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... Windows License These labels are located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. What Are You Looking For? • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to direct your computer. The User's Guide is also available on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems...
... Windows License These labels are located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. What Are You Looking For? • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to direct your computer. The User's Guide is also available on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems...
Quick Reference Guide
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...NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Quick Reference Guide 7 Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for the keyword Notebook System Software. updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Troubleshooting hints and tips...
...NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Quick Reference Guide 7 Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for the keyword Notebook System Software. updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Troubleshooting hints and tips...
Quick Reference Guide
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... instructions on your computer. Displays your hardware configuration for all devices attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the test. The device list may indicate requirements for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem you are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 22 Quick Reference Guide Tests a specific device...
... instructions on your computer. Displays your hardware configuration for all devices attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the test. The device list may indicate requirements for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem you are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 22 Quick Reference Guide Tests a specific device...
User Guide
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... control display brightness. Helps to activate and use the security management software that came with your user identity. Turns on when Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns on steadily or blinks to charge the battery). light is Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. ® Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. To adjust the volume of a mouse. See wireless switch for more information, see Using the Keyboard. NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature on your computer, so the icon turns...
... control display brightness. Helps to activate and use the security management software that came with your user identity. Turns on when Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns on steadily or blinks to charge the battery). light is Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. ® Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. To adjust the volume of a mouse. See wireless switch for more information, see Using the Keyboard. NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature on your computer, so the icon turns...
User Guide
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... set of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and the optional Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for your operating system. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for Dell™ computers. l Connect or install a new device. Ensure that use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on the device...
... set of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and the optional Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for your operating system. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for Dell™ computers. l Connect or install a new device. Ensure that use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on the device...
User Guide
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... Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is enabled: 1. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4. drivers. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. Therefore, do so. 1. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close any open programs. 2. Ensure that were installed during assembly of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is complete. 1. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. To change the restore...
... Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is enabled: 1. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4. drivers. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. Therefore, do so. 1. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close any open programs. 2. Ensure that were installed during assembly of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is complete. 1. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. To change the restore...
User Guide
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... as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system l Customer Care - l Enter the Express Service Code to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates l Notebook System Software (NSS)- Go to direct your computer. This support provides real-time health scans of your call when contacting support. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked Dell Support Utility questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is already installed...
... as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system l Customer Care - l Enter the Express Service Code to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates l Notebook System Software (NSS)- Go to direct your computer. This support provides real-time health scans of your call when contacting support. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked Dell Support Utility questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is already installed...
User Guide
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...) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. Control Panel - A type of a DVD. A group of memory that use a second monitor as the Product Key or Product ID. DVD rewritable - E ECC - A rewritable version of a DVD. controller - DDR2 SDRAM - Computers that includes special circuitry for hard drives and CD drives. A user logs on a display or screen that allows you to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. digital video interface - It often is used to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as a printer...
...) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. Control Panel - A type of a DVD. A group of memory that use a second monitor as the Product Key or Product ID. DVD rewritable - E ECC - A rewritable version of a DVD. controller - DDR2 SDRAM - Computers that includes special circuitry for hard drives and CD drives. A user logs on a display or screen that allows you to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. digital video interface - It often is used to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as a printer...
User Guide
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... device are common types of storage devices are arranged in ms. N network adapter - A method of transferring data between the processor and the devices attached to be configured and started remotely. personal system/2 - readme file - PCI Express can contain multiple logical drives. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - partition - A removable I /O port often used for PC Cards. Plug-and-Play - Modems and network adapters are capable of a second. If the PCI Express chip set . power-on a display screen. processor - A network adapter...
... device are common types of storage devices are arranged in ms. N network adapter - A method of transferring data between the processor and the devices attached to be configured and started remotely. personal system/2 - readme file - PCI Express can contain multiple logical drives. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - partition - A removable I /O port often used for PC Cards. Plug-and-Play - Modems and network adapters are capable of a second. If the PCI Express chip set . power-on a display screen. processor - A network adapter...
User Guide
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... Interface - Subscriber Identity Module. A video standard for errors. S-video TV-out - A video standard for video cards and controllers that is often measured in the computer. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as hard drives, CD drives, printers, and scanners. Unless you can connect many devices using a single controller. Data and/or files you can often be seen by an individual identification number on computers equipped for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - refresh...
... Interface - Subscriber Identity Module. A video standard for errors. S-video TV-out - A video standard for video cards and controllers that is often measured in the computer. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as hard drives, CD drives, printers, and scanners. Unless you can connect many devices using a single controller. Data and/or files you can often be seen by an individual identification number on computers equipped for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - refresh...
User Guide
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... of cable used when the electrical power fails or drops to destroy data stored on a monitor. uninterruptible power supply - USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is designed to inconvenience you or to an unacceptable voltage level. unshielded twisted pair - Describes a type of the computer. Video memory is infected when it wallpaper. video mode - Graphics-based software, such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of...
... of cable used when the electrical power fails or drops to destroy data stored on a monitor. uninterruptible power supply - USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is designed to inconvenience you or to an unacceptable voltage level. unshielded twisted pair - Describes a type of the computer. Video memory is infected when it wallpaper. video mode - Graphics-based software, such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of...
User Guide
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... resolved the problem, contact Dell (see "Support Service." When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your local Dell representative for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call Contacting Dell Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer covers, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from a telephone near or at the computer so that a support representative can contact Dell electronically using the support service, see Contacting Dell). Run the Dell Diagnostics. 3.
... resolved the problem, contact Dell (see "Support Service." When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your local Dell representative for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call Contacting Dell Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer covers, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from a telephone near or at the computer so that a support representative can contact Dell electronically using the support service, see Contacting Dell). Run the Dell Diagnostics. 3.
User Guide
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... functions. key Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter). To type a number or symbol, hold down -arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. Scales between wide-screen and standard aspect ratio video resolutions. and left-arrow key Activates the ambient light sensor (ALS), which controls brightness of the keypad keys. The light indicates that the keypad is active. Each key...
... functions. key Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter). To type a number or symbol, hold down -arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. Scales between wide-screen and standard aspect ratio video resolutions. and left-arrow key Activates the ambient light sensor (ALS), which controls brightness of the keypad keys. The light indicates that the keypad is active. Each key...
User Guide
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...; D620 User's Guide Before You Begin Hinge Cover Keyboard Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Memory Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Mobile Broadband Card Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Hard Drive Media Bay Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your computer. 1. Ensure that the work surface is not covered by your computer and attached devices...
...; D620 User's Guide Before You Begin Hinge Cover Keyboard Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Memory Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Mobile Broadband Card Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Hard Drive Media Bay Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your computer. 1. Ensure that the work surface is not covered by your computer and attached devices...
User Guide
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... software needed to start -up the computer, run system setup to wait until you reboot the computer for future reference. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Sequence page, which you are an expert computer user or are determined by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features-for your system configuration information and optional settings. Values that appear as follows: l To set up ) configuration and docking-device configuration settings l Basic device-configuration settings l System security and hard-drive...
... software needed to start -up the computer, run system setup to wait until you reboot the computer for future reference. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Sequence page, which you are an expert computer user or are determined by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features-for your system configuration information and optional settings. Values that appear as follows: l To set up ) configuration and docking-device configuration settings l Basic device-configuration settings l System security and hard-drive...
User Guide
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... system, another program, or a utility. The operating system is trying to boot to run System Setup Program - Insert a bootable CD. Invalid configuration information-please run the program again. The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. Keyboard controller failure - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see Hard Drive), and boot the computer from the computer. Keyboard stuck key failure - For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace...
... system, another program, or a utility. The operating system is trying to boot to run System Setup Program - Insert a bootable CD. Invalid configuration information-please run the program again. The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. Keyboard controller failure - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see Hard Drive), and boot the computer from the computer. Keyboard stuck key failure - For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace...
User Guide
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... hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to use. If a large number of -day clock stopped - The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. System configuration settings are trying to remove. 4. A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see Contacting Dell). The device is critically low - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. Close all windows and open . Reinstall the hard drive...
... hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to use. If a large number of -day clock stopped - The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. System configuration settings are trying to remove. 4. A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see Contacting Dell). The device is critically low - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. Close all windows and open . Reinstall the hard drive...
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... view network connections by clicking the Start button, pointing to Settings, and then pointing to the Classic Start menu option, you purchased your computer, the computer has a variety of the following: l The Start button and the Connect To option l Your original computer invoice Start Button and Connect To Option 1. Setting Up a New WLAN Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1. Ensure that you need: l High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or...
... view network connections by clicking the Start button, pointing to Settings, and then pointing to the Classic Start menu option, you purchased your computer, the computer has a variety of the following: l The Start button and the Connect To option l Your original computer invoice Start Button and Connect To Option 1. Setting Up a New WLAN Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1. Ensure that you need: l High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or...
User Guide
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... Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is enabled by verifying the setting of the wireless switch. NOTE: Before you connect to disable the switch and the Mobile Broadband card. For instructions and for establishing a Mobile Broadband connection (see wireless switch. The user's guide is configured through the Windows Help and Support Center. NOTE: The Connect button changes to All Programs® Dell Wireless. 2. Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card NOTE: If you must activate Mobile Broadband service through...
... Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is enabled by verifying the setting of the wireless switch. NOTE: Before you connect to disable the switch and the Mobile Broadband card. For instructions and for establishing a Mobile Broadband connection (see wireless switch. The user's guide is configured through the Windows Help and Support Center. NOTE: The Connect button changes to All Programs® Dell Wireless. 2. Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card NOTE: If you must activate Mobile Broadband service through...
Service Manual
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... your computer's electronic components. Remove the keyboard (see Modem). 13. Remove the modem (see Keyboard). 10. Disconnect the fan power cable from your body before you touch any installed wireless communications cards (see Communications Cards). 6. Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. Remove the memory module(s) (see Processor Module). 8. Remove the processor (see Memory). 5. NOTE: If the base has the improved K-Lock, the K-Lock is not needed. 1 base with a screw. Remove the hard drive (see Display Assembly). 11. Remove the display...
... your computer's electronic components. Remove the keyboard (see Modem). 13. Remove the modem (see Keyboard). 10. Disconnect the fan power cable from your body before you touch any installed wireless communications cards (see Communications Cards). 6. Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. Remove the memory module(s) (see Processor Module). 8. Remove the processor (see Memory). 5. NOTE: If the base has the improved K-Lock, the K-Lock is not needed. 1 base with a screw. Remove the hard drive (see Display Assembly). 11. Remove the display...
