Dell Inspiron 1521 Owner’s Manual
Dell Inspiron 1521 Owner’s ManualModel PP22Lw w w. d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
Notes, Notices, and CautionsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use ofyour computer.NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of dataand tells you how to avoid the problem.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,or death.Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 2007 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect aretrademarks of Dell Inc.; AMD, AMD Turion, HyperMemory, ATI Radeon and combinations thereof aretrademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are eithertrademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries;Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license.Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claimingthe marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks andtrade names other than its own.Model PP22LSeptember 2007P/N RT722Rev. A02
Contents1Finding Information2About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19. . . . . .19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationFront ViewLeft Side ViewRight Side ViewBack ViewBottom View313Setting Up Your Computer .Connecting to the Internet. . . . . . . . . . .33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Setting Up Your Internet Connection . . . . . . .34. . . . .35. . . . . . . . . . . . . .35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36. . . . . . . . . . . . .36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Transferring Information to a New ComputerWindows Easy TransferSetting Up a PrinterPrinter CableConnecting a USB PrinterPower Protection DevicesSurge ProtectorsContents3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38. . . . . . . . . .38Using the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Adjusting Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Line ConditionersUninterruptible Power Supplies4Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To aProjector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate . . . . .39Using the Keyboard and Touchpad. . . . .41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Numeric KeypadKey CombinationsSystem FunctionsDisplay Functions .Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Power Management. . .43. . . . . . . . .43. . . . . . . . . . . .43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsDell QuickSet Key CombinationsAdjusting Keyboard SettingsTouch PadCustomizing the Touch Pad .6Using a Battery. . . . . . . . . . . .45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47. . . . . . . . . . . . . .48. . . . . . . . . . . .48Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter4Contents
Microsoft Windows Battery Meter . . . . . .49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Low-Battery Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Conserving Battery Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Charge GaugeConfiguring Power Management Settings . . . .50. . . . . . . . . . .51Charging the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Using the Sleep Power StateStoring a Battery7Using MultimediaPlaying Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote . . . . . . .57. . . . . . . . . . . . . .58. . . . . . . . . . . . .59. . . . . . . . . .59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Adjusting the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Adjusting the Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Copying CD and DVD MediaHow to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CD and DVD MediaHelpful TipsUsing Dell MediaDirect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61. .62. . . . . . . . . . .65. . . . . . . . .66. . . . . . .68. . . .70. . . . . .72Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceS-Video and Standard Audio .S-Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioComposite Video and Standard AudioComposite Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioComponent Video and Standard AudioContents5
. . . .75. . . . . . .78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Component Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioEnabling the Display Settings for a TV8Using ExpressCardsExpressCard BlanksInstalling an ExpressCardRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank .9. . . . . . . . . .Using the Memory Card ReaderMemory Card Blanks. . . . . . .83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83. . . . . . . . . . .85Installing a Memory CardRemoving a Memory Card or Blank10 Setting Up and Using Networks. . . . . . .87. .87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88. . . . . . . . . . . . .88.88. . . . . .89Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSetting Up a Network81Wireless Local Area NetworkWhat You Need to Establish a WLAN ConnectionChecking Your Wireless Network CardSetting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and aBroadband Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Connecting to a WLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91.93Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband NetworkConnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936Contents
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . .94Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network. . .94Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 95. . . . . . . . .96. . . . . . . . . . . . .97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97. . . . . . . . . . .99Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator11 Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable LockPasswords .If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen12 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101. . . . . . . . . . . . .101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Dell PC Tune-Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Dell PC CheckUp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics .Dell Support CenterDell Support 3Dell Network Assistant .DellConnectDrive Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . .108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110. . . . . . . .111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117Optical drive problemsHard drive problemsE-Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsError MessagesExpressCard ProblemsContents7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118IEEE 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems. . . . . . . . . . . .118. . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Lockups and Software Problems. . . . . . . . . . . .120The computer does not start. . . . . . . . . . . .120. . . . . . . . . .120External Keyboard problemsUnexpected charactersThe computer stops respondingA program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 120A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120A solid blue screen appears. . . . . . . . . . . .121Dell MediaDirect problems . . . . . . . . . . . .121. . . . . . . . . . . . .122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123Other software problems .Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) 124Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126Scanner Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127Sound and Speaker Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .127. . . . . . . .127. . . . . . . . .128. . . . . . . . . . . .128. . . . . . . . . . . . .128. . . . . . . . . . . . . .129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129. . . . . . . . . .130No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakersNo sound from headphonesTouch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display ProblemsIf the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read8Contents125
. . . . . . .131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131If only part of the display is readableDriversWhat Is a Driver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Identifying Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132. . . . . . . . . .132Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesTroubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the WindowsVista Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System 135. . . . . . .136. . . . . . . .139Using Windows Vista System RestoreUsing the Operating System Media13 Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin. . . . . . . . .141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141. . . . . . . . . . . . .141Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . .142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143Removing the Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . .144Replacing the Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . .145. . . . . . . . . . .145Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146Removing the Optical Drive. . . . . . . . . . . .146Replacing the Optical Drive. . . . . . . . . . . .147. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147. . . . . . . . . . . . .147Optical DriveHinge CoverRemoving the Hinge CoverReplacing the Hinge Cover .Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . .148. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148. . . . . . . . . . . . . .149Removing the KeyboardContents9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150Replacing the KeyboardMemoryRemoving the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . .150Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module. . . . .152Removing the DIMM B Memory Module . . . . .153Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module. . . . .154. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157Removing a WLAN Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . .157Replacing a WLAN Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . .159. .160Subscriber Identity ModuleWireless Mini Cards .Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card. . . . . . . . . . . . .163Removing a WPAN Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . .164Replacing a WPAN Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . .165Replacing a WWAN CardInternal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology.165Removing the Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165Replacing the Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166Removing the Coin-Cell Battery. . . . . . . . . .167Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery. . . . . . . . . .167Coin-Cell Battery14 Dell QuickSet Features. . . . . . . . . . .15 Traveling With Your Computer .Identifying Your Computer .10Contents171. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172Packing the ComputerTravel Tips. . . . . . .169
Traveling by Air .16 Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Obtaining Assistance172173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173. . . . .174. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175. . . . . . . . .175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175. . . . .176Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnectOnline ServicesAutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status ServiceProblems With Your OrderProduct InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit17 SpecificationsA Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189Using the System Setup Program. . . . . . . . . . . .189. . . . . . . . .190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190. . . . . . . . . . . . . .190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192. . . . . . . . .192. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup ScreenCommonly Used OptionsCleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch PadMouseContents11
Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193. . . . . . .194Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 195Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 195. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195. . . . . . . . . . . . . .196FCC Notice (U.S. Only)FCC Class BMacrovision Product NoticeGlossary 197Index12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Contents215
Finding InformationNOTE: Some features may be optional and may not ship with your computer.Some features may not be available in certain countries.NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.What Are You Looking For?Find It Here Drivers and Utilities MediaA diagnostic program for my computerDrivers for my computerDevice documentationNotebook System Software (NSS)Documentation and drivers are alreadyinstalled on your computer. You can usethe Drivers and Utilities media toreinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Driversand Utilities" on page 132) or run theDell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics"on page 101).Readme files may be included on yourDrivers and Utilities media to providelast-minute updates about technicalchanges to your computer or advancedtechnical-reference material fortechnicians or experienced users.NOTE: Drivers and documentation updatescan be found at support.dell.com.Finding Information13
What Are You Looking For?Find It Here Dell Product Information GuideWarranty informationTerms and Conditions (U.S. only)Safety instructionsRegulatory informationErgonomics informationEnd User License Agreement How to set up my computerSetup Diagram Service Tag and Express Service Code Microsoft Windows Product KeyService Tag and Microsoft WindowsProduct KeyThese labels are located on yourcomputer. Use the Service Tag to identify yourcomputer when you usesupport.dell.com or contact support. Enter the Express Service Code todirect your call when contactingsupport.NOTE: As an increased security measure,the newly designed Microsoft Windowslicense label incorporates a "securityportal," which looks like a missing portionof the label, to discourage removal of thelabel.14Finding Information
What Are You Looking For?Find It Here Solutions — Troubleshooting hints andtips, articles from technicians, onlinecourses, and frequently asked questions Community — Online discussion withother Dell customers Upgrades — Upgrade information forcomponents, such as the memory, harddrive, and operating system Customer Care — Contactinformation, service call and orderstatus, and warranty and repairinformation Service and support — Service callstatus, support history, service contract,and online discussions with support Dell Technical Update Service —Proactive e-mail notification of softwareand hardware updates for yourcomputer Reference — Computerdocumentation, details on mycomputer configuration, productspecifications, and white papers Downloads — Certified drivers,patches, and software updates Notebook System Software (NSS) — Ifyou reinstall the operating system onyour computer, you should also reinstallthe NSS utility. NSS automaticallydetects your computer and operatingsystem, and installs the updatesappropriate for your configuration,providing critical updates for youroperating system and support for Dell3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel processors, optical drives, and USBdevices. NSS is necessary for correctoperation of your Dell computer.Dell Support Website — support.dell.comNOTE: Select your region or businesssegment to view the appropriate support site.To download Notebook System Software:1 Go to support.dell.com, select yourcountry/region, and then click Drivers& Downloads.2 Enter your Service Tag or productmodel, and then click Go.3 Select your operating system andlanguage, and then click FindDownloads, or under DownloadsSearch, search for the keywordNotebook System Software.NOTE: The support.dell.com user interfacemay vary depending on your selections.Finding Information15
What Are You Looking For?Find It Here Software upgrades and troubleshootinghints — Frequently asked questions,hot topics, and general health of yourcomputing environmentDell Support UtilityThe Dell Support Utility is an automatedupgrade and notification system installedon your computer. This support providesreal-time health scans of your computingenvironment, software updates, andrelevant self-support information. Accessthe Dell Support Utility from theicon on the taskbar. For more information,see "Dell Support Center" on page 106. How to use Microsoft Windows Vista Windows Help and Support How to work with programs and files1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, and then click Help and Support. How to personalize my desktop2 In Search Help, type a word or phrasethat describes your problem, and thenpress Enter or click the magnifyingglass.3 Click the topic that describes yourproblem.4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Information on network activity, thePower Management Wizard, hotkeys,and other items controlled by DellQuickSetDell QuickSet HelpTo view Dell QuickSet Help, right-clickthe Dell QuickSet icon in the Windowsnotification area.For more information on Dell QuickSet,see "Dell QuickSet Features" onpage 169.16Finding Information
What Are You Looking For?Find It Here How to reinstall my operating systemOperating System MediaThe operating system is already installedon your computer. To reinstall youroperating system, use one of thefollowing methods: Microsoft Windows System Restore —Microsoft Windows System Restorereturns your computer to an earlieroperating state without affecting datafiles. Dell PC Restore — Dell PC Restorereturns your computer to its originaloperating state. Dell PC Restore maynot ship with your computer. Operating System Installation Media —If you received operating system mediawith your computer, you can use it torestore your operating system.For more information, see "RestoringYour Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System" on page 135.After you reinstall your operating system,use the Drivers and Utilities media toreinstall drivers for the devices that camewith your computer.Your operating system product key label islocated on your computer.NOTE: The color of your operating systeminstallation media varies according to theoperating system you ordered.Finding Information17
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About Your ComputerDetermining Your Computer’s ConfigurationBased on selections that you made when purchasing your computer, yourcomputer has one of several different video controller configurations.To determine your computer’s video controller configuration:1 Click Start, and then click Help and Support.2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer informationand diagnose problems.3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware.From the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you can view thetype of video controller installed in your computer, as well as the otherhardware components.About Your Computer19
Front View1243145131267112010891camera indicator (optional)2camera (optional)3display latch4display5power button6keyboard7device status lights8touch pad9consumer IR10media control buttons11touch pad buttons12Dell MediaDirect button13keyboard status lights14digital array microphonesAbout Your Computer
— Indicates that the camera is on. Based on configurationselections you made when ordering your computer, your computer may not include acamera.CAMERA INDICATOR— Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Based onconfiguration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer maynot include a camera.CAMERADISPLAY LATCHDISPLAY— Keeps the display closed.— For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" onpage 39.— Press the power button to turn on the computer or exit a powermanagement mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 50).POWER BUTTONNOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft Windows operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button.If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until thecomputer turns off completely (may take several seconds).— For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard andTouchpad" on page 41.KEYBOARDAbout Your Computer21
DEVICE STATUS LIGHTSThe blue lights located to the right of the keyboard indicate the following:Power light – Turns on when you turn on the computer, and blinks whenthe computer is in a power management mode.Hard drive activity light – Turns on when the computer reads or writesdata.NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while thelight is flashing.Battery status light – Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery chargestatus.Wi-Fi status light – Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. Toenable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wirelessswitch" on page 25).22About Your Computer
Bluetooth status light – Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wirelesstechnology is enabled.NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature.Thelight turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer. Formore information, see the documentation that came with your card.To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-clicktheicon in the notification area, and then click Disable BluetoothRadio.To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch(see "wireless switch" on page 25).If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the– Solid blue: The battery is charging.– Flashing blue: The battery is almost fully charged.– Off: The battery is adequately charged.light operates as follows:If the computer is running on a battery, thelight operates as follows:– Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off).– Flashing amber: The battery charge is low.– Solid amber: The battery charge is critically low.TOUCH PAD— Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Touch Pad" on page 43).— Use these buttons much like the buttons on a mouse whenyou use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display (see "Touch Pad" on page 43).TOUCH PAD BUTTONSMEDIA CONTROL BUTTONS— Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback.MutePlay the previous trackTurn the volume downPlay the next trackTurn the volume upStopPlay or pauseAbout Your Computer23
D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T B U T T O N — Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launchDell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell MediaDirect " on page 61).KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTSThe blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:9Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.ATurns on when the uppercase letter (caps lock) function is enabled.Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.DIGITAL ARRAY MICROPHONES24About Your Computer— Built-in microphone for conferencing and chat.
Left Side View1234561security cable slot2wireless switch3Wi-Fi Catcher light4air vents5audio connectors6ExpressCard slot— Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft deviceto the computer (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 97).SECURITY CABLE SLOT— When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can scan fora wireless local area network (WLAN) in your vicinity. You can also use it to rapidlyturn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards withBluetooth wireless technology (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator" onpage 96).WIRELESS SWITCH12341offDisables wireless devices.2onEnables wireless devices.3momentaryScans for WLAN networks (see "Dell Wi-FiCatcher Network Locator" on page 96).About Your Computer25
4Wi-Fi Catcher light Flashing green: Searching for networksSolid green: Strong network foundSolid yellow: Weak network foundFlashing yellow: ErrorOff: No signal foundNOTE: The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer isturned off and the wireless switch is configured in the system setup program (BIOS)to control Wi-Fi network connections.CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the airvents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closedbriefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer orcause a fire.— The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents,which prevents the computer from overheating. The computer turns the fan on whenthe computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with thefan or the computer.AIR VENTSAUDIO CONNECTORSAttach headphones to theAttach a microphone to theconnector.connector.E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T — Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships with aplastic blank installed in the slot. For more information, see "Using ExpressCards" onpage 79.26About Your Computer
Right Side View145672839101battery status light2hard drive activity light3power light4optical drive5eject button68-in-1 memory card reader7IEEE 1394 connector8video connector (VGA)9network connector (RJ-45)10USB connectors (2)— For more information about the optical drive, see "UsingMultimedia" on page 55.OPTICAL DRIVEEJECT BUTTON— Press the eject button to open the optical drive.8- I N -1 M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R — Provides a fast and convenient way to view andshare digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card. The computerships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. The 8-in-1 memory card reader reads thefollowing digital media memory cards: Secure Digital (SD) memory card Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) card MultiMediaCard (MMC) Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO xD-Picture Card Hi Speed-SD Hi Density-SDIEEE 1394 C O N N E C T O R — Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speedtransfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.About Your Computer27
VIDEO CONNECTORConnects video devices, such as a monitor.NETWORK CONNECTOR(RJ-45)Connects the computer to a network. The two lights nextto the connector indicate status and activity for wirednetwork connections.For information on using the network adapter, see thedevice user’s guide supplied with your computer.USB CONNECTORSConnect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, orprinter.Back View1282431S-video TV-out connector2USB connectors (2)3AC adapter connector4battery5modem connector (RJ-11)About Your Computer5
S - V I D E O TV- O U T C O N N E C T O RConnects your computer to a TV. Also connects digitalaudio-capable devices using the TV/digital audioadapter cable.USB CONNECTORSConnect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, orprinter.AC A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer.The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer.You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off.CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However,power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatiblecable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outletmay cause fire or equipment damage.NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp theconnector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly, but gently to help prevent damage tothe cable.About Your Computer29
MODEM CONNECTOR(RJ-11)Connect the telephone line to the modem connector.For information on using the modem, see the onlinemodem documentation supplied with your computer.Bottom View12341098730About Your Computer65
1left speaker2memory module/coin-cell batterycompartment3consumer IR4right speaker5wireless mini card compartment6battery7battery charge/health gauge8battery-bay latch releases (2)9fan10hard driveL E F T S P E A K E R — To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the volumecontrol buttons or the mute button.— Compartment thatcontains the DIMM B memory module and the coin-cell battery. For additionalinformation, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 141.MEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL BATTERY COMPARTMENTIR — A port on the front of the computer that allows certain softwareapplications to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote.CONSUMER— To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the volumecontrol buttons or the mute button.RIGHT SPEAKER— Compartment for WLAN, WWAN, orWPAN Mini Cards (see "Wireless Mini Cards" on page 157).WIRELESS MINI CARD COMPARTMENT— When a battery is installed, you can use the computer withoutconnecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Using a Battery" on page 47).BATTERY— Provides information on the battery charge (see"Checking the Battery Charge" on page 48).BATTERY CHARGE/HEALTH GAUGEBATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASES— Releases the battery (see "Replacing the Battery"on page 52 for instructions).— The computer uses a fan to create airflow through the vents, which preventsthe computer fro
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