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... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for...
... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for...
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...Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up,... a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or...through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. New Connection Wizard ...
...Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up,... a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or...through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. New Connection Wizard ...
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...sequence to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System... system test to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on how to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Troubleshooting Tools...
...sequence to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System... system test to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on how to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Troubleshooting Tools...
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... not receiving power. - Troubleshooting 273 Press a key on the back of your computing environment. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer and the electrical outlet. - NOTE: On certain systems the power light... power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.
... not receiving power. - Troubleshooting 273 Press a key on the back of your computing environment. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer and the electrical outlet. - NOTE: On certain systems the power light... power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.
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...the voltage selection switch is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Too many devices on the front panel. Replace power protection devices, power strips, ... on a power strip - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable. - Some possible causes of the lights can ...
...the voltage selection switch is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Too many devices on the front panel. Replace power protection devices, power strips, ... on a power strip - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable. - Some possible causes of the lights can ...
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..., see the documentation for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see the Service Manual for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message...Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can use the status of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). FOR MORE INFORMATION: to help identify the problem. H A R D - FOR ...
..., see the documentation for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see the Service Manual for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message...Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can use the status of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). FOR MORE INFORMATION: to help identify the problem. H A R D - FOR ...
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...BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of...adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES ...
...BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of...adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES ...
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...)" on page 337). Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or .... Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is defective. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see your computer). Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E ...
...)" on page 337). Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or .... Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is defective. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see your computer). Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E ...
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C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - If the link integrity light is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O...N G - For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting Ensure that your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact your network administrator or the person who set...
C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - If the link integrity light is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O...N G - For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting Ensure that your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact your network administrator or the person who set...
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...8226; Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the ... cable is in known working condition to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Press a key on page 275. The computer is working by testing it with...
...8226; Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the ... cable is in known working condition to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Press a key on page 275. The computer is working by testing it with...
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...computer is turned on the front of the computer and the electrical outlet. - The power button light located on . - Contact Dell (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on the back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Ensure that the power...If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Reseat the power cable into an electrical ...
...computer is turned on the front of the computer and the electrical outlet. - The power button light located on . - Contact Dell (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on the back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Ensure that the power...If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Reseat the power cable into an electrical ...
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.../technicalupdate. Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Remove and...Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - Too many devices on a power strip - The service is steady amber, a device may be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to match the AC power at your computer). ...
.../technicalupdate. Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Remove and...Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - Too many devices on a power strip - The service is steady amber, a device may be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to match the AC power at your computer). ...
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See the Service Manual on page 46. If you can not solve your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 31 or "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. To turn on the screen to complete the setup. - Save and close any open...powered on and connected to your data source (cable modem or network hub). • Re-establish your wireless router to ensure it clicks into place. INSPIRON Solving Problems CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover.
See the Service Manual on page 46. If you can not solve your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 31 or "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. To turn on the screen to complete the setup. - Save and close any open...powered on and connected to your data source (cable modem or network hub). • Re-establish your wireless router to ensure it clicks into place. INSPIRON Solving Problems CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover.
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...necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on page 46. Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Press a key on the keyboard...mode. The computer is solid amber - The computer has a power problem or an internal device malfunction. For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to see if that the display is receiving electrical ...
...necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on page 46. Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Press a key on the keyboard...mode. The computer is solid amber - The computer has a power problem or an internal device malfunction. For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to see if that the display is receiving electrical ...
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..., see "Basic Specifications" on page 50. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 33). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that is successfully communicating with the memory. Ensure... you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that the power cable is compatible with your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. Click...
..., see "Basic Specifications" on page 50. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 33). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that is successfully communicating with the memory. Ensure... you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that the power cable is compatible with your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. Click...
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Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 46 for assistance. Hard-disk drive read failure - No boot device available... error, it may display a System Message that will help in the following examples, see "Contacting Dell" on page 46 for assistance. Or see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. The computer failed to resolve the issue. CMOS checksum error - ...
Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 46 for assistance. Hard-disk drive read failure - No boot device available... error, it may display a System Message that will help in the following examples, see "Contacting Dell" on page 46 for assistance. Or see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. The computer failed to resolve the issue. CMOS checksum error - ...
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...SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46 for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device...indicate a potential hard drive problem - To start the search. 3. A chip on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see the Service Manual on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the search field and press to ...
...SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46 for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device...indicate a potential hard drive problem - To start the search. 3. A chip on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see the Service Manual on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the search field and press to ...
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...from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . See the System Setup section in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to review your computer's configuration information, and... outlet that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. It is recommended that is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the Service Manual to wait until you begin. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer...
...from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . See the System Setup section in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to review your computer's configuration information, and... outlet that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. It is recommended that is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the Service Manual to wait until you begin. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer...
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...program for your computer, reinstall Notebook System Software (NSS), or update drivers for your operating system. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer, and readme files. the... Dell Technology Guide installed on your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. ...
...program for your computer, reinstall Notebook System Software (NSS), or update drivers for your operating system. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer, and readme files. the... Dell Technology Guide installed on your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. ...
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... and 800 MHz DDR2 SODIMM Memory configuration possible 1 GB, 1.5 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Basic Specifications Computer Information System Chipset Mobile Intel Express (GM 965 or PM 965) Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus...
... and 800 MHz DDR2 SODIMM Memory configuration possible 1 GB, 1.5 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Basic Specifications Computer Information System Chipset Mobile Intel Express (GM 965 or PM 965) Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus...