DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM90User'sGuide For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see Glossary. IfyoupurchasedaDell™n
Back to Contents Page Appendix DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Cleaning Your Computer Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notice (U.S. On
Check the ExpressCard — Ensure that the ExpressCard is properly inserted into the connector. Ensure that the card is recognized by Windows — Doubl
If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. To verify that the problem is with the external keyboard, check the
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows®operating system Run the Program Compatibility Wizard — The Program Compatibility Wizard
If you experience other memory problems — l Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory (se
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see Diagnostics Checklist) as you complete these checks. Check the power light — When the power light is lit o
AC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked If a computer loses AC power while docked to the Dell D/Dock or Dell D/Port, the computer immediately go
1. Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2. Click Scanners and Cameras. If your scanner is
Adjust the Windows volume control — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turne
Check the AC adapter — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on. Connect the computer di
FCC Notice (U.S. Only) FCC Class B This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accord
Back to Contents Page Using a Battery DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Conserving Bat
Microsoft®Windows®Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on t
To enter standby mode: l Click Start® Shut Down® Stand by. or l Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the Po
Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: 1. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation th
Back to Contents Page Using Cards DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide ExpressCards Media Memory Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverag
The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the ma
Installing a Media Memory Card You can install a media memory card in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects t
Back to Contents Page Using the Display DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Displ
Back to Contents Page About Your Computer DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Determining Your Computer's Configuration Front View
Back to Contents Page Finding Information DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship wi
2. Click the User's Guide for your computer. l Service Tag and Express Service Code l Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Micr
Back to Contents Page NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. The operating system is already installed o
Back to Contents Page Glossary DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may
C C — Celsius — Atemperaturemeasurementscalewhere0°isthefreezingpointand100°istheboilingpointofwater. cache — A special high-speed
DVD player — The software used to watch DVD movies. The DVD player displays a window with buttons that you use to watch a movie. DVD-R — DVD recordabl
operating systems are GUIs. H hard drive — A drive that reads and writes data on a hard disk. The terms hard drive and hard disk are often used inte
M Mb — megabit — A measurement of memory chip capacity that equals 1024 Kb. Mbps — megabits per second — One million bits per second. This measureme
PIN — personal identification number — A sequence of numerals and/or letters used to restrict unauthorized access to computer networks and other secur
software — Anything that can be stored electronically, such as computer files or programs. S/PDIF — Sony/Philips Digital Interface — An audio transfer
display — For more information about your display, see Using the Display. power button — Press to turn on the computer or to enter or exit a power m
virus — A program that is designed to inconvenience you or to destroy data stored on your computer. A virus program moves from one computer to another
Back to Contents Page Getting Help DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Obtaining Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Information
support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) l Electronic Quote Service [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only)
Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your
Sales 0-810-444-3355 Aruba General Support toll-free:800-1578 Australia (Sydney) International Access Code: 0011 Country Code: 61 City Code: 2 Websit
China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 Customer Care E-mail: [email protected] Technical Support Fax 5928181350 TechnicalSupport(Dell
City Codes: (1) (4) Fax (calls from outside of France) 0499754001 Corporate Technical Support 0825004719 Customer Care 0825338339 Switch
Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 Home and Small Business Technical Support 0257782690 Customer Care
Mexico International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 52 Customer Technical Support 001-877-384-8979 or 001-877-269-3383 Sales 50-81-8800 or 01-800-888-3
005 Country Code: 65 Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerVault) toll-free:18003947478 Customer Care toll-free:1800
speakers — To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speaker-volume keyboard shortcuts. For more informati
Back to Contents Page Thailand International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 66 Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell Precision) toll-free:
Back to Contents Page Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Numeric Keypad Key Combinations Touch Pad
Wireless Networking and Bluetooth®Wireless Technology Function Power Management Speaker Functions Microsoft®Windows®Logo Key Functions To a
The touch pad has silk screening on the right side and the bottom to indicate scrolling abilities. Scrolling is enabled by default. To disable this f
Back to Contents Page Using Multimedia DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Playing CDs or DVDs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Pictur
You can also adjust the volume with the Volume Control option through the Start menu. 1. Click Start® All Programs® Accessories® Entertainment® Vo
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector that, together with a standard S-video cable, a comp
1. Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2. Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output
4. Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on the TV. 5. Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into
4. Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the TV. 5. Plug the single-connector end of th
Left Side View security cable slot — Letsyouattachacommerciallyavailableantitheftdevicetothecomputer.Formoreinformation,seeSecuri
5. Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable in to the S/PDIF audio connector on the composite video adapter. 6. Plug the other end of
4. Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the component video- input connectors on the TV. Make sure that the
6. Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. 7. Turn on the TV, turn o
4. Click the DVD option. 5. Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 6. Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll thr
Back to Contents Page Using Networks DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Network Setu
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A WLAN is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other over the air waves rather than th
5. Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6. Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem.
For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your wireless network documentation in the Windows H
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer, the computer has a variety of configuratio
Back to Contents Page Adding and Replacing Parts DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for r
5-in-1media memory card reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory car
2. Turn off your computer. See Turning Off Your Computer. 3. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer. 4. Disconnect y
3. Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shippin
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. 3. Tu
6. Replace the memory module cover. 7. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical out
5. Install the replacement modem: a. Connect the modem cable to the modem. b. Align the modem with the screw holes and press the modem into
4. If a Mini-Card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mini-Card, remove the existing card: a. Disconnect the antenna c
6. Replace the Mini-Card/modem cover. Hinge Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the hinge cover: a. Open
2. Open the display and remove the hinge cover. See Hinge Cover. 3. Remove the keyboard: a. Remove the two screws at the top of the keyboar
5. Install the replacement battery: a. Insert the battery at a 30-degree angle under the release latch with the positive side up, and then push t
5. To replace the card, connect the card to the cable and then carefully insert it into the compartment. 6. Replace the card cover and tighte
modem connector (RJ-11) USB connectors digital-video interface (DVI) connector video connector AC adapter connector — Attaches an AC ada
Back to Contents Page Dell™QuickSet DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Dell™QuickSetprovidesyouwitheasyaccesstoconfigureorviewthe
Back to Contents Page Securing Your Computer DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Security Cable Lock Smart Cards Installing a Smart Card
2. Slide the smart card into the smart card slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. The smart card will protrude approximately
passwords. l It is recommended that you do not write down passwords. If you do write it down, however, ensure that the password is stored in a secur
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TPM is a hardware-based security feature that can be used to create and manage computer-generated encryption keys. Whe
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen l Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen computer. Include the Service Tag in your descripti
Back to Contents Page System Setup Program DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Overview System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options Ov
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 scans each enable
Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Software DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Drivers Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restorin
2. Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3. Click System. 4. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab.
Bottom View subwoofer — Produces a broader bass output than is provided by the speakers. battery charge/health gauge — Provides information o
8. Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 9. When the name of the appropriate driver appears
4. Select a restore point and click Next. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is automatically selected. If two o
3. Restart the computer. 4. Press<F2>immediatelyaftertheDELL™logoappears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you
Back to Contents Page Specifications DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide NOTE: Your computer comes in different configurations. To determine t
adapter PortsandConnectors Audio microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector IEEE 1394a 4-pin mini, nonpowered connector Modem
Maximum resolutions: WXGA+ 1440 x 900 at 16.7 million colors WUXGA 1920 x 1200 at 16.7 million colors Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0º (closed
Back to Contents Page Input voltage 90–264 VAC Input current (maximum) 2.5 A Input frequency 47–63 Hz Output current 7.7A(maximumat4-second puls
Back to Contents Page DellPrecision™Mobile Workstation M90 User's Guide For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see Glossary. If
Back to Contents Page Transferring Information to a New Computer DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide The Microsoft® Windows®XP operating syste
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating S
optical-drive security screw — Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more information, see Optical Drive. Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Traveling With Your Computer DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Identifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Tr
the use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing. Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service pr
l During the assessment, answer any questions that appear. l If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. To stop the assessment and res
4. When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. When the tests ar
perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive.
1. Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2. Right-click Local Disk C:. 3. Click Properties. 4. Click the Tools tab. 5. U
Scan the computer for spyware — If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are having pro
Hard-disk drive controller failure 0 — The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (s
Not enough memory or resources. Exit some programs and try again — You have too many programs open. Close all windows and open the program that you
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