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...information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last...-minute updates about technical changes to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP ...
...information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last...-minute updates about technical changes to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP ...
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...computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you should also reinstall the NSS utility. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find... your call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) -
...computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you should also reinstall the NSS utility. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find... your call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) -
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...computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. After you ordered. See your operating system, use the ...Operating System CD. Quick Reference Guide 7 NOTE: The Operating System CD is optional and may not ship with your computer. Operating System CD The operating system is located on the operating system you reinstall your Latitude...
...computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for instructions. After you ordered. See your operating system, use the ...Operating System CD. Quick Reference Guide 7 NOTE: The Operating System CD is optional and may not ship with your computer. Operating System CD The operating system is located on the operating system you reinstall your Latitude...
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...; Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. Then ...on a floppy disk or CD. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In...
...; Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. Then ...on a floppy disk or CD. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In...
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...spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to the Internet, your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting... Dell" section in your docking device for the keyword spyware. If you are having problems connecting to scan the computer and remove spyware. ...
...spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to the Internet, your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting... Dell" section in your docking device for the keyword spyware. If you are having problems connecting to scan the computer and remove spyware. ...
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...and press . Press any key to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you cannot see the Windows.... • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Then shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer...
...and press . Press any key to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you cannot see the Windows.... • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Then shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer...
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.... Describes the test and may not display the names of the test and any error conditions encountered. Displays your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. Quick Reference Guide 25 3 If you are...
.... Describes the test and may not display the names of the test and any error conditions encountered. Displays your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. Quick Reference Guide 25 3 If you are...
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..., 13 checking the charge, 11 health gauge, 12 installing, 14 low-battery warning, 13 performance, 9 power meter, 11 removing, 14 storing, 14 C CD operating system, 7 computer crashes, 20-21 slow performance, 22 stops responding, 20 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 22 Dell Premier Support website, 5-6 diagnostics Dell, 22 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6 ResourceCD, 5 System Information...
..., 13 checking the charge, 11 health gauge, 12 installing, 14 low-battery warning, 13 performance, 9 power meter, 11 removing, 14 storing, 14 C CD operating system, 7 computer crashes, 20-21 slow performance, 22 stops responding, 20 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 22 Dell Premier Support website, 5-6 diagnostics Dell, 22 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6 ResourceCD, 5 System Information...
Service Manual
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...the drive into the bay until it in protective antistatic packaging. 3. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" in your computer. Turn the computer over. mm screws. 1 M3 x 3-mm screws (2) 2 ...hard drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer before removing the hard drive. Slide the hard drive out of the...loss, shut down your computer. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove...
...the drive into the bay until it in protective antistatic packaging. 3. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" in your computer. Turn the computer over. mm screws. 1 M3 x 3-mm screws (2) 2 ...hard drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer before removing the hard drive. Slide the hard drive out of the...loss, shut down your computer. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove...
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Press the hard drive cover down until it is fully seated in the bay, and tighten the screws. 6. Back to Contents Page Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. Install the operating system for your computer. 7. 5.
Press the hard drive cover down until it is fully seated in the bay, and tighten the screws. 6. Back to Contents Page Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. Install the operating system for your computer. 7. 5.
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... Volume Control column and slide it . To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. 4. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you open or close it up , in the Volume Control window...)® Accessories® Entertainment (or Multimedia), and then click Volume Control. 2. Back to Contents Page Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Playing a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Playing a CD or...
... Volume Control column and slide it . To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. 4. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you open or close it up , in the Volume Control window...)® Accessories® Entertainment (or Multimedia), and then click Volume Control. 2. Back to Contents Page Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Playing a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Playing a CD or...
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...®Programs®PowerDVD to launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2. If the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver NOTE: Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows notification area. 2. Click Advanced. 4. Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. Double-click the speaker icon in Windows disables the...
...®Programs®PowerDVD to launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2. If the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver NOTE: Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows notification area. 2. Click Advanced. 4. Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. Double-click the speaker icon in Windows disables the...
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... safety instructions in "Solving Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics from your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. to retest the component that appear. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Back to Contents Page Using the Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of your system...
... safety instructions in "Solving Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics from your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. to retest the component that appear. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Back to Contents Page Using the Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of your system...
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...you to start the ResourceCD menu. 7. Type 2 to answer questions periodically. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of tracing the... you want . 2. When the tests are completed, if you are running the test. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description.
...you to start the ResourceCD menu. 7. Type 2 to answer questions periodically. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of tracing the... you want . 2. When the tests are completed, if you are running the test. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description.
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... Display Mode You can damage an external monitor by pressing and the up- Back to Contents Page Using the Display Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Dual Independent Display Mode Swapping Primary and..., you try to offer the best performance with an external device (such as "dual independent display" or NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to change . In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5. Switching the Video Image When you ...
... Display Mode You can damage an external monitor by pressing and the up- Back to Contents Page Using the Display Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Dual Independent Display Mode Swapping Primary and..., you try to offer the best performance with an external device (such as "dual independent display" or NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to change . In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5. Switching the Video Image When you ...
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.... Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Software Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD and the Operating System CD are installing software appropriate for your...
.... Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Software Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD and the Operating System CD are installing software appropriate for your...
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..., and exit any open programs. 2. Click Next. At the welcome screen, follow the instructions on the driver information window to display information about the driver or utility that driver. Click System. 4. Click OK, and follow the screen prompts to continue. 3. If no Install button ...is present, automatic installation is not an option. Click Browse and browse to the location to begin installing the driver or utility. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. From the Language drop-down menus. For installation instructions, either see...
..., and exit any open programs. 2. Click Next. At the welcome screen, follow the instructions on the driver information window to display information about the driver or utility that driver. Click System. 4. Click OK, and follow the screen prompts to continue. 3. If no Install button ...is present, automatic installation is not an option. Click Browse and browse to the location to begin installing the driver or utility. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. From the Language drop-down menus. For installation instructions, either see...
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... and then click System Restore. 2. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to resolve the incompatibility...) if changes to start the search. 3. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10. Ensure that allows you can either not detected during the... dates with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4. Click Finish and restart your Dell™ computer to see and select restore points. After the computer restarts, click OK....
... and then click System Restore. 2. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to resolve the incompatibility...) if changes to start the search. 3. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10. Ensure that allows you can either not detected during the... dates with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4. Click Finish and restart your Dell™ computer to see and select restore points. After the computer restarts, click OK....
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... Panel. 2. Click System. 4. Before You Begin If you are listed. Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The optional Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of free hard-disk space available, System Restore...
... Panel. 2. Click System. 4. Before You Begin If you are listed. Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The optional Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of free hard-disk space available, System Restore...
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Back to Contents Page Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20. 19. Reinstall your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you need the Product Key number located on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your virus protection software. 21.
Back to Contents Page Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20. 19. Reinstall your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you need the Product Key number located on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your virus protection software. 21.