Dell Precision M20 Manuel d'utilisateur

DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide  For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary. IfyoupurchasedaDel

 No sound from external speakers  No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then c

Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.   If the display is blank  If the display is difficu

 If only part of the display is readable Back to Contents Page  1. Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2. Click Appearance and

Back to Contents Page  Specifications DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide  Processor Processor type Intel®Pentium®M L1 ca

Communications Modem:  Type v.92 56K MDC (optional) Controller softmodem Interface internal AC'97 bus Network adapter 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN

Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji  TouchPad X/Ypositionresolution(graphicstable

Back to Contents Page  57.9 mm (2.28 inches) (65 W) Temperature range:  Operating 0°to35°C(32°to95°F)(both) Storage –40°to65°C(–40°to149°

Back to Contents Page DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary.

Back to Contents Page  Travelling With Your Computer DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide Identifying Your Computer Packin

l Before you use the computer on an airplane, verify that such usage is permitted. Some airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during the flig

Back to Contents Page  Alert Standard Format (ASF) DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide Alert Standard Format (ASF) is a Distr

Back to Contents Page  Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide Determining Your Netw

 2. Click to select the network you want to configure, and then click Connect or double-click the network name in the list. If you select a secure

Back to Contents Page  Using Microsoft®Windows®XP DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide Help and Support Center The Help an

Desktop Cleanup Wizard Your computer is set up to use the Desktop Cleanup Wizard to move programs that are not frequently used to a designated folde

5. On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer and click Next.  6. On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method

 1. Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer.  2. Connect the other end of the network cable to a n

Back to Contents Page  Using a Battery DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charg

The following icons appear in the Battery Meter window: For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help. 

When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer check

Back to Contents Page  Using the Module Bay DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide About the Module Bay About the Device Sec

 3. Pull the device out of the module bay.  4. Push the new device into the bay until it clicks. Removing and Installing Devices While the

 3. Pull the device out of the module bay.  4. Push the new device into the bay until it clicks. The operating system automatically recognizes

Back to Contents Page  Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide Playing a CD or DVD Adju

When the meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by pressing the following keys: l Press <Fn> <PageUp> t

Back to Contents Page  About Your Computer DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide Front View Left View Right View Back

TV. Your TV has either an S-video input connector or a composite video-input connector. Depending on what type of connector is available on your TV,

6. Turn on the TV and any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer.  7. See "Enabling the Display Setti

 2. Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. If the DVD begins playing, click the stop button.  3. Click Settings.  4. Click DVD.  5. Click th

Back to Contents Page  Cleaning Your Computer DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide Computer, Keyboard, and Display Floppy

Back to Contents Page  Dell Diagnostics DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide  When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experi

 3. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>.  4. Select the CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive option from the CD

Back to Contents Page  Using the Display DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Ima

 Windows 2000  1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.  2. Double-click the Display icon and click the Setti

 Windows 2000 To activate large desktop mode on two external displays that are attached to the VGA or DVI connectors on the docking device, your comp

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: ¡ Solid green: The battery is charging. ¡ Flashing green: T

Back to Contents Page  Reinstalling Software DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware

 2. Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance.  3. Click System.  4. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab

 8. Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files.  9. When the name of the appropriate driver app

 Creating a Restore Point  1. Click the Start button and click Help and Support.  2. Click System Restore.  3. Follow the instructions on th

3. Click System.  4. Click the System Restore tab.  5. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. Reinstalling Microsoft®Windows®X

 5. Press <Enter> to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and follow the instructions on the screen. The Windows XP Setup screen

Back to Contents Page  Finding Information DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide NOTE: Some features may not be available for

Back to Contents Page  2. Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. The User's Guide is also available on the Drivers

Back to Contents Page  Getting Help DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order 

The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Left View   PC Card slot — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or networ

[email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) l Electronic Quote Service sa

5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. You are al

Argentina (Buenos Aires) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 54 City Code: 11 E-mail: [email protected]  E-mail for desktop and port

Sales (Home Sales/Small Business) toll-free:1-800-387-5752 Sales (med./large bus., government) toll-free:1-800-387-5755 Spare Parts Sales & Exte

Country Code: 358 City Code: 9 Customer Care 0925331338 Fax 0925331399 Switchboard 0925331300 France (Paris) (Montpellier) International Acce

Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. only) 08709080800 Home Us

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 352 Home/Small Business Sales (Brussels, Belgium) toll-free:080016884 Corporate Sales (Brussels, Belgium)

International Access Code: 011 Country Code: 48 City Code: 22 Customer Care 5795999 Sales 5795999 Customer Service Fax 5795806 Reception Des

City Code: 8 Technical Support Fax 0859005594 Sales 0859005185 Switzerland (Geneva) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 41 City Code: 2

Back to Contents Page  Country Code: 1 Printers and Projectors Technical Support toll-free:1-877-459-7298 Public(government,education,andhealthc

infrared sensor — Lets you transfer files from your computer to another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections. When you receive y

Back to Contents Page  Glossary DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide A B C D E G H I K L M N O P R

carnet — An international customs document that facilitates temporary imports into foreign countries. Also known as a merchandise passport. CD — compa

E ECC — error checking and correction — A type of memory that includes special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as it passes in and out of

HTTP — hypertext transfer protocol — A protocol for exchanging files between computers connected to the Internet. Hz — hertz — A unit of frequency me

memory mapping — The process by which the computer assigns memory addresses to physical locations at start-up. Devices and software can then identify

PS/2 — personal system/2 — A type of connector for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. PXE — pre-boot execution environment — A Wf

The number of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the

wallpaper — The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Change your wallpaper through the Windows Control Panel. You can also scan in yo

Back to Contents Page  Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide Numeric Keypad Key Combinatio

 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth®Wireless Technology  Power Management  Speaker Functions  Microsoft®Windows®Logo Key Funct

 module bay — YoucaninstalldevicessuchasanopticaldriveoraDellTravelLite™moduleinthemodulebay.Formoreinformation,see"Using

l To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. l To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use

Back to Contents Page  Passwords DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide About Passwords Using a Primary Password Using an

access to system setup in the same way that a primary password restricts access to the computer. The administrator password can be used instead of the

For example, type the following command line and press <Enter>: asset 1234$ABCD&  6. When the computer prompts you to verify the asset tag

Deleting an Owner Tag  1. Boot the computer using the bootable media you created in "Assigning an Asset Tag."  2. Type asset /o /d and

c. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate the TPM setup program. You only need to activate the program once. You will be prompted to reboot

Back to Contents Page  Using PC Cards DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide PC Card Types PC Card Blanks Extended PC Car

The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manu

Back to Contents Page  Power Management DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide Power Management Tips Power Management Wizard

Selecting a Power Scheme The screen allows you to select, create, and edit power scheme settings. In addition, you can delete power schemes that you c

 parallel connector  video connector  serial connector  AC adapter connector — Attach an AC adapter to the computer. The AC adapter converts

¡ Press <Fn><Esc>. To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on the Advanced

The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining.  Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: l Set po

Back to Contents Page Dell™QuickSetFeatures DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide Clicking the QuickSet Icon Double-Clic

Back to Contents Page  Adding and Replacing Parts DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide Before You Begin This chapter provide

2. Turn off your computer.  3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your doc

 3. If you are replacing a memory module, ground yourself and remove the existing module: a. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the sec

 3. If you are replacing a memory module, ground yourself and remove the existing module: a. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the sec

If you ordered the optional modem at the same time that you ordered your computer, the modem is already installed   1. Follow the procedures in &quo

7. Install the screws to secure the modem to the system board.  8. Replace the cover. Mini PCI Card If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your c

b. Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly. c. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector.

 memory module cover — Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s). See "Adding and Replacing Parts."  battery-bay latch r

  To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay:  1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."  2. Turn the computer over, and

1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin."  2. Turn the computer right-side up and open it.  3. Remove the center control co

Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology  If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is a

Coin-Cell Battery   1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."  2. Turn the computer over and release the captive screw on the

5. Replace the cover. Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  Using the System Setup Program DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide Overview Viewing the System Set

l Diskette Drive l Modular Bay HDD l Internal HDD l CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the list and

Back to Contents Page  Using Smart Cards DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide About Smart Cards Installing a Smart Card

Back to Contents Page  Solving Problems DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide  Drive Problems  Fill out the Diagnostics Chec

Back to Contents Page  Appendix DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notices (U.S. Only)

If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray  If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound  Hard drive problems E-Mail,

Error Messages Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operat

Extended memory size has changed — The amount of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer. Restart the computer. I

IEEE 1394 Device Problems  properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device.  No boot sector on hard drive — The operating system may be corrupte

Keyboard Problems  Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the various checks.  External keyboard problems  Unexpected characters  En

Lockups and Software Problems   The computer does not start up  The computer stops responding  A program stops responding  A program crashes

Memory Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  Network Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you comp

PC Card Problems  Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  settings are correct and that the network is

 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Your computer is designed to use the 90-W AC adapter; for optimum system performance, you should always

Scanner Problems  Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.   No sound from integrated speake