User ManualTable of ContentsPreparing the Printer11Replacing the Operator Panel Overlay12Installing the 550-Sheet Optional Drawer14Configuring the Paper Trays15Installing an Optional Memory Card17Loading Paper21Loading the 250-Sheet and 550-Sheet Trays22Loading the Manual Feeder25Using the Rear Exit26Print Media Guidelines27Media Types and Sizes28Setting Up for Local Printing29Local Set-Up30Using Windows XP With a USB or Parallel Cable31Using Windows 2000 With a USB or Parallel Cable32Using Windows NT With a Parallel Cable33Using Windows Me With a USB or Parallel Cable33Using Windows 98 SE With a USB or Parallel Cable34Setting Up for Network Printing37Network Set-Up38Attach Cables38Print and Check the Network Setup Page39Run the Installation Software40Software Overview43Dell™ Toner Management System44Status Monitor Center44Printing Status Window44Printer Supplies Reorder Application45Dell Local Printer Settings Utility45Set IP Address Utility45Dell Printer Software Uninstall46Driver Profiler46Dell Printer Configuration Web Tool47Troubleshooting49Basic Problems50Replacing the Toner Cartridge54Replacing the Imaging Drum57Clearing Paper Jams60Contacting Dell63Technical Assistance64Automated Order-Status Service64Contacting Dell65Appendix83Limited Warranties and Return Policy84Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only)84"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only)87Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only)88"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only)92Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)92One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)93Dell Inc. Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranties95Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only)95Ink and Toner Cartridges Limited Warranty (Latin America Only)96Dell Software License Agreement97Index101Size: 2.79 MBPages: 102Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsContents3Finding Information15About Your Computer21Determining Your Computer’s Configuration21Front View22Left Side View27Right Side View29Back View31Bottom View33Setting Up Your Computer35Connecting to the Internet35Setting Up Your Internet Connection36Transferring Information to a New Computer37Microsoft Windows XP37Microsoft Windows Vista™41Setting Up a Printer41Printer Cable41Connecting a USB Printer42Power Protection Devices43Surge Protectors43Line Conditioners44Uninterruptible Power Supplies44Using the Display45Adjusting Brightness45Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display to a Projector45Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate45Microsoft® Windows XP®46Windows Vista®46Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad47Numeric Keypad47Key Combinations47System Functions47Display Functions47Battery47Power Management48Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions48Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations48Adjusting Keyboard Settings48Touch Pad49Customizing the Touch Pad50Using a Battery51Battery Performance51Checking the Battery Charge52Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter52Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter53Charge Gauge53Low-Battery Warning54Conserving Battery Power54Configuring Power Management Settings54Using the Sleep Power State55Charging the Battery55Replacing the Battery56Storing a Battery57Using Multimedia59Playing Media59Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote61Copying CD and DVD Media62How to Copy a CD or DVD62Using Blank CD or DVD Media63Helpful Tips64Adjusting the Volume64Adjusting the Picture65Using Dell MediaDirect™65Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device66S-Video and Standard Audio69S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio70Composite Video and Standard Audio72Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio74Component Video and Standard Audio76Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio79Enabling the Display Settings for a TV82Using ExpressCards85ExpressCard Blanks85Installing an ExpressCard86Removing an ExpressCard or Blank87Using the Memory Card Reader89Memory Card Blanks89Installing a Memory Card89Removing a Memory Card or Blank90Setting Up and Using Networks91Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable91Setting Up a Network92Wireless Local Area Network92What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection92Checking Your Wireless Network Card93Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem94Connecting to a WLAN95Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)96What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection97Checking Your Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card97Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network98Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card99Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator99Securing Your Computer101Security Cable Lock101Passwords101If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen102Troubleshooting105Dell Technical Update Service105Dell Diagnostics105Dell Support Center110Dell Support110Dell PC TuneUp111Dell PC Checkup112Dell Network Assistant112DellConnect112Drive Problems113Optical drive problems113Hard drive problems114E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems115Error Messages117ExpressCard Problems122IEEE 1394 Device Problems123Keyboard Problems123External Keyboard problems123Unexpected characters124Lockups and Software Problems125The computer does not start125The computer stops responding125A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly125A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system126A solid blue screen appears126Dell MediaDirect problems126Other software problems127Memory Problems128Network Problems128Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])129Power Problems129Printer Problems131Scanner Problems132Sound and Speaker Problems133No sound from integrated speakers133No sound from external speakers133No sound from headphones134Remote Control Problems134Touch Pad or Mouse Problems134Video and Display Problems135If the display is blank135If the display is difficult to read136If only part of the display is readable137Drivers137What Is a Driver?137Identifying Drivers137Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities138Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems141Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System142Restoring Windows Vista®142Restoring Windows XP147Adding and Replacing Parts153Before You Begin153Recommended Tools153Turning Off Your Computer153Before Working Inside Your Computer154Hard Drive155Removing the Hard Drive156Replacing the Hard Drive157Returning a Hard Drive to Dell158Optical Drive158Removing the Optical Drive158Hinge Cover159Removing the Hinge Cover160Replacing the Hinge Cover160Keyboard161Removing the Keyboard161Replacing the Keyboard162Memory163Removing the DIMM A Memory Module164Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module165Removing the DIMM B Memory Module166Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module168Subscriber Identity Module169Wireless Mini-Cards170Removing a WLAN Card171Replacing a WLAN Card173Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card174Replacing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card177Removing a WPAN Card178Replacing a WPAN Card179Flash Cache Module179Removing the FCM179Replacing the FCM180Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology181Removing the Card181Coin-Cell Battery182Removing the Coin-Cell Battery182Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery183Dell™ QuickSet Features185Traveling With Your Computer187Identifying Your Computer187Packing the Computer187Travel Tips188Traveling by Air188Getting Help189Obtaining Assistance189Technical Support and Customer Service190DellConnect190Online Services190AutoTech Service191Automated Order-Status Service191Problems With Your Order191Product Information192Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit192Before You Call193Contacting Dell195Specifications197Appendix205Using the System Setup Program205Viewing the System Setup Screen206System Setup Screen206Commonly Used Options206Cleaning Your Computer208Computer, Keyboard, and Display208Touch Pad209Mouse209Media210Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)210Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals211Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals211FCC Notice (U.S. Only)211FCC Class B211Macrovision Product Notice213Glossary215Index233Size: 2.24 MBPages: 240Language: EnglishOpen manual