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9 Appendix Specifications 79 Using the System Setup Program 86 Overview 86 Viewing the System Setup Screens 86 System Setup Screens 87 Commonly Used Options 87 System and Battery Performance Optimization 88 System Performance Overview 88 Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time 89 Variable Speed Fan 89 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 89 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 90 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 90 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 90 Contacting Dell 91 Index 109 Contents 7
9 Appendix Specifications 79 Using the System Setup Program 86 Overview 86 Viewing the System Setup Screens 86 System Setup Screens 87 Commonly Used Options 87 System and Battery Performance Optimization 88 System Performance Overview 88 Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time 89 Variable Speed Fan 89 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 89 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 90 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 90 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 90 Contacting Dell 91 Index 109 Contents 7
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... • Reference - Upgrade information for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my...
... • Reference - Upgrade information for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my...
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...connection, go to a network. The user's guide is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in order to connect to support.dell.com and search for your wireless network adapter. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply ...is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: To configure a wireless computer running the Windows 2000 operating system, see the user's guide that broadcast to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in...
...connection, go to a network. The user's guide is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in order to connect to support.dell.com and search for your wireless network adapter. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply ...is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: To configure a wireless computer running the Windows 2000 operating system, see the user's guide that broadcast to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in...
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...Dell, technical support will ask for your part. Write down the error code(s) and contact Dell before continuing on your hard drive. 7 When the Dell...condition, contact Dell. Run Express Test first to answer questions...you want to the Dell Diagnostics. Lists the ...your Service Tag. 50 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 When the boot device list ... the problem. If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to continue to 20 minutes... of tracing the problem quickly. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu...
...Dell, technical support will ask for your part. Write down the error code(s) and contact Dell before continuing on your hard drive. 7 When the Dell...condition, contact Dell. Run Express Test first to answer questions...you want to the Dell Diagnostics. Lists the ...your Service Tag. 50 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 When the boot device list ... the problem. If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to continue to 20 minutes... of tracing the problem quickly. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu...
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... 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for which you installed the new driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP The Dell Support website provides approved drivers for which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of...the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse, and browse to the location to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next. ...
... 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for which you installed the new driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP The Dell Support website provides approved drivers for which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of...the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse, and browse to the location to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next. ...
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Appendix Specifications NOTE: Power management features limit the processor speed when the computer is running on battery power, to maintain system cooling requirements, and/or to maintain ...
Appendix Specifications NOTE: Power management features limit the processor speed when the computer is running on battery power, to maintain system cooling requirements, and/or to maintain ...
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... take effect. Enabled items appear as you reboot the computer for the operating system start the operating system. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see the Help area on a one-time-only basis, see page 88. System setup key functions...
... take effect. Enabled items appear as you reboot the computer for the operating system start the operating system. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see the Help area on a one-time-only basis, see page 88. System setup key functions...
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... R O C E S S O R G E T S H O T - Performance is restored. The computer boots to wait until you want to excessive processor temperatures. Conditions under specific conditions to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. A C A D A P T E R T H R O U G H P U T - System and Battery Performance Optimization... the computer, the previous boot order is reduced when system temperature exceeds established thermal parameters. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the...
... R O C E S S O R G E T S H O T - Performance is restored. The computer boots to wait until you want to excessive processor temperatures. Conditions under specific conditions to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. A C A D A P T E R T H R O U G H P U T - System and Battery Performance Optimization... the computer, the previous boot order is reduced when system temperature exceeds established thermal parameters. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the...
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...operator. If you are listed. When you can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in determining which codes to use within the country for help. ... access the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (technical support) • premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers) For specific web addresses for your country, find the ...
...operator. If you are listed. When you can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in determining which codes to use within the country for help. ... access the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (technical support) • premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers) For specific web addresses for your country, find the ...
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...description, 17 replacing, 75 system view, 17 CDs copying, 41 characters unexpected, 38 computer crashes, 56 restore to previous state, 61 specifications, 79 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 60 copying CDs and DVDs general information, 41 helpful tips, 42 how to, 41 crashes..., 56 D damaged computer testing, 58 Dell contacting, 90 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 49 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 device status lights description, 15 diagnostics Dell, 49 display description, 13 system view, 13 display latch description, 13 system ...
...description, 17 replacing, 75 system view, 17 CDs copying, 41 characters unexpected, 38 computer crashes, 56 restore to previous state, 61 specifications, 79 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 60 copying CDs and DVDs general information, 41 helpful tips, 42 how to, 41 crashes..., 56 D damaged computer testing, 58 Dell contacting, 90 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 49 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 device status lights description, 15 diagnostics Dell, 49 display description, 13 system view, 13 display latch description, 13 system ...
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... off your computer, 28 power button description, 16 system view, 16 printer cable, 26 connecting, 26 setting up, 26 USB, 26 problems Dell Diagnostics, 49 restore to previous state, 61 programs crashes, 56 not responding, 57 R reinstalling drivers, 59 Windows XP, 61 S safety instructions... Diagram, 9 shutting down your computer, 28 software fixing problems, 56 reinstalling software, 59 speakers description, 14 system view, 14 specifications, 79 support contacting Dell, 90 surge protectors, 27 System Restore, 61 system setup program commonly used options, 87 purpose, 86 screens, 86-87 viewing...
... off your computer, 28 power button description, 16 system view, 16 printer cable, 26 connecting, 26 setting up, 26 USB, 26 problems Dell Diagnostics, 49 restore to previous state, 61 programs crashes, 56 not responding, 57 R reinstalling drivers, 59 Windows XP, 61 S safety instructions... Diagram, 9 shutting down your computer, 28 software fixing problems, 56 reinstalling software, 59 speakers description, 14 system view, 14 specifications, 79 support contacting Dell, 90 surge protectors, 27 System Restore, 61 system setup program commonly used options, 87 purpose, 86 screens, 86-87 viewing...