Dell XPS PP06XA, XPS TM373, XPS M1730 Owner's Manual
Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Owner’s Manual
Model PP06XA
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and tells you how to avoid the problem.
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or death.
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Model PP06XA
April 2008 P/N TM373 Rev. A04
Contents
Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1 About Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Left Side View
Right Side View
Back View
Bottom View
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2 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
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Power Protection Devices
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Surge Protectors
Line Conditioners
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Uninterruptible Power Supplies
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Contents 3
3 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using a Projector
Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
Microsoft
Windows Vista™
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Microsoft Windows XP
Windows Vista
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®
Windows® XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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4 Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Keyboard Illumination
Key Combinations
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5 Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4 Contents
Keyboard Illumination
System Functions
Battery
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Power Management
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Microsoft
Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 44
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Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter
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Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter . . . . . . . 48
Charge Gauge
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Power Management Modes
Standby and Sleep Mode
Hibernate Mode
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Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . . . 52
Accessing Power Options Properties
Charging the Battery
Removing the Battery
Storing a Battery
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6 Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Accessing the Camera’s Help File . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
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Creating a Picture or a Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7 Using GamePanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
GamePanel Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
8 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Playing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control (Optional)
61
Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media
How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD
Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media
Helpful Tips
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Using Dell MediaDirect™
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Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
S-Video and Standard Audio
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Composite Video and Standard Audio
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Component Video and Standard Audio
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
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DVI to HDMI and Standard Audio
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
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9 Using Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
ExpressCard Blanks
Installing an ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Memory Card Reader
Memory Card Blanks
Installing a Memory Card
Removing a Memory Card or Blank
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10 Setting Up and Using Networks . . . . . . . 91
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . . 91
Setting Up a Network
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Wireless Local Area Network
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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 (or Wireless Wide Area Network)
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network
Connection
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
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Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
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Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator
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11 Securing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Security Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Passwords
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12 Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Computer, Keyboard, and Display . . . . . . . . . 105
CDs, DVDs and BDs
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13 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Dell Technical Update Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Dell Diagnostics
Dell Support Utility
Drive Problems
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Optical drive problems
Hard drive problems
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E-Mail and Internet Problems
Error Messages
ExpressCard Problems
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
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External Keyboard problems
Unexpected characters
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Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start
The computer stops responding
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A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft
operating system
A solid blue screen appears
Dell MediaDirect problems
Other software problems
Memory Problems
Network Problems
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Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])
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Windows®
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Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
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Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
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If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
Drivers
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What Is a Driver?
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Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft
®
Windows
XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems
139
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft
Windows System Restore . . . . 141
Starting System Restore
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Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
Using the Operating System Media
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14 Adding and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . 149
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
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Contents 9
Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Hard Drive
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Removing the Hard Drive Cage
Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage
Replacing the Hard Drive Cage
Memory
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Subscriber Identity Module
Internal Card With Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology
Optical Drive
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15 Traveling With Your Computer . . . . . . . . 163
Identifying Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
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Traveling by Air
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16 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect
Online Services
AutoTech Service
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Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
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Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
Contacting Dell
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17 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
A Appendix
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Commonly Used Options
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Changing the Boot Sequence
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice
Glossary 185
Index
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12 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.
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
Documentation and drivers are already
installed on your computer. You can use
the media to reinstall drivers (see
"Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on
page 136), to run the Dell Diagnostics
(see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107), or to
access your documentation.
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.
NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates
can be found at support.dell.com.
Finding Information 13
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
• Warranty information
• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)
• Safety instructions
• Regulatory information
• Ergonomics information
• End User License Agreement
• How to set up my computer
Dell™ Product Information Guide
Setup Diagram
NOTE: The appearance of your setup
diagram may vary.
• Service Tag and Express Service Code
14 Finding Information
Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows®
License
This label is located in the battery bay of
your computer.
• Use the Service Tag to identify your
computer when you use
support.dell.com
or contact support.
• Enter the Express Service Code to direct
your call when contacting support.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
• Microsoft Windows License Label
• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and
tips, articles from technicians, and online
courses, frequently asked questions
• Community — Online discussion with
other Dell customers
The label is located on the memory
module cover at the bottom of the system.
NOTE: If your operating system is
Windows XP, this label might look different.
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.
Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your region or business
segment to view the appropriate support site.
• 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
Finding Information 15
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
• 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.
• Software upgrades and troubleshooting
hints — Frequently asked questions,
hot topics, and general health of your
computing environment
To download Notebook System Software:
1
Go to
support.dell.com
and click
Drivers & Downloads.
2
Enter your Service Tag or Product Type
Go
and Product Model, and click
3
Scroll to
Utilities
Software
4
Select
System and Configuration
→
Dell Notebook System
and click
Download Now
Drivers & Downloads
.
.
and click Go.
NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface
may vary depending on your selections.
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. For more information,
see "Dell Support Utility
" on page 111
.
• How to use Windows XP or
Windows Vista™
• How to work with programs and files
• How to personalize my desktop
16 Finding Information
Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista
Help and Support Center
1
Click
Start→
2
Type a word or phrase that describes
Help and Support
.
your problem and click the arrow icon.
3
Click the topic that describes your
problem.
4
Follow the instructions on the screen.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
• Information on network activity, the
Power Management Wizard, hotkeys,
and other items controlled by
Dell QuickSet.
• How to change the LED colors for the
zones, play various LED effects (like
strobe lights, breathing lights, rotating
lights), enable or disable visualization
plugins for select music players
• How to reinstall my operating system
Dell QuickSet Help
To view
QuickSet icon in the Microsoft
Windows
Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the
®
®
taskbar, and select Help.
The taskbar is located in the lower-right
corner of your screen.
Operating System Media
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 140 in your
Owner’s Manual.
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 DVD varies based
on the operating system you ordered.
Finding Information 17
18 Finding Information
About Your Computer
Front View
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2
3
4
5
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8
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About Your Computer 19
6
1 camera 2 display
3 power button 4 GamePanel
5 device status lights 6 right speaker
7 infrared sensor 8 media control buttons
9 touch pad 10 left speaker
11 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 12 keyboard status lights
13 digital array microphones (2) 14 display latch
15 camera indicator
CAMERA — Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat.
DISPLAY — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on
page 39.
POWER BUTTON — Press the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power
management mode (see "Power Management Modes" on page 50).
NOTICE: 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 the computer
turns off completely (which may take several seconds).
AMEPANEL — A small secondary LCD for displaying text and graphical information.
G
20 About Your Computer
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.
Turns on when wireless devices are enabled.
Turns on when Bluetooth
®
wireless technology is enabled. To enable or
disable Bluetooth wireless technology, toggle the wireless switch between
the "on" and "off" positions (see "wireless switch" on page 27 for more
information).
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:
– Solid blue: The battery is charging.
– Flashing blue: The battery is almost fully charged.
– Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is not available to charge
the 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.
About Your Computer 21
TOUCH PAD — Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Touch Pad" on page 45).
NFRARED SENSOR — Consumer Infrared sensor to operate the remote control.
I
EDIA CONTROL BUTTONS — Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback.
M
Mute the sound. Play the previous track.
Turn the volume down. Play the next track.
Turn the volume up. Stop.
Play or pause.
SPEAKERS — To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the volume
control buttons or mute button.
22 About Your Computer
DELL™ MEDIAD IRECT™ BUTTON — Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch
Dell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 67).
1
1 Dell MediaDirect button
About Your Computer 23
KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS
The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
9
A
Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
Turns on when the Caps Lock function is enabled.
Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
IGITAL MICROPHONES — Digital directional microphones for conferencing and
D
chat.
DISPLAY LATCH — Keeps the display closed.
CAMERA INDICATOR — The indicator shows solid blue light when the camera is
active and off when the camera is not.
24 About Your Computer
Left Side View
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 DVI-I connector (Dual link) 2 S-video connector
3 USB connector 4 IEEE 1394 connector
5 8-in-1 memory card reader 6 optical drive
7 microphone connector 8 headphone connectors (2)
DVI-I CONNECTOR — Used for connecting a DVI or VGA display (through dongle).
S-
VIDEO CONNECTOR — Connects your computer to a TV. Also connects digital
audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable.
CONNECTORS
USB
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
IEEE 1394
CONNECTOR — Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed
transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras.
About Your Computer 25
8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and
share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card. The 8-in-1 media
memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards:
• Secure Digital (SD)
•SDIO
• MultiMediaCard (MMC)
•Memory Stick
• Memory Stick PRO
• xD-Picture Card
• Hi Speed-SD
• Hi Density-SD
OPTICAL DRIVE — For more information about the optical drive, see "Using
Multimedia" on page 59.
MICROPHONE CONNECTOR — Attach a microphone to this connector.
HEADPHONE CONNECTORS — Dual headphone connectors for attaching headphones.
Attach a microphone to the connector.
Attach headphones to the connectors.
26 About Your Computer
Right Side View
2 3
1 Express card slot 2 wireless switch
3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 4 USB connectors (2)
5 security cable slot
EXPRESSC ARD SLOT — Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships with a
plastic blank installed in the slot. For more information, see "ExpressCards" on
page 85.
WIRELESS SWITCH — You can use this switch to rapidly turn off or on any wireless
devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology.
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DELL WI -FI CATCHER™ NETWORK LOCATOR — Push this button to scan
specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity.
The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator has an LED that operates as follows:
– Flashing blue: Searching for networks
– Solid blue: Strong network found
– Solid yellow:
– Off: No signal found
NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the
computer is turned off and wireless networking is activated in the system setup
program.
USB CONNECTORS
SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device
to the computer (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 103).
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Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
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1 air vents 2 AC adapter connector
3 USB connector 4 network connector (RJ-45)
AIR VENTS — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents,
which prevents the computer from overheating.
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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.
ADAPTER CONNECTOR
AC
Connects 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 either on or off.
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.
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.
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USB CONNECTORS
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
NETWORK
CONNECTOR (RJ-45)
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the
network connector.
Connects the computer to a network. The two lights next to
the connector indicate status and activity for wired network
connections.
For information on using the network adapter, see the device
user’s guide supplied with your computer.
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