DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM90User'sGuide For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see Glossary. IfyoupurchasedaDell™n

Back to Contents Page  Appendix DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide 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 DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide 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 DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide 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 DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Displ

Back to Contents Page  About Your Computer DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Determining Your Computer's Configuration Front View 

Back to Contents Page  Finding Information DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide 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 DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may

C C — Celsius — Atemperaturemeasurementscalewhere0°isthefreezingpointand100°istheboilingpointofwater. 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 DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide 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 5928181350 TechnicalSupport(Dell

City Codes: (1) (4) Fax (calls from outside of France) 0499754001 Corporate  Technical Support 0825004719 Customer Care 0825338339 Switch

Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 Home and Small Business  Technical Support 0257782690 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:18003947478 Customer Care toll-free:1800

 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 DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide 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 DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide 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 — Letsyouattachacommerciallyavailableantitheftdevicetothecomputer.Formoreinformation,seeSecuri

 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 DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide 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 DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide  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 DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Dell™QuickSetprovidesyouwitheasyaccesstoconfigureorviewthe

Back to Contents Page  Securing Your Computer DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide 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 DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide 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 DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide 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>immediatelyaftertheDELL™logoappears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you

Back to Contents Page  Specifications DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide NOTE: Your computer comes in different configurations. To determine t

adapter  PortsandConnectors 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 7.7A(maximumat4-second puls

Back to Contents Page DellPrecision™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 DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide 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 DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide Identifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Tr

the use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing. Back to Contents Page  Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

Back to Contents Page  Troubleshooting DellPrecision™M90User'sGuide  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