Document Outline

• Finding Information
  • Documentation Updates
  • Using Microsoft® Windows®
    • Windows Help
    • Microsoft Windows Guide
  • Using Devices
    • Dell™ User's Guides
  • Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
  • Fixing Problems
    • Microsoft Windows Guide
    • Dell Support
  • Installing Parts
• About Your Computer
  • Dell AccessDirect™ Button
  • Left Side View
  • Right Side View
  • Back View
  • Bottom View
• About Microsoft® Windows® XP
  • Switching to Classic View
    • Control Panel
    • Start Menu
    • Window and Button Appearance
  • Desktop Cleanup Wizard
  • Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
  • Program Compatibility Wizard
  • User Accounts and Fast User Switching
    • Special Considerations With Fast User Switching
  • Home and Small Office Networking
  • Internet Connection Firewall
• Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
  • Numeric Keypad
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
    • System Functions
    • Display Functions
    • Power Management
    • Speaker Functions
    • Windows® Logo Key Functions
  • Touch Pad
  • Track Stick
  • Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
    • Changing the Track Stick Cap
• Using the Module Bay
  • Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
  • Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running
    • In Microsoft® Windows® XP
    • In Windows 2000
  • Using the CD or DVD Tray
  • Adjusting the Volume
  • Adjusting the Picture
    • In Windows XP
    • In Windows 2000
• Using a Battery
  • Checking the Battery Charge
    • Power Meter
    • Charge Gauge
    • Health Gauge
    • Low-Battery Warning
  • Charging the Battery
  • Removing a Battery
  • Installing a Battery
  • Storing a Battery
• Power Management
  • Power Management Modes
    • Standby Mode
    • Hibernate Mode
  • Power Options Properties
    • In Windows 2000
    • In Windows XP
    • Power Schemes Tab
    • Alarms Tab
    • Power Meter Tab
    • Advanced Tab
    • Hibernate Tab
    • Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology Tab
• Using PC Cards
  • PC Card Blanks
  • Extended PC Cards
  • Installing a PC Card
  • Removing a PC Card or Blank
• Traveling With Your Computer
  • Packing the Computer
  • Travel Tips
    • Traveling by Air
    • If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
• Passwords
  • Using a Primary Password
  • Using an Administrator Password
  • Using a Hard Drive Password
  • Assigning an Asset Tag
    • Viewing Existing Asset Tag and Service Numbers
    • Assigning an Asset Tag Number
    • Deleting an Asset Tag Number
    • Assigning an Owner Tag
    • Deleting an Owner Tag
    • Asset Tag Options
• Solving Problems
  • Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
    • Docking Power Considerations
  • Error Messages
  • Video and Display Problems
    • If the display is blank
    • If the display is difficult to read
    • If only part of the display is readable
  • Sound and Speaker Problems
    • If you have a problem with integrated speakers
    • If you have a problem with external speakers
  • Printer Problems
  • Modem and Internet Connection Problems
  • Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  • External Keyboard Problems
  • Unexpected Characters
    • If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive
    • If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD
    • If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray
    • If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
    • If the CD-RW drive stops writing
    • If you have problems with a hard drive
  • Network Problems
  • General Program Problems
    • A program crashes
    • A program stops responding
    • A solid blue screen appears
    • Error messages appear
  • If Your Computer Gets Wet
  • If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
  • Resolving Other Technical Problems
• Using the Display
  • Switching the Video Image
  • Setting Display Resolution
    • In Microsoft® Windows® XP
    • In Windows 2000
  • Dual Independent Display Mode
    • In Windows XP
    • In Windows 2000
  • Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
• Using the Dell Diagnostics
  • Features of the Dell Diagnostics
  • Starting the Dell Diagnostics
    • Diagnostics Menu
  • Advanced Testing
    • Advanced Testing Main Screen
    • Advanced Testing Help Menu
    • Advanced Testing Help Categories
  • Confirming the System Configuration Information
• Cleaning Your Computer
  • Display
  • Touch Pad
  • Floppy Drive
  • CD, CD-RW, and DVD Drives
• Reinstalling Software
  • Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    • Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows 2000
    • Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP
    • Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
  • Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
    • Windows XP
    • Windows 2000
  • Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore
    • Creating a Restore Point
    • Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
    • Undoing the Last System Restore
• Adding and Replacing Parts
  • Adding a Mini PCI Card
  • Replacing the Hard Drive
  • Adding a Modem
    • S-Video Connection
    • Composite Video Connection
    • Enabling the Display Settings for a Television
  • Setting Up the Dolby Headphone
• Using the System Setup Program
  • Viewing the System Setup Screens
  • System Setup Screens
  • Commonly Used Options
    • Changing the Boot Sequence
    • Changing Printer Modes
    • Changing COM Ports
    • Enabling the Infrared Sensor
• Specifications
• Getting Help
  • Online Services
    • AutoTech Service
    • Automated Order-Status Service
    • Technical Support Service
  • Problems With Your Order
  • Product Information
  • Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  • Before You Call
  • Contacting Dell
• Appendix
  • FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
    • IC Notice (Canada Only)
    • CE Notice (European Union)
    • CE Mark Notice
    • New Zealand Telecom Warnings
    • ENERGY STAR® Compliance
    • Simplified Chinese Class A Warning Notice (China Only)
    • EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
    • VCCI Notice (Japan Only)
    • MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only)
    • Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
    • BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)
    • NOM Information (Mexico Only)
  • Macrovision Product Notice
  • Warranty and Return Policy
• Glossary