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About Your Computer

Front View

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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

DISPLAY — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on

page 53.

DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS

Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is

in a power management mode.

Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.

NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the

light is flashing.

Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:

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– Solid green: The battery is charging.

– Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged.

– Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is not available to charge

the battery).

If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows:

– Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off).

– Flashing orange: The battery charge is low.

– Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low.

KEYBOARD — The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo

key. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using the Keyboard" on

page 47.

TOUCH PAD — Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Touch Pad" on page 51).

DISPLAY LATCH — Keeps the display closed.

SPEAKER — To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the volume control

buttons, mute button, or volume-control keyboard shortcuts (see "Key Combinations"

on page 48").

TOUCH PAD BUTTONS — Use these buttons much like the buttons on a mouse when

you use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display (see "Touch Pad" on page 51).

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KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS

The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:

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Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.

Turns on when wireless devices are enabled.

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Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.

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Turns on when Bluetooth

wireless technology is

enabled. To enable or disable Bluetooth

wireless

technology or other wireless devices, press

<Fn><F2>.

NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional

feature on your computer, so the icon turns on only if

Bluetooth wireless technology is installed on your

computer.

For more information, see the documentation that came

with your Bluetooth wireless technology.

Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.

POWER BUTTON — Press the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power

management mode (see "Power Management Modes" on page 43).

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NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft

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Windows

operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button.

If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer

turns off completely (which may take several seconds).

Left Side View

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1 security cable slot 2 IEEE 1394 Connector

3 PC Card/ExpressCard slot 4 infrared sensor

5 audio connectors (2) 6 hard drive

SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device

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BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE — Release the battery.

BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE/ HEALTH GAUGE — Provides information on the battery

charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 40).

BATTERY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without

connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Using a Battery" on page 39).

DOCKING-DEVICE CONNECTOR — Lets you attach your computer to a docking device.

See the Dell documentation that came with your docking device for more

information.

NOTICE: Your computer features Undock & Go™ technology that allows you to

undock your computer without going into standby mode. Because the computer

may not automatically go into standby mode when it is undocked, be sure the

settings in the Power Options control panel do not prohibit the computer from going

into standby mode. If you change the Power Options control panel to prohibit the

computer from going into standby mode, you greatly increase the chances of

causing your battery to wear down quickly or causing your computer to overheat.

AIR VENTS — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the fan air

vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.

NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is

normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air

vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed

briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or

cause a fire.

HARD DRIVE — Stores software and data.

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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 following section that corresponds to

the operating system that your computer is running.

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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 can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial

connection, or you can store it on removable media, such as a writable CD,

for transfer to the new computer.

NOTE: You can transfer information from an old computer to a new computer by

directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two

computers. To transfer data over a serial connection, you must access the Network

Connections utility from the Control Panel and perform additional configuration

steps, such as setting up an advanced connection and designating the host

computer and the guest computer.

For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers,

see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable

Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. This information may not be

available in certain countries.

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For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and

Settings Transfer Wizard. You can use the optional Operating System media

for this process or you can create a wizard disk with the Files and Settings

Transfer Wizard.

Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media

NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. This media is optional

and may not be included with certain computers.

To prepare a new computer for the file transfer:

1

Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click

Start

→

All Programs

→

Accessories

→

System Tools

→

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

.

2

When the

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

welcome screen appears,

click

Next

.

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

click

Next

at this time.

To copy data from the old computer:

1

On the old computer, insert the Windows XP

Operating System

media.

2

On the

Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP

screen, click

Perform

additional tasks

.

3

Under

What do you want to do?

, click

Transfer files and settings

→

Next

.

4

On the

Which computer is this?

screen, click

Old Computer

→

Next

.

5

On the

Select a transfer method

screen, click the transfer method you

prefer.

6

On the

What do you want to transfer?

screen, select the items you want to

transfer and click

Next

.

After the information has been copied, the

Completing the Collection

Phase

screen appears.

7

Click

Finish

.

To transfer data to the new computer:

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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

.

The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your

new computer.

When all of the settings and files have been applied, the

Finished

screen

appears.

3

Click

Finished

and restart the new computer.

Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System

Media

To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System

media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow you to create a backup

image file to removable media.

To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and

perform the following steps:

1

Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click

Start

→

All Programs

→

Accessories

→

System Tools

→

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

.

2

When the

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

welcome screen appears,

click

Next

.

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 want to create a

Wizard Disk in the following drive

→

Next.

5

Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click

OK

.

6

When the disk creation completes and the

Now go to your old

computer

message appears,

do not

click

Next

.

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Go to the old computer.

To copy data from the old computer:

1

On the old computer, insert the wizard disk.

2

Click

Start

→

Run

.

3

In the

Open

field on the

Run

window, browse to the path for

fastwiz

(on

the appropriate removable media) and click

OK

.

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4

On the

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

welcome screen, click

Next

.

5

On the

Which computer is this?

screen, click

Old Computer

→

Next

.

6

On the

Select a transfer method

screen, click the transfer method you

prefer.

7

On the

What do you want to transfer?

screen, select the items you want to

transfer and click

Next

.

After the information has been copied, the

Completing the Collection

Phase

screen appears.

8

Click

Finish

.

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

instructions on the screen.

The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your

new computer.

When all of the settings and files have been applied, the

Finished

screen

appears.

3

Click

Finished

and restart the new computer.

NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for

document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old

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Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft

Windows

XP

Operating System?).

NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in

certain countries.

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Microsoft Windows Vista

1

Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click

Transfer files

and settings

→

Start Windows Easy Transfer.

2

In the

User Account Control

dialog box, click

Continue

.

3

Click

Start a new transfer

or

Continue a transfer in progress

.

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Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer

wizard.

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.

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b

In the Microsoft

Windows

XP operating system

, click

Start

→

Shut

Down

→

Shut down

.

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In the Microsoft Windows Vista

operating system,

click the Windows

Vista Start button , click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the

Start menu as shown below, and then click

Shut Down

.

The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process

is complete.

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Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your

computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you

shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for

about 4 seconds to turn them off.

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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,

operate your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all

times. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay.

NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to

connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you use the

computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the

battery is fully charged. To view battery charge status, check the Power Meter in

Power Options (see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on page 44).

Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions.

Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. You can

install an optional second battery in the media bay to significantly increase

operating time.

NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases

over time. Depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under

which it is used, you may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your

computer.

NOTE: It is recommended that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet

when writing to a CD or DVD.

Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations

including, but not limited to, the following:

•Using optical drives.

• Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media

memory cards, or USB devices.

• Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-

intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications.

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• Running the computer in maximum performance mode. See "Configuring

Power Management Settings" on page 44 for information about accessing

Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which you can use

to configure power management settings.

You can check the battery charge before you insert the battery into the

computer. You can also set power management options to alert you when the

battery charge is low.

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.

CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When your battery

no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency

for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. See "Battery Disposal" in the

Product Information Guide

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CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn.

Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to temperatures

above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from children. Handle damaged or

leaking batteries with extreme care. Damaged batteries may leak and cause

personal injury or equipment damage.

Checking the Battery Charge

The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter

window and battery meter icon ( or ), the battery charge gauge and

health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery

charge.

Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter

If Dell QuickSet is installed, press <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet

Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level,

and charge completion time for the battery in your computer.

For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the

taskbar, and click Help.

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