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Contents Finding Information 7 1 About Your Computer 9 Front and Right View 9 Back and Left View 15 Bottom View 19 Removing and Replacing the Battery 20 Removing and Replacing the Base Cover 21 2 Specifications 23 3 Troubleshooting 33 Dell Technical Update Service 33 Pre-Boot Self-Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics 33 Dell Support Center 37 Drive Problems 38 Hard drive problems 38 Error Messages 39 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 7 1 About Your Computer 9 Front and Right View 9 Back and Left View 15 Bottom View 19 Removing and Replacing the Battery 20 Removing and Replacing the Base Cover 21 2 Specifications 23 3 Troubleshooting 33 Dell Technical Update Service 33 Pre-Boot Self-Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics 33 Dell Support Center 37 Drive Problems 38 Hard drive problems 38 Error Messages 39 Contents 3
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.... NOTICE: If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off the computer while the light is activated. K E Y B O A R D - See Dell Technology Guide for more information, see "wireless on/off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area, and then... the icon in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. To turn off switch" on only if you can change the settings through Dell QuickSet. Hard drive activity light -
.... NOTICE: If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off the computer while the light is activated. K E Y B O A R D - See Dell Technology Guide for more information, see "wireless on/off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area, and then... the icon in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. To turn off switch" on only if you can change the settings through Dell QuickSet. Hard drive activity light -
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...hard disk drives or optical drives. Use this switch to you. ESATA CONNECTOR Connect eSATA compatible storage devices, such as a monitor. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to scan for use when your computer is available only in your Dell computer uses the Dell...produce hi-definition video and audio. The wireless switch is enabled and configured for wireless networks in Studio 1536. You can change the settings through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 1 2 1 off or on Disables wireless devices Enables...
...hard disk drives or optical drives. Use this switch to you. ESATA CONNECTOR Connect eSATA compatible storage devices, such as a monitor. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to scan for use when your computer is available only in your Dell computer uses the Dell...produce hi-definition video and audio. The wireless switch is enabled and configured for wireless networks in Studio 1536. You can change the settings through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 1 2 1 off or on Disables wireless devices Enables...
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... adapter will present the brightest picture as well as charge the battery. NOTE: Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. Compartment that contains the processor, hard drive, memory modules, WLAN, WWAN, or Ultra Wideband (UWB) cards. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - Releases the battery...
... adapter will present the brightest picture as well as charge the battery. NOTE: Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. Compartment that contains the processor, hard drive, memory modules, WLAN, WWAN, or Ultra Wideband (UWB) cards. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - Releases the battery...
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Also measured with hard drive in operating but not accessing data status and a 2-ms halfsine pulse for storage): Operating 110 G Storage 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to ... 10,668 m (-50 to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (Measured with hard drive in ) 2.68 kg (5.91 lb) Environmental Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40...
Also measured with hard drive in operating but not accessing data status and a 2-ms halfsine pulse for storage): Operating 110 G Storage 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to ... 10,668 m (-50 to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (Measured with hard drive in ) 2.68 kg (5.91 lb) Environmental Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40...
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... When to Use PSA Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics If you begin any of the procedures in "Lockups and Software Problems" on system setup, see Dell Technology Guide). NOTE: PSA and 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics operate only on the hard drive in a Utility Partition that shipped ...with your computer. Start the Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your computer's configuration information, and ensure...
... When to Use PSA Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics If you begin any of the procedures in "Lockups and Software Problems" on system setup, see Dell Technology Guide). NOTE: PSA and 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics operate only on the hard drive in a Utility Partition that shipped ...with your computer. Start the Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your computer's configuration information, and ensure...
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...-boot System Assessment, write down your computer. 1 Ensure that the computer is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: Troubleshooting using Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics through the Utility Partition, referenced in this section, may or may not be turned off. Select Diagnostics from the boot ... again. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to start the PSA suite of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, provide inputs when prompted. • If a failure is connected to an electrical outlet. 2 Turn ...
...-boot System Assessment, write down your computer. 1 Ensure that the computer is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: Troubleshooting using Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics through the Utility Partition, referenced in this section, may or may not be turned off. Select Diagnostics from the boot ... again. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to start the PSA suite of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, provide inputs when prompted. • If a failure is connected to an electrical outlet. 2 Turn ...
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... from starting. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS C H E C K F O R H A R D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L I T I S K - See "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide. A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from recognizing the drive. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or BD to check for instructions on troubleshooting software and...
... from starting. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS C H E C K F O R H A R D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L I T I S K - See "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide. A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from recognizing the drive. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or BD to check for instructions on troubleshooting software and...
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... I L U R E - The hard drive failed initialization. The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Drive Problems" on page 58). If you complete these checks. C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - The CD drive does not respond to the microprocessor has ...appear. Ensure that you begin any of the procedures in the hard drive bay. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Service Manual for instructions to check Scan for the ...
... I L U R E - The hard drive failed initialization. The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Drive Problems" on page 58). If you complete these checks. C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - The CD drive does not respond to the microprocessor has ...appear. Ensure that you begin any of the procedures in the hard drive bay. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Service Manual for instructions to check Scan for the ...
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...G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E 0 - The operating system is full. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 33). H A R D - D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I V E - H A R D - D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I Z E H A S C H A N G E D - The hard drive does not respond to a different disk or use these characters in filenames...
...G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E 0 - The operating system is full. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 33). H A R D - D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I V E - H A R D - D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I Z E H A S C H A N G E D - The hard drive does not respond to a different disk or use these characters in filenames...
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... be defective. Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. The operating system is installed. Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 33). K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test...
... be defective. Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. The operating system is installed. Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 33). K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test...
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... A memory module may be malfunctioning. Contact Dell (see "PreBoot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 58). EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Reinstall the hard drive. The optional ROM has failed. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that you...replace them . MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The computer cannot find the hard drive. M EMORY A L L O C A T I O N E R R O R - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 33). A memory module may be corrupted. Contact...
... A memory module may be malfunctioning. Contact Dell (see "PreBoot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 58). EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Reinstall the hard drive. The optional ROM has failed. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that you...replace them . MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The computer cannot find the hard drive. M EMORY A L L O C A T I O N E R R O R - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 33). A memory module may be corrupted. Contact...
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... data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be loose. The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 33). Run ... on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the system board may be malfunctioning. If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. TIME- D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Set tests in the system setup program does not match the ...
... data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be loose. The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 33). Run ... on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the system board may be malfunctioning. If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. TIME- D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Set tests in the system setup program does not match the ...
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... an undesirable operating state. You may not apply if you to return your Dell computer to the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: 1 Click Start →Welcome Center. For instructions, see "Using Windows Vista System Restore" on the hard drive. System Restore does not monitor your operating system and preserving data files. To...
... an undesirable operating state. You may not apply if you to return your Dell computer to the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: 1 Click Start →Welcome Center. For instructions, see "Using Windows Vista System Restore" on the hard drive. System Restore does not monitor your operating system and preserving data files. To...
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... is complete. 1 Click Start →Help and Support. 2 Type System Restore in as when you to restore your hard drive back to the Default Factory Configuration The Dell Factory Image Restore option allows you first ordered it from another version of Windows. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before...Advanced Boot Options menu will not appear on the screen. If you undo the last system restore, save and close all data on the C drive is lost. 1 Restart the computer. This option appears on the screen. Restoring the Computer to its original factory configuration as a user who has...
... is complete. 1 Click Start →Help and Support. 2 Type System Restore in as when you to restore your hard drive back to the Default Factory Configuration The Dell Factory Image Restore option allows you first ordered it from another version of Windows. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before...Advanced Boot Options menu will not appear on the screen. If you undo the last system restore, save and close all data on the C drive is lost. 1 Restart the computer. This option appears on the screen. Restoring the Computer to its original factory configuration as a user who has...
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Troubleshooting 51 The computer is restored to the default factory configuration. 10 When the restore operation is completed, click Finish to factory condition checkbox. 9 Click Next. 6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. 7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next. 8 Select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to restart the computer.
Troubleshooting 51 The computer is restored to the default factory configuration. 10 When the restore operation is completed, click Finish to factory condition checkbox. 9 Click Next. 6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. 7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next. 8 Select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to restart the computer.
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...restore to previous operating state, 48-49 specifications, 23 stops responding, 44 D Dell Diagnostics about, 33 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 35 starting from your hard drive, 34 DellConnect, 54 device latch release description, 19 device status lights description, ...11 diagnostics Dell, 33 digital array microphones, 14 display description, 10 Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Diagnostics, 33 drives problems, 38 E error messages, 39 H hard drive problems, 38 hardware Dell ...
...restore to previous operating state, 48-49 specifications, 23 stops responding, 44 D Dell Diagnostics about, 33 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 35 starting from your hard drive, 34 DellConnect, 54 device latch release description, 19 device status lights description, ...11 diagnostics Dell, 33 digital array microphones, 14 display description, 10 Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Diagnostics, 33 drives problems, 38 E error messages, 39 H hard drive problems, 38 hardware Dell ...
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... power light conditions, 46 problems blue screen, 45 computer crashes, 44-45 computer does not start up, 44 computer stops responding, 44 Dell Diagnostics, 33 drives, 38 error messages, 39 hard drive, 38 lockups, 44 power, 46 power light conditions, 46 program crashes repeatedly, 44 program stops responding, 44 programs and Windows compatibility, 45...
... power light conditions, 46 problems blue screen, 45 computer crashes, 44-45 computer does not start up, 44 computer stops responding, 44 Dell Diagnostics, 33 drives, 38 error messages, 39 hard drive, 38 lockups, 44 power, 46 power light conditions, 46 program crashes repeatedly, 44 program stops responding, 44 programs and Windows compatibility, 45...
