Page 2 - and tells you how to avoid the problem.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property dama...
Page 3 - C o n t e n t s; Finding Information; Index
Contents 3 C o n t e n t s Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Turning Off Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 About ...
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Page 5 - What Are You Looking For?
Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • A diagnos...
Page 11 - Quick Reference Guide; Setting Up Your Computer; Transferring Information to a New Computer; old; Operating
Quick Reference Guide 11 Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer You can use your operating system "wizards" to help you transfer files and other data from one computer to another—for example, from an old computer to a new computer. For instructions, see the follo...
Page 12 - Microsoft Windows XP; The Microsoft; How to Set Up a Direct Cable; Operating System; To prepare a new computer for the file transfer:
12 Quick Reference Guide Microsoft Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to a new computer. You can transfer data, such as: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You ...
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Quick Reference Guide 13 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer → Next . 4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CD → Next . 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer. Do not cli...
Page 14 - To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the
14 Quick Reference Guide Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Disc To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System disc, you must create a wizard disc that will allow you to create a backup image file to removable media. To create a w...
Page 15 - To transfer data to the new computer:; For more information about this procedure, search; Microsoft Windows Vista
Quick Reference Guide 15 To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next . 2 On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next . Follow the instruction...
Page 16 - Turning Off Your Computer; To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open; In the Microsoft Windows XP operating system
16 Quick Reference Guide Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. b In the Microsoft Windows XP ope...
Page 17 - About Your Computer; Front View
Quick Reference Guide 17 About Your Computer Front View 1 display 2 device status lights 3 keyboard 4 touch pad 5 display latch 6 speaker 7 touch pad buttons 8 keyboard status lights 9 power button 4 1 3 8 7 2 6 9 5
Page 19 - Back View; serial connector
Quick Reference Guide 19 Back View 1 USB connectors (2) 2 modem connector (RJ-11) 3 network connector (RJ-45) 4 S-video TV-out connector 5 serial connector 6 video connector 7 AC adapter connector 8 air vents 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Page 20 - Bottom View
20 Quick Reference Guide Bottom View 1 memory module/modem/WLAN Mini-Card/coin-cell battery cover 2 battery-bay latch release 3 battery charge gauge/health gauge 4 battery 5 docking-device connector 6 air vents 7 hard drive 1 5 4 2 7 3 6
Page 21 - Using a Battery; Battery Performance; For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the; Using optical drives.
Quick Reference Guide 21 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, op...
Page 22 - Checking the Battery Charge; Power Meter; Dell QuickSet Battery Meter; Help; Microsoft Windows Power Meter; pressing and holding
22 Quick Reference Guide CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer. C...
Page 23 - Check the Battery Charge; To check the battery charge,; Check the Battery Health; To check the battery health using the charge gauge,
Quick Reference Guide 23 The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of times it is charged. After hundreds of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity—or battery health. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charg...
Page 24 - on page 26 for information about accessing QuickSet or the; Conserving Battery Power; Perform the following actions to conserve battery power:; on conserving battery power.; Power Management Modes; Standby and Sleep Mode; To enter standby mode in Windows XP, click the
24 Quick Reference Guide You can change the settings for the battery alarms in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 26 for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Conserving Battery Power Per...
Page 25 - Hibernate Mode; You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your; Press the power button.; Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the
Quick Reference Guide 25 Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you may also use one of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press <Fn><Esc>. To exit standby ...
Page 26 - Configuring Power Management Settings; Windows XP; lick the; Windows Vista; Click the Windows Vista Start button; Charging the Battery; With Dell ExpressChargeTM, when the computer is turned off, the AC
26 Quick Reference Guide To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. For more information on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came wi...
Page 27 - The battery is too hot to start charging if the; Replacing the Battery; Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or; User’s Guide
Quick Reference Guide 27 The battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue ch...
Page 28 - Storing a Battery; Troubleshooting; Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer:
28 Quick Reference Guide To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order and press down until the battery-bay latch release fully engages. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged sto...
Page 29 - Lockups and Software Problems; Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the; The computer does not start up; You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system; A program stops responding; Click the; A program crashes repeatedly; If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall; A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Quick Reference Guide 29 Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . The computer does not start up E N S U R E T H A T T H E P O W E R C A B L E I S F I R M L Y C O N N E C T E D T O...
Page 30 - A solid blue screen appears; If you are unable to get a response by pressing a; Other software problems; C D; Dell Diagnostics
30 Quick Reference Guide Windows Vista : The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Programs → Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome ...
Page 31 - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics; Drivers and Utilities; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive; Shut down the computer.; Drivers and Utilities
Quick Reference Guide 31 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 29 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. It is recommended that you print these pro...
Page 32 - The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the; Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics
32 Quick Reference Guide • During the assessment, answer any questions that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press <Esc>; to continue to the next test, press <y>; to retest the component that failed, press ...
Page 33 - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu; After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the; The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test; If you run a test from the; Option
Quick Reference Guide 33 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. 2 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error ...
Page 34 - Configuration
34 Quick Reference Guide 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc , remove the disc. 5 When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close...
