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Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet wizard. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a desktop shortcut provided by your desktop or if you ... the service status, or try connecting again later. If you do not have an ISP icon on the screen to set up my connection manually in step 3, continue to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you do not have already obtained setup information from your ISP information ready. If you...
Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet wizard. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a desktop shortcut provided by your desktop or if you ... the service status, or try connecting again later. If you do not have an ISP icon on the screen to set up my connection manually in step 3, continue to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you do not have already obtained setup information from your ISP information ready. If you...
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... connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use a dial-up a direct cable connection between two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to complete the setup. NOTE: If you...
... connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use a dial-up a direct cable connection between two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to complete the setup. NOTE: If you...
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...wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do you have a Windows XP CD? After the information has been copied, the... Start→All Programs→ Accessories→System Tools→Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is optional and may not be included with certain computers. To copy data from the Windows...
...wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do you have a Windows XP CD? After the information has been copied, the... Start→All Programs→ Accessories→System Tools→Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is optional and may not be included with certain computers. To copy data from the Windows...
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...8594; Accessories→System Tools→Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this ? screen, click I want to create a Wizard Disk in the following drive→Next. 5 Insert the removable media, ...removable media) and click OK. 3 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this ? screen, click Old Computer→Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you to create a backup image file to the old...
...8594; Accessories→System Tools→Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this ? screen, click I want to create a Wizard Disk in the following drive→Next. 5 Insert the removable media, ...removable media) and click OK. 3 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this ? screen, click Old Computer→Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you to create a backup image file to the old...
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...The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. To transfer data to the new computer: ...new computer. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your settings and files and click Next. NOTE: Access to transfer and click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. 18 Setting Up Your Computer ...
...The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. To transfer data to the new computer: ...new computer. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your settings and files and click Next. NOTE: Access to transfer and click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. 18 Setting Up Your Computer ...
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... displays in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. When to review your hard drive or...
... displays in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. When to review your hard drive or...
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...Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on the screen. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the ...operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4...
...Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on the screen. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the ...operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4...
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...power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the system board (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the... screen, write down the exact message. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you set your Dell computer to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any of the computer and the electrical...
...power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the system board (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the... screen, write down the exact message. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you set your Dell computer to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any of the computer and the electrical...
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...non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→All Programs→Accessories→Program Compatibility Wizard→Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Troubleshooting 41 A program is compatible with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome... screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your...
...non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→All Programs→Accessories→Program Compatibility Wizard→Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Troubleshooting 41 A program is compatible with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome... screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your...
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For more about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell™ Support screen. The icon in the taskbar functions differently when you click, doubleclick, or right-click the icon. Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double-click the icon to perform the ...following tasks: • Check your computing environment. The Dell Support Utility is ...
For more about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell™ Support screen. The icon in the taskbar functions differently when you click, doubleclick, or right-click the icon. Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double-click the icon to perform the ...following tasks: • Check your computing environment. The Dell Support Utility is ...
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...on the computer, click Continue; For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that came installed in your computer. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Reinstalling Software 47 ... hardware might not be displayed. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. otherwise, contact your operating system. If a particular driver is not listed, then that you are an administrator on the...
...on the computer, click Continue; For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that came installed in your computer. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Reinstalling Software 47 ... hardware might not be displayed. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. otherwise, contact your operating system. If a particular driver is not listed, then that you are an administrator on the...
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... Restore and press . NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore (see "Undoing the Last System Restore" on -screen prompts. Windows XP: NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open...and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the computer, click Continue; Windows ...
... Restore and press . NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore (see "Undoing the Last System Restore" on -screen prompts. Windows XP: NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open...and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the computer, click Continue; Windows ...
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... to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 6 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin If you need to confirm that...; Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on page 46. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary...
... to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 6 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin If you need to confirm that...; Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on page 46. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary...
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After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you must also ... installation. 52 Reinstalling Software Depending on the region from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on the screen to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer and try again. NOTE...
After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you must also ... installation. 52 Reinstalling Software Depending on the region from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on the screen to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer and try again. NOTE...
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...54 System Restore, 48 enabling, 50 T 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 ..., 38 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 65
...54 System Restore, 48 enabling, 50 T 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 ..., 38 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 65
Technical Guide
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...They provide exceptional value without compromising essential features. Our 7200rpm hard drives now come standard with redesigned robust hinges & latches. Latitude E5500L,aEti5tu4d0e0 EM5a5i0n0st,rEe5a4m00TeTcehcnhinciaclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok *See important information at end of a fall by dissipating shock. Strike Zone™ helps... durability with Free Fall Sensors. Keyboard durability focus means E-Family is designed for everyday computing. Sleek, Durable Design Latitude E5500 and E5400 have been designed to deliver proven technologies for improved keycap retention and...
...They provide exceptional value without compromising essential features. Our 7200rpm hard drives now come standard with redesigned robust hinges & latches. Latitude E5500L,aEti5tu4d0e0 EM5a5i0n0st,rEe5a4m00TeTcehcnhinciaclaGl Guiudiedbeobookok *See important information at end of a fall by dissipating shock. Strike Zone™ helps... durability with Free Fall Sensors. Keyboard durability focus means E-Family is designed for everyday computing. Sleek, Durable Design Latitude E5500 and E5400 have been designed to deliver proven technologies for improved keycap retention and...
Service Manual
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... do so may cause system damage. 1. Click Download Now to boot and updates the new BIOS. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ E5400 and E5500 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program media, such as a CD... BIOS From the Hard Drive NOTICE: Connect the AC adapter to an electrical outlet and that appear on the screen. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. At the Boot Device Menu, use the up- Ensure that the AC adapter is...
... do so may cause system damage. 1. Click Download Now to boot and updates the new BIOS. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ E5400 and E5500 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program media, such as a CD... BIOS From the Hard Drive NOTICE: Connect the AC adapter to an electrical outlet and that appear on the screen. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. At the Boot Device Menu, use the up- Ensure that the AC adapter is...
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Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file downloads to Contents Page The file icon appears on the screen. Back to your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your desktop. 8.
Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file downloads to Contents Page The file icon appears on the screen. Back to your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your desktop. 8.
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... in Solving Problems, and then run a complete test on your computer. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer does not display a screen image, contact Dell Support. 1. The Dell Diagnostics is located on a separate diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive...Windows Vista start the search. 3. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to the diagnostic utility partition and run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. 4. NOTE: If your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard ...
... in Solving Problems, and then run a complete test on your computer. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer does not display a screen image, contact Dell Support. 1. The Dell Diagnostics is located on a separate diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive...Windows Vista start the search. 3. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to the diagnostic utility partition and run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. 4. NOTE: If your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard ...
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...It is recommended that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run a complete test on the screen. 6. Close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as ...8. Press any key to return to wait until you see the Dell™ Technology Guide on the screen. 10. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the previous menu. 9. At the Dell Diagnostics Menu, type 1 to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive then...
...It is recommended that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run a complete test on the screen. 6. Close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as ...8. Press any key to return to wait until you see the Dell™ Technology Guide on the screen. 10. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the previous menu. 9. At the Dell Diagnostics Menu, type 1 to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive then...