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Dell XPS RW491 Owner's Manual

Dell XPS RW491 Owner's Manual (202 pages)

Dell Laptop Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 7.97 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
13
1 About Your Computer

19
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration
  19
- Front View
  20
- Left Side View
  24
- Right Side View
  26
- Back View
  28
- Bottom View
  29
2 Setting up Your Computer

31
- Connecting to the Internet
  31
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    32
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  33
  - Microsoft Windows Easy Transfer
    33
- Setting up a Printer
  33
  - Printer Cable
    34
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    34
- Power Protection Devices
  35
  - Surge Protectors
    35
  - Line Conditioners
    36
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
    36
3 Using the System Setup Program

37
- Viewing the System Setup Screen
  38
- System Setup Screen
  38
- Commonly Used Options
  38
- Cleaning Your Computer
  40
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    40
  - Touch Pad
    41
  - Mouse
    41
  - Media
    42
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

43
- Numeric Keypad
  43
- Key Combinations
  43
  - System Functions
    43
  - Display Functions
    43
  - Battery
    43
  - Power Management
    44
  - Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions
    44
  - Dell™ Quickset Key Combinations
    44
  - Adjusting Keyboard Settings
    44
- Touch Pad
  45
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    46
5 Using the Display

47
6 Using a Battery

49
- Battery Performance
  49
- Checking the Battery Charge
  50
  - Dell Quickset Battery Meter
    50
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Battery Meter
    51
  - Charge Gauge
    51
  - Low-Battery Warning
    52
- Conserving Battery Power
  52
  - Configuring Power Management Settings
    52
  - Using the Sleep Power State
    53
- Charging the Battery
  53
- Replacing the Battery
  54
- Storing a Battery
  55
7 Using Multimedia

57
8 Using Expresscards

67
9 Using the Memory Card Reader

71
- Memory Card Blanks
  71
- Installing a Memory Card
  71
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank
  72
10 Setting up and Using Networks

73
11 Securing Your Computer

83
- Security Cable Lock
  83
- Passwords
  83
- Fingerprint Reader (Optional)
  84
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
  85
12 Troubleshooting

87
- Dell Technical Update Service
  87
- Dell Diagnostics
  87
- Dell Support Center
  91
  - Dell Support 3
    92
  - Dell PC Tune-Up
    93
  - Dell PC Checkup
    93
  - Dell Network Assistant
    94
  - Dellconnect
    94
- Drive Problems
  94
  - Optical Drive Problems
    95
  - Hard Drive Problems
    96
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  96
- Error Messages
  98
- Expresscard Problems
  103
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  103
- Keyboard Problems
  104
  - External Keyboard Problems
    104
  - Unexpected Characters
    105
- Lockups and Software Problems
  105
- Memory Problems
  108
- Network Problems
  108
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
    109
- Power Problems
  110
- Printer Problems
  111
- Scanner Problems
  112
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  112
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers
    112
  - No Sound from External Speakers
    113
  - No Sound from Headphones
    113
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  113
- Video and Display Problems
  114
- Drivers
  116
  - What Is a Driver
    116
  - Identifying Drivers
    117
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    117
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
  119
- In the Windows Vista ® Operating System
  119
- Restoring Your Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® Operating System
  120
  - Using Windows Vista System Restore
    121
  - Using the Operating System Media
    124
13 Adding and Replacing Parts

127
- Before You Begin
  127
  - Recommended Tools
    127
  - Turning off Your Computer
    127
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    128
- Hard Drive
  129
  - Removing the Hard Drive
    130
  - Replacing the Hard Drive
    131
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    131
- Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
  132
  - Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
    132
  - Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
    134
- Keyboard
  135
  - Removing the Keyboard
    135
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    136
- Memory
  137
- Subscriber Identity Module
  144
- Wireless Mini-Cards
  144
  - Removing a WLAN Card
    145
  - Replacing a WLAN Card
    147
  - Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
    147
  - Replacing a WWAN Card
    149
- Flash Cache Module (FCM)
  150
  - Removing the FCM
    150
  - Replacing the FCM
    151
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  151
  - Removing the Card
    151
  - Replacing the Card
    152
- Coin-Cell Battery
  152
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
    153
  - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
    153
14 Dell™ Quickset

155
15 Traveling with Your Computer

157
- Identifying Your Computer
  157
- Packing the Computer
  157
- Travel Tips
  158
  - Traveling by Air
    158
16 Getting Help

159
- Obtaining Assistance
  159
  - Technical Support and Customer Service
    160
  - Dellconnect
    160
  - Online Services
    160
  - Autotech Service
    161
  - Automated Order-Status Service
    161
- Problems with Your Order
  161
- Product Information
  161
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  162
- Before You Call
  162
- Contacting Dell
  164
17 Specifications

165
A Appendix

173
Glossary

177
Index

195

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