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Dell Precision PY760 User Manual

Dell Precision PY760 User Manual (292 pages)

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Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Finding Information

15
2 About Your Computer

33
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration
  33
- Front View
  34
- Left Side View
  39
- Right Side View
  40
- Back View
  41
- Bottom View
  45
3 Setting up Your Computer

47
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  47
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
    47
  - Running the Files and Settings Transfer
    48
  - Wizard
    50
  - Microsoft Windows Vista
    50
4 Using a Battery

53
- Battery Performance
  53
- Checking the Battery Charge
  54
- Conserving Battery Power
  56
- Power Management Modes
  57
  - Standby and Sleep Mode
    57
  - Hibernate Mode
    57
- Configuring Power Management Settings
  58
  - Accessing Power Options Properties
    59
- Charging the Battery
  59
- Removing the Battery
  60
- Storing a Battery
  61
5 Using the Keyboard

75
- Numeric Keypad
  75
- Key Combinations
  76
  - System Functions
    76
  - Battery
    76
  - CD or DVD Tray
    76
  - Display Functions
    76
  - Wireless Networking and Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Function
    76
  - Power Management
    77
  - Speaker Functions
    77
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    77
  - Functions
    78
- Touch Pad
  78
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    80
6 Using the Display

81
- Adjusting Brightness
  81
- Using a Projector
  81
- Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
  82
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
    82
  - Windows Vista
    82
7 Using Multimedia

85
- Playing Cds or Dvds
  85
  - Media
    87
  - Adjusting the Volume
    91
  - Adjusting the Picture
    92
  - Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
    92
8 Setting up and Using Networks

111
9 Using Cards

123
- Expresscards
  123
  - Expresscard Blanks
    124
  - Installing an Expresscard
    124
  - Removing an Expresscard or Blank
    125
- Smart Cards
  126
  - About Smart Cards
    126
  - Installing a Smart Card
    127
10 Securing Your Computer

129
- Security Cable Lock
  129
- Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers
  129
- Passwords
  130
  - About Passwords
    130
  - Using a Primary Password
    131
  - Using an Administrator Password
    131
  - Using a Hard Drive Password
    132
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
  133
  - Enabling the TPM Feature
    133
- Security Management Software
  134
  - Activating the Security Management Software
    134
  - Using the Security Management Software
    134
- Computer Tracking Software
  135
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  135
- Alert Standard Format (ASF)
  136
11 Cleaning Your Computer

137
- Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
  137
- Touch Pad
  137
- Cds and Dvds
  137
12 Troubleshooting

139
- Dell Diagnostics
  139
- Solving Problems
  143
  - Battery Problems
    144
  - Drive Problems
    144
  - E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
    146
  - Error Messages
    147
  - IEEE 1394 Device Problems
    148
  - Lockups and Software Problems
    149
  - Memory Problems
    151
  - Network Problems
    151
  - Power Problems
    153
  - Printer Problems
    153
  - Scanner Problems
    154
  - Sound and Speaker Problems
    155
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  156
  - Video and Monitor Problems
    157
  - If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
    158
- Power Lights
  158
13 System Setup Program

161
- Overview
  161
- Viewing the System Setup Screens
  162
- System Setup Screens
  162
- Commonly Used Options
  162
  - Changing the Boot Sequence
    162
14 Reinstalling Software

165
- Drivers
  165
  - What Is a Driver
    165
  - Identifying Drivers
    165
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    166
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in
  169
- Restoring Your Operating System
  170
15 Adding and Replacing Parts

179
- Before You Begin
  179
  - Recommended Tools
    179
  - Turning off Your Computer
    179
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    180
- Optical Drive
  182
- Hard Drive
  183
  - Removing the Hard Drive
    183
  - Replacing the Hard Drive
    185
- Memory
  185
  - Removing the Memory Module(S)
    185
  - Replacing the Memory Module(S)
    187
- Modem
  189
  - Removing the Modem
    189
  - Replacing the Modem
    190
- Mini Card
  191
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  195
- Hinge Cover
  197
  - Removing the Hinge Cover
    197
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover
    198
- Keyboard
  198
- Display
  200
  - Removing the Display Assembly
    200
  - Replacing the Display Assembly
    203
- Display Bezel
  205
  - Removing the Display Bezel
    206
  - Replacing the Display Bezel
    209
- Display Panel
  209
  - Removing the Display Panel
    210
  - Replacing the Display Panel
    211
- Display Latch
  212
  - Removing the Display Latch
    212
  - Replacing the Display Latch
    213
- Coin-Cell Battery
  213
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
    213
  - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
    215
- Flash Cache Module
  215
  - Removing the FCM
    215
  - Replacing the FCM
    216
  - Palm Rest
    216
    
    Removing the Palm Rest
    217
    
    Replacing the Palm Rest
    219
  - Speakers
    220
    
    Removing the Speakers
    220
    
    Replacing the Speakers
    221
  - USB Port Board
    221
    
    Removing the USB Port Board
    221
    
    Replacing the USB Port Board
    223
  - Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
    224
    
    Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
    224
    
    Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
    225
  - Processor Module
    226
    
    Removing the Processor Module
    226
    
    Replacing the Processor Module
    228
  - Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
    228
    
    Removing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
    228
    
    Replacing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
    230
  - System Fan(S)
    230
    
    Removing the System Fan(S)
    230
  - Replacing the System Fan(S)
    233
  - Expresscard Cage
    233
  - Smart Card Reader
    235
    
    Removing the Smart Card Reader
    235
    
    Replacing the Smart Card Reader
    236
  - System Board
    236
    
    Removing the System Board
    236
    
    Replacing the System Board
    242
  - Battery Latch Assembly
    243
    
    Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
    243
    
    Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
    246
  - Flashing the BIOS
    247
  - Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
    247
    
    USB Connector
    247
    
    Video Connector
    248
    
    S-Video TV-Out Connector
    248
    
    IEEE 1394 Connector
    249
16 Dell™ Quickset

251
17 Traveling with Your Computer

253
- Identifying Your Computer
  253
- Packing the Computer
  253
- Travel Tips
  254
  - Traveling by Air
    254
18 Getting Help

257
- Obtaining Assistance
  257
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    258
  - Dellconnect
    258
  - Online Services
    258
  - Autotech Service
    259
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    259
- Problems with Your Order
  259
- Product Information
  260
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  260
- Before You Call
  260
- Contacting Dell
  263
19 Specifications

265
20 Appendix

273
- Macrovision Product Notice
  273
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
  273
  - FCC Class B
    273
Glossary

275

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