Dell Precision NY105- User Manual

  Back View     network connector (RJ-4 5 )   modem connector (RJ-11)   USB connectors   serial connector   video connector   AC adapter connector 1 network connector (RJ-45) 2 modem connector (RJ-11) 3 USB connectors (2) 4 serial connector 5 video connector 6 AC adapter connector 7 air vents       ...

The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.     air vents — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.     Bottom View  ...

Back to Contents Page   Appendix Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide    Cleaning Your Computer    FCC Notice (U.S. Only)    Macrovision Product Notice   Cleaning Your Computer     Computer, Keyboard, and Display   l   Use a can of compressed air to remove dust from between the keys on the keyboard. l...

3. Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth.   4. Blow carefully into the ball cage or use a can of compressed air to dislodge dust and lint.   5. If the rollers inside the ball cage are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with isopropyl alcohol.   6. Recenter the roller...

If necessary, consult a representative of Dell Inc. or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations: l  Product names: Dell Precision™ M2300 l   Mo...

Back to Contents Page   Using a Battery Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide    Battery Performance    Checking the Battery Charge    Conserving Battery Power    Power Management Modes    Configuring Power Management Settings    Charging the Battery    Replacing the Battery    Storing a Battery    Bat...

Microsoft ®  Windows ®  Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-click the battery meter icon ( or ) on the taskbar. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears.   Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pre...

inactivity (a time-out). When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering standby or sleep mode. To enter standby mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off computer , and then click Stand by . To enter sleep mode in Wind...

battery charge and temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery is hot from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. The battery ...

Back to Contents Page   Using Cards Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide    Card Types    Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard    Removing a Card or Blank   Card Types   PC Cards See PC Card/ExpressCard for information on supported PC Cards. The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single Typ...

PC Card   1. Hold the card with its orientation symbol pointing into the slot and the top side of the card facing up. The latch may need to be in the "in" position before you insert the card.   2. Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. If you encou...

Back to Contents Page   Using the Display Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide    Adjusting Brightness    Using the Ambient Light Sensor    Switching the Video Image    Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate    Dual Independent Display Mode    Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays   Adjusting B...

If necessary, press <Fn><F8> to bring the screen image back to the computer display.   Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays To swap your primary and secondary display designations (for example, to use your external monitor as your primary display after docking):   1. Click the Start b...

Back to Contents Page   Finding Information Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide 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 ...

Back to Contents Page   Glossary Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer.   A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when y...

Back to Contents Page   Getting Help Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide    Obtaining Assistance    Problems With Your Order    Product Information    Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit    Before You Call    Contacting Dell   Obtaining Assistance If you experience a problem with your compu...

l   Dell Support websites support.dell.com support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) l   Dell Support e-mail addresses [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) l   De...

5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. You are also responsible for insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during shipment to Dell. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are not...

Back to Contents Page   Using the Keyboard Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide    Numeric Keypad    Key Combinations    Touch Pad    Changing the Track Stick Cap   Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple function...

  Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware , and click Keyboard . For information about the Control Panel, access the Help and Support Center (click Start ® Help and Support ). ...

  Changing the Track Stick Cap You can replace your track stick cap if it wears down from prolonged use or if you prefer a different color. You can purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell website at dell.com .   1. Pull the cap off the track stick.   2. Align the new cap over the square track ...

Back to Contents Page   Using Multimedia Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide    Playing Media    Copying Media    Adjusting the Volume    Adjusting the Picture   Playing Media   1. Press the eject button on the front of the drive.   2. Pull out the tray.   3. Place the disc, label side up, in the cen...

A DVD player includes the following basic buttons: For more information on playing media, click Help on the CD or DVD player (if available).   Copying Media This section applies only to computers that have a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or CD-RW/DVD (combo) drive. The following instructions explain how to make ...

the disc is finalized or closed during the final stage of the disc creation process. Use blank DVD+/-RWs if you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on the disc later.   CD- Writable Drives   DVD- Writable Drives   Helpful Tips l   Use Microsoft ®  W i n d o w s ®  Explorer to drag and drop...

When the meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control buttons. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar and click Help .   Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and p...

Back to Contents Page   Setting Up and Using Networks Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide    Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable    Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft ®  W i n d o w s ®  XP Operating System    Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista ®  Operating System    Wir...

  Wireless Local Area Network A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other over the air waves rather than through a network cable connected to each computer. In a WLAN, a radio communications device called an access point or wireless r...

  6. Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem.   7. Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that there is no power connected to the router.   8. Insert a network cable into the network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered broadband modem.   9. Connect th...

For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your wireless network documentation in the Windows Help and Support Center (click Start ® Help and Support ).   Completing the Connection to the WLAN When you turn on your computer and a network (for wh...

Back to Contents Page   Adding and Replacing Parts Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide   Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: l   You have perf...

  2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer ).   3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.   4. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer.   5. Close the displa...

  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .   2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover ).   3. Remove the three screws across the top of the keyboard.   4. Rotate the keyboard up 90-degrees and lay it on the palm rest to gain access to the keyboard connector.   5. If the keyboard cable is h...

3. If you are replacing a memory module, ground yourself and remove the existing module: a.   Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. b.   Remove the module from the connector.   4. Ground yourself and inst...

c.   Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card, ensuring that you route the cables correctly.   Mobile Broadband Card If you ordered a Mobile Broadband card with your computer, the card is already installed.     1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .   2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge ...

  1. Remove the battery (see Replacing the Battery ).   2. With the cut-off corner on the card facing away from the card slot, insert the SIM card into the slot so that it slides under the metal tabs on the sides.   Hard Drive     To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay:   1. Follow the proc...

  3. Slide the hard drive out of the computer.   4. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.   5. Slide the hard drive into the bay until it is fully seated.   6. Replace and tighten the screws.   7. Use the Operating System media t...

Back to Contents Page   Dell™ QuickSet  Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide Dell™ QuickSet provides you with easy access to configure or view the following types of settings: l   Network connectivity l   Power management l   Display l   System information Depending on what you want to do in Dell™ Qui...

Back to Contents Page   Securing Your Computer Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide    Security Cable Lock    Smart Card    P a s s w o r d s    Trusted Platform Module (TPM)    Security Management Software    Computer Tracking Software    If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen   Security Cable Lock A sec...

  2. Slide the smart card into the smart card slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. The smart card will protrude approximately 1/2 inch from the slot. The smart card slot is located below the PC Card slot. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the ca...

If you forget any of your passwords, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell ). For your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you for proof of your identity to ensure that only an authorized person can use the computer.   Using a Primary (or System) Password The primary password allows you to...

After assigning a hard drive password, you must enter it each time you turn on the computer and each time you restore the computer to normal operation from standby/sleep mode. If the hard drive password is enabled, you must enter it each time you turn on the computer: A message appears asking for th...

Activating the Security Management Software   1. Enable the TPM feature (see Enabling the TPM Feature ).   2. Load the security management software: a.   Turn on (or restart) your computer. b.  When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F2> immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appea...

Back to Contents Page   System Setup Program Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide    Overview    Viewing the System Setup Screens    System Setup Screens    Commonly Used Options   Overview You can use the system setup program as follows: l   To set or change user-selectable features — for example, yo...

The Boot Order page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in your computer, including but not limited to the following: l   Diskette Drive l   Modular bay HDD l   Internal HDD l   Optical Drive During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the list and sc...

Back to Contents Page   Reinstalling Software Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide    Drivers    Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool    Restoring Your Operating System   Drivers   What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices requi...

Installing Drivers in the Correct Order Microsoft Windows XP (with service pack 2 and later) does not require a system driver installation order. However, the following order preference works best. l   Desktop System Software (DSS) or Notebook System Software (NSS) - A compilation of critical Micros...

  4. At the welcome screen, click Next and wait for the media to complete the hardware scan.   5. To detect other drivers and utilities, under Search Criteria , select the appropriate categories from the System Model , Operating System , and Topic drop-down menus. A link or links appear(s) for the s...

If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility.   Microsoft Windows XP   1. Click Start ® Help and Support .   2. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field a...

  3. Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen. In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may undo the last system restore.   Undoing the Last System Restore   Microsoft Windows XP   1. Click Start ® All Programs ® Accessories ® System Tools ® System Restore .  ...

Back to Contents Page   Transferring Information to a New Computer Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide    Microsoft ®  W i n d o w s ®  XP    Microsoft Windows Vista ®  You can use your operating system wizards to help you transfer files and other data from one computer another. For instructions, see...

  Microsoft Windows Vista ®    Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista   1. Insert the Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista Application Software media into the computer you are transferring data from.   2. Follow the on-screen instructions until you are prompted to connect the Transfer Cable.   3. Co...

Back to Contents Page   Traveling With Your Computer Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide    Identifying Your Computer    Packing the Computer    Travel Tips   Identifying Your Computer l   Attach a name tag or business card to the computer. l   Write down your Service Tag and store it in a safe place...

Back to Contents Page   Troubleshooting Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide  Dell™ Technical Update Service  The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer. The service is free and can be customized for content, format, and ...

l   Press and hold the <Fn> key while powering the computer on. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. l   During the assessment, answer any questions that appear. l   If a failure is detecte...

  4. When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media , remove the media.   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 the Main Menu sc...

    Ensure that Microsoft ®  Windows ®  recognizes the drive — Click the Start button and click My Computer . If the floppy, CD, or DVD drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the dr...

Hard drive problems   Allow the computer to cool before turning it on — A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it on.   Run Check Disk —   1. Click the Start button and click My Computer .   2. Right-cli...

2. Click Printers and Other Hardware .   3. Click Phone and Modem Options .   4. Click the Modems tab.   5. Click the COM port for your modem.   6. Click Properties , click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem to verify that the modem is communicating with Windows. If all commands receive...

x:\ is not accessible. The device is not ready — Insert a disk into the drive and try again.   Warning: Battery is critically low — The battery is running out of charge. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer...

If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard.   To verify that the problem is with the external keyboard, check the integrated keyboard —   1. Shut down the computer.   2. Disconnect the external keyboard.   3. Turn on the computer.   4. From the Windows desktop, clic...

3. Click the program that is no longer responding.   4. Click End Task .   Check the software documentation —   If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.   A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft ®  Windows ®  operating system   Run the Program Compatibility Wizard — The Program...

  If you receive an insufficient memory message — l   Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem. l   See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see Memory Problems ). l ...

Contact your Mobile Broadband service carrier to verify coverage plan and supported services.   Check the status in the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility — Click the icon on the Windows desktop to launch the utility. Check the status in the main window: l   No card detected – Restart the computer a...

  1. Reinstall the battery.   2. Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet.   3. Turn on the computer.   Check the battery status light — If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electr...

connected to the computer.   AC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked If a computer loses AC power while docked to the Dell D/Dock or Dell D/Port, the computer immediately goes into low-performance mode.   Printer Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see Diagnostics Checklist ) as you comp...

l   See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. l   Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer.   Verify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft Windows —     1. Click Start ® Control Panel ® Printers and Other Hardware .   2. Click ...

Eliminate possible interference — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.   Reinstall the audio driver — See Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities .   Run the Dell Diagnostics — See Dell Diagnostics .   No sound from headphones   Check the headphone cable c...

Test the mouse controller — To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics ).   Reinstall the touch pad driver — See Reinstalling Dr...

Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.   Rotate the computer to face a different direction — Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality.   Adjust the Windows display settings —   1. Click the Start button and then click Control Panel .   2. ...