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...Blu-ray Disc is protected by method claims of the Blu-ray Disc Association; Dell Inc. Intel and Celeron are registered trademarks, and Core is subject to change without the written permission of this copyright protection technology must be...Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other rights owners. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that is a trademark of certain U.S. disclaims any proprietary interest in any references in this text: Dell, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and the DELL...
...Blu-ray Disc is protected by method claims of the Blu-ray Disc Association; Dell Inc. Intel and Celeron are registered trademarks, and Core is subject to change without the written permission of this copyright protection technology must be...Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other rights owners. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that is a trademark of certain U.S. disclaims any proprietary interest in any references in this text: Dell, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and the DELL...
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Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 9 Battery Removal 10 Wireless Switch 10 2 Setting Up Your Computer 11 Quick Setup 11 Connecting to the Internet 13 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 14 Transferring Information to a New Computer 15 Microsoft Windows XP Operating System . . . . . 15 Microsoft Windows Vista 18 3 Specifications 19 4 Troubleshooting 27 Tools 27 Power Lights 27 Beep Codes 27 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 9 Battery Removal 10 Wireless Switch 10 2 Setting Up Your Computer 11 Quick Setup 11 Connecting to the Internet 13 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 14 Transferring Information to a New Computer 15 Microsoft Windows XP Operating System . . . . . 15 Microsoft Windows Vista 18 3 Specifications 19 4 Troubleshooting 27 Tools 27 Power Lights 27 Beep Codes 27 Contents 3
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... Identifying Drivers 45 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 46 Restoring Your Operating System 48 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 48 Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore 50 Using the Operating System Media 51 6 Finding Information 53 7 Getting Help 55 Obtaining Assistance 55 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 56 DellConnect 56 Online Services...
... Identifying Drivers 45 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 46 Restoring Your Operating System 48 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 48 Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore 50 Using the Operating System Media 51 6 Finding Information 53 7 Getting Help 55 Obtaining Assistance 55 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 56 DellConnect 56 Online Services...
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...8226; If you have a setup CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 4 Click Next. Contact your ISP to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next. 6 Use the setup information provided by your...consult the Connect to complete the setup. Otherwise, follow the instructions on your ISP information ready. If you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you do not have already obtained setup information from your ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any...
...8226; If you have a setup CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 4 Click Next. Contact your ISP to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next. 6 Use the setup information provided by your...consult the Connect to complete the setup. Otherwise, follow the instructions on your ISP information ready. If you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you do not have already obtained setup information from your ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any...
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...Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in certain countries. This information may not be available in Windows XP. You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you will use the setup information provided ...computer, you do not know which type of the two computers. Setting Up Your Computer 15 Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista Start button →Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. 4...
...Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in certain countries. This information may not be available in Windows XP. You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you will use the setup information provided ...computer, you do not know which type of the two computers. Setting Up Your Computer 15 Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista Start button →Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. 4...
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... to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you have a Windows XP CD? The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to transfer? To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now... to do you want to transfer and click Next. To prepare a new computer for transferring your old or source computer. To copy data from the Windows XP CD→Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your settings and files and click Next. After the...
... to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you have a Windows XP CD? The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to transfer? To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now... to do you want to transfer and click Next. To prepare a new computer for transferring your old or source computer. To copy data from the Windows XP CD→Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your settings and files and click Next. After the...
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To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When ... the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start→Run. 2 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to removable media. screen, click Old Computer→Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you have been...click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this ? Setting Up Your Computer 17 When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD?
To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When ... the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start→Run. 2 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to removable media. screen, click Old Computer→Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you have been...click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this ? Setting Up Your Computer 17 When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD?
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... items you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). NOTE: Access to your new computer. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies... them to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress. Follow the instructions on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. 18 Setting Up Your Computer When all of the settings and ...
... items you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). NOTE: Access to your new computer. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies... them to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress. Follow the instructions on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. 18 Setting Up Your Computer When all of the settings and ...
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... be faulty or improperly seated. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Close all windows and open . If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the software documentation. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Reinstall the memory...
... be faulty or improperly seated. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Close all windows and open . If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the software documentation. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Reinstall the memory...
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... Support for installation instructions. System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61). D L L F I R E D . Run the Windows error-checking utility to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. A chip on the hard drive. Run the...
... Support for installation instructions. System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61). D L L F I R E D . Run the Windows error-checking utility to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. A chip on the hard drive. Run the...
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... - Possible hard drive failure during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can be malfunctioning or system board failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61 for assistance). N O T I M E R T I C K I V E P R O B L E M - Use external power source for assistance). A ...E - USB OVER CURRENT ERROR - NOTICE - S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in BIOS setup. KEYBOARD FAILURE - No ...
... - Possible hard drive failure during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can be malfunctioning or system board failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61 for assistance). N O T I M E R T I C K I V E P R O B L E M - Use external power source for assistance). A ...E - USB OVER CURRENT ERROR - NOTICE - S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in BIOS setup. KEYBOARD FAILURE - No ...
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Windows XP: 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that you print these procedures before you begin . It is known to Use the Dell...best describes the problem and click Next to test displays in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Lockups and...
Windows XP: 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that you print these procedures before you begin . It is known to Use the Dell...best describes the problem and click Next to test displays in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Lockups and...
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... and follow the instructions on the screen. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select... and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that is appropriate for one time only. Troubleshooting 37 NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for...
... and follow the instructions on the screen. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select... and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that is appropriate for one time only. Troubleshooting 37 NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for...
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...on page 27. 38 Troubleshooting NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to the system board (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is ...that any of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to the Windows Classic view. Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started,...
...on page 27. 38 Troubleshooting NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to the system board (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is ...that any of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to the Windows Classic view. Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started,...
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...THE COMPUTER OFF - Troubleshooting 41 A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start →Control Panel→Programs→Use an older program with the operating system installed ...on your computer. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to get a response by pressing ...
...THE COMPUTER OFF - Troubleshooting 41 A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start →Control Panel→Programs→Use an older program with the operating system installed ...on your computer. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to get a response by pressing ...
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... a [!]) on the device icon. Reinstalling Software 45 otherwise, contact your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Microsoft Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System...Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; Microsoft® Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver ...
... a [!]) on the device icon. Reinstalling Software 45 otherwise, contact your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Microsoft Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System...Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; Microsoft® Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver ...
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Windows XP: 1 Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If not, go togo to step 2. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to enter ...Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; If you install drivers obtained from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your computer might not work correctly. Returning to the operating state that existed before you are an administrator on...
Windows XP: 1 Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If not, go togo to step 2. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to enter ...Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; If you install drivers obtained from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your computer might not work correctly. Returning to the operating state that existed before you are an administrator on...
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...installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came installed in your hard drive as described in the previous section: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities ... displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be displayed. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to restart the computer...
...installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came installed in your hard drive as described in the previous section: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities ... displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be displayed. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to restart the computer...
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...you received an Operating System media with your computer, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to which you are completely reversible....Driver tab→Update Driver→Browse my computer for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. ...
...you received an Operating System media with your computer, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to which you are completely reversible....Driver tab→Update Driver→Browse my computer for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. ...
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...; NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Reinstalling Software 49 NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you may appear. If you are an administrator on page 49...computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on the screen. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . NOTE: Set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your data files. In the event that System...
...; NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Reinstalling Software 49 NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you may appear. If you are an administrator on page 49...computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on the screen. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . NOTE: Set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your data files. In the event that System...