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1. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel 2 Under Pick a category click Appearance and Themes 3 Under Pick a task click Change the screen resolution 4 In the Display Properties window click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to 1024 by 768 pixels 5 Click the drop down menu under Color quality and then click Medium 16 bit 6 Click OK Cleaning Your Computer Computer Keyboard and Display Touch Pad Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs A CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section read the safety instructions in the Owner s Manual Computer Keyboard and Display A CAUTION Before you clean your computer disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners which may contain flammable substances Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to gently remove dust from the slots and holes on your computer and from between the keys on the keyboard NOTICE To avoid damaging the computer or display do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display Only use products specifically designed for cleaning LCDs and follow the instructions that are included with the product Moisten a soft lint free cloth with either water or an LCD cleaner and wipe the display until it is clean Moisten a soft lint free cloth with wa
2. FSB front side bus The data path and physical interface between the microprocessor and RAM FTP file transfer protocol A standard Internet protocol used to exchange files between computers connected to the Internet G G gravity A measurement of weight and force GB gigabyte A measurement of data storage that equals 1024 MB 1 073 741 824 bytes When used to refer to hard drive storage the term is often rounded to 1 000 000 000 bytes GHz gigahertz A measurement of frequency that equals one thousand million Hz or one thousand MHz The speeds for computer microprocessors buses and interfaces are often measured in GHz graphics mode A video mode that can be defined as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by z colors Graphics modes can display an unlimited variety of shapes and fonts GUI graphical user interface Software that interacts with the user by means of menus windows and icons Most programs that operate on the Windows operating systems are GUIs hard drive A drive that reads and writes data on a hard disk The terms hard drive and hard disk are often used interchangeably heat sink A metal plate on some microprocessors that helps dissipate heat help file A file that contains descriptive or instructional information about a product Some help files are associated with a particular program such as Help in Microsoft Word Other help files function as stand
3. See resolution virus A program that is designed to inconvenience you or to destroy data stored on your computer A virus program moves from one computer to another through an infected disk software downloaded from the Internet or e mail attachments When an infected program starts its embedded virus also starts A common type of virus is a boot virus which is stored in the boot sectors of a floppy disk If the floppy disk is left in the drive when the computer is shut down and then turned on the computer is infected when it reads the boot sectors of the floppy disk expecting to find the operating system If the computer is infected the boot virus may replicate itself onto all the floppy disks that are read or written in that computer until the virus is eradicated V volt The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force One V appears across a resistance of 1 ohm when a current of 1 ampere flows through that resistance W W watt The measurement of electrical power One W is 1 ampere of current flowing at 1 volt WHr watt hour A unit of measure commonly used to indicate the approximate capacity of a battery For example a 66 WHr battery can supply 66 W of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours wallpaper The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop Change your wallpaper through the Windows Control Panel You can also scan in your favorite picture and make it wallpaper write protec
4. such as those that may occur during an electrical storm from entering the computer through the electrical outlet Surge protectors do not protect against lightning strikes or against brownouts which occur when the voltage drops more than 20 percent below the normal AC line voltage level Network connections cannot be protected by surge protectors Always disconnect the network cable from the network connector during electrical storms SVGA super video graphics array A video standard for video cards and controllers Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768 The number of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor the video controller and its drivers and the amount of video memory installed in the computer S video TV out A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer SXGA super extended graphics array A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 SXGA super extended graphics array plus A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050 system board The main circuit board in your computer Also Known as the motherboard system setup program A utility that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system System setup allows you to configure user selectable options in the BIOS such as date and time or syste
5. Folder Tasks click Copy this file 4 In the Copy Items window open the folder into which you want to copy the file 5 Click Copy Using Windows Explorer 1 Right click the Start button and click Explore to open Windows Explorer 2 Locate the file you want to copy and click the file to select highlight it 3 Click the Edit menu and click Copy 4 Locate and open the folder into which you want to copy the file 5 Click the Edit menu and click Paste Moving Files NOTICE Do not move any files that are part of an installed program Doing so may make the program unusable Using My Computer 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer 2 Locate the file you want to move and click the file to select highlight it 3 Click Move this file 4 In the Move Items window click the folder into which you want to move the file 5 Click Move Using Windows Explorer 1 Right click the Start button and click Explore to open Windows Explorer 2 Locate the file you want to move and click the file to select highlight it 3 Click the Edit menu and click Cut 4 Locate and open the folder into which you want to move the file 5 Click the Edit menu and click Paste Renaming Files 1 Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the file you want to rename and click the file to select highlight it 2 Click the File menu and click Rename NOTICE When you type the new filename do not change the filename ex
6. Power Options Power Schemes Tab The Power schemes drop down menu displays the selected preset power scheme Keep the default Portable Laptop power scheme to maximize battery power Windows XP controls the performance level of the processor depending on the power scheme you select You do not need to make any further adjustments to set the performance level Each preset power scheme has different time out settings for entering standby mode turning off the display and turning off the hard drive For more information on power management options see the Help and Support Center Alarms Tab K NOTE To enable audible alarms click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm The Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage When you receive your computer the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected It is recommended that you continue to use these settings See Using a Battery in the Owner s Manual for more information on low battery warnings Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to Set power icon and standby mode password options Program the following functions depending on your operating system o Prompt a user for an action Ask me what to do o Enter standby mode o Enter hiberna
7. Start menu the software is already installed 2 Check the technical requirements of the software to ensure that it is compatible with your computer and that there is enough memory and hard drive space for installation and operation 3 Temporarily disable the antivirus software that is running on your computer To disable the antivirus software see the documentation that came with the antivirus software NOTICE When the antivirus software is disabled viruses are not detected on your computer Reenable the antivirus software after the installation is complete 4 Insert the software installation CD and use the instructions that came with the CD to help you respond to the prompts on the screen If the software installation CD does not automatically run click the Start button and click My Computer Right click the icon for the drive where you inserted the CD click Open and then browse for the installation file setup exe install exe and so on NOTICE Do not press the eject button on the front of the drive while the computer is accessing a CD 5 After you install the software reenable the antivirus software To reenable the antivirus software see the documentation that came with the antivirus software Removing Software NOTICE Do not interrupt or stop the removal process once it has started otherwise you might lose data or corrupt the operating system 1 Click the Start button click Control Panel and then click Ad
8. a Battery in the Owner s Manual for more information on conserving battery power Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is charged Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time To enter or exit a power management mode press the power button Power Management Wizard E NOTE The Power Management Wizard is not available if you have restricted access rights Click or double click the a icon to open the Power Management Wizard The first two screens of the wizard Welcome and What is Power Management describe and define various power management options NOTE On the What is Power Management screen you can select Do not show this page again When you select this option the Welcome screen also does not appear again Use the following screens of the Power Management Wizard to set various power management options including sleep modes power schemes and low battery charge alarms Setting Sleep Modes The screen defines standby and hibernate modes From the screen you can Set standby mode password options Enable or disable hibernate mode Select how the computer will respond when you close the display o Choose no action o Enter standby mode o Enter hibernate mode Select how the computer will respond when you press the power button o Cho
9. and restore data files to the new drive To prevent or minimize data loss back up your hard drive at least weekly and back up daily those files that have changed CD RW drives are devices that can back up large amounts of data to CD R or CD RW discs Use these drives and their associated backup software as backup devices Depending on the size of the data files you can also use floppy disks as backup devices You do not need to back up your operating system because an operating system CD came with your computer Additionally any software you purchase comes with floppy disks or CDs Your Dell installed drivers and online documentation are preserved on the Drivers and Utilities CD Finding Files 1 Click the Start button and click Search 2 Under what do you want to search for click All files and folders 3 Under Search by any or all of the criteria below type the name of the file or folder you want to find in the appropriate field 4 Specify where you want the Microsoft Windows XP operating system to search by clicking the Look in drop down menu K NOTE If you do not specify a directory Windows searches the entire hard drive or drive C partition 5 Click Search The files that meet your search criteria are listed in the Search Results window Copying Files Using My Computer 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer 2 Locate the file you want to copy and click the file to select highlight it 3 Under File and
10. and names or their products Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model PPO4S May 2003 P N H0021 Rev AOO Finding Information for Your Computer What are you looking for How to access tutorials and other how to information How to get a copy of my invoice How to extend my warranty How to access Dell Support on my Windows desktop U S only Additional documentation tools troubleshooting information and links to online support resources A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for my computer My computer documentation My device documentation How to set up a printer Additional information about setting up my computer How to troubleshoot and solve problems How to remove and install parts Technical specifications How to contact Dell How to set up my computer Tips on using Microsoft Windows How to play CDs and DVDs How to change my display resolution How to clean my computer l l How to use standby mode and hibernate mode l l Service Tag and Express Service Code Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell Solution Center On your Windows desktop Drivers and Utilities CD also known as the ResourceCD Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer You can use the CD to reinstall drivers run the Dell Diagnostics or access your documentation Rea
11. from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display Use the optional Dell carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream colognes perfumes or food Protect the computer the batteries and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures and overexposure to sunlight dirt dust or liquids NOTICE If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures allow it to acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on Pack the computer so that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in an overhead storage compartment NOTICE Do not check the computer as baggage Travel Tips NOTICE Do not move the computer while using the optical drive Doing so can result in loss of data Consider disabling wireless activity on your computer to maximize battery operating time To disable wireless activity press lt Fn gt lt F2 gt Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time If you are traveling internationally carry proof of ownership or of your right to use the computer if it is company owned to speed your passage through customs Investigate the customs regulations of the countries you plan to visit and consider acquiring an international carnet also known as a merchandise passport from your government Ensure that you know which electrical outlets are used
12. multi port hub that plugs in to your computer USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is turned on and they can also be daisy chained together UTP unshielded twisted pair Describes a type of cable used in most telephone networks and some computer networks Pairs of unshielded wires are twisted to protect against electromagnetic interference rather than relying on a metal sheath around each pair of wires to protect against interference UXGA ultra extended graphics array A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 V video controller The circuitry on a video card or on the system board in computers with an integrated video controller that provides the video capabilities in combination with the monitor for your computer video memory Memory that consists of memory chips dedicated to video functions Video memory is usually faster than system memory The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of colors that a program can display video mode A mode that describes how text and graphics are displayed on a monitor Graphics based software such as Windows operating systems displays in video modes that can be defined as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by z colors Character based software such as text editors displays in video modes that can be defined as x columns by y rows of characters video resolution
13. of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges IC Notice Canada Only Most Dell computers and other Dell digital apparatus are classified by the Industry Canada IC Interference Causing Equipment Standard 3 ICES 003 as Class B digital devices To determine which classification Class A or B applies to your computer or other Dell digital apparatus examine all registration labels located on the bottom side or the back panel of your computer or other digital apparatus A statement in the form of IC Class A CES 003 or IC Class B 1CES 003 will be located on one of these labels Note that Industry Canada regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment This Class B or Class A if so indicated on the registration label digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B ou Classe A si ainsi indiqu sur l tiquette d enregistration respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le Materiel Brouilleur du Canada Modem Regulatory I nformation The IC label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective operational
14. the lower right corner of the display You can click and drag the meter to a new location and the meter subsequently always appears at the new location K NOTE Brightness keyboard shortcuts only affect the display on your portable computer not monitors that you attach to your portable computer or docking device If your computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level the Brightness Meter appears but the brightness level on the monitor does not change You can enable or disable the Brightness Meter from the QuickSet taskbar menu When the meter is enabled press the following keys to adjust brightness Press lt Fn gt and the up arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only not on an external monitor Press lt Fn gt and the down arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only not on an external monitor For more information about QuickSet right click the icon in the taskbar and click Help Switching the Video I mage When you start the computer with an external device such as an external monitor or projector attached and turned on the image may appear on either the computer display or the external device Press lt Fn gt lt F8 gt to switch the video image to the display only the external device only or the display and the external device simultaneously Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution both the video co
15. to read or write data from CDs DVDs or DVD RWs Example of optical drives include CD drives DVD drives CD RW drives and CD RW DVD combo drives parallel connector An I O port often used to connect a parallel printer to your computer Also referred to as an LPT port partition A physical storage area on a hard drive that is assigned to one or more logical storage areas known as logical drives Each partition can contain multiple logical drives PC Card A removable I O card adhering to the PCMCIA standard Modems and network adapters are common types of PC Cards PCI peripheral component interconnect PCI is a local bus that supports 32 and 64 bit data paths providing a high speed data path between the microprocessor and devices such as video drives and networks PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association The organization that establishes standards for PC Cards PIN personal identification number A sequence of numerals and or letters used to restrict unauthorized access to computer networks and other secure systems PIO programmed input output A method of transferring data between two devices through the microprocessor as part of the data path pixel A single point on a display screen Pixels are arranged in rows and columns to create an image A video resolution such as 800 x 600 is expressed as the number of pixels across by the number of pixels up and down Plug and
16. typical commercial areas Class B is for typical domestic areas RF INTERFERENCE WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio frequency RF interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment A Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the preceding directives and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Computer Corporation Products Europe BV Limerick Ireland New Zealand Telecom Warnings General The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services This equipment does not fully meet Telecom impedance requirements Performance limitations may occur when used in conjunction with some parts of the network Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to the Telecom 111 Emergence Service If a charg
17. CE To avoid losing data turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft Windows operating system shutdown through the Start menu rather than by pressing the power button If a Program Stops Responding 1 Press lt Ctrl gt lt Shift gt lt Esc gt simultaneously 2 Click the Applications tab and select the program that is no longer responding 3 Click End Task PC Cards PC Card Types Extended PC Cards installing a PC Card Removing a PC Card PC Card Types See Specifications in the Owner s Manual for information on supported PC Cards 4 NOTE A PC Card is not a bootable device The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single Type or Type II card The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards Type of card refers to its thickness not its functionality Extended PC Cards An extended PC Card for example a wireless network adapter is longer than a standard PC Card and extends outside the computer Follow these precautions when using extended PC Cards Protect the exposed end of an installed card Striking the end of the card can damage the system board Always remove an extended PC Card before you pack the computer in its carrying case Installing a PC Card You can install a PC Card in the computer while the computer is running The computer automatically detects the card PC Cards are generally marked with a symbol such as a triangle or an arrow to indica
18. Dell Inspiron 300m Help Click the links to the left for information on the features and operation of your computer For information on other documentation included with your computer see Finding Information for Your Computer Notes Notices and Cautions K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer NOTI CE A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem A CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms see the Glossary Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2003 Dell Computer Corporation All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo Inspiron Dell Precision Dell TraveLite Dimension OptiPlex and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation Bluetooth is a trademake owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell Computer Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks
19. F alert standards format A standard to define a mechanism for reporting hardware and software alerts to a management console ASF is designed to be platform and operating system independent backup A copy of a program or data file on a floppy disk CD or hard drive As a precaution back up the data files from your hard drive regularly battery An internal power source used to operate portable computers when not connected to an AC adapter and an electrical outlet battery life span The length of time years during which a portable computer battery is able to be depleted and recharged battery operating time The length of time minutes or hours that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer BIOS basic input output system A program or utility that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system Unless you understand what effect the settings have on the computer do not change the settings for this program Also referred to as the system setup program bit The smallest unit of data interpreted by your computer Bluetooth A wireless technology standard for short range 9 m 29 feet networking devices that allows for enabled devices to automatically recognize each other boot sequence Specifies the order of the devices from which the computer attempts to boot bootable CD A CD that you can use to start your computer In case your hard dr
20. Play The ability of the computer to automatically configure devices Plug and Play provides automatic installation configuration and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS operating system and all devices are Plug and Play compliant POST power on self test Diagnostics programs loaded automatically by the BIOS that perform basic tests on the major computer components such as memory hard drives and video If no problems are detected during POST the computer continues the start up program Any software that processes data for you including spreadsheet word processor database and game packages Programs require an operating system to run PS 2 personal system 2 A type of connector for attaching a PS 2 compatible keyboard mouse or keypad PXE pre boot execution environment A WfM Wired for Management standard that allows networked computers that do not have an operating system to be configured and started remotely RAID redundant array of independent disks A system of two or more drives working together for performance and fault tolerance RAID drives are typically used on servers and high end PCs The three most common RAID levels are 0 3 and 5 Level 0 Provides data striping but no redundancy Level 0 improves performance but does not provide fault tolerance Level 3 Same as Level 0 but also reserves one dedicated drive for error correction data providing good performance a
21. Start button and click Control Panel 2 Click one of the categories under Pick a category For example if you want to change your screen saver click Appearance and Themes 3 Under Pick a task click the task that you want to complete You can also click a Control Panel icon if you do not want to choose a specific task fle Edt Yew Favorites Joos tiep 8B JO search I Folders Pick a category Appearance and Themes e My Computer Use My Computer to view the contents of your computer drives or folders 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer 2 Double click the icon for the drive or folder that you want to view for example drive C Similar to My Computer Microsoft Windows Explorer lists the contents of your computer so that you can locate files on any drive or in any folder To open Windows Explorer right click the Start button and click Explore Navigate to the drive or folder that you want to view For more information on My Computer and Windows Explorer see the Help and Support Center
22. Zealand law This requires that at least one party to the conversation is to be aware that it is being recorded In addition the Principles enumerated in the Privacy Act of 1993 shall be complied with in respect to the nature of the personal information collected the purpose for its collection how it is used and what is disclosed to any other party ENERGY STAR Compliance Certain configurations of Dell computers comply with the requirements set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency EPA for energy efficient computers If the front panel of your computer bears the ENERGY STAR Emblem your original configuration complies with these requirements and all ENERGY STAR power management features of the computer are enabled NOTE Any Dell computer bearing the ENERGY STAR Emblem is certified to comply with EPA ENERGY STAR requirements as configured when shipped by Dell Any changes you make to this configuration such as installing additional expansion cards or drives may increase the computer s power consumption beyond the limits set by the EPA s ENERGY STAR Computers program ct LX ENERGY STAR Emblem The EPA s ENERGY STAR Computers program is a joint effort between the EPA and computer manufacturers to reduce air pollution by promoting energy efficient computer products The EPA estimates that use of ENERGY STAR computer products can save computer users up to two billion dollars annually in electricity costs In turn this re
23. alone reference sources Help files typically have a filename extension of hlp or chm hibernate mode A power management mode that saves everything in memory to a reserved space on the hard drive and then turns off the computer When you restart the computer the memory information that was saved to the hard drive is automatically restored HTML hypertext markup language A set of codes inserted into an Internet web page intended for display on an Internet browser HTTP hypertext transfer protocol A protocol for exchanging files between computers connected to the Internet Hz hertz A unit of frequency measurement that equals 1 cycle per second Computers and electronic devices are often measured in kilohertz kHz megahertz MHz gigahertz GHz or terahertz THz IC Industry Canada The Canadian regulatory body responsible for regulating emissions from electronic equipment much as the FCC does in the United States IC integrated circuit A semiconductor wafer or chip on which thousands or millions of tiny electronic components are fabricated for use in computer audio and video equipment IDE integrated device electronics An interface for mass storage devices in which the controller is integrated into the hard drive or CD drive IEEE 1394 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc A high performance serial bus used to connect IEEE 1394 compatible devices such as digi
24. and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The IC label does not guarantee that the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alteration made by a user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telephone communications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas NOTICE Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves Contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTE The REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of a
25. ation about QuickSet right click the a icon in the taskbar and click Help Traveling With Your Computer identifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Travel Tips Identifying Your Computer Attach a name tag or business card to the computer or use a permanent marker or stencil to write a unique identifying mark such as your driver s license number on the computer Write down your Service Tag and store it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell Create a file on the Microsoft Windows desktop called if_ found Place information such as your name address and telephone number in this file Contact your credit card company and ask if it offers coded identification tags Packing the Computer Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a safe place Remove any cables attached to installed PC Cards and remove any extended PC Cards To make the computer as light as possible replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite module Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries you plan to carry with you Shut down the computer Disconnect the AC adapter NOTICE When the display is closed extraneous items on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display Remove any extraneous items such as paper clips pens and paper
26. by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Ergonomic Computing Habits A CAUTION Improper or prolonged keyboard use may result in injury A CAUTION Viewing the display or external monitor screen for extended periods of time may result in eye strain For comfort and efficiency observe the following ergonomic guidelines when setting up and using your computer workstation Position your computer directly in front of you as you work Adjust the tilt of the computer s display its contrast and or brightness settings and the lighting around you such as overhead lights desk lamps and the curtains or blinds on nearby windows to minimize reflections and glare on the display When using an external monitor with your computer set the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance usually 450 to 610 millimeters 18 to 24 inches from your eyes Make sure the monitor screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor Use a chair that provides good lower back support Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard touch pad track stick or external mouse Always use the palm rest with the keyboard touch pad or track stick Leave space to rest your hands when using an external mouse Let your u
27. change e mail module bay A bay that supports devices such as optical drives a second battery or a Dell TravelLite module monitor The high resolution TV like device that displays computer output mouse A pointing device that controls the movement of the cursor on your screen Typically you roll the mouse over a hard flat surface to move the pointer or cursor on your screen ms millisecond A measure of time that equals one thousandth of a second Access times of storage devices are often measured in ms network adapter A chip that provides network capabilities A computer may include a network adapter on its system board or it may contain a PC Card with an adapter on it A network adapter is also referred to as a NIC network interface controller NIC See network adapter notification area The section of the Windows taskbar that contains icons for providing quick access to programs and computer functions such as the clock volume control and print status Also referred to as system tray ns nanosecond A measure of time that equals one billionth of a second NVRAM nonvolatile random access memory A type of memory that stores data when the computer is turned off or loses its external power source NVRAM is used for maintaining computer configuration information such as date time and other system setup options that you can set O optical drive A drive that uses optical technology
28. ck Help and Support Help and Support Center E m Re O OO Om sneer Der Jem Damen Help and Support Center Search ig gt Windows XP Professional Set search optiors Pick a Help topic Dell Online Compier bvormeation oe Dell Support Dersorvired a wrt wih cots that telte Grectly to yo User and system guides x y sx the wey you bw Dell Customer Care What s mew in Windows xP Viet the Customer Care webstte for order taas cxhanlredeivery enone reges oti Dell Hints and Tips Networking aed the Web Quek Mets ond tos for al your comeuting and technology needs Music viden games and photos Windows basics Working remot ely Security and administr aton Dell Tak jon the community of Del customers aud erciyes eho 149 ater you pto qevore Customizing your computer Acconsibdity Additional resources System Arstore Comat ide hardware and software Windows Update Remote Assistance Tools Printing and laang Pevilaormane and fue ename Did you know Undated Wednesday AJy 11 2001 Pr BAA Mp yir Hardware e Used ae hep and Seot lobang a problem Microsoft Windows Desktop 4 Recycle Bin K NOTE You can personalize your desktop by creating and arranging shortcuts Your desktop may include different or additional shortcuts depending on your computer and software features Start button Recycle Bin Start Button The Start button provides access to the contents of your
29. computer When you click the Start button a menu displays that shows the main program icons The left side of the Start menu can change reflecting the programs that you use most frequently To keep an icon on the Start menu permanently right click the icon and click Pin to Start menu CJ My Documents 4 My Pictures D E My Music 9 My Computer B Control Panel O Help and Support D Tour Windows XP K Files and Settings Transfer Wizard All Programs gt All Programs lists programs installed on the computer My Documents My Pictures and My Music provide quick access to the corresponding folders where you can save frequently used files My Computer allows you to view the contents of your computer drives Control Panel allows you to adjust computer settings Help and Support opens the Help and Support Center window Search helps you locate files and folders on your computer or network Run displays a window to start a program or open a file with a command Log Off logs off the current user so that a new user can log on to the computer Turn Off Computer provides options for shutting down and restarting the computer and placing the computer in a power management mode If the computer is running the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system and is connected to a domain different options appear in the Shut Down window Taskbar The taskbar contains the Start button on the le
30. consortium of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for distributed desktop network enterprise and Internet environments domain A group of computers programs and devices on a network that are administered as a unit with common rules and procedures for use by a specific group of users A user logs on to the domain to gain access to the resources DRAM dynamic random access memory Memory that stores information in integrated circuits containing capacitors driver Software that allows the operating system to control a device such as a printer Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is not installed in the computer DSL Digital Subscriber Line A technology that provides a constant high speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line dual display mode A display setting that allows you to use a second monitor as an extension of your display Also referred to as extended display mode DVD digital versatile disc A disc usually used to store movies DVDs are double sided whereas CDs are single sided DVD drives read most CD media as well DVD drive A drive that uses optical technology to read data from DVDs and CDs DVD player The software used to watch DVD movies The DVD player displays a window with buttons that you use to watch a movie DVD RW DVD rewritable A rewritable version of a DVD Data can be written to a DVD RW disc and then e
31. d or Remove Programs 2 Click Change or Remove Programs and click the program that you want to remove 3 Click Remove or Change Remove 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the uninstall process Some programs cannot be uninstalled from this window For instructions on how to remove programs not listed see the documentation that came with the software Dell QuickSet Features Clicking the QuickSet Icon Double Clicking the QuickSet Icon Right Clicking the QuickSet Icon Dell QuickSet runs from the GS icon located in the taskbar and functions differently when you click double click or right click the icon Clicking the QuickSet I con Click the icon to perform the following tasks Adjust power management settings using the Power Management Wizard Adjust the size of icons and toolbars Select a power scheme that you set in the Power Management Wizard Turn presentation mode on or off Double Clicking the QuickSet I con Double click the amp icon to adjust power management settings using the Power Management Wizard Right Clicking the QuickSet I con Right click the icon to perform the following tasks Enable or disable the Brightness Meter on the screen Enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen Turn wireless activity on or off View Dell QuickSet Help View the version and copyright date of the QuickSet program installed on your computer For more inform
32. dme files may be included on your CD to provide last minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical reference material for technicians or experienced users Owner s Manual Oweer s Manual NOTE This document is available as a PDF at support dell com Setup Diagram Dell Inspiron Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support 2 Click User and system guides and click User s guides 3 Click Help Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on your computer rales 4 mnm a gU pet BETI senmisan Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support dell com or contact technical support Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support The Express Service Code is not available in all countries Use the number on the Microsoft Windows License Label if you reinstall your operating system Latest drivers for my computer Dell Support Website support dell com Answers to technical service and support questions Online discussions with other users and technical support Documentation for my computer Solutions Troubleshooting hints and tips articles from technicians and online courses Community Online discussion with other Dell customers Upgrades Upgrade information for components such as memory the hard drive and the operating system Customer Care Contact informatio
33. duction in electricity usage can reduce emissions of carbon dioxide the gas primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect and sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides the primary causes of acid rain You can also help reduce electricity usage and its side effects by turning off your computer when it is not in use for extended periods of time particularly at night and on weekends Simplified Chinese Class A Warning Notice China Only On Class A systems the following warning will appear near the regulatory label Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Fa AR It AR m ARIMA ar eS aRKARAFK ERMAR TF WHER BAAMAFRRMIRA TAH VCCI Notice Japan Only Most Dell computers are classified by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI as Class B information technology equipment ITE However the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A ITE including devices expansion cards printers input output 1 0 devices monitors and so on integrated into or connected to the computer should match the electromagnetic environment classification Class A or B of the computer To determine which classification applies to your computer examine the regulatory labels markings see VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark and VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark located on the bottom sid
34. e To change the appearance of your desktop and add sound effects by using desktop themes 1 Click the Start button click Control Panel and then click Appearance and Themes 2 Under Pick a task click Change the computer s theme 3 Inthe Display Properties window select a theme from the Theme drop down menu 4 Click OK Creating and Arranging Shortcuts A shortcut is an icon on the desktop that provides quick access to programs files folders and drives you might frequently use Creating Shortcuts 1 Open Windows Explorer or My Computer and find the file program or drive for which you want to create a shortcut K NOTE If you cannot see your desktop minimize any open windows to make your desktop visible 2 Right click and drag the highlighted item to the Windows desktop 3 Click Create Shortcut s Here in the pop up menu You can double click the shortcut icon that appears on your desktop to open the item Arranging Shortcuts To move a shortcut click and drag the shortcut to the desired location To arrange all the shortcut icons at one time 1 Right click an empty spot on the Windows desktop to display a pop up menu 2 Point to Arrange Icons By and click the option for the icon arrangement you prefer Desktop Cleanup Wizard Your computer is set up to use the Desktop Cleanup Wizard to move programs that are not frequently used to a designated folder 7 days after you first start your computer and ever
35. e or back panel of your computer Once you have determined your computer s VCCI classification read the appropriate VCCI notice Class AITE COBIL HAMUBLES SIRBESR TEMAS VCCI O HETESI TIA A HRRARECT CORE REA C HATAL LERE aa TIHA Et CHOMSIiclt ASAIN ARAA a k SERENAT AYET This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI for information technology equipment If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio disturbance may arise When such trouble occurs the user may be required to take corrective actions VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark If the regulatory label includes the following marking your computer is a Class A product VCCI Class BITE COREL HRMUBLES SIRES A ERAS VCCI O BEBO TIA BARRARECT CORE REACT ATSZCLABHMELTUETA SUASF LEV a RE TiPELTHRENSZL SRMBARERIOTFOLMBVET Erik AASi gE gt CIEL URRY RAL TC ESL This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI for information technology equipment If this equipment is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment it may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark If the regulatory label includes the following marking your computer is a Class B product VCI NOM Information Mexico Only The following information is provided on the device
36. e for local calls is unacceptable the Dial button should NOT be used for local calls Only the 7 digits of the local number should be dialed from your telephone DO NOT dial the area code digit or the 0 prefix This equipment may not provide for the effective hand over of a call to another device connected to the same line I mportant Notice Under power failure conditions this telephone may not operate Please ensure that a separate telephone not dependent on local power is available for emergency use Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s Specification 1 There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and the equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next attempt 2 Where automatic calls are made to different numbers the equipment shall go on line for a period of not less than 5 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next attempt 3 The equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing All persons using this device for recording telephone conversations shall comply with New
37. e of the disc For stubborn dirt try using water or a diluted solution of water and mild soap You can also purchase commercial products that clean discs and provide some protection from dust fingerprints and scratches Cleaning products for CDs are safe to use on DVDs Personalizing Your Desktop Microsoft Windows Classic View Choosing a Wallpaper Choosing a Screen Saver Choosing a Desktop Theme Creating and Arranging Shortcuts Desktop Cleanup Wizard Microsoft Windows Classic View You can change the appearance of the Windows desktop Start menu and Control Panel so that they look more like previous versions of the Windows operating system K NOTE The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view so they may not work if you set your computer to the Windows classic view Desktop 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel 2 Under Pick a category click Appearance and Themes 3 Under Pick a task click Change the computer s theme 4 In the Theme drop down menu click Windows Classic 5 Click OK Start Menu 1 Right click the Start button and click Properties 2 Click the Start Menu tab 3 Click Classic Start menu and click OK Control Panel 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel 2 Inthe left panel click Switch to Classic View Choosing a Wallpaper You can set background colors and patterns on the Windows desktop by choosing a wallpaper 1 Clic
38. epending on whether your computer is connected to a domain 6 Click Create Account Fast User Switching NOTE Fast User Switching is unavailable if your computer is running Windows XP Professional and is a member of a computer domain or if your computer has less than 128 MB of memory Fast User Switching allows multiple users to access one computer without requiring the previous user to log off 1 Click the Start button and click Log Off 2 In the Log Off Windows window click Switch User When you use Fast User Switching programs that previous users were using remain running in the background which might decrease your computer s response time Also multimedia programs such as games and DVD software might not work with Fast User Switching For more information see the Windows Help and Support Center Using Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center Microsoft Windows Desktop Start Button Taskbar Notification Area Recycle Bin Control Panel My Computer Help and Support Center K NOTE The Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional operating systems have different features and appearances Also options available in Windows XP Professional vary depending on whether your computer is connected to a domain The Help and Support Center provides help with Windows XP and also offers other support and educational tools To access the Help and Support Center click the Start button and cli
39. es U S Only Most Dell computers are classified by the Federal Communications Commission FCC as Class B digital devices To determine which classification applies to your computer examine all FCC registration labels located on the bottom side or back panel of your computer on card mounting brackets and on the cards themselves If any one of the labels carries a Class A rating your entire computer is considered to be a Class A digital device If all labels carry an FCC Class B rating as distinguished by either an FCC ID number or the FCC logo FE your computer is considered to be a Class B digital device Once you have determined your computer s FCC classification read the appropriate FCC notice Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radia
40. f the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are more likely to have interference than the higher frequency radiations such as infrared and light ROM read only memory Memory that stores data and programs that cannot be deleted or written to by the computer ROM unlike RAM retains its contents after you shut down your computer Some programs essential to the operation of your computer reside in ROM RPM revolutions per minute The number of rotations that occur per minute Hard drive speed is often measured in rpm RTC real time clock Battery powered clock on the system board that keeps the date and time after you shut down the computer RTCRST real time clock reset A jumper on the system board of some computers that can often be used for troubleshooting problems ScanDisk A Microsoft utility that checks files folders and the hard disk s surface for errors ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer after it has stopped responding SDRAM synchronous dynamic random access memory A type of DRAM that is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of the microprocessor serial connector An I O port often used to connect devices such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to your computer Service Tag A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support dell com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support setup
41. ft and the notification area on the right When you open a program a button for that program appears on the taskbar You can click the buttons to move between open programs If the taskbar runs out of space the Microsoft Windows XP operating system groups multiple instances of the same program on a single taskbar button You can add toolbars to the taskbar to provide quick access to programs or links To add or remove toolbars including Quick Launch and Links 1 Right click an empty spot on the taskbar and point to Toolbars 2 Click the toolbar that you want to add or remove J Start E Control Panel Notification Area The notification area contains icons that provide quick access to utilities and computer functions such as the computer clock and printer status The Microsoft Windows XP operating system hides notification area icons that are not frequently used Click the icon to view hidden icons To prevent Windows XP from hiding your notification area icons 1 Right click an empty spot on the taskbar and click Properties 2 Ensure that Hide inactive icons is not checked Recycle Bin When you delete a file it moves to the Recycle Bin where you can later retrieve it To permanently remove files from your computer empty the Recycle Bin Control Panel The Control Panel contains tools for changing how the Microsoft Windows XP operating system looks and works To access the Control Panel 1 Click the
42. hat endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service Radio communications services include but are not limited to AM FM commercial broadcast television cellular services radar air traffic control pager and Personal Communication Services PCS These licensed services along with unintentional radiators such as digital devices including computers contribute to the electromagnetic environment Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC is the ability of items of electronic equipment to function properly together in the electronic environment While this computer has been designed and determined to be compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference with radio communications services which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver Move the computer away from the receiver Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggesti
43. ibernate mode o Shut down Windows and turn off the computer Completing the Power Management Wizard The screen summarizes the QuickSet power scheme sleep mode and battery alarm settings for your computer Review the settings you have selected and click Finish For more information about QuickSet right click the icon in the taskbar and click Help Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity a time out When the computer exits standby mode it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering standby mode NOTICE If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode it may lose data To enter standby mode Click the Start button click Turn off computer and then click Stand by or Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window use one of the following methods o Press the power button o Close the display o Press lt Fn gt lt Esc gt To exit standby mode press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on the Advanced tab You cannot make the computer exit standby mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer When the c
44. in the countries you will visit and have appropriate power adapters Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it offers to users of portable computers Traveling by Air Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer NOTICE Do not walk the computer through a metal detector Send the computer through an X ray machine or have it hand inspected Before you use the computer on an airplane verify that such usage is permitted Some airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during the flight All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen computer Include the Service Tag in your description of the computer Ask that a case number be assigned and write down the number along with the name address and telephone number of the law enforcement agency If possible obtain the name of the investigating officer NOTE If you know where the computer was lost or stolen call a law enforcement agency in that area If you do not know call a law enforcement agency where you live If the computer belongs to a company notify the security office of the company Contact Dell customer service to report the missing computer Provide the computer Service Tag the case number and the name address and telephone nu
45. ive is damaged or your computer has a virus ensure that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available Your Drivers and Utilities or ResourceCD is a bootable CD bootable disk A disk that you can use to start your computer In case your hard drive is damaged or your computer has a virus ensure that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available bps bits per second The standard unit for measuring data transmission speed BTU British thermal unit A measurement of heat output bus A communication pathway between the components in your computer bus speed The speed given in MHz that indicates how fast a bus can transfer information byte The basic data unit used by your computer A byte is usually equal to 8 bits C Celsius A temperature measurement system where 0 is the freezing point and 100 is the boiling point of water cache A special high speed storage mechanism which can be either a reserved section of main memory or an independent high speed storage device The cache enhances the efficiency of many microprocessor operations L1 cache Primary cache stored inside the microprocessor L2 cache Secondary cache which can either be external to the microprocessor or incorporated into the microprocessor architecture carnet An international customs document that facilitates temporary imports into foreign countries Also Known as a merchandise passport CD co
46. k the Start button click Control Panel and then click Appearance and Themes 2 Under Pick a task click Change the desktop background 3 In the Display Properties window click one of the following options The name of the wallpaper image None for no wallpaper image Browse to select a wallpaper image from a directory K NOTE You can choose either an HTML file or any image file such as a bitmap or J PEG file as a wallpaper 4 To select the placement of your wallpaper on your desktop click one of the following options in the Position drop down menu Tile to place multiple copies of an image across the screen Center to place a single copy of an image in the center of the screen Stretch to place a single copy of an image to fit the size of the screen 5 Click OK to accept the settings and close the Display Properties window Choosing a Screen Saver 1 Click the Start button click Control Panel and then click Appearance and Themes 2 Under Pick a task click Choose a screen saver 3 Choose a screen saver from the Screen Saver drop down menu or click None if you prefer not to activate a screen saver If you select a screen saver you can click Settings to change the various features of the screen saver 4 Click Preview to run the currently selected screen saver and press lt Esc gt to cancel the preview 5 Click OK to accept the settings and close the Display Properties window Choosing a Desktop Them
47. lion bytes per second This measurement is typically used for data transfer ratings memory A temporary data storage area inside your computer Because the data in memory is not permanent it is recommended that you frequently save your files while you are working on them and always save your files before you shut down the computer Your computer can contain several different forms of memory such as RAM ROM and video memory Frequently the word memory is used as a synonym for RAM memory address A specific location where data is temporarily stored in RAM memory mapping The process by which the computer assigns memory addresses to physical locations at start up Devices and software can then identify information that the microprocessor can access memory module A small circuit board containing memory chips which connects to the system board MHz megahertz A measure of frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second The speeds for computer microprocessors buses and interfaces are often measured in MHz microprocessor A computer chip that interprets and executes program instructions Sometimes the microprocessor is referred to as the processor or the CPU central processing unit modem A device that allows your computer to communicate with other computers over analog telephone lines Three types of modems include external PC Card and internal You typically use your modem to connect to the Internet and ex
48. m password Unless you understand what effect the settings have on the computer do not change the settings for this program system tray See notification area TAPI telephony application programming interface Enables Windows programs to operate with a wide variety of telephony devices including voice data fax and video text editor A program used to create and edit files that contain only text for example Windows Notepad uses a text editor Text editors do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality the option to underline change fonts and so on travel module A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay of a portable computer to reduce the weight of the computer UPS uninterruptible power supply A backup power source used when the electrical power fails or drops to an unacceptable voltage level A UPS keeps a computer running for a limited amount of time when there is no electrical power UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few minutes to enable you to shut down your computer USB universal serial bus A hardware interface for a low speed device such as a USB compatible keyboard mouse joystick scanner set of speakers printer broadband devices DSL and cable modems imaging devices or storage devices Devices are plugged directly in to a 4 pin socket on your computer or in to a
49. mation The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations Model number PP04S Company name Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock Texas 78682 USA 512 338 4400 Modem Regulatory Information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules On the bottom of your computer is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for your equipment If requested you must provide this information to the telephone company The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most areas the sum of all the RENs on your telephone line should be less than five to ensure proper service from the telephone company To be certain of the number of devices that you may connect to a line as determined by the total RENs contact your local telephone company The registration jack Universal Service Order Code USOC used by this equipment is RJ 11C An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack that is Part 68 compliant This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telepho
50. mber of the law enforcement agency to which you reported the missing computer If possible give the name of the investigating officer The Dell customer service representative will log your report under the computer Service Tag and flag the computer as missing or stolen If someone calls Dell for technical assistance and gives your Service Tag the computer is identified automatically as missing or stolen The representative will attempt to get the phone number and address of the caller Dell will then contact the law enforcement agency to which you made the report of the missing computer Turning Off Your Computer Turning On Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer Logging Off User Accounts and Fast User Switching Turning On Your Computer Press the power button labeled O to turn on the computer Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE To avoid losing data turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft Windows operating system shutdown as described next rather than by pressing the power button K NOTE As an alternative to turning off your computer you can set your computer to enter standby or hibernate mode 1 Save and close any open files exit any open programs click the Start button and then click Turn Off Computer 2 In the Turn off computer window click Turn off The computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Turn off computer Logging Off Windows XP allows multiple users to acces
51. mpact disc An optical form of storage media typically used for audio and software programs CD drive A drive that uses optical technology to read data from CDs CD player The software used to play music CDs The CD player displays a window with buttons that you use to play a CD CD R CD recordable A recordable version of a CD Data can be recorded only once onto a CD R Once recorded the data cannot be erased or written over CD RW CD rewritable A rewritable version of a CD Data can be written to a CD RW disc and then erased and written over rewritten CD RW drive A drive that can read CDs and write to CD RW rewritable CDs and CD R recordable CDs discs You can write to CD RW discs multiple times but you can write to CD R discs only once CD RW DVD drive A drive sometimes referred to as a combo drive that can read CDs and DVDs and write to CD RW rewritable CDs and CD R recordable CDs discs You can write to CD RW discs multiple times but you can write to CD R discs only once clock speed The speed given in MHz that indicates how fast computer components that are connected to the system bus operate COA Certificate of Authenticity The Windows alpha numeric code located on a sticker on your computer You may need the COA to complete the operating system setup or reinstallation Also referred to as the Product Key or Product ID Control Panel A Windows utility that allows you
52. n order status warranty and repair information Downloads Drivers patches and software updates Reference Computer documentation product specifications and white papers The Dell Support website provides several online tools including How to use Windows XP Windows Help and Support Center Documentation for my computer DOCUMENT SDH TOF HEMICES SUCH asa MEE Click the Start button and click Help and Support Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problem Follow the instructions on the screen How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on your computer To resintall your operating system use the Operating System CD See your Owner s Manual for operating system resinstallation instructions After you reinstall your operating system use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer Your operating system product key label is located on your computer Appendix Macrovision Product Notice Ergonomic Computing Habits Regulatory Notices Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized
53. n some computers expanding the capabilities of the computer Examples include video modem and sound cards expansion slot A connector on the system board in some computers where you insert an expansion card connecting it to the system bus Express Service Code A numeric code located on a sticker on your Dell computer Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance Express Service Code service may not be available in some countries extended display mode A display setting that allows you to use a second monitor as an extension of your display Also referred to as dual display mode extended PC Card A PC Card that extends beyond the edge of the PC Card slot when installed Fahrenheit A temperature measurement system where 32 is the freezing point and 212 is the boiling point of water FCC Federal Communications Commission A U S agency responsible for enforcing communications related regulations that state how much radiation computers and other electronic equipment can emit floppy drive A disk drive that can read and write to floppy disks folder A term used to describe space on a disk or drive where files are organized and grouped Files in a folder can be viewed and ordered in various ways such as alphabetically by date and by size format The process that prepares a drive or disk for file storage When a drive or disk is formatted the existing information on it is lost
54. nd some level of fault tolerance Level 5 Provides data striping at the byte level and also stripe error correction information resulting in excellent performance and good fault tolerance RAM random access memory The primary temporary storage area for program instructions and data Any information stored in RAM is lost when you shut down your computer readme file A text file included with a software package or hardware product Typically readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or corrections that have not yet been documented read Only Data and or files you can view but cannot edit or delete A file can have read only status if It resides on a physically write protected floppy disk CD or DVD It is located on a network in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals refresh rate The frequency measured in Hz at which your screen s horizontal lines are recharged sometimes also referred to as its vertical frequency The higher the refresh rate the less video flicker can be seen by the human eye resolution The sharpness and clarity of an image produced by a printer or displayed on a monitor The higher the resolution the sharper the image RFI radio frequency interference Interference that is generated at typical radio frequencies in the range of 10 kHz to 100 000 MHz Radio frequencies are at the lower end o
55. ne company Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs There are no user serviceable parts on the modem contained in your computer If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that service may be temporarily discontinued If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service If you experience trouble with this telephone equipmentor the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number
56. ntroller and the display must support the program and the necessary video drivers must be installed Before you change any of the default display settings make a note of the default settings for future reference If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports the settings adjust automatically to the closest possible setting Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel 2 Under Pick a category click Appearance and Themes 3 Under Pick a task click the area you want to change or under or pick a Control Panel icon click Display 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution Working With Files Updating Antivirus Software Renaming Files Backing Up Files Deleting Files Finding Files Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin Copying Files Emptying the Recycle Bin Moving Files Updating Antivirus Software To protect your computer against viruses regularly update your antivirus software as described in the software documentation and load updates immediately NOTICE Scan for viruses before installing any software from unlicensed sources either downloaded from the Internet or from floppy disks Make regular backups of your data in case a virus infects your computer Backing Up Files NOTE In case of warranty replacement of your hard drive you will receive a blank formatted drive from Dell You will need to reinstall programs
57. ny combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed the number five The REN for the internal modem as stated on the IC regulatory label located on the bottom of the computer is 0 6 B The following information is provided in compliance with IC regulations Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock TX 78682 USA 512 338 4400 CE Notice European Union Marking by the symbol CE indicates compliance of this Dell computer to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union Such marking is indicative that this Dell system meets the following technical standards EN 55022 Information Technology Equipment Radio Disturbance Characteristics Limits and Methods of Measurement EN 55024 Information Technology Equipment Immunity Characteristics Limits and Methods of Measurement EN 61000 3 2 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Part 3 Limits Section 2 Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions Equipment Input Current Up to and Including 16 A Per Phase EN 61000 3 3 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Part 3 Limits Section 3 Limitation of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker in Low Voltage Supply Systems for Equipment With Rated Current Up to and Including 16 A EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment NOTE EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications Class A is for
58. omputer exits hibernate mode it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode NOTICE You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in hibernate mode Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low To manually enter hibernate mode Click the Start button click Turn off computer press and hold lt Shift gt and then click Hibernate or Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode o Press the power button o Close the display o Press lt Fn gt lt Esc gt K NOTE Some PC Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode Remove and reinsert the card or simply restart reboot your computer 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 with your operating system Power Options Properties The Power Options Properties window helps you to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status To access the Microsoft Windows Power Options Properties window click the Start button click Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and then click
59. ons Dell computers are designed tested and classified for their intended electromagnetic environment These electromagnetic environment classifications generally refer to the following harmonized definitions Class A is typically for business or industrial environments Class B is typically for residential environments Information Technology Equipment ITE including devices expansion cards printers input output 1 0 devices monitors and so on that are integrated into or connected to the computer should match the electromagnetic environment classification of the computer A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables Use only shielded cables for connecting devices to any Dell device to reduce the possibility of interference with radio communications services Using shielded cables ensures that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for the intended environment For parallel printers a cable is available from Dell If you prefer you can order a cable from Dell on the World Wide Web at accessories us dell com sna category asp category_id 4117 Most Dell computers are classified for Class B environments However the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some configurations to Class A To determine the electromagnetic classification for your computer or device see the following sections specific for each regulatory agency Each section provides country specific EMC EMI or product safety information FCC Notic
60. ose no action o Enter standby mode Enter hibernate mode O o Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer o Prompt a user for an action Ask me what to do Select how the computer will respond when you press lt Fn gt lt Esc gt o Choose no action o Enter standby mode o Enter hibernate mode o Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer o Prompt a user for an action Ask me what to do Selecting a Power Scheme K NOTE When your computer is running on battery power the Network Disabled power scheme disables your internal network and wireless activity When your computer is connected to an electrical outlet or docking device the Network Disabled power scheme disables only your wireless activity You must set the power scheme through Dell QuickSet not Microsoft Windows for Network Disabled to work The screen allows you to select create and edit power scheme settings In addition you can delete power schemes that you create but you cannot delete QuickSet predefined power schemes Maximum Battery Maximum Performance Presentation and Network Disabled K NOTE QuickSet automatically adds the word QuickSet after the names of power schemes created using QuickSet All QuickSet power schemes are displayed in a drop down menu near the center of the screen The power settings for each scheme in the menu are listed below the menu The power settings are listed separately for when the com
61. pper arms hang naturally at your sides Ensure that your feet are resting flat on the floor When sitting make sure the weight of your legs is on your feet and not on the front of your chair seat Adjust your chair s height or use a footrest if necessary to maintain proper posture Vary your work activities Try to organize your work so that you do not have to type for extended periods of time When you stop typing try to do things that use both hands For more information about ergonomic computing habits see the BSR HFES 100 standard which can be purchased on the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society HFES website at www hfes org publications HFES100 html References 1 American National Standards Institute ANSI HFES 100 American National Standards for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations Santa Monica CA Human Factors Society Inc 1988 2 Human Factors and Ergonomics Society BSR HFES 100 Draft standard for trial use Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations Santa Monica CA Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 2002 3 International Organization for Standardization ISO ISO 9241 Ergonomics requirements for office work with visual display terminals VDTs Geneva Switzerland International Organization for Standardization 1992 Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference EMI is any signal or emission radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads t
62. program A program that is used to install and configure hardware and software The setup exe or install exe program comes with most Windows software packages Setup program differs from system setup program shortcut An icon that provides quick access to frequently used programs files folders and drives When you place a shortcut on your Windows desktop and double click the icon you can open its corresponding folder or file without having to find it first Shortcut icons do not change the location of files If you delete a shortcut the original file is not affected Also you can rename a shortcut icon shutdown The process of closing windows and exiting programs exiting the operating system and turning off your computer You can lose data if you turn off your computer before completing a shutdown smart card A card that is embedded with a microprocessor and a memory chip Smart cards can be used to authenticate a user on computers equipped for smart cards software Anything that can be stored electronically such as computer files or programs S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface An audio transfer file format that allows the transfer of audio from one file to another without converting it to and from an analog format which could degrade the quality of the file standby mode A power management mode that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to save energy surge protectors Prevent voltage spikes
63. puter is running on battery or connected to an electrical outlet The Power Management Wizard also allows you to associate the display brightness level with a power scheme You must enable brightness level power schemes through QuickSet in order to set the brightness level The display brightness internal network card activity and wireless activity features are not available through the Control Panel power schemes In order to make use of these value added features you must set them through QuickSet power schemes K NOTE Brightness shortcut keys only affect the display on your portable computer not monitors that you attach to your portable computer or docking device If your computer is in CRT only mode and you try to change the brightness level the Brightness Meter appears but the brightness level on the monitor does not change Setting Battery Alarms and Actions The screen allows you to enable the low battery and critical battery alarms and to change settings for the alarms For example you can set the low battery alarm to 20 percent to remind you to save work and switch to AC power and you can set the critical battery alarm to 10 percent to enter hibernate mode From the screen you can Select whether the alarm will notify you by sound or text Adjust the power level at which you want the alarm to notify you Select how the computer will respond when the alarm notifies you o Choose no action o Enter standby mode o Enter h
64. rased and written over rewritten DVD RW technology is different from DVD RW technology DVD RW drive A drive that can read DVDs and most CD media and write to DVD RW rewritable DVDs discs DVI digital video interface A standard for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display the DVI adapter works through the computer s integrated graphics ECC error checking and correction A type of memory that includes special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as it passes in and out of memory ECP extended capabilities port A parallel connector design that provides improved bidirectional data transmission Similar to EPP ECP uses direct memory access to transfer data and often improves performance EIDE enhanced integrated device electronics An improved version of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives EMI electromagnetic interference Electrical interference caused by electromagnetic radiation ENERGY STAR Environmental Protection Agency requirements that decrease the overall consumption of electricity EPP enhanced parallel port A parallel connector design that provides bidirectional data transmission ESD electrostatic discharge A rapid discharge of static electricity ESD can damage integrated circuits found in computer and communications equipment expansion card A circuit board that installs in an expansion slot on the system board i
65. rated circuits KB kilobyte A unit of data that equals 1024 bytes but is often referred to as 1000 bytes keyboard shortcut A command requiring you to press multiple keys at the same time Also referred to as a key combination kHz kilohertz A measurement of frequency that equals 1000 Hz LAN local area network A computer network covering a small area A LAN usually is confined to a building or a few nearby buildings A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to form a wide area network WAN LCD liquid crystal display The technology used by portable computer and flat panel displays LED light emitting diode An electronic component that emits light to indicate the status of the computer local bus A data bus that provides a fast throughput for devices to the microprocessor LPT line print terminal The designation for a parallel connection to a printer or other parallel device M Mb megabit A measurement of memory chip capacity that equals 1024 Kb Mbps megabits per second One million bits per second This measurement is typically used for transmission speeds for networks and modems MB megabyte A measurement of data storage that equals 1 048 576 bytes 1 MB equals 1024 KB When used to refer to hard drive storage the term is often rounded to 1 000 000 bytes MB sec megabytes per second One mil
66. s A DVD player includes the following basic buttons o to the previous title or chapter Eject For more information on playing CDs or DVDs click Help on the CD or DVD player if available Adjusting the Volume K NOTE If the speakers are muted you will not hear the CD or DVD playing 1 Click the Start button point to All Programs or gt Accessories Entertainment or and then click Volume Control 2 In the Volume Control window click and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up or down to increase or decrease the volume For more information on volume control options click Help in the Volume Control window The Volume Meter displays the current volume level including mute on your computer Either right click the icon in the taskbar or press the volume control buttons to enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen Volume Meter When the meter is enabled adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by pressing the following keys Press lt Fn gt lt Page Up gt to increase volume Press lt Fn gt lt Page Dn gt to decrease volume Press lt Fn gt lt End gt to mute volume 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 preventing DVD playback adjust the display properties
67. s and the date you deleted them Click the File menu and click Empty Recycle Bin You can also click Empty Recycle Bin under Recycle Bin Tasks 3 When a confirmation dialog box appears click Yes to delete the file s All files disappear from the Recycle Bin and are permanently removed from your computer Glossary ABGCDEEGCGHLKLMNOPRSICUVWwWXZ 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 you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet ACPI advanced configuration and power interface A power management specification that enables Microsoft Windows operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer AGP accelerated graphics port A dedicated graphics port that allows system memory to be used for video related tasks AGP delivers a smooth true color video image because of the faster interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory antivirus software A program designed to identify quarantine and or delete viruses from your computer APR advanced port replicator A docking device that allows you to conveniently use a monitor keyboard mouse and other devices with your portable computer AS
68. s described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards NOM Exporter Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock TX 78682 Importer Dell Computer de M xico S A de C V Paseo de la Reforma 2620 11 Piso Col Lomas Altas 11950 M xico D F Dell Computer de M xico S A de C V al Cuidado de Kuehne amp Nagel de M xico S de R I Avenida Soles No 55 Col Pe on de los Ba os 15520 M xico D F Model number Current Consumption Playing a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture NOTICE Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive NOTICE Do not move the computer when you are playing CDs or DVDs 1 Press the eject button on the front of the drive 2 Pull the tray out 3 Place the disc label side up in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle 74 NOTE If you use a module that shipped with another computer you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data For more information see the Drivers and Utilities CD 4 Push the tray back into the drive To format CDs for storing data to create music CDs or to copy CDs see the CD software that came with your computer K NOTE Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs A CD player includes the following basic button
69. s a single computer with their own settings Each user can enter a password to restrict access to their settings and files and each user can log off without turning off the computer To log off the computer 1 Save and close any open files exit any open programs click the Start button and then click Log Off 2 In the Log Off Windows window click Log Off You can use Fast User Switching to allow multiple users to access one computer without requiring the previous user to log off For additional information see User Accounts and Fast User Switching User Accounts and Fast User Switching Adding User Accounts After the Microsoft Windows XP operating system is installed the administrator or a user with administrator rights can create additional user accounts 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel 2 Inthe Control Panel window click User Accounts 3 Under Pick a task click Create a new account 4 Under Name the new account type the name of the new user and click Next 5 Under Pick an account type click one of the following options Computer administrator You can change all computer settings Limited You can change only your own personal settings such as your password You cannot install programs or use the Internet NOTE Additional options may be available depending on whether you are using Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Also options available in Windows XP Professional vary d
70. tal cameras and DVD players to the computer infrared sensor A port that allows you to transfer data between the computer and infrared compatible devices without using a cable connection integrated Usually refers to components that are physically located on the computer s system board Also referred to as built in 1 O input output An operation or device that enters and extracts data from your computer Keyboards and printers are I O devices I O address An address in RAM that is associated with a specific device such as a serial connector parallel connector or expansion slot and allows the microprocessor to communicate with that device IrDA Infrared Data Association The organization that creates international standards for infrared communications IRQ interrupt request An electronic pathway assigned to a specific device so that the device can communicate with the microprocessor Each device connection must be assigned an IRQ Although two devices can share the same IRQ assignment you cannot operate both devices simultaneously ISP Internet service provider A company that allows you to access its host server to connect directly to the Internet send and receive e mail and access websites The ISP typically provides you with a software package user name and access phone numbers for a fee K Kb kilobit A unit of data that equals 1024 bits A measurement of the capacity of memory integ
71. te mode o Shut down Windows and turn off the computer o Choose no action None or Do nothing To program these functions click an option from the corresponding drop down menu and then click OK Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you enable hibernate mode by clicking the Enable hibernate support check box Working With Programs Running a Program Adding Software Removing Software Running a Program 1 Click the Start button 2 If the program is not listed in the Start menu point to All Programs and point to a category 3 Click the program you want to run When you run a program or open a document a title bar at the top of the window displays the title of the program or document The title bar includes three buttons on the right side 1 Click this button to close the window and leave the program running The minimized program window appears as a button on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen Restore the program by clicking its button on the taskbar 2 g Click this button to enlarge maximize the program window to fill up your entire screen When the window is maximized a g button appears in the title bar Click to reduce the size of the window on your screen 3 Click this button to close the program or document Adding Software 1 To see if the software is already installed on your computer click the Start button and point to All Programs If the program is listed in the All Programs menu or the
72. te radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may cause harmful interference with radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may cause interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help FCC Identification I nfor
73. te which end to insert into the slot The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion If card orientation is not clear see the documentation that came with the card To install a 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 encounter too much resistance do not force the card Check the card orientation and try again The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer s drivers use the floppy disk or CD that came with the PC Card Removing a PC Card Fo NOTI CE Use the PC Card configuration utility amp gt on the taskbar to select a card and stop it from functioning before you remove it from the computer If you do not stop the card in the configuration utility you could lose data Do not attempt to eject a card by pulling its cable if one is attached Press the latch and gently remove the card For some latches you must press the latch twice once to pop the latch out and then a second time to pop the card out Power Management Power Management Tips Power Management Wizard Power Management Modes Power Options Properties Power Management Tips K NOTE See Using
74. ted Files or media that cannot be changed Use write protection when you want to protect data from being changed or destroyed To write protect a 3 5 inch floppy disk slide its write protect tab to the open position X XGA extended graphics array A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768 ZIF zero insertion force A type of socket or connector that allows a computer chip to be installed or removed with no stress applied to either the chip or its socket Zip A popular data compression format Files that have been compressed with the Zip format are called Zip files and usually have a filename extension of zip A special kind of zipped file is a self extracting file which has a filename extension of exe You can unzip a self extracting file by double clicking it Zip drive A high capacity floppy drive developed by lomega Corporation that uses 3 5 inch removable disks called Zip disks Zip disks are slightly larger than regular floppy disks about twice as thick and hold up to 100 MB of data If Your Computer Stops Responding if Your Computer Stops Responding if a Program Stops Responding If your computer does not respond to keyboard mouse touch pad or track stick commands 1 Press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off 2 After the computer turns off press the power button again to turn on the computer NOTI
75. tension the last three characters after the period Doing so may render the file unusable 3 Type the new filename and press lt Enter gt Deleting Files NOTICE Do not delete any files that are part of an installed program Doing so may render the program unusable 1 Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the file you want to delete and click the file to select highlight it 2 Click the File menu and click Delete 3 Click Yes to send the file to the Recycle Bin If you accidentally delete a file see Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin When you delete a file it moves to the Recycle Bin and remains there until you empty the Recycle Bin To retrieve a file Dj 1 Double click the Recycle Bin icon The Recycle Bin window appears and lists all deleted files their previous locations and the dates you deleted them 2 Click the file you want to retrieve click the File menu and then click Restore The file disappears from the Recycle Bin and is moved to its previous location Emptying the Recycle Bin Deleted files remain in the Recycle Bin and occupy space on the hard drive until you empty them from the Recycle Bin NOTICE Files deleted from a floppy disk or from a network are erased permanently They are not sent to the Recycle Bin Zj 1 Double click the Recycle Bin icon The Recycle Bin window appears and lists all deleted files their previous location
76. ter and wipe the computer and keyboard Do not allow water from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your computer disconnect any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets 2 Remove any installed batteries 3 Moisten a soft lint free cloth with water and wipe it gently across the surface of the touch pad Do not allow water from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest Floppy Drive NOTICE Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab You might accidentally misalign the heads which prevents the drive from operating Clean your floppy drive using a commercially available cleaning kit These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to remove contaminants that accumulate during normal operation CDs and DVDs NOTICE Always use compressed air to clean the lens in the CD DVD drive and follow the instructions that come with the compressed air Never touch the lens in the drive If you notice problems such as skipping with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs try cleaning the discs 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge You can also touch the inside edge of the center hole NOTICE To prevent damaging the surface do not wipe in a circular motion around the disc 2 With a soft lint free cloth gently wipe the bottom of the disc the unlabeled side in a straight line from the center to the outer edg
77. to modify operating system and hardware settings such as display settings controller A chip that controls the transfer of data between the microprocessor and memory or between the microprocessor and devices CRI MM continuity rambus in line memory module A special module that has no memory chips and is used to fill unused RIMM slots cursor The marker on a display or screen that shows where the next keyboard touch pad or mouse action will occur It often is a blinking solid line an underline character or a small arrow DDR SDRAM double data rate SDRAM A type of SDRAM that doubles the data burst cycle improving system performance device Hardware such as a disk drive printer or keyboard that is installed in or connected to your computer device driver See driver DIN connector A round six pin connector that conforms to DIN Deutsche Industrie Norm standards it is typically used to connect PS 2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors disk striping A technique for spreading data over multiple disk drives Disk striping can speed up operations that retrieve data from disk storage Computers that use disk striping generally allow the user to select the data unit size or stripe width DMA direct memory access A channel that allows certain types of data transfer between RAM and a device to bypass the microprocessor docking device See APR DMTF Distributed Management Task Force A
78. y 60 days after that The appearance of the Start menu changes as programs are moved To turn off the Desktop Cleanup Wizard K NOTE You can run the Desktop Cleanup Wizard any time by clicking Clean Desktop Now under Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard every 60 days 1 Right click an empty spot on the desktop and click Properties 2 Click the Desktop tab and click Customize Desktop 3 Click Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard every 60 days to remove the check mark 4 Click OK To run the Desktop Cleanup Wizard at any time 1 Right click an empty spot on the desktop and click Properties 2 Click the Desktop tab and click Customize Desktop 3 Click Clean Desktop Now 4 When the Desktop Cleanup Wizard appears click Next 5 In the list of shortcuts deselect any shortcuts you want to leave on the desktop and click Next 6 Click Finish to remove the shortcuts and close the wizard Using the Display Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Adjusting Brightness When the Dell computer is running on battery power you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting using the appropriate keyboard shortcuts for the display The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display Right click the nS icon in the taskbar to enable or disable the Brightness Meter on the screen Ee NOTE By default the Brightness Meter appears in

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