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Only 89 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 89 Definition of the display is difficult to read 68 If only part of "Third-Party...and Utilities 69 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 Restoring Your Operating System 71 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 71 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 72 10 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 75 Recommended Tools 75 Turning Off Your Computer ...Setup Program 87 Overview 87 Viewing the System Setup Screens 87 System Setup Screens 88 Commonly Used Options 88 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
Only 89 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 89 Definition of the display is difficult to read 68 If only part of "Third-Party...and Utilities 69 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 Restoring Your Operating System 71 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 71 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 72 10 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 75 Recommended Tools 75 Turning Off Your Computer ...Setup Program 87 Overview 87 Viewing the System Setup Screens 87 System Setup Screens 88 Commonly Used Options 88 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. 10 Finding Information
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. 10 Finding Information
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... - NSS is necessary for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. 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 the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go...
... - NSS is necessary for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. 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 the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 12 Finding Information
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 12 Finding Information
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...is in a power management mode. T O U C H P A D A N D T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - For information on a battery, the light operates as follows: - www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on the computer or pulses when the computer is low. If the computer is low. Touch...functionality of a mouse. Turns on steadily when the battery is being charged or flashes when the battery charge is running on supported key combinations, see page 42. 14 About Your Computer If the computer is discharging normally with use. - The keyboard ...
...is in a power management mode. T O U C H P A D A N D T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - For information on a battery, the light operates as follows: - www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on the computer or pulses when the computer is low. If the computer is low. Touch...functionality of a mouse. Turns on steadily when the battery is being charged or flashes when the battery charge is running on supported key combinations, see page 42. 14 About Your Computer If the computer is discharging normally with use. - The keyboard ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View audio connectors AUDIO CONNECTORS PC Card slot Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" on page 45. 16 About Your Computer P C C A R D S L O T - Attach record/playback devices, such as a modem, wireless card, or network adapter. Supports one PC Card, such as cassette players CD players, and microphones to the connector.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View audio connectors AUDIO CONNECTORS PC Card slot Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" on page 45. 16 About Your Computer P C C A R D S L O T - Attach record/playback devices, such as a modem, wireless card, or network adapter. Supports one PC Card, such as cassette players CD players, and microphones to the connector.
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... printer. Lets you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with your computer. 18 About Your Computer Connects the computer to a network. www.dell.com | support.dell.com S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - For more information, see the online network-adapter documentation supplied with the security cable slot. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug...
... printer. Lets you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with your computer. 18 About Your Computer Connects the computer to a network. www.dell.com | support.dell.com S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - For more information, see the online network-adapter documentation supplied with the security cable slot. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug...
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... is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fans or the computer. Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s). Releases the battery. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View memory module cover hard drive battery battery-bay latch release fan M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - Stores software and data. NOTE: The computer turns on page...
... is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fans or the computer. Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s). Releases the battery. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View memory module cover hard drive battery battery-bay latch release fan M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - Stores software and data. NOTE: The computer turns on page...
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... a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but have successfully connected in Windows XP. NOTE: If you did not receive...
... a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but have successfully connected in Windows XP. NOTE: If you did not receive...
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... Transfer files and settings. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this procedure, search dell.support.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CD and click Next. 5 When the Now go to your...With the Operating System CD NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System CD. To prepare the new computer for transferring your new computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. screen, click New Computer and click Next. 4 On the Do you chose for the...
... Transfer files and settings. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this procedure, search dell.support.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CD and click Next. 5 When the Now go to your...With the Operating System CD NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System CD. To prepare the new computer for transferring your new computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. screen, click New Computer and click Next. 4 On the Do you chose for the...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that came with a higher joule rating offers more ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that came with a higher joule rating offers more ...
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... burn. Then connect the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). During that minimal battery operating time remains. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. The Battery Meter window displays status, ...outlet and running on the battery charge. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to an electrical outlet. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is at a critically low level. A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is discharging, idle, or charging...
... burn. Then connect the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). During that minimal battery operating time remains. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. The Battery Meter window displays status, ...outlet and running on the battery charge. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to an electrical outlet. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is at a critically low level. A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is discharging, idle, or charging...
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... outlet. 2 Turn on the right of the screen and the Battery Info charge status on (or restart) the computer. 3 When the Dell Logo appears, press immediately. The battery recalibration begins and the AC adapter charges the battery until the battery status light turns off . 6 Connect... the Help area on the screen. 4 Using the down your computer. 7 Allow the AC adapter to Empty option is fully charged. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To start the Battery Recalibration procedure, press . Recalibrating a Battery Through the System Setup Utility 1 Connect the computer to wait until ...
... outlet. 2 Turn on the right of the screen and the Battery Info charge status on (or restart) the computer. 3 When the Dell Logo appears, press immediately. The battery recalibration begins and the AC adapter charges the battery until the battery status light turns off . 6 Connect... the Help area on the screen. 4 Using the down your computer. 7 Allow the AC adapter to Empty option is fully charged. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To start the Battery Recalibration procedure, press . Recalibrating a Battery Through the System Setup Utility 1 Connect the computer to wait until ...
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..., and Network Disabled). Enter hibernate mode. - NOTE: QuickSet automatically adds the word (QuickSet) after the names of these value-added features, you to do ). www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Select how the computer will respond when you press the power button: - Choose no action. - Prompt a user for each scheme in a drop...
..., and Network Disabled). Enter hibernate mode. - NOTE: QuickSet automatically adds the word (QuickSet) after the names of these value-added features, you to do ). www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Select how the computer will respond when you press the power button: - Choose no action. - Prompt a user for each scheme in a drop...
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... mode. or • Depending on how you set the options on the Advanced tab in the Power Management Wizard, see page 35. Press . www.dell.com | support.dell.com To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced...
... mode. or • Depending on how you set the options on the Advanced tab in the Power Management Wizard, see page 35. Press . www.dell.com | support.dell.com To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced...
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.... - Power Management 35 Shut down menu and then click OK. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you enable hibernate mode by clicking the Enable hibernate support check box. Alarms Tab NOTE: To enable audible alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm.
.... - Power Management 35 Shut down menu and then click OK. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you enable hibernate mode by clicking the Enable hibernate support check box. Alarms Tab NOTE: To enable audible alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm.
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... your computer. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on the screen. Rightclick the icon in the Volume Control window. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to mute volume. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you...
... your computer. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on the screen. Rightclick the icon in the Volume Control window. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to mute volume. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. Radios (Including Wireless Networking) NOTE: Wireless networking equipment is installed). You can reprogram this keyboard... a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Puts the system into hibernate mode (if Dell QuickSet is optional for some systems and may not be included with your computer. Enables and disables radios, including wireless networking equipment....
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. Radios (Including Wireless Networking) NOTE: Wireless networking equipment is installed). You can reprogram this keyboard... a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Puts the system into hibernate mode (if Dell QuickSet is optional for some systems and may not be included with your computer. Enables and disables radios, including wireless networking equipment....
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad ...
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..."Type" of the card facing up. If card orientation is longer than a standard PC Card and extends outside the computer. See "Specifications" on supported PC Cards. Extended PC Cards An extended PC Card (for information on page 81 for example, a wireless network adapter) is not clear, see... the documentation that supports a single Type I or Type II card. CAUTION: Before you pack the computer in the Product Information Guide. Striking the end of an installed...
..."Type" of the card facing up. If card orientation is longer than a standard PC Card and extends outside the computer. See "Specifications" on supported PC Cards. Extended PC Cards An extended PC Card (for information on page 81 for example, a wireless network adapter) is not clear, see... the documentation that supports a single Type I or Type II card. CAUTION: Before you pack the computer in the Product Information Guide. Striking the end of an installed...