Dell Precision UY708 Manual de usuario

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Dell Precision™ M4300

Quick Reference Guide

Model PP04X

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 the Glossary in your online

User’s Guide

If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft

Windows

operating systems are not applicable.

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.

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Model PP04X

April 2007 P/N UY708 Rev. A00

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Contents

Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Right View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Back View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Checking the Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Conserving Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Power Management Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Hibernate Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Storing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 20

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Quick Reference Guide 5

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

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" in your online User’s

Guide) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell

Diagnostics" on page 19).

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.

• Warranty information

• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)

• Safety instructions

• Regulatory information

• Ergonomics information

• End User License Agreement

Dell™ Product Information Guide

• How to remove and replace parts

• Specifications

• How to configure system settings

• How to troubleshoot and solve problems

Dell™ Precision™ User’s Guide

Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center

Click

Start

or the Windows Vista

™

start button,

→

Help and Support

→

Dell User and System Guides

→

System Guides

Click the

User’s Guide

for your computer.

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• 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

contact support.

• Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when

contacting support.

NOTE: The Microsoft Windows License label has been

redesigned with a hole, or "security portal," as an increased

security measure.

• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles

from technicians, online courses, and frequently

asked questions

• 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

• 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

Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel

processors,

optical drives, and USB devices. 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.

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

NOTE: Select your region or business segment to view the

appropriate support site.

To download Notebook System Software:

Go to

support.dell.com

, select your region or business

segment, and enter your Service Tag.

Select

Drivers & Downloads

and click

Click your operating system and search for the keyword

Notebook System Software

NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary

depending on your selections.

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

Quick Reference Guide 7

• 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. For more information, see "Dell Support

Utility" in your

User’s Guide

• How to use Windows

• How to work with programs and files

• How to personalize my desktop

Windows Help and Support Center

Click

Start

→

Help and Support

Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and

click the arrow icon.

Click the topic that describes your problem.

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®taskbar.

For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™

QuickSet" in your online User’s Guide.

• How to reinstall my operating system

Operating System Media

NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may

not ship with your computer.

The operating system is already installed on your computer.

To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating

System media. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in

your online User’s Guide.

After you reinstall your

operating system, use the

optional 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 CD or DVD varies based on the

operating system you ordered.

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

8Quick Reference Guide

Setting Up Your Computer

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide.

Unpack the accessories box.

Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you will need 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.

Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet.

Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer (see "Front View" on

page 9).

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.

Quick Reference Guide 9

About Your Computer

Front View

display latch

display

power button

omni-directional microphone

device status lights

speakers (2)

keyboard

touch pad

fingerprint reader (optional)

touch pad/track stick buttons

track stick

keyboard status lights

volume control buttons

mute button

ambient light sensor

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Left View

Right View

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.

security cable slot

air vents

IEEE 1394 connector

audio connectors

ExpressCard slot

wireless switch

Wi-Fi Catcher™ light

PC Card slot

smart card slot

media bay

USB connectors (2)

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