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Physical (continued) E5500 Height Width Depth Weight 355 mm (13.99 inch) 260 mm (10.24 inch) 37.5 mm (1.48 inch) 2.91 kg (6.4 lb) with UMA graphics, 6-cell ... Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative humidity (maximum): Operating Storage Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating Storage Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating Storage Altitude (maximum): Operating Storage Airborne contaminant level 0° to 35°C (32° to...
Physical (continued) E5500 Height Width Depth Weight 355 mm (13.99 inch) 260 mm (10.24 inch) 37.5 mm (1.48 inch) 2.91 kg (6.4 lb) with UMA graphics, 6-cell ... Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative humidity (maximum): Operating Storage Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating Storage Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating Storage Altitude (maximum): Operating Storage Airborne contaminant level 0° to 35°C (32° to...
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... for more information. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The operation requires a hard drive in the hard drive bay. C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L E D INITIALIZATION - The hard drive cannot read the data. DRIVE NOT READY - Troubleshooting 29 The hard drive failed initialization. Contact Dell. Install a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. If the message is not listed, see "Contacting...
... for more information. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The operation requires a hard drive in the hard drive bay. C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L E D INITIALIZATION - The hard drive cannot read the data. DRIVE NOT READY - Troubleshooting 29 The hard drive failed initialization. Contact Dell. Install a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. If the message is not listed, see "Contacting...
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... the file to carry out the command. The message is usually followed by specific information-for more information. H A R D - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). 30 Troubleshooting A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity disk. See your Service Manual at...
... the file to carry out the command. The message is usually followed by specific information-for more information. H A R D - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). 30 Troubleshooting A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity disk. See your Service Manual at...
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...I L U R E - Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Troubleshooting 31 Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. The operating system is installed. Insert bootable media. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the...computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on ...
...I L U R E - Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Troubleshooting 31 Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. The operating system is installed. Insert bootable media. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the...computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on ...
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...See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I V E - Reinstall the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). 32 Troubleshooting... the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . If the hard drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I L A B L E - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). Close all windows and open . MEMORY DATA...
...See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I V E - Reinstall the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). 32 Troubleshooting... the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . If the hard drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I L A B L E - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). Close all windows and open . MEMORY DATA...
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... operating system cannot locate a sector on page 61). You may be malfunctioning. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Add or Remove ... may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Troubleshooting 33 O F- Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button...
... operating system cannot locate a sector on page 61). You may be malfunctioning. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Add or Remove ... may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Troubleshooting 33 O F- Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button...
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...T D E V I L U R E - USB OVER CURRENT ERROR - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems If a device is either not detected during hard drive POST. No bootable partition on the system board might be enabled or disabled in... Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose. A chip on hard drive, or the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com). This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start...
...T D E V I L U R E - USB OVER CURRENT ERROR - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems If a device is either not detected during hard drive POST. No bootable partition on the system board might be enabled or disabled in... Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose. A chip on hard drive, or the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com). This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start...
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...that best describes the problem and click Next to follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 40) and run the... Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure ...
...that best describes the problem and click Next to follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 40) and run the... Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure ...
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...stating that you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive, and follow the instructions on the ...screen. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and ...
...stating that you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive, and follow the instructions on the ...screen. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and ...
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...8226; Use a virus-scanning program to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. See the software documentation for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. icon on the taskbar option is not available from the Start menu, go to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs •... Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of...
...8226; Use a virus-scanning program to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. See the software documentation for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. icon on the taskbar option is not available from the Start menu, go to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs •... Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of...
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For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. The drivers that came ...Properties→Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you want to your hard drive as described in your system window. 6 Click the driver that you are used by your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the ...
For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. The drivers that came ...Properties→Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you want to your hard drive as described in your system window. 6 Click the driver that you are used by your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the ...
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...computer. However, using the Operating System media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that ... you to which you are completely reversible. 48 Reinstalling Software Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to the operating state it to restore your hard drive to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes ...
...computer. However, using the Operating System media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that ... you to which you are completely reversible. 48 Reinstalling Software Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to the operating state it to restore your hard drive to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes ...
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...;System Tools→System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to restore your operating system problem. Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista Only) 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Using...
...;System Tools→System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to restore your operating system problem. Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista Only) 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Using...
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... restoring the system software to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTICE: If you want to return your primary hard drive. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Microsoft Windows System Restore to proceed with a newly installed driver...
... restoring the system software to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTICE: If you want to return your primary hard drive. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Microsoft Windows System Restore to proceed with a newly installed driver...
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..., 36 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 37 starting from your hard drive, 36 Dell Factory Image Restore, 51 Dell Technology Guide, 54 DellConnect, 56 diagnostics beep codes, 27 Dell, 36 documentation, 53 Dell Technology Guide, 54 Service Manual, 54 drivers Drivers and Utilities media, 53 identifying, 45 reinstalling, 46 returning to a previous version, 46 Drivers and...
..., 36 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 37 starting from your hard drive, 36 Dell Factory Image Restore, 51 Dell Technology Guide, 54 DellConnect, 56 diagnostics beep codes, 27 Dell, 36 documentation, 53 Dell Technology Guide, 54 Service Manual, 54 drivers Drivers and Utilities media, 53 identifying, 45 reinstalling, 46 returning to a previous version, 46 Drivers and...
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... and Passwords Require fingerprint for enhanced security is vital. Dell ControlPoint Security Center As more critical data becomes mobile the need for login Set a pre-boot password Manage Windows® password settings Manage Data Protection Set hard drive password Manage document vault Manage encryption Latitude E5500L,aEti5tu4d0e0 EM5a5i0n0st,rEe5a4m00TeTcehcnhinciaclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok *See important information at...
... and Passwords Require fingerprint for enhanced security is vital. Dell ControlPoint Security Center As more critical data becomes mobile the need for login Set a pre-boot password Manage Windows® password settings Manage Data Protection Set hard drive password Manage document vault Manage encryption Latitude E5500L,aEti5tu4d0e0 EM5a5i0n0st,rEe5a4m00TeTcehcnhinciaclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok *See important information at...
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Our 7200rpm hard drives now come standard with redesigned robust hinges & latches. Sleek, Durable Design Latitude E5500 and E5400 have been designed to deliver proven technologies for improved keycap retention and screen printing on keys. Exceptional durability with Free Fall Sensors. Keyboard durability focus means E-Family is designed for everyday computing. Latitude E5500L,aEti5tu4d0e0 EM5a5i0n0st,rEe5a4m00TeTcehcnhinciaclaGl...
Our 7200rpm hard drives now come standard with redesigned robust hinges & latches. Sleek, Durable Design Latitude E5500 and E5400 have been designed to deliver proven technologies for improved keycap retention and screen printing on keys. Exceptional durability with Free Fall Sensors. Keyboard durability focus means E-Family is designed for everyday computing. Latitude E5500L,aEti5tu4d0e0 EM5a5i0n0st,rEe5a4m00TeTcehcnhinciaclaGl...
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... battery during the term of your sensitive data to enabling your mobile workforce, minimizing downtime and protecting your Hard Drive*, Dell ProSupport Certified Data Destruction* services. Committed to help prevent potential loss of document 21 LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl ...electrical surges, drops, falls, and extreme temperatures. Dell ProSupport Mobility Services* Our broadest solution for notebooks that have a failed hard drive and did not back up your notebooks and data. Dell ProSupport Laptop Tracking and Recovery and Remote Data Delete*...
... battery during the term of your sensitive data to enabling your mobile workforce, minimizing downtime and protecting your Hard Drive*, Dell ProSupport Certified Data Destruction* services. Committed to help prevent potential loss of document 21 LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl ...electrical surges, drops, falls, and extreme temperatures. Dell ProSupport Mobility Services* Our broadest solution for notebooks that have a failed hard drive and did not back up your notebooks and data. Dell ProSupport Laptop Tracking and Recovery and Remote Data Delete*...
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...to 4GB* system memory and for dual memory channels and DDR2 800MHz memory* • 1066MHz front side bus • Serial ATA hard drive support • Up to 6 PCI express ports • Small footprint (size) Dual Channel DDR2 Memory* DDR2 offers dual-channel ...processor technology provides a forward leap in wireless connectivity, battery life and performance. You get powerful mobile dual-core processors with processor and chipset bus architecture. New Performance Architecture Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor Dell Latitude E5500 and E5400 are equipped with PCI implementation.
...to 4GB* system memory and for dual memory channels and DDR2 800MHz memory* • 1066MHz front side bus • Serial ATA hard drive support • Up to 6 PCI express ports • Small footprint (size) Dual Channel DDR2 Memory* DDR2 offers dual-channel ...processor technology provides a forward leap in wireless connectivity, battery life and performance. You get powerful mobile dual-core processors with processor and chipset bus architecture. New Performance Architecture Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor Dell Latitude E5500 and E5400 are equipped with PCI implementation.
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... Verizon Wireless (US), Sprint (US) Security Physical Security: Steel-reinforced Cable Lock Slots, Media Module and Hard Drive Locks. Dell Wireless 1510 (802.11a/g/ draft n); LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok Latitude E5400 Technical Specifications Processors Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo and Celeron Processors Up to T9400 (2.53GHz, 6MB L2 Cache) Operating Systems Genuine Windows Vista® Business...
... Verizon Wireless (US), Sprint (US) Security Physical Security: Steel-reinforced Cable Lock Slots, Media Module and Hard Drive Locks. Dell Wireless 1510 (802.11a/g/ draft n); LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok Latitude E5400 Technical Specifications Processors Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo and Celeron Processors Up to T9400 (2.53GHz, 6MB L2 Cache) Operating Systems Genuine Windows Vista® Business...