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10 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 58 CD and DVD drive problems 58 Hard drive problems 59 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 59 Error Messages 60 Keyboard ... crashes repeatedly 65 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 65 A solid blue screen appears 65 Other software problems 66 Memory Problems 66 Network Problems 67 ExpressCard Problems 67 Power Problems 67 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 68 Printer Problems 68 Scanner Problems 69 Sound...
10 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 58 CD and DVD drive problems 58 Hard drive problems 59 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 59 Error Messages 60 Keyboard ... crashes repeatedly 65 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 65 A solid blue screen appears 65 Other software problems 66 Memory Problems 66 Network Problems 67 ExpressCard Problems 67 Power Problems 67 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 68 Printer Problems 68 Scanner Problems 69 Sound...
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... Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended Tools 81 ...Turning Off Your Computer 81 Before Working Inside Your Computer 81 Hard Drive 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 85 CD/DVD Drive 85 Memory 86 Wireless Mini PCI Card 90 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 12 Appendix Specifications 97 Using the System Setup Program 103 ...
... Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended Tools 81 ...Turning Off Your Computer 81 Before Working Inside Your Computer 81 Hard Drive 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 85 CD/DVD Drive 85 Memory 86 Wireless Mini PCI Card 90 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 12 Appendix Specifications 97 Using the System Setup Program 103 ...
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... detects 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 - as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information...
... detects 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 - as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information...
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...see "Hard Drive." Stores software and data. B A T T E R Y - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - See "Replacing the Battery." H A R D D R I N G S C R E W - Bottom View 1 2 3 8 7 1 memory module/Mini PCI cover 2 optical drive locking screw 3 hard drive cover 65 4 4 battery 5 battery-bay latch lock 6 battery-bay latch release 7 thermal module cover 8 fan... create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. For more information on replacing memory, see "Wireless Mini PCI Card." When a battery is installed, you can be released from the battery...
...see "Hard Drive." Stores software and data. B A T T E R Y - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - See "Replacing the Battery." H A R D D R I N G S C R E W - Bottom View 1 2 3 8 7 1 memory module/Mini PCI cover 2 optical drive locking screw 3 hard drive cover 65 4 4 battery 5 battery-bay latch lock 6 battery-bay latch release 7 thermal module cover 8 fan... create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. For more information on replacing memory, see "Wireless Mini PCI Card." When a battery is installed, you can be released from the battery...
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If you have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you that have copyright protection and cannot be copied using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a ... under Color quality, and then click Medium (16 bit). 6 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can write to and read DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD-RW media, but cannot write to DVD+R DL (dual layer) media. The...
If you have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you that have copyright protection and cannot be copied using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a ... under Color quality, and then click Medium (16 bit). 6 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can write to and read DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD-RW media, but cannot write to DVD+R DL (dual layer) media. The...
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... Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for your computer. Tests a...questions periodically. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your hardware configuration for the selected device. If you to your computer is encountered during a test, a...
... Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for your computer. Tests a...questions periodically. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your hardware configuration for the selected device. If you to your computer is encountered during a test, a...
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... drive in the bay before it can continue. The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - If the error appears again, contact Dell. Try copying the file to carry out the command. The message is trying to boot to commands from a CD. Take...the computer from a CD. The hard drive may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . DRIVE NOT READY - See "Contacting Dell." See "Memory." If the problem persists, try another drive. The operating system is usually followed by specific ...
... drive in the bay before it can continue. The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - If the error appears again, contact Dell. Try copying the file to carry out the command. The message is trying to boot to commands from a CD. Take...the computer from a CD. The hard drive may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . DRIVE NOT READY - See "Contacting Dell." See "Memory." If the problem persists, try another drive. The operating system is usually followed by specific ...
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... System Set tests in the system setup program. E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I O N - Close all windows and open . I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I N - Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." See "Memory." NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - See "Using the System Setup Program." For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the...
... System Set tests in the system setup program. E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I O N - Close all windows and open . I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I N - Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." See "Memory." NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - See "Using the System Setup Program." For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the...
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...is running out of sectors are corrupted. See "Contacting Dell." The reserve battery that you want to charge the battery. D A Y N O T S E T - See "Dell Diagnostics." Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - SHUTDOWN FAILURE - ...If the problem persists, contact Dell. Run the System Set tests in the system setup program does not ...
...is running out of sectors are corrupted. See "Contacting Dell." The reserve battery that you want to charge the battery. D A Y N O T S E T - See "Dell Diagnostics." Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - SHUTDOWN FAILURE - ...If the problem persists, contact Dell. Run the System Set tests in the system setup program does not ...
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...OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - See "Memory." • Run the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." 66 Solving Problems If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop... computer is successfully communicating with spyware. For more information, go to a software problem. See "Memory." • Run the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." See "Memory." • Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed...
...OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - See "Memory." • Run the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." 66 Solving Problems If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop... computer is successfully communicating with spyware. For more information, go to a software problem. See "Memory." • Run the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." See "Memory." • Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed...
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... connections. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to receive a WARNING message. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other Dell™ portable computers can be defective. A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • ... computer. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to charge. RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is low or depleted. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET...
... connections. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to receive a WARNING message. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other Dell™ portable computers can be defective. A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • ... computer. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to charge. RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is low or depleted. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET...
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... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Memory You can increase your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must...
... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Memory You can increase your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must...
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... the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. DIMM A holds the basic memory module as configured from the connector. NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return ... computer over, loosen the captive screws on the back of the computer under the memory module/Mini PCI cover. Generally, if you are upgrading memory, you will be empty. If you are adding memory, you may need to install memory in DIMM A and B depending on the extent of the upgrade. 1 Follow...
... the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. DIMM A holds the basic memory module as configured from the connector. NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return ... computer over, loosen the captive screws on the back of the computer under the memory module/Mini PCI cover. Generally, if you are upgrading memory, you will be empty. If you are adding memory, you may need to install memory in DIMM A and B depending on the extent of the upgrade. 1 Follow...
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...If you need to avoid damaging the connector. If you install a module in the connector slot. Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMMA" before you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall..., and rotate the module down until it . 88 Adding and Replacing Parts b Slide the module firmly into place. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure. 5 Ground yourself and install the new...
...If you need to avoid damaging the connector. If you install a module in the connector slot. Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMMA" before you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall..., and rotate the module down until it . 88 Adding and Replacing Parts b Slide the module firmly into place. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure. 5 Ground yourself and install the new...
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... and Replacing Parts 89 To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Computer Information. As the computer boots, it . 1 2 1 memory slot notch 2 memory slot tab 6 Replace the memory module/Mini PCI cover and tighten the screws. Forcing... the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to your computer. 7 Insert the battery into the...
... and Replacing Parts 89 To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Computer Information. As the computer boots, it . 1 2 1 memory slot notch 2 memory slot tab 6 Replace the memory module/Mini PCI cover and tighten the screws. Forcing... the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to your computer. 7 Insert the battery into the...
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... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin." 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module/Mini PCI cover, and then remove the cover. 1 1 captive screws (3) 3 If a Mini PCI card is already installed. CAUTION: Before you are replacing a Mini PCI...
... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin." 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module/Mini PCI cover, and then remove the cover. 1 1 captive screws (3) 3 If a Mini PCI card is already installed. CAUTION: Before you are replacing a Mini PCI...
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.... 7 Turn on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin." 2 Remove the battery. 1 1 antenna cable 5 Replace the memory module/Mini PCI cover and tighten the screws. Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). Be careful when removing the hinge cover...
.... 7 Turn on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin." 2 Remove the battery. 1 1 antenna cable 5 Replace the memory module/Mini PCI cover and tighten the screws. Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). Be careful when removing the hinge cover...
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... ExpressCard connector Cards supported ExpressCard connector size ICH6M one ExpressCard slot 54 mm ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 28 pins Memory Memory module connectors Memory module capacities two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB each Appendix 97
... ExpressCard connector Cards supported ExpressCard connector size ICH6M one ExpressCard slot 54 mm ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 28 pins Memory Memory module connectors Memory module capacities two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB each Appendix 97
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... and Connectors Audio Mini PCI Modem Network adapter USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type: Video controller Video memory LCD interface 98 Appendix 1.8-V SODIMM DDR-2 256 MB 2 GB microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector one Type IIIA Mini PCI card slot RJ-11 port ... board internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi wireless technology support integrated on system board Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 900 Up to 64 MB of shared memory (when less than 512 MB system memory is installed.) Up to 128 MB of shared...
... and Connectors Audio Mini PCI Modem Network adapter USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type: Video controller Video memory LCD interface 98 Appendix 1.8-V SODIMM DDR-2 256 MB 2 GB microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector one Type IIIA Mini PCI card slot RJ-11 port ... board internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi wireless technology support integrated on system board Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 900 Up to 64 MB of shared memory (when less than 512 MB system memory is installed.) Up to 128 MB of shared...
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... port replicator - A copy of the devices from your particular computer. bit - bps - A power management specification that allows system memory to conserve the amount of heat output. A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a ...computer in to automatically recognize each device attached to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. battery operating time - A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that powers your computer has...
... port replicator - A copy of the devices from your particular computer. bit - bps - A power management specification that allows system memory to conserve the amount of heat output. A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a ...computer in to automatically recognize each device attached to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. battery operating time - A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that powers your computer has...