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...® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure... system settings • How to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation. Finding Information NOTE: ...
...® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure... system settings • How to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation. Finding Information NOTE: ...
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...NSS utility. If you reinstall the operating system for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium... discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use support.dell.com or contact ... appropriate for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently asked...your computer, you use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - Certified drivers, ... • Service and support - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? ...
...NSS utility. If you reinstall the operating system for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium... discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use support.dell.com or contact ... appropriate for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently asked...your computer, you use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - Certified drivers, ... • Service and support - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to answer questions periodically. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to increase the possibility of devices. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to answer questions periodically. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to increase the possibility of devices. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom...
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... If you how to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004-2005 Dell Inc. A03 Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Finding Information About Your Computer Using Microsoft® Windows® XP Dell™ QuickSet Using the Keyboard and Touch ... Passwords Using the Module Bay Solving Problems Using the Dell Diagnostics Cleaning Your Computer Reinstalling Software Adding and Replacing Parts Using the System Setup Program Alert Standard Format (ASF) Getting Help Specifications Appendix Glossary Click the links to the left for ...
... If you how to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004-2005 Dell Inc. A03 Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Finding Information About Your Computer Using Microsoft® Windows® XP Dell™ QuickSet Using the Keyboard and Touch ... Passwords Using the Module Bay Solving Problems Using the Dell Diagnostics Cleaning Your Computer Reinstalling Software Adding and Replacing Parts Using the System Setup Program Alert Standard Format (ASF) Getting Help Specifications Appendix Glossary Click the links to the left for ...
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... warns you when the battery charge is connected to change the settings for more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. l Place the computer in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTE: See Power Management Modes for the battery alarms... 90 percent depleted. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). See Specifications for more information on the battery charge gauge for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE:...
... warns you when the battery charge is connected to change the settings for more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. l Place the computer in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTE: See Power Management Modes for the battery alarms... 90 percent depleted. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). See Specifications for more information on the battery charge gauge for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE:...
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...heads, which may contain flammable substances. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use products specifically designed for CDs are included with the playback quality of the procedures in this section...with the product. Hold the disc by its outer edge. Cleaning products for cleaning LCDs, and follow the instructions that accumulate during normal operation. Back to clean drive heads...free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of compressed air to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Computer, Keyboard, and Display Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs CAUTION: Before...
...heads, which may contain flammable substances. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use products specifically designed for CDs are included with the playback quality of the procedures in this section...with the product. Hold the disc by its outer edge. Cleaning products for cleaning LCDs, and follow the instructions that accumulate during normal operation. Back to clean drive heads...free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of compressed air to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Computer, Keyboard, and Display Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs CAUTION: Before...
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... the optional Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the selected device. Custom Test Tests a specific device. Tab Function Results Displays the results of devices. Configuration Displays your ... sequence for your computer. 9. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of the problem. You can customize the tests 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 devices...
... the optional Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the selected device. Custom Test Tests a specific device. Tab Function Results Displays the results of devices. Configuration Displays your ... sequence for your computer. 9. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of the problem. You can customize the tests 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 devices...
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...NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on an external monitor). 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 Secondary... external device simultaneously. Try different settings for the monitor. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be displayed at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be visible.
...NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on an external monitor). 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 Secondary... external device simultaneously. Try different settings for the monitor. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be displayed at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be visible.
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...Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8. Right-click the device for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5. A link or links appear(s) for which you ... Click the Install button (if present) to which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7. Double-click the type of a specific driver or utility to display the files associated with the driver installation. 1. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5. After...
...Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8. Right-click the device for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5. A link or links appear(s) for which you ... Click the Install button (if present) to which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7. Double-click the type of a specific driver or utility to display the files associated with the driver installation. 1. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5. After...
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...and search for the keyword Notebook System Software. See Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates l Notebook System Software (NSS)- l Enter the Express Service Code to direct your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives... the topic that describes your problem. 4. Operating System CD icon in the taskbar. The operating system is already installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers l Downloads -
...and search for the keyword Notebook System Software. See Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates l Notebook System Software (NSS)- l Enter the Express Service Code to direct your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives... the topic that describes your problem. 4. Operating System CD icon in the taskbar. The operating system is already installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers l Downloads -
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..., version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your Product Information Guide. If the computer is specific for XPS portable computers, you call Dell for participating countries. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed... of the system's start-up files. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your country, find the appropriate country section in the following websites: l www.dell.com l support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for your call will be asked to a...
..., version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your Product Information Guide. If the computer is specific for XPS portable computers, you call Dell for participating countries. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed... of the system's start-up files. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your country, find the appropriate country section in the following websites: l www.dell.com l support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for your call will be asked to a...
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...a bus can either a reserved section of data interpreted by your computer. The cache enhances the efficiency of water. A power management specification that you always have a bootable CD or floppy available. antivirus software - alert standards format - bits per second - The speed,...your computer. A standard to define a mechanism for reporting hardware and software alerts to the computer. Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Terms in this program. B backup - Unless you always have on a floppy, CD, or hard drive. Also...
...a bus can either a reserved section of data interpreted by your computer. The cache enhances the efficiency of water. A power management specification that you always have a bootable CD or floppy available. antivirus software - alert standards format - bits per second - The speed,...your computer. A standard to define a mechanism for reporting hardware and software alerts to the computer. Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Terms in this program. B backup - Unless you always have on a floppy, CD, or hard drive. Also...
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... Force - A Windows utility that can read most CD media and write to as extended display mode. CD-R - continuity rambus in or connected to use by a specific group of your display. cursor - The marker on to the domain to gain access to control a device such as an extension of users. it is...
... Force - A Windows utility that can read most CD media and write to as extended display mode. CD-R - continuity rambus in or connected to use by a specific group of your display. cursor - The marker on to the domain to gain access to control a device such as an extension of users. it is...
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...e-mail, and access websites. A protocol for a fee. Computers and electronic devices are physically located on which the controller is associated with a specific device (such as digital cameras and DVD players, to as 1000 bytes. A semiconductor wafer, or chip, on the computer's system board. integrated...address - The Canadian regulatory body responsible for devices to press multiple keys at the same time. integrated circuit - input/output - L LAN - LCD - A data bus that equals 1000 Hz. hertz - Also referred to a printer or other parallel device. K Kb - A measurement of ...
...e-mail, and access websites. A protocol for a fee. Computers and electronic devices are physically located on which the controller is associated with a specific device (such as digital cameras and DVD players, to as 1000 bytes. A semiconductor wafer, or chip, on the computer's system board. integrated...address - The Canadian regulatory body responsible for devices to press multiple keys at the same time. integrated circuit - input/output - L LAN - LCD - A data bus that equals 1000 Hz. hertz - Also referred to a printer or other parallel device. K Kb - A measurement of ...
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... converting it has stopped responding. StrikezoneTM - Typical SVGA resolutions are more than the higher frequency radiations, such as its contents after it to specific individuals. A WfM (Wired for troubleshooting problems. S ScanDisk - A method of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, ...to install and configure hardware and software. PS/2 - personal system/2 - The frequency, measured in ROM. Radio frequencies are at support.dell.com or when you delete a shortcut, the original file is synchronized with a processor and a memory chip. A type of DRAM that...
... converting it has stopped responding. StrikezoneTM - Typical SVGA resolutions are more than the higher frequency radiations, such as its contents after it to specific individuals. A WfM (Wired for troubleshooting problems. S ScanDisk - A method of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, ...to install and configure hardware and software. PS/2 - personal system/2 - The frequency, measured in ROM. Radio frequencies are at support.dell.com or when you delete a shortcut, the original file is synchronized with a processor and a memory chip. A type of DRAM that...
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... Password The primary password allows you do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the computer returns to Contents Page Passwords Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide About Passwords Using a Primary Password Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password About Asset Tags Enabling Trusted...an administrator password, you turn on your system administrator or contact Dell. The following message appears each time you must enter it instead of your computer. The computer does not specifically prompt you for repair or reconfiguration l Allows you forget any of...
... Password The primary password allows you do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the computer returns to Contents Page Passwords Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide About Passwords Using a Primary Password Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password About Asset Tags Enabling Trusted...an administrator password, you turn on your system administrator or contact Dell. The following message appears each time you must enter it instead of your computer. The computer does not specifically prompt you for repair or reconfiguration l Allows you forget any of...
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... or an arrow) to indicate which end to Contents Page Using PC Cards Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide PC Card Types PC Card Blanks Extended PC Cards Installing a PC Card Removing a PC Card or Blank PC Card Types See "Specifications" for information on supported PC Cards. Check the card orientation and try...
... or an arrow) to indicate which end to Contents Page Using PC Cards Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide PC Card Types PC Card Blanks Extended PC Cards Installing a PC Card Removing a PC Card or Blank PC Card Types See "Specifications" for information on supported PC Cards. Check the card orientation and try...
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... surface. NOTICE: If you remove your computer and then unplug it . Otherwise, your computer warranty. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for your docking device for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. Your computer has...press the power button to the memory module connector, do not pair an original memory module with your computer. Disconnect your computer. See "Specifications" for instructions. To add or replace a memory module in "Before You Begin." 2. See the documentation that are covered under your ...
... surface. NOTICE: If you remove your computer and then unplug it . Otherwise, your computer warranty. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for your docking device for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. Your computer has...press the power button to the memory module connector, do not pair an original memory module with your computer. Disconnect your computer. See "Specifications" for instructions. To add or replace a memory module in "Before You Begin." 2. See the documentation that are covered under your ...
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... computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests as described in "Using the Dell Diagnostics." Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your Internet service provider. For an external mouse, check the cable connection.... Bad command or file name - Drive not ready - Restart the computer. The message is usually followed by specific information-for spyware - Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests as you have subscribed to commands from the computer. If you are connected to remove...
... computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests as described in "Using the Dell Diagnostics." Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your Internet service provider. For an external mouse, check the cable connection.... Bad command or file name - Drive not ready - Restart the computer. The message is usually followed by specific information-for spyware - Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests as you have subscribed to commands from the computer. If you are connected to remove...
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... IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. Sector not found - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test as described in "Using the Dell Diagnostics." If you have problems with an IEEE 1394 device not provided by entering the system setup program. If a large number of .... Time-of the procedures in this section, follow the prompts on the screen. 5. You may be malfunctioning. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. Replace the coin-cell battery (see "Adding and Replacing Parts"), or connect your IEEE 1394 device is not accessible....
... IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. Sector not found - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test as described in "Using the Dell Diagnostics." If you have problems with an IEEE 1394 device not provided by entering the system setup program. If a large number of .... Time-of the procedures in this section, follow the prompts on the screen. 5. You may be malfunctioning. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. Replace the coin-cell battery (see "Adding and Replacing Parts"), or connect your IEEE 1394 device is not accessible....