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FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\patricia_drake\Desktop\New Folder\D5016fi0.fm Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to access tutorials and other how to information • How to get a copy of my invoice • How to extend my warranty • How to access Dell Support on my Microsoft® Windows® desktop (U.S. only) • Additional documentation, tools, troubleshooting information, and links to online support resources • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation Find It Here Dell Solution Center On your Windows desktop Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. • How to set up a printer • Additional information about setting up my computer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Technical specifications • How to contact Dell Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 3/18/04 - FOR PROOF ONLY Finding Information 15

Section	Page
Owner’s Manual	1
CAUTION: Safety Instructions	9
When Using Your Computer	11
Finding Information	15
A Tour of Your Computer	19
Front View	19
Left Side View	22
Right Side View	23
Back View	25
Bottom View	28
Setting Up Your Computer	29
Connecting to the Internet	29
Modem and Internet Connection Problems	30
E-Mail Problems	32
Transferring Information to a New Computer	32
Setting Up a Printer	33
Printer Problems	34
Power Protection Devices	35
Turning Off Your Computer	36
Using a Battery	37
Battery Performance	37
Checking the Battery Charge	38
Charging the Battery	38
Removing a Battery	39
Installing a Battery	39
Storing a Battery	39
Battery and Power Problems	39
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad	41
Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button	41
Numeric Keypad	41
Keyboard Shortcuts	42
Touch Pad	44
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems	45
External Keyboard Problems	45
Unexpected Characters	46
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia	47
Using CDs and DVDs	47
CD or DVD Problems	47
Sound and Speaker Problems	48
Copying CDs and DVDs	49
Setting Up a Home and Office Network	51
Connecting to a Network Adapter	51
Network Setup Wizard	51
Network Problems	52
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network	52
Solving Problems	59
Dell Diagnostics	59
Error Messages	61
Video and Display Problems	62
Scanner Problems	64
Drive Problems	65
PC Card Problems	66
General Program Problems	66
Resolving Other Technical Problems	67
If Your Computer Gets Wet	67
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer	68
Drivers	69
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	71
Using System Restore	72
Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP	73
Adding and Replacing Parts	77
Before You Begin	77
Hard Drive	78
Memory	80
Modem and Mini PCI Card	82
CD or DVD Drive	86
Keyboard	88
Appendix	91
Specifications	91
Using the System Setup Program	98
System and Battery Performance Optimization	100
Getting Help	101
Contacting Dell	106
Regulatory Notices	123
Dell Software License Agreement	124