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... to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your computer, you reinstall the operating system for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • How to use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on the screen. 10 Finding Information If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. as memory, the hard drive...
... to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your computer, you reinstall the operating system for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • How to use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on the screen. 10 Finding Information If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. as memory, the hard drive...
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... optional floppy-drive cable. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the network adapter, see "Using ExpressCards." The computer ships with your computer. For more information, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with a plastic blank installed in the slot. Attach headphones or speakers to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications. Supports one ExpressCard. USB CONNECTORS AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Attach a microphone...
... optional floppy-drive cable. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the network adapter, see "Using ExpressCards." The computer ships with your computer. For more information, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with a plastic blank installed in the slot. Attach headphones or speakers to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications. Supports one ExpressCard. USB CONNECTORS AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Attach a microphone...
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... to the telephone wall jack before you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If you do not have an ISP icon on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your ISP for setup instructions. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you...
... to the telephone wall jack before you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If you do not have an ISP icon on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your ISP for setup instructions. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you...
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... enable or disable the Brightness Meter on the screen. If your portable computer or docking device. When the meter is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up -arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Switching the Video...
... enable or disable the Brightness Meter on the screen. If your portable computer or docking device. When the meter is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up -arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Switching the Video...
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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 27 The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 1 1 numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 27 The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 1 1 numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
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... use these settings. From the screen, you can set the critical-battery alarm to 10 percent to set the performance level. Enter hibernate mode. - For more information on low-battery warnings, see "Windows Help and Support Center." Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status. For more information on the power scheme you receive your computer. Shut down menu displays the selected preset power scheme. Power Options...
... use these settings. From the screen, you can set the critical-battery alarm to 10 percent to set the performance level. Enter hibernate mode. - For more information on low-battery warnings, see "Windows Help and Support Center." Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status. For more information on the power scheme you receive your computer. Shut down menu displays the selected preset power scheme. Power Options...
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... DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Please observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs. NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button...
... DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Please observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs. NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button...
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... message is operating properly. Enable the Pointing Device option in the proper place, and used the correct pathname. See "Contacting Dell." C D DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE - Click the Start button, point to the microprocessor has failed. The primary cache internal to All Programs and then click Modem Helper. R U N T H E M O D E M HELPER DIAGNOSTICS - Follow the instructions on the screen to scan the computer and remove spyware. The hard drive cannot read...
... message is operating properly. Enable the Pointing Device option in the proper place, and used the correct pathname. See "Contacting Dell." C D DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE - Click the Start button, point to the microprocessor has failed. The primary cache internal to All Programs and then click Modem Helper. R U N T H E M O D E M HELPER DIAGNOSTICS - Follow the instructions on the screen to scan the computer and remove spyware. The hard drive cannot read...
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... external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. A memory module may be malfunctioning. M E M O R Y D O U B L E W O R D L O G I C F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - See "Memory." Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that you are attempting to use. 62 Solving Problems A chip on the system board...
... external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. A memory module may be malfunctioning. M E M O R Y D O U B L E W O R D L O G I C F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - See "Memory." Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that you are attempting to use. 62 Solving Problems A chip on the system board...
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.... Correct the settings for instructions. See "Contacting Dell." See "Dell Diagnostics." X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S CRITICALLY LOW - WA R N I N G : BATTERY I B L E . Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the data by entering the system setup program. OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - Run the Windows error-checking utility to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on page 83). A chip on the hard drive. If the problem persists, try again. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - The optional ROM apparently failed...
.... Correct the settings for instructions. See "Contacting Dell." See "Dell Diagnostics." X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S CRITICALLY LOW - WA R N I N G : BATTERY I B L E . Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the data by entering the system setup program. OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - Run the Windows error-checking utility to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on page 83). A chip on the hard drive. If the problem persists, try again. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - The optional ROM apparently failed...
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... computer. 2 Turn on your computer. If an error message appears, see "Error Messages." Each device has its own set of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 72 Solving Problems All devices require a driver program. SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device.
... computer. 2 Turn on your computer. If an error message appears, see "Error Messages." Each device has its own set of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 72 Solving Problems All devices require a driver program. SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device.
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... driver or install a new driver. If you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your Drivers and Utilities CD provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Solving Problems 73 Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list...
... driver or install a new driver. If you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your Drivers and Utilities CD provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Solving Problems 73 Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list...
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... with the driver installation. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate instructions in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your CD drive directory to install setup files. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in...
... with the driver installation. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate instructions in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your CD drive directory to install setup files. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in...
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... hard drive and removes any applications installed after you previously copied the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in when you can restore your operating system in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to restore your operating system. Resolving Software...
... hard drive and removes any applications installed after you previously copied the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in when you can restore your operating system in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to restore your operating system. Resolving Software...
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... files) if changes to see and select restore points. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the screen. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Windows Help and Support Center." The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left...
... files) if changes to see and select restore points. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the screen. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Windows Help and Support Center." The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left...
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... "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 84 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 7 Replace the cover and tighten the screws. 8 Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. Save the original packaging for your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System." 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to remove it from the computer. 5 Remove the new drive from...
... "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 84 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 7 Replace the cover and tighten the screws. 8 Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. Save the original packaging for your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System." 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to remove it from the computer. 5 Remove the new drive from...
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... the factory. Adding and Replacing Parts 87 DIMM A holds the basic memory module as configured from the connector. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to install memory in DIMM A and B depending on the extent of the computer under the memory module/Mini PCI cover. Generally, if you are upgrading memory, you will be empty. The computer has two memory slots, DIMM A and DIMM B, both located...
... the factory. Adding and Replacing Parts 87 DIMM A holds the basic memory module as configured from the connector. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to install memory in DIMM A and B depending on the extent of the computer under the memory module/Mini PCI cover. Generally, if you are upgrading memory, you will be empty. The computer has two memory slots, DIMM A and DIMM B, both located...
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... components, such as video, drives, and networks. PC Card - A removable I /O port often used to restrict unauthorized access to automatically configure devices. Modems and network adapters are common types of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. PCI - PCI is referred to it. PCI Express - If the PCI Express chip set and the device are Plug and Play compliant. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - The...
... components, such as video, drives, and networks. PC Card - A removable I /O port often used to restrict unauthorized access to automatically configure devices. Modems and network adapters are common types of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. PCI - PCI is referred to it. PCI Express - If the PCI Express chip set and the device are Plug and Play compliant. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - The...
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... of video memory installed in most telephone networks and some computer networks. A program used in the computer. Devices are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. Typical SVGA resolutions are plugged directly in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. USB - UXGA - telephony application programming interface - Also known as date and time or system password. A video standard for video cards and controllers that plugs in to configure userselectable options in...
... of video memory installed in most telephone networks and some computer networks. A program used in the computer. Devices are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. Typical SVGA resolutions are plugged directly in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. USB - UXGA - telephony application programming interface - Also known as date and time or system password. A video standard for video cards and controllers that plugs in to configure userselectable options in...
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..., 105 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard problems, 64 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 75-76 U uninterruptible power supply. screen. See UPS UPS, 24 USB connectors description, 15 V video problems, 71 video connector description, 15 volume adjusting, 70 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 73 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate mode, 33 Network Setup Wizard, 49 power options properties...
..., 105 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard problems, 64 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 75-76 U uninterruptible power supply. screen. See UPS UPS, 24 USB connectors description, 15 V video problems, 71 video connector description, 15 volume adjusting, 70 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 73 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate mode, 33 Network Setup Wizard, 49 power options properties...