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...29 System Messages 34 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 35 Dell Diagnostics 36 Troubleshooting Tips 38 Power Problems 38 Memory Problems 39 Lockups and Software Problems 40 Dell Technical Update Service 42 Dell Support Utility 42 5 Reinstalling Software 45 Drivers 45 Identifying ...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 . . . . . ...
...29 System Messages 34 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 35 Dell Diagnostics 36 Troubleshooting Tips 38 Power Problems 38 Memory Problems 39 Lockups and Software Problems 40 Dell Technical Update Service 42 Dell Support Utility 42 5 Reinstalling Software 45 Drivers 45 Identifying ...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 . . . . . ...
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...) 12 right speaker 13 fingerprint reader (optional) 14 track stick (optional) 15 track stick/touch pad buttons 16 display latch release 17 Secure Digital (SD) memory 18 wireless switch card reader 19 left speaker 20 device status lights 21 ambient light sensor 8 About Your Computer
...) 12 right speaker 13 fingerprint reader (optional) 14 track stick (optional) 15 track stick/touch pad buttons 16 display latch release 17 Secure Digital (SD) memory 18 wireless switch card reader 19 left speaker 20 device status lights 21 ambient light sensor 8 About Your Computer
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... DDR II 667 MHz and 800 MHz SDRAM Minimum memory 512 MB Maximum memory 4 GB NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is reserved for system files. 3-in-1 Memory Card Reader 3-in-1 memory card controller 3-in-1 memory card connector Cards supported Ricoh R5C847 3-in-1 combo card connector Secure Digital...
... DDR II 667 MHz and 800 MHz SDRAM Minimum memory 512 MB Maximum memory 4 GB NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is reserved for system files. 3-in-1 Memory Card Reader 3-in-1 memory card controller 3-in-1 memory card connector Cards supported Ricoh R5C847 3-in-1 combo card connector Secure Digital...
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Communications Modem Network adapter Wireless Mobile Broadband GPS Video Video type: Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Internal microphone Volume controls ...WPAN) Mini-Cards Bluetooth® wireless technology Mini-Card supported by Mobile Broadband Mini-Card Intel integrated UMA graphics Intel GE45 size of shared video memory is up to 256 MB LVDS S-video (S/PDIF) connector high-definition audio IDT 92HD71B 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-toanalog) high...
Communications Modem Network adapter Wireless Mobile Broadband GPS Video Video type: Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Internal microphone Volume controls ...WPAN) Mini-Cards Bluetooth® wireless technology Mini-Card supported by Mobile Broadband Mini-Card Intel integrated UMA graphics Intel GE45 size of shared video memory is up to 256 MB LVDS S-video (S/PDIF) connector high-definition audio IDT 92HD71B 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-toanalog) high...
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...front and on the top cover of your computer beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power ...display is connected and powered on. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory module or graphics card might emit a series of beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called...
...front and on the top cover of your computer beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power ...display is connected and powered on. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory module or graphics card might emit a series of beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called...
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...computer (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible Contact Dell. motherboard failure. 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 28 Troubleshooting Possible motherboard failure. 2 No memory modules 1 If you are installing are ...all modules without error. 2 If available, install good memory of the same type into your computer see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 5 Real time clock 1 Replace the battery see your...
...computer (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible Contact Dell. motherboard failure. 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 28 Troubleshooting Possible motherboard failure. 2 No memory modules 1 If you are installing are ...all modules without error. 2 If available, install good memory of the same type into your computer see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 5 Real time clock 1 Replace the battery see your...
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... I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - DRIVE NOT READY - Troubleshooting 29 If the message is not listed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). AU X I L I L E D INITIALIZATION - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the documentation for more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. C D D R I V E C O N T R O L ... D D U E T O F A I L U R E - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Install a hard drive in the system setup program. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). Error Messages CAUTION: Before you have spelled the command correctly, put...
... I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - DRIVE NOT READY - Troubleshooting 29 If the message is not listed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). AU X I L I L E D INITIALIZATION - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the documentation for more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. C D D R I V E C O N T R O L ... D D U E T O F A I L U R E - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Install a hard drive in the system setup program. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). Error Messages CAUTION: Before you have spelled the command correctly, put...
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... full. If the problem persists, try another card. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in filenames. The amount of paper. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The computer cannot identify the drive type...
... full. If the problem persists, try another card. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in filenames. The amount of paper. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The computer cannot identify the drive type...
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... external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I L U R E - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). Insert bootable media. K E Y B O A R D S T U C K KEY F A I R E C T - Run the Hard Disk Drive...
... external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I L U R E - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). Insert bootable media. K E Y B O A R D S T U C K KEY F A I R E C T - Run the Hard Disk Drive...
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..., and partitioned as a boot device. Try to use. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I O N E R R O R - Contact Dell (see the software documentation. You have too many programs open the program that the...
..., and partitioned as a boot device. Try to use. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I O N E R R O R - Contact Dell (see the software documentation. You have too many programs open the program that the...
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..." on the system board may be loose. U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I C A L L Y L O W - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61 for assistance. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - ALERT! CPU FAN FAILURE - D A Y N O T S E T - Correct the settings for more information. otherwise, activate...
..." on the system board may be loose. U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I C A L L Y L O W - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61 for assistance. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - ALERT! CPU FAN FAILURE - D A Y N O T S E T - Correct the settings for more information. otherwise, activate...
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...). • Ensure that your computer is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any open files and exit any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your computer. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - The computer...
...). • Ensure that your computer is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any open files and exit any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your computer. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - The computer...
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... your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 20. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your keyboard or moving...
... your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 20. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your keyboard or moving...
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... connecting, 13 setting up, 14 wireless switch Network Locator, 10 M media Drivers and Utilities, 53 operating system, 53 memory troubleshooting, 39 N networks wireless switch, 10 Notebook System Software, 53 64 Index O operating system media, 51, 53 product key, 54 reinstalling, 53 System Restore, 48 P phone numbers, 61 power button, 12 power light conditions, 38 troubleshooting, 38...
... connecting, 13 setting up, 14 wireless switch Network Locator, 10 M media Drivers and Utilities, 53 operating system, 53 memory troubleshooting, 39 N networks wireless switch, 10 Notebook System Software, 53 64 Index O operating system media, 51, 53 product key, 54 reinstalling, 53 System Restore, 48 P phone numbers, 61 power button, 12 power light conditions, 38 troubleshooting, 38...
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... telephone numbers, 61 transferring information to a new computer, 15 troubleshooting, 54 blue screen, 41 computer not responding, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 36 error messages, 29 memory, 39 power, 38 power light conditions, 38 program crashes, 40 programs and Windows compatibility, 41 restore to previous state,... U updates software and hardware, 42 W warranty information, 54 Windows License label, 54 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 50-51 Program Compatibility wizard, 41 reinstalling, 53 System Restore, 48 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 46 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 15 Index ...
... telephone numbers, 61 transferring information to a new computer, 15 troubleshooting, 54 blue screen, 41 computer not responding, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 36 error messages, 29 memory, 39 power, 38 power light conditions, 38 program crashes, 40 programs and Windows compatibility, 41 restore to previous state,... U updates software and hardware, 42 W warranty information, 54 Windows License label, 54 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 50-51 Program Compatibility wizard, 41 reinstalling, 53 System Restore, 48 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 46 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 15 Index ...
Technical Guide
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...Dell ControlPoint™ creates an awesome user experience by leading-edge IT simplification technologies. LatitudeLaLEta-itFtuiatdmuedileEy5EM550a5i00n,0sEt,r5Ee45a04m000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok *See important information at every level. Latitude notebooks are designed for improved durability. Latitude E5400 and E5500 notebooks deliver proven technology for optimum performance at end of ownership. E5500... IT productivity empowered by simplifying your system memory. Key Features: Redesigned for business-class computing. All the essential features you do-
...Dell ControlPoint™ creates an awesome user experience by leading-edge IT simplification technologies. LatitudeLaLEta-itFtuiatdmuedileEy5EM550a5i00n,0sEt,r5Ee45a04m000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok *See important information at every level. Latitude notebooks are designed for improved durability. Latitude E5400 and E5500 notebooks deliver proven technology for optimum performance at end of ownership. E5500... IT productivity empowered by simplifying your system memory. Key Features: Redesigned for business-class computing. All the essential features you do-
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... at end of 800MHz dual-channel DDR2 system memory*. New Performance Architecture Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor Dell Latitude E5500 and E5400 are equipped with processor and chipset bus architecture. Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology helps meet Energy Star™ requirements without sacrificing performance. Chipset and Memory Intel® GE45 Express Chipset features: • Support...
... at end of 800MHz dual-channel DDR2 system memory*. New Performance Architecture Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor Dell Latitude E5500 and E5400 are equipped with processor and chipset bus architecture. Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology helps meet Energy Star™ requirements without sacrificing performance. Chipset and Memory Intel® GE45 Express Chipset features: • Support...
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... of document 30 LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok *See important information at end of render core voltage and frequency. Graphics* The Latitude E5500 and E5400 utilize the latest Intel integrated graphics. Graphics Render Standby puts render engine into... standby during periods of shared system memory usage between graphics and other applications with Microsoft® DirectX® 10...
... of document 30 LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok *See important information at end of render core voltage and frequency. Graphics* The Latitude E5500 and E5400 utilize the latest Intel integrated graphics. Graphics Render Standby puts render engine into... standby during periods of shared system memory usage between graphics and other applications with Microsoft® DirectX® 10...
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...,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok Latitude E5400 Technical Specifications Processors Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo and Celeron Processors Up... (1440x900) LED Display 14.1" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display Memory Dual Channel DDR2 Memory* Two Memory slots offering up to 8GB* Memory Bandwidth: 800MHz Primary Storage Options 7200RPM Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive... 1.46"/37mm Connectivity Wired: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet 56K v924 Internal Modem (Optional) Wireless: Dell Wireless 1397 (802.11b/g); User & System Security: PCMCIA SmartCard Reader (Post-RTS option) Fingerprint ...
...,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok Latitude E5400 Technical Specifications Processors Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo and Celeron Processors Up... (1440x900) LED Display 14.1" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display Memory Dual Channel DDR2 Memory* Two Memory slots offering up to 8GB* Memory Bandwidth: 800MHz Primary Storage Options 7200RPM Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive... 1.46"/37mm Connectivity Wired: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet 56K v924 Internal Modem (Optional) Wireless: Dell Wireless 1397 (802.11b/g); User & System Security: PCMCIA SmartCard Reader (Post-RTS option) Fingerprint ...
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... 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet 56K v924 Internal Modem (Optional) Wireless: Dell Wireless 1397 (802.11b/g); LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok Latitude E5500 Technical Specifications Processors Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo and Celeron Processors Up to T9400 (2.53GHz, 6MB L2 Cache) Operating ... WXGA+ (1140x900) LED Display with anti-glare 15.4" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display Memory Dual Channel DDR2 Memory* Two Memory slots offering up to 4GB* Memory Bandwidth: 800MHz Primary Storage Options 7200RPM Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive up to 160GB* 5400RPM...
... 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet 56K v924 Internal Modem (Optional) Wireless: Dell Wireless 1397 (802.11b/g); LaLtaittuitduedeE5E550500,0E, 5E4504000TeTcehcnhincaiclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok Latitude E5500 Technical Specifications Processors Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo and Celeron Processors Up to T9400 (2.53GHz, 6MB L2 Cache) Operating ... WXGA+ (1140x900) LED Display with anti-glare 15.4" Widescreen WXGA (1280x800) Display Memory Dual Channel DDR2 Memory* Two Memory slots offering up to 4GB* Memory Bandwidth: 800MHz Primary Storage Options 7200RPM Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive up to 160GB* 5400RPM...