Table Of Contents - Dell Precision M20 User Manual

Table Of Contents

About Your Computer2
Front View2
Left View4
Right View5
Back View6
Bottom View7
Macrovision Product Notice9
Fcc Notices (U.s. Only)9
Fcc Identification Information9
Alert Standard Format (Asf)11
Using A Battery12
Battery Performance12
Checking The Battery Charge12
Charging The Battery13
Charge Gauge13
Health Gauge13
Removing A Battery14
Installing A Battery14
Storing A Battery14
Using The Module Bay15
About The Module Bay15
About The Device Security Screw15
Removing The Device Security Screw15
Removing And Installing Devices While The Computer Is Turned Off15
Removing And Installing Devices While The Computer Is Running16
Using Cds, Dvds, And Other Multimedia18
Playing A Cd Or Dvd18
Adjusting The Volume18
Adjusting The Picture19
Connecting Your Computer To A Tv Or Audio Device19
Composite Video And Standard Audio21
Cleaning Your Computer23
Computer, Keyboard, And Display23
Floppy Drive (Optional)23
Cds And Dvds23
When To Use The Dell Diagnostics25
Starting The Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive25
Starting The Dell Diagnostics From The Drivers And Utilities Cd25
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu26
Using The Display27
Adjusting Brightness27
Switching The Video Image27
Setting Display Resolution27
Dual Independent Display Mode28
Swapping Primary And Secondary Displays29
Reinstalling Software30
What Is A Driver30
Identifying Drivers30
Reinstalling Drivers And Utilities30
Using The Drivers And Utilities Cd31
Manually Reinstalling Drivers31
Resolving Software And Hardware Incompatibilities32
Using Microsoft Windows Xp System Restore32
Creating A Restore Point33
Restoring The Computer To An Earlier Operating State33
Undoing The Last System Restore33
Before You Begin34
Reinstalling Windows Xp34
Windows Xp Setup34
Finding Information36
Getting Help39
Technical Assistance39
Online Services39
Problems With Your Order40
Product Information40
Returning Items For Warranty Repair Or Credit40
Autotech Service40
Technical Support Service40
Before You Call41
Contacting Dell41
Using The Keyboard And Touch Pad58
Numeric Keypad58
Key Combinations58
System Functions58
Display Functions58
Touch Pad59
Power Management59
Speaker Functions59
Changing The Track Stick Cap60
Customizing The Touch Pad And Track Stick60
About Passwords61
Using A Primary Password61
Using An Administrator Password61
Using A Hard Drive Password62
Enabling The Tpm Feature64
Using Pc Cards66
Pc Card Types66
Pc Card Blanks66
Extended Pc Cards66
Installing A Pc Card66
Removing A Pc Card Or Blank67
Power Management Tips68
Power Management Wizard68
Setting Sleep Modes68
Power Management Modes69
Selecting A Power Scheme69
Setting Battery Alarms And Actions69
Completing The Power Management Wizard69
Standby Mode69
Power Options Properties70
Hibernate Mode70
Power Schemes Tab70
Alarms Tab70
Power Meter Tab70
Advanced Tab71
Hibernate Tab71
Dell™ Quickset Features72
Double-Clicking The Quickset Icon72
Right-Clicking The Quickset Icon72
Adding And Replacing Parts73
Recommended Tools73
Turning Off Your Computer73
Before Working Inside Your Computer73
Mini Pci Card78
Hard Drive79
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology82
Coin-Cell Battery83
Using The System Setup Program85
Viewing The System Setup Screens85
Commonly Used Options85
System Setup Screen85
Changing The Boot Sequence85
Changing Printer Modes86
Changing Com Ports86
Enabling The Infrared Sensor86
Using Smart Cards88
About Smart Cards88
Installing A Smart Card88
Solving Problems89
Drive Problems89
Cd And Dvd Drive Problems89
E-Mail, Modem, And Internet Problems90
If You Hear An Unfamiliar Scraping Or Grinding Sound90
Hard Drive Problems90
Error Messages91
Ieee 1394 Device Problems93
Keyboard Problems94
External Keyboard Problems94
Unexpected Characters94
Lockups And Software Problems95
The Computer Does Not Start Up95
The Computer Stops Responding95
A Program Stops Responding95
A Program Crashes Repeatedly95
A Solid Blue Screen Appears95
Other Software Problems95
Memory Problems96
Network Problems96
Pc Card Problems97
Power Problems97
Printer Problems98
Ensuring Sufficient Power For Your Computer98
Docking Power Considerations98
Scanner Problems99
Sound And Speaker Problems99
No Sound From Integrated Speakers99
Touch Pad Or Mouse Problems100
No Sound From External Speakers100
No Sound From Headphones100
Video And Display Problems101
If The Display Is Blank101
If The Display Is Difficult To Read101
If Only Part Of The Display Is Readable102
Specifications103
Travelling With Your Computer108
Identifying Your Computer108
Packing The Computer108
Travel Tips108
Travelling By Air108
If Your Computer Is Lost Or Stolen109
Connecting To A Wireless Local Area Network110
Determining Your Network Type110
Connecting To A Wireless Network In Microsoft® Windows® Xp110
Using Microsoft® Windows® Xp112
Help And Support Center112
Start Menu112
Control Panel112
Desktop Cleanup Wizard113
Transferring Information To A New Computer113
Setting Up A Home And Office Network114
Adding User Accounts114
Fast User Switching114
Network Setup Wizard115
Internet Connection Firewall115