Dell PY760 User Manual
Dell Precision™ Mobile
Workstation M6300
User’s Guide
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of
your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data
and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,
or death.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see "Glossary" on page 251.
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to
Microsoft
®
Windows® operating systems are not applicable.
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Model PP05XA
August 2008 P/N PY760 Rev. A03
Contents
1 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2 About Your Computer
Determining Your Computer’s Configuration . . . . . . 23
Front View
Left Side View
Right Side View
Back View
Bottom View
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3 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 37
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Microsoft
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Microsoft Windows Vista
Windows® XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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4 Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter
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Contents 3
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Power Meter . . . . 45
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Microsoft
Charge Gauge
Low-Battery Warning
Windows® Power Meter . . . . . . . 45
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Conserving Battery Power
Power Management Modes
Standby and Sleep Mode
Hibernate Mode
Configuring Power Management Settings
Accessing Power Options Properties
Charging the Battery
Removing the Battery
Storing a Battery
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5 Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Key Combinations
System Functions
Battery
CD or DVD Tray
Display Functions
Wireless Networking and Bluetooth
Function
Power Management
Speaker Functions
Microsoft
Microsoft
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Wireless Technology
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Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 55
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Windows Vista® Logo Key Functions . 56
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Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Customizing the Touch Pad
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6 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using a Projector
Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
Microsoft
Windows Vista
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Windows® XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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7 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Playing CDs or DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
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Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
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8 Setting Up and Using Networks . . . . . . . 87
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . . 87
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft
System
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Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista
System
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Windows® XP Operating
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Operating
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
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What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
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Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a
Broadband Modem
Connecting to a WLAN
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Mobile Broadband / Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network
Connection
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Microsoft
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Windows® Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
9 Using Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
ExpressCard Blanks
Installing an ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Smart Cards
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About Smart Cards
Installing a Smart Card
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10 Securing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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Security Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers
Passwords
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About Passwords
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Using a Primary Password
Using an Administrator Password
Using a Hard Drive Password
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Trusted Platform Module (TPM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Enabling the TPM Feature
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Security Management Software
Activating the Security Management Software
Using the Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Alert Standard Format (ASF)
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11 Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor . . . . . . . . . 113
Touch Pad
CDs and DVDs
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12 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media
116
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
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115
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Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Error Messages
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
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Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
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Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Video and Monitor Problems
If only part of the display is readable
Power Lights
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13 System Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
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Changing the Boot Sequence
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14 Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
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Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
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Using Microsoft
Windows® System Restore . . . 146
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 148
Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
Using the Operating System Media
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15 Adding and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . 155
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
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Hard Drive
Memory
Modem
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Removing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
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Removing the Memory Module(s)
Replacing the Memory Module(s)
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Removing the Modem
Replacing the Modem
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Mini Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Internal Card With Bluetooth
Hinge Cover
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Removing the Hinge Cover
Replacing the Hinge Cover
Keyboard
Display
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Wireless Technology . 171
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Removing the Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . 176
Replacing the Display Assembly
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Display Bezel
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Removing the Display Bezel
Replacing the Display Bezel
Display Panel
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Removing the Display Panel
Replacing the Display Panel
Display Latch
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Removing the Display Latch
Replacing the Display Latch
Coin-Cell Battery
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Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Flash Cache Module
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Removing the FCM
Replacing the FCM
Palm Rest
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Removing the Palm Rest
Replacing the Palm Rest
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Speakers
USB Port Board
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Removing the Speakers
Replacing the Speakers
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Removing the USB Port Board
Replacing the USB Port Board
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 200
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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Processor Module
Removing the Processor Module
Replacing the Processor Module
Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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Removing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Replacing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
System Fan(s)
Removing the System Fan(s)
Replacing the System Fan(s)
ExpressCard Cage
Smart Card Reader
Removing the Smart Card Reader
Replacing the Smart Card Reader
System Board
Removing the System Board
Replacing the System Board
Battery Latch Assembly
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
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Flashing the BIOS
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Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
USB Connector
Video Connector
S-Video TV-Out Connector
IEEE 1394 Connector
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Contents 11
16 Dell™ QuickSet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
17 Traveling With Your Computer . . . . . . . . 229
Identifying Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
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Traveling by Air
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18 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect
Online Services
AutoTech Service
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Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
Product Information
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Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
Contacting Dell
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19 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
20 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Macrovision Product Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
FCC Class B
Glossary 251
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14 Contents
Finding Information
NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your
computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.
Finding Information 15
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
• A diagnostic program for my computer
• Drivers for my computer
• My device documentation
• Notebook System Software (NSS)
Drivers and Utilities Media
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may
be optional and may not ship with your
computer.
Documentation and drivers are already
installed on your computer. You can use
the media to reinstall drivers (see
"Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on
page 142), to run the Dell Diagnostics
(see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115).
Readme files may be included on your
media to provide last-minute updates
about technical changes to your computer
or advanced technical-reference material
for technicians or experienced users.
16 Finding Information
NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates
can be found at support.dell.com.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
• How to set up my computer
• How to care for my computer
• Basic troubleshooting information
• How to run the Dell Diagnostics
• Tools and utilities
• How to set up a printer
• How to open my computer
Quick Reference Guide
NOTE: This document may be optional and
may not ship with your computer.
NOTE: This document is available as a PDF
at support.dell.com.
• Warranty information
• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)
• Safety instructions
• Regulatory information
• Ergonomics information
• End User License Agreement
Dell™ Product Information Guide
Finding Information 17
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
• Service Tag and Express Service Code
• Microsoft Windows License Label
Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows®
License
These labels are located on your
computer.
• Use the Service Tag to identify your
computer when you use
support.dell.com
• Enter the Express Service Code to direct
your call when contacting support.
NOTE: As an increased security measure,
the newly designed Microsoft Windows
license label incorporates a missing portion
or "hole" to discourage removal of the label.
or contact support.
18 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and
tips, articles from technicians, and
online courses, frequently asked
questions
Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your region or business
segment to view the appropriate support
site.
• Community — Online discussion with
other Dell customers
• Upgrades — Upgrade information for
components, such as memory, the hard
drive, and the operating system
• Customer Care — Contact information,
service call and order status, warranty,
and repair information
• Service and support — Service call
status and support history, service
contract, online discussions with
technical support
• Dell Technical Update Service —
Proactive e-mail notification of software
and hardware updates for your computer
• Reference — Computer documentation,
details on my computer configuration,
product specifications, and white papers
• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches,
and software updates
• Notebook System Software (NSS)— If
you reinstall the operating system for
your computer, you should also reinstall
the NSS utility. NSS provides critical
updates for your operating system and
support for processors, optical drives,
USB devices, and so on. NSS is necessary
for correct operation of your Dell
computer. The software automatically
detects your computer and operating
system and installs the updates
appropriate for your configuration.
To download Notebook System Software:
1
Go to
support.dell.com
Drivers & Downloads.
2
Enter your Service Tag or Product Type
and Product Model, and click
3
Scroll to
Utilities
Software
4
Select
Go
.
NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface
may vary depending on your selections.
and click
Go
System and Configuration
→
Dell Notebook System
and click
Drivers & Downloads
Download Now
and click
.
.
Finding Information 19
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
• Software upgrades and troubleshooting
hints — Frequently asked questions, hot
topics, and general health of your
computing environment
Dell Support Utility
The Dell Support Utility is an automated
upgrade and notification system installed
on your computer. This support provides
real-time health scans of your computing
environment, software updates, and
relevant self-support information. Access
the Dell Support Utility from the
icon in the taskbar.
• How to use
and Microsoft Windows Vista
• How to work with programs and files
• How to personalize my desktop
Microsoft® Windows® XP
®
Windows Help and Support Center
1
Click
Start→
2
Type a word or phrase that describes
your problem and click the arrow icon.
3
Click the topic that describes your
problem.
4
Follow the instructions on the screen.
• Information on network activity, the
Power Management Wizard, hotkeys,
and other items controlled by Dell
QuickSet.
Dell QuickSet Help
To view
Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the
QuickSet icon in the Microsoft
Windows
For more information on Dell QuickSet,
see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 125.
• How to reinstall my operating system
Operating System Media
NOTE: The Operating System media may be
optional and may not ship with your
computer.
Help and Support
®
taskbar.
.
®
20 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
The operating system is already installed
on your computer. To reinstall your
operating system, use the Operating
System media. See "Restoring Your
Operating System" on page 146.
After you reinstall your operating system,
use the Drivers and Utilities media to
reinstall drivers for the devices that came
with your computer.
Your operating system product key label is
located on your computer.
NOTE: The color of your media varies
based on the operating system you ordered.
Finding Information 21
22 Finding Information
About Your Computer
Determining Your Computer’s Configuration
Based on selections that you made when purchasing your computer, your
computer has one of several different video controller configurations. To
determine your computer’s video controller configuration:
1
Access the Windows Help and Support Center. For instructions, see
"Windows Help and Support Center" on page 20.
2
Under
Pick a Task
and diagnose problems.
3
Under
My Computer Information
From the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you can view the
type of video controller installed in your computer, as well as the other
hardware components.
, click
Use Tools to view your computer information
, select
Hardware
.
About Your Computer 23
Front View
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10
9
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 display latches (2) 2 display latch release
3 display 4 power button
5 device status lights 6 biometric reader (optional)
7 touch pad 8 media control buttons
9 speakers (2) 10 touch pad buttons
11 touch-pad scroll zone 12 keyboard
13 battery conservation button 14 keyboard and wireless status lights
DISPLAY LATCHES — Keep the display closed.
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DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE — Slide to release the display latches and open the display.
DISPLAY — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on
page 59.
POWER BUTTON — Press to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power
management mode. For more information on power management modes, see "Power
Management Modes" on page 47.
DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS
Turns on when you turn on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in
a power management mode.
Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.
NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the
light is flashing.
Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as
follows:
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• Solid green: The battery is charging.
• Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged.
• Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is not available
to charge battery.
If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows:
• Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off).
• Flashing orange: The battery charge is low.
• Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low.
TOUCH PAD — Provides the functionality of a mouse. See "Touch Pad" on page 56.
TOUCH-PAD SCROLL ZONE — Provides the functionality of the scroll button on a
mouse. A vertical scroll zone is located on the right side of the touch pad. A horizontal
scroll zone is located on the bottom of the touch pad.
MEDIA CONTROL BUTTONS — Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback.
Mute the sound.
Turn the volume down.
Turn the volume up.
Play or pause.
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Play the previous track.
Play the next track.
Stop.
SPEAKERS — To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the media
control buttons or speaker-volume keyboard shortcuts. For more information, see
"Speaker Functions" on page 55.
TOUCH PAD BUTTONS — Touch pad buttons provide the same functionality as mouse
buttons.
KEYBOARD — The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft
Windows logo key. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key
Combinations" on page 54.
ATTERY CONSERVATION BUTTON — Press the battery conservation button to
B
change the battery optimization modes.
KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS
The lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
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Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
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Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.
A
Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To quickly
enable or disable wireless networking, press <Fn><F2>.
®
Turns on when a card with Bluetooth
wireless technology
is enabled.
NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an
optional feature, so the light turns on only if you ordered
the card with your computer. For more information, see the
documentation that came with your card.
To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology
functionality, right-click the icon in the Windows
taskbar (in the lower-right corner of your screen) and click
Disable Bluetooth Radio.
To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press
<Fn><F2>.
BIOMETRIC READER — An optional feature that allows you to gain access to
your computer, by placing your finger on the biometric reader security device.
This device reads and grants authorized access to your computer by reading
your fingerprint
NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. This media is optional
and may not be included with certain computers.
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Left Side View
1 234 5
1 security cable slot 2 air vent
3 USB connectors (2) 4 optical drive
5 optical-drive tray eject button
SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device
to the computer. For more information, see "Security Cable Lock" on page 105.
AIR VENT — The computer uses fan(s) to create airflow through the vent(s), which
prevents the computer from overheating.
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air
vents. Do not store your 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.
USB CONNECTORS — Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the
optional floppy-drive cable.
OPTICAL DRIVE — You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive
in the optical drive bay. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 158.
OPTICAL-DRIVE-TRAY EJECT BUTTON — Press this button to eject a CD or DVD
from the optical drive. This button only works when the computer is turned on.
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Right Side View
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1 smart card slot 2 hard drive
3 ExpressCard slot 4 IEEE 1394 connector
5 5-in-1 media memory card reader 6 audio connectors (2)
7 air vent
SMART CARD SLOT — Supports one smart card. See "Smart Cards" on page 102.
HARD DRIVE — Stores software and data.
XPRESSCARD SLOT — Supports one ExpressCard, such as a modem or network
E
adapter. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot to prevent foreign
matter from entering the computer interior when a card is not installed. For more
information, see
"Using Cards" on page 99.
NOTE: The ExpressCard slot does not support PC cards.
IEEE 1394
transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.
IN-1 MEDIA MEMORY CARD READER — Provides a fast and convenient way to view
5-
and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card. The 5-in1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards:
• Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO
• MultiMediaCard (MMC)
•Memory Stick
• Memory Stick PRO
• XD-Picture Card
CONNECTOR — Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed
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