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... in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in this document to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of your computer. disclaims any manner ... are trademarks of Intel Corporation; Information in certain countries. NOTE: Some features or media may not ship with your User's Guide. is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Some features or media...
... in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in this document to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of your computer. disclaims any manner ... are trademarks of Intel Corporation; Information in certain countries. NOTE: Some features or media may not ship with your User's Guide. is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Some features or media...
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... computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Quick Reference Guide 5 Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be optional and may not ship with your computer. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be available in your User's Guide) or to run the Dell...
... computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Quick Reference Guide 5 Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be optional and may not ship with your computer. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be available in your User's Guide) or to run the Dell...
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... computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft... Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your call when contacting support. 6 Quick ...
... computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft... Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your call when contacting support. 6 Quick ...
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... see "Dell Support Utility" in the taskbar. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your computer and operating system and installs the NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary updates appropriate for Dell™...topics, and general health of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your computer, you reinstall the To download Notebook System Software: operating system for correct operation of your Dell computer. Quick Reference Guide 7 This support provides real-time ...
... see "Dell Support Utility" in the taskbar. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your computer and operating system and installs the NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary updates appropriate for Dell™...topics, and general health of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your computer, you reinstall the To download Notebook System Software: operating system for correct operation of your Dell computer. Quick Reference Guide 7 This support provides real-time ...
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... operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. For more information on the operating...
... operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. For more information on the operating...
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...Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of your computer at least once before you will need to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you install...a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and shut down your computer. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any cards or connect the computer to turn on page 11). Quick Reference...
...Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of your computer at least once before you will need to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you install...a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and shut down your computer. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any cards or connect the computer to turn on page 11). Quick Reference...
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...User's Guide icon on obtaining optimal performance when using a docking device with this port is required, it is recommended that accompanied the device. Performing certain types of the more information about your computer. However, it is compatible with the D-Family D/Port and D/Dock. NOTE: The D420... see "Using a Battery" on your optional docking device, see your User's Guide. • Docking devices: Your computer supports the Dell™ Media Base, the Dell D/Dock Expansion Station, and the Dell D/Port Advanced Port Replicator. For information on your desktop, or click ...
...User's Guide icon on obtaining optimal performance when using a docking device with this port is required, it is recommended that accompanied the device. Performing certain types of the more information about your computer. However, it is compatible with the D-Family D/Port and D/Dock. NOTE: The D420... see "Using a Battery" on your optional docking device, see your User's Guide. • Docking devices: Your computer supports the Dell™ Media Base, the Dell D/Dock Expansion Station, and the Dell D/Port Advanced Port Replicator. For information on your desktop, or click ...
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... tab. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can check the battery charge before you connect your Dell™ portable computer with your User's Guide). NOTE: It is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your local waste disposal or environmental agency for...
... tab. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can check the battery charge before you connect your Dell™ portable computer with your User's Guide). NOTE: It is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your local waste disposal or environmental agency for...
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... charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If the computer is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. If no lights appear, the battery .... If no charge. For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in your User's Guide for more information about the battery operating time. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or... outlet, a icon appears. Each light represents incremental degradation. Quick Reference Guide 15 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is largely determined by the number of two ways: by using...
... charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If the computer is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. If no lights appear, the battery .... If no charge. For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in your User's Guide for more information about the battery operating time. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or... outlet, a icon appears. Each light represents incremental degradation. Quick Reference Guide 15 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is largely determined by the number of two ways: by using...
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...an electrical outlet. If the battery runs completely out of fire or explosion. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your computer or being used in your User's Guide. You can change the settings for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with your work immediately after a low-battery warning. ... only with a battery, see "Power Problems" in your User's Guide for as long as you connect the computer to 100 percent in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. You can leave the battery in a hot environment, the...
...an electrical outlet. If the battery runs completely out of fire or explosion. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your computer or being used in your User's Guide. You can change the settings for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with your work immediately after a low-battery warning. ... only with a battery, see "Power Problems" in your User's Guide for as long as you connect the computer to 100 percent in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. You can leave the battery in a hot environment, the...
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... invoked in your User's Guide). 1 Shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on . Then shut down your computer and try again. Then shut down your computer and try again. to retest the component that came with your docking device for one of your hard drive. When the DELL logo appears...
... invoked in your User's Guide). 1 Shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on . Then shut down your computer and try again. Then shut down your computer and try again. to retest the component that came with your docking device for one of your hard drive. When the DELL logo appears...
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...takes 10 to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. Option Express Test ... technical support representative will ask you for the option you to run. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your User's Guide). Tests a specific device. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and...
...takes 10 to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. Option Express Test ... technical support representative will ask you for the option you to run. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your User's Guide). Tests a specific device. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and...
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... Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 18 slow performance, 19 stops responding, 18 D Dell Diagnostics about, 19 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 20 starting from the hard drive, 20 using, 19 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 19 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities...
... Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 18 slow performance, 19 stops responding, 18 D Dell Diagnostics about, 19 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 20 starting from the hard drive, 20 using, 19 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 19 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities...
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Q QuickSet Help, 8 U User's Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 18-19 spyware, 19 support website, 7 system views back, 12 bottom, 12-13 front, 11 left side, 12 right side, 12 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 reinstalling, 8 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 7 lockups and software problems, 18 24 Index
Q QuickSet Help, 8 U User's Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 18-19 spyware, 19 support website, 7 system views back, 12 bottom, 12-13 front, 11 left side, 12 right side, 12 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 reinstalling, 8 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 7 lockups and software problems, 18 24 Index