Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly
forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, Latitude, Wi-Fi Catcher, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell
Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and is used by Dell under
license; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries;
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and
Core are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming
the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and
trade names other than its own.
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air
vents. Do not store your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a
closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the
computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets
hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the
computer.
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Remove the battery by sliding the battery tabs inward and moving the battery
away from the notebook. Install the battery by pushing the battery inward
until it clicks into place.
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12About Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Quick Setup
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the safety information that shipped with your computer.
1
Unpack the accessories box if you have not done so already.
2
You will need the contents of the accessories box to complete the setup of
your computer.
The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or
additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you have
ordered.
3
Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer
and to the electrical outlet.
2
2
1
1power LED2AC adapter cable
3AC adapter connector
CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However,
power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible
cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet
may cause fire or equipment damage.
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NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the
connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the
cable. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of the
connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable.
4
(Optional). Connect the network cable (available at dell.com if required).
2
1
1Network (ethernet) cable2Network (ethernet)
connector
5
(Optional). Connect USB devices (such as a mouse).
2
1
1USB cable2USB connector
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Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the
computer.
NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least
once before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or
other external device, such as a printer.
11
(Optional). If your computer is equipped with a backlit keyboard, turn it
on by pressing the <Fn> and left-arrow key combination.
12
(Optional). The ambient light sensor (ALS) is located on the bottom of
the computer display panel. The ALS senses the light levels in the area and
automatically adjusts the screen brightness to match. Only the internal
display is adjusted, not any monitor or projector that may be connected to
the system. If the sensor window is blocked, it does not work correctly. You
can enable or disable the ambient light sensor by pressing the <Fn> and
left-arrow key combination.
13
(Optional). Using the Dell™ ControlPoint (DCP). Activate DCP by
pressing the DCP button just left of the power button. The Dell
ControlPoint icon appears on the taskbar. Click the icon to access Dell
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ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. For more
information about DCP, see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer
or at support.dell.com.
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(Optional).
15
(Optional). Connect to the Internet. See "Connecting to the Internet" on
(For discussion)
. How to implement all-day battery capability.
page 18 for more information.
4
5
3
2
1
1Internet service2cable or DSL modem
3wireless router4desktop computer with network
adapter
5portable computer with wireless
network card
Connecting to the Internet
NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.
To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an
Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one or more of the
following Internet connection options:
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•DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your
existing telephone line or cellular telephone service. With a DSL
connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the
same line simultaneously.
•Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access
through your local cable TV line.
•Satellite modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access
through a satellite television system.
•Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line.
Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL, cable, and satellite
modem connections.
•Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) or Mobile Broadband technology
provides a connection to the Internet using cellular technology at
broadband rates.
•Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) connections use high-frequency
radio waves to communicate. Typically, a wireless router is connected to
the broadband cable or DSL modem that broadcasts the Internet signal to
your computer.
If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem
connector on your computer and to the telephone wall connector before you
set up your Internet connection. If you are using a DSL, cable, or satellite
modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup
instructions.
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut:
1
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2
Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.
3
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an
Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following
section that corresponds to the operating system your computer is using.
NOTE: If you are using an operating system different from Microsoft Windows, see
the documentation for that operating system for connecting to the Internet.
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modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology connection.
•Chose
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose
or contact your ISP.
5
Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information
Dial-up
if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN.
provided by your ISP to complete the setup.
Transferring Information to a New Computer
You can use your operating system "wizards" to help you transfer files and
other data from one computer to another—for example, from an old
computer to a new computer. For instructions, see the following section that
corresponds to the operating system that your computer is running.
NOTE: If you are using an operating system different from Microsoft Windows, see
the documentation for that operating system for transferring information to a new
computer.
Microsoft Windows XP
The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings
Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to a new computer.
You can transfer data, such as:
•E-mail messages
•Toolbar settings
•Window sizes
•Internet bookmarks
You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial
connection, or you can store it on removable media, such as a writable CD,
for transfer to the new computer.
NOTE: You can transfer information from an old computer to a new computer by
directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two
computers. To transfer data over a serial connection, you must access the Network
Connections utility from the Control Panel and perform additional configuration
steps, such as setting up an advanced connection and designating the host
computer and the guest computer.
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For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers,
see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. This information may not be
available in certain countries.
For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and
Settings Transfer Wizard. You can use the optional Operating System media
for this process or you can create a wizard disk with the Files and Settings
Transfer Wizard.
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media
NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. This media is optional
and may not be included with certain computers.
To prepare a new computer for the file transfer:
1
Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click
Accessories→ System Tools→
2
When the
click
3
On the
4
On the
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Next
.
Which computer is this?
Do you have a Windows XP CD?
from the Windows XP CD
5
When the
Now go to your old computer
source computer. Do
not
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
screen, click
screen, click
→ Next
.
screen appears, go to your old or
click
Next
at this time.
Start→
All Programs→
.
welcome screen appears,
New Computer→
Next
.
I will use the wizard
To copy data from the old computer:
1
On the old computer, insert the Windows XP
2
On the
additional tasks
3
Under
4
On the
5
On the
Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP
.
What do you want to do?
Which computer is this?
Select a transfer method
, click
screen, click
screen, click the transfer method you
Operating System
screen, click
media.
Perform
Transfer files and settings→ Next
Old Computer→
Next
.
prefer.
6
On the
transfer and click
What do you want to transfer?
Next
.
screen, select the items you want to
.
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On the
chose for transferring your settings and files and click
Now go to your old computer
.
Where are the files and settings?
screen on the new computer, click
screen, select the method you
Next
.
The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your
new computer.
When all of the settings and files have been applied, the
Finished
screen
appears.
3
Click
Finished
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System
Media
and restart the new computer.
To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System
media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow you to create a backup
image file to removable media.
To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and
perform the following steps:
1
Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click
Accessories→ System Tools→
2
When the
click
3
On the
4
On the
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Next
.
Which computer is this?
Do you have a Windows XP CD?
Wizard Disk in the following drive
5
Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK.
6
When the disk creation completes and the
computer
7
Go to the old computer.
message appears,
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
screen, click
screen, click
→
Next.
do not
click
Next
Start→
All Programs→
.
welcome screen appears,
New Computer→
Next
I want to create a
Now go to your old
.
To copy data from the old computer:
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