Problems	93
Network Problems	93
Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])	94
Power Problems	94
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer	95
Printer Problems	95
Scanner Problems	96
Sound and Speaker Problems	97
No sound from integrated speakers	97
No sound from external speakers	97
No sound from headphones	97
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems	98
Video and Display Problems	98
If the display is blank	98
If the display is difficult to read	99
If only part of the display is readable	99
Drivers	99
What Is a Driver?	99
Identifying Drivers	100
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities	100
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	102
Restoring Your Operating System	102
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore	103
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec	104
Using the Operating System CD	106
Adding and Replacing Parts	109
Before You Begin	109
Recommended Tools	109
Turning Off Your Computer	109
Before Working Inside Your Computer	110
Optical Drive	111
Hard Drive	112
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell	114
Memory	114
Modem	117
Hinge Cover	118
Keyboard	119
Wireless Mini-Card	121
Coin-Cell Battery	124
Display	125
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology	127
Dell™ QuickSet Features	129
Traveling With Your Computer	131
Identifying Your Computer	131
Packing the Computer	131
Travel Tips	132
Traveling by Air	132
Contacting Dell	133
Specifications	155
Appendix	163
Using the System Setup Program	163
Viewing the System Setup Screen	163
System Setup Screen	163
Commonly Used Options	164
Cleaning Your Computer	165
Computer, Keyboard, and Display	165
Touch Pad	165
Floppy Drive	166
CDs and DVDs	166
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)	166
Definition of \	167
Definition of \	167
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)	167
FCC Class B	167
Macrovision Product Notice	168
Glossary	169

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Solving Problems

ACHE

DISABLED

DUE

FAILURE

—

The primary cache internal to the microprocessor has failed. Contact

Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133.

DRIVE

CONTROLLER

FAILURE

—

The CD drive does not respond to commands from the computer. See

"Drive Problems" on page 83.

ATA

ERROR

—

The hard drive cannot read the data. See "Drive Problems" on page 83.

ECREASING

AVAILABLE

MEMORY

—

One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated.

Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See "Memory" on page 114.

ISK

FAILED

INITIALIZATION

—

The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in the Dell

Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79.

RIVE

NOT

READY

—

The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. Install a hard

drive in the hard drive bay. See "Hard Drive" on page 112.

RROR

READING

PCMCIA

CARD

—

The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. Reinsert the card or

try another card. See "ExpressCards" on page 65.

XTENDED

MEMORY

SIZE

HAS

CHANGED

—

The amount of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match

the memory installed in the computer. Restart the computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell. See

"Contacting Dell" on page 133.

FILE

BEING

COPIED

TOO

LARGE

FOR

THE

DESTINATION

DRIVE

—

The file that you are trying to copy is

too large to fit on the disk, or the disk is too full. Try copying the file to a different disk or use a larger

capacity disk.

FILENAME

CANNOT

CONTAIN

ANY

THE

FOLLOWING

CHARACTERS

: \ / : * ? “ < > | —

Do not use these

characters in filenames.

ATE

A20

FAILURE

—

A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary,

replace them. See "Memory" on page 114.

ENERAL

FAILURE

—

The operating system is unable to carry out the command. The message is usually

followed by specific information—for example,

Printer out of paper

Take the appropriate

action.

ARD

DISK

DRIVE

CONFIGURATION

ERROR

—

The computer cannot identify the drive type. Shut down the

computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 112), and boot the computer from a CD.

Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard-Disk

Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79).

ARD

DISK

DRIVE

CONTROLLER

FAILURE

0—

The hard drive does not respond to commands from the

computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 112), and boot the

computer from a CD. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer.

If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see

"Dell Diagnostics" on page 79).