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... indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are not applicable. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are trademarks of Dell Inc.; A00 Information in any references in this document is...
... indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are not applicable. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are trademarks of Dell Inc.; A00 Information in any references in this document is...
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... your 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 ...
... your 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 ...
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... software automatically detects Notebook System Software. Computer documentation, details on your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your configuration. your computer and operating system and installs the NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may...8226; How to use Windows XP • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - NSS provides critical updates segment, and enter your Dell computer. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and...
... software automatically detects Notebook System Software. Computer documentation, details on your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your configuration. your computer and operating system and installs the NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may...8226; How to use Windows XP • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - NSS provides critical updates segment, and enter your Dell computer. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and...
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For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD NOTE...is located on your CD varies based on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the icon QuickSet. NOTE: The color of your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your User's ...
For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD NOTE...is located on your CD varies based on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the icon QuickSet. NOTE: The color of your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your User's ...
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... click Help. For information about the battery operating time. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If the computer is charged. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low...
... click Help. For information about the battery operating time. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If the computer is charged. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low...
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... NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your User's Guide. By default, a pop-up window warns you like. The battery is longer with your computer. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in about resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from the electrical ... from the computer to an electrical outlet. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to 100 percent in your docking device for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. When you connect the computer to avoid...
... NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your User's Guide. By default, a pop-up window warns you like. The battery is longer with your computer. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in about resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from the electrical ... from the computer to an electrical outlet. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to 100 percent in your docking device for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. When you connect the computer to avoid...
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... or CD. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I O N - Then restart your computer. 18 Quick Reference Guide C HECK T H E SOFTWARE D O C U M E N T A T I T Y W IZARD - A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. TURN THE...
... or CD. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I O N - Then restart your computer. 18 Quick Reference Guide C HECK T H E SOFTWARE D O C U M E N T A T I T Y W IZARD - A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. TURN THE...
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...8226; If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your system board, keyboard, hard ...of two ways: a Turn on your computer and try again. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program. 20...
...8226; If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your system board, keyboard, hard ...of two ways: a Turn on your computer and try again. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program. 20...
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... CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 P problems blue screen, 18 computer crashes, 18 computer does not start up, 18 computer stops responding, 18 Dell Diagnostics, 19 lockups, 18 program crashes, 18 program...
... CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 P problems blue screen, 18 computer crashes, 18 computer does not start up, 18 computer stops responding, 18 Dell Diagnostics, 19 lockups, 18 program crashes, 18 program...
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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