Dell Precisio M90 Mobile Workstation- User Manual

Dell Precisio M90 Mobile Workstation

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – About Your Computer; Determining Your Computer's Configuration; Front View
  • Page 5 – Left Side View; Right Side View
  • Page 6 – Back View
  • Page 8 – Bottom View
  • Page 10 – Appendix; Cleaning Your Computer; Touch Pad; CDs and DVDs; Macrovision Product Notice
  • Page 11 – FCC Class B
  • Page 12 – Using a Battery; Battery Performance; DellTM QuickSet Battery Meter
  • Page 13 – Check the Battery Charge; Check the Battery Health; Conserving Battery Power; Standby Mode
  • Page 14 – Hibernate Mode; Configuring Power Management Settings
  • Page 15 – Replacing the Battery; Storing a Battery
  • Page 16 – Using Cards; ExpressCards; ExpressCard Blanks; Installing an ExpressCard
  • Page 17 – Media Memory Cards
  • Page 18 – Installing a Media Memory Card; Removing a Media Memory Card
  • Page 19 – Using the Display; Adjusting Brightness
  • Page 20 – Finding Information
  • Page 23 – Glossary
  • Page 31 – Getting Help; Obtaining Assistance; Online Services
  • Page 32 – Problems With Your Order
  • Page 33 – Before You Call; Contacting Dell
  • Page 41 – Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad; Numeric Keypad; Key Combinations; System Functions
  • Page 43 – Customizing the Touch Pad
  • Page 44 – Using Multimedia; Playing CDs or DVDs; Adjusting the Volume
  • Page 45 – Adjusting the Picture
  • Page 46 – Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device; S-Video and Standard Audio
  • Page 48 – Composite Video and Standard Audio
  • Page 49 – Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
  • Page 50 – Component Video and Standard Audio
  • Page 51 – Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
  • Page 52 – Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio; Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones
  • Page 53 – Video Controller
  • Page 54 – Using Networks; Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
  • Page 55 – Start Button and Connect To Option; Setting Up a New WLAN; Connecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem
  • Page 56 – Connecting to a WLAN; Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager
  • Page 57 – Mobile Broadband; What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
  • Page 58 – Internet Connection Firewall
  • Page 59 – Adding and Replacing Parts; Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer
  • Page 60 – Hard Drive
  • Page 61 – Returning a Hard Drive to Dell; Memory
  • Page 63 – Modem
  • Page 66 – Hinge Cover; Keyboard
  • Page 68 – Internal Card With Bluetooth
  • Page 70 – DellTM QuickSet
  • Page 71 – Securing Your Computer
  • Page 72 – Passwords; About Passwords
  • Page 73 – Using a Primary Password; Using a Hard Drive Password
  • Page 74 – Enabling the TPM Feature; Computer Tracking Software
  • Page 75 – If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  • Page 76 – Overview; Viewing the System Setup Screens; System Setup Screens; Changing the Boot Sequence
  • Page 77 – Performing a One-Time Boot
  • Page 78 – Reinstalling Software; Drivers; Identifying Drivers; Windows XP; Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
  • Page 79 – Using the Drivers and Utilities CD; Manually Reinstalling Drivers
  • Page 80 – Software and Hardware Incompatibilities; Restoring Your Operating System; Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore; Creating a Restore Point
  • Page 81 – Using the Operating System CD; Reinstalling Windows XP
  • Page 88 – Transferring Information to a New Computer
  • Page 90 – Traveling With Your Computer; Identifying Your Computer; Traveling by Air
  • Page 92 – Troubleshooting; Dell Technical Update Service; When to Use the Dell Diagnostics; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
  • Page 93 – Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD; Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
  • Page 94 – Dell Support Utility; Accessing the Dell Support Utility; Drive Problems
  • Page 95 – CD and DVD drive problems; If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
  • Page 97 – Error Messages
  • Page 99 – ExpressCard Problems
  • Page 100 – IEEE 1394 Device Problems; Keyboard Problems; External Keyboard problems
  • Page 101 – Unexpected characters; Lockups and Software Problems; The computer does not start up; A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
  • Page 102 – A solid blue screen appears; Memory Problems
  • Page 103 – Network Problems; General
  • Page 104 – Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer; Docking Power Considerations; Docking While the Computer Is Running
  • Page 105 – AC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked; Printer Problems; Scanner Problems
  • Page 106 – Sound and Speaker Problems; No sound from integrated speakers; No sound from external speakers; No sound from headphones
  • Page 107 – Touch Pad or Mouse Problems; Video and Display Problems; If the display is blank
  • Page 108 – If the display is difficult to read; If only part of the display is readable
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Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M90 User's Guide

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see

Glossary

.

If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft®

W i n d o w s

® 

operating systems are not applicable.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

© 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc.

is strictly forbidden.

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Finding Information

About Your Computer

Transferring Information to a New Computer

Using a Battery

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

Using the Display

Using Multimedia

Using Networks

Using Cards

Securing Your Computer

Troubleshooting

System Setup Program

Reinstalling Software

Adding and Replacing Parts

Dell™ QuickSet

Traveling With Your Computer

Getting Help

Specifications

Appendix

Glossary

NOTE:

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NOTICE:

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CAUTION:

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Summary

Page 2 - About Your Computer; Determining Your Computer's Configuration; Front View

Back to Contents Page   About Your Computer Dell Precision™ M90 User's Guide    Determining Your Computer's Configuration    Front View    Left Side View    Right Side View    Back View    Bottom View   Determining Your Computer's Configuration Based on selections that you made when purchasing your ...

Page 5 - Left Side View; Right Side View

  Left Side View   security cable slot — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see  Security Cable Lock .   air vent — The computer uses fan(s) to create airflow through the vent(s), which prevents the computer from overheating.     USB conn...

Page 6 - Back View

  5-in-1media memory card reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card. The 5-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: ¡   Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO ¡   MultiMediaCard (MMC) ¡   ...

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