Dell Precision M6300 (Late 2007) User Manual

Dell Precision™ MobileWorkstation M6300User’s Guidebook.book Page 1 Wednesday, August 13, 2008 12:12 PM

10 ContentsRemoving the Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . 176Replacing the Display Assembly. . . . . . . . . . 179Display Bezel . . . . . . . . .

Contents 11Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 200Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 201Processor Module. . . . . . . . .

12 Contents16 Dell™ QuickSet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22717 Traveling With Your Computer . . . . . . . . 229Identifying Your Computer

Contents 1319 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24120 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249Macrovision P

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Finding Information 15Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media ma

16 Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here• A diagnostic program for my computer• Drivers for my computer • My device documentation•

Finding Information 17• How to set up my computer• How to care for my computer• Basic troubleshooting information• How to run the Dell Diagnostics• To

18 Finding Information• Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License LabelService Tag and Microsoft® Windows® LicenseThese labels

Finding Information 19• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions• Communi

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 Finding Information• Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing env

Finding Information 21The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media.

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About Your Computer 23About Your ComputerDetermining Your Computer’s ConfigurationBased on selections that you made when purchasing your computer, you

24 About Your ComputerFront ViewDISPLAY LATCHES — Keep the display closed.1 display latches (2) 2 display latch release3 display 4 power button 5 devi

About Your Computer 25DISPLAY LATCH RELEASE — Slide to release the display latches and open the display.DISPLAY — For more information about your disp

26 About Your Computer• Solid green: The battery is charging.• Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged.• Off: The battery is adequately ch

About Your Computer 27SPEAKERS — To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speaker-volume keyboard shortcuts

28 About Your ComputerBIOMETRIC READER — An optional feature that allows you to gain access to your computer, by placing your finger on the biometric

About Your Computer 29Left Side ViewSECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more informat

Contents 3Contents1 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 About Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Determining Your C

30 About Your ComputerRight Side ViewSMART CARD SLOT — Supports one smart card. See "Smart Cards" on page 102. HARD DRIVE — Stores software

About Your Computer 31AUDIO CONNECTORSAIR VENT — The computer uses fan(s) to create airflow through the vent(s), which prevents the computer from over

32 About Your ComputerS-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTORNETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To

About Your Computer 33MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11)USB CONNECTORSDIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTORVIDEO CONNECTORAC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC

34 About Your ComputerThe AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer tur

About Your Computer 35Bottom ViewBATTERY CHARGE GAUGE/HEALTH GAUGE — Provides information on the battery charge status. For more information, see &quo

36 About Your ComputerBattery" on page 43.STRIKE-ZONE — Circular rubber pad between the mini-card cover and the battery. Protects the hard drive

Setting Up Your Computer 37Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New ComputerYou can use your operating system "wizards" to

38 Setting Up Your ComputerRunning the Files and Settings Transfer WizardRunning the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Medi

Setting Up Your Computer 392On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you chose for transferring your settings and files and

4 ContentsMicrosoft® Windows Vista® Power Meter . . . . 45Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter . . . . . . . 45Charge Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 Setting Up Your Computer5On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer→ Next.6On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfe

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Using a Battery 43Using a BatteryBattery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Gui

44 Using a Battery• Running the computer in maximum performance mode. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 48 for information

Using a Battery 45Microsoft® Windows Vista® Power MeterThe Windows Vista Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter,

46 Using a BatteryTo check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seco

Using a Battery 47 NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 48 for information on conserving battery power.Power Managemen

48 Using a Battery NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in hibernate mode.Your computer enters hibernate

Using a Battery 49Accessing Power Options PropertiesWindows XPClick the Start button, point to Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance, and then cl

Contents 5Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Customizing the Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . 586 Using the Display .

50 Using a BatteryFor information about resolving problems with a battery, "Power Problems" on page 128.Removing the Battery CAUTION: Using

Using a Battery 51To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.Storing a BatteryRemove the battery when you store your comput

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Using the Keyboard 53Using the Keyboard Numeric KeypadThe numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the ke

54 Using the KeyboardKey CombinationsSystem FunctionsBatteryCD or DVD TrayDisplay FunctionsWireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Func

Using the Keyboard 55Power ManagementSpeaker FunctionsMicrosoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions<Fn><Esc> Activates a power management mode. Y

56 Using the KeyboardMicrosoft® Windows Vista® Logo Key FunctionsTouch PadThe touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you

Using the Keyboard 57 • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad.• To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the

58 Using the KeyboardCustomizing the Touch PadYou can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings.1 Open the Contr

Using the Display 59Using the DisplayAdjusting BrightnessWhen a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the disp

6 ContentsSetting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Connecting to a WLAN. . . . . . . .

60 Using the DisplayMaking Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper NOTE: If you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may

Using the Display 613In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, slide the slide bar to the left/right to decrease/increase the screen resolutio

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Using Multimedia 63Using MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray close

64 Using Multimedia3Place the disc, label side up, in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. NOTE: If you use a module that shipp

Using Multimedia 65For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on the CD or DVD player (if available).Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (

66 Using MultimediaWhen prompted, insert a blank disc into the drive and click OK.•If you have two optical drives, select the drive into which you hav

Using Multimedia 67BD-Writable DrivesHelpful Tips• Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Rox

68 Using Multimedia• Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; for example, do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank 650-MB CD. The CD-RW

Contents 7Trusted Platform Module (TPM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Enabling the TPM Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Security Management Softwa

8 ContentsMemory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Power Problems . . . . . . . .

Contents 9Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 148Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 150Using the Operating System Med