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... a TV 78 7 Using ExpressCards 79 ExpressCard Blanks 79 Installing an ExpressCard 80 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 81 8 Using the Memory Card Reader 83 Memory Card Blanks 83 Installing a Memory Card 83 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 84 9 Setting Up and Using Networks 85 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 85 Setting Up a Network...
... a TV 78 7 Using ExpressCards 79 ExpressCard Blanks 79 Installing an ExpressCard 80 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 81 8 Using the Memory Card Reader 83 Memory Card Blanks 83 Installing a Memory Card 83 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 84 9 Setting Up and Using Networks 85 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 85 Setting Up a Network...
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Dell Support Center 104 Dell Support 3 104 DellConnect 105 Network Assistant 106 PC TuneUp 106 PC CheckUp 106 Drive Problems 107 Optical drive problems 107 Hard drive problems 108 E-Mail, ... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 118 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 118 A solid blue screen appears 119 Dell MediaDirect problems 119 Other software problems 120 Memory Problems 120 8 Contents
Dell Support Center 104 Dell Support 3 104 DellConnect 105 Network Assistant 106 PC TuneUp 106 PC CheckUp 106 Drive Problems 107 Optical drive problems 107 Hard drive problems 108 E-Mail, ... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 118 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 118 A solid blue screen appears 119 Dell MediaDirect problems 119 Other software problems 120 Memory Problems 120 8 Contents
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... Your Computer 138 Hard Drive 139 Removing the Hard Drive 140 Replacing the Hard Drive 141 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 142 Optical Drive 142 Removing the Optical Drive 142 Replacing the Optical Drive 143 Hinge Cover 143 Removing the Hinge Cover ...Replacing the Hinge Cover 144 Keyboard 145 Removing the Keyboard 145 Replacing the Keyboard 146 Memory 147 Removing the DIMM A Memory Module 148 Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . 149 Removing the DIMM B Memory Module 150 Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module . . . . . 152 Subscriber Identity Module 153 Wireless Mini Cards ...
... Your Computer 138 Hard Drive 139 Removing the Hard Drive 140 Replacing the Hard Drive 141 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 142 Optical Drive 142 Removing the Optical Drive 142 Replacing the Optical Drive 143 Hinge Cover 143 Removing the Hinge Cover ...Replacing the Hinge Cover 144 Keyboard 145 Removing the Keyboard 145 Replacing the Keyboard 146 Memory 147 Removing the DIMM A Memory Module 148 Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . 149 Removing the DIMM B Memory Module 150 Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module . . . . . 152 Subscriber Identity Module 153 Wireless Mini Cards ...
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...on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Proactive e-mail notification of your Dell computer. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click Go. 3 Select your computer, ... NSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your operating system and support for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Finding Information 17 What Are You Looking For? If To download ...
...on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Proactive e-mail notification of your Dell computer. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click Go. 3 Select your computer, ... NSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your operating system and support for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Finding Information 17 What Are You Looking For? If To download ...
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... way to the connector. E J E C T B U T T O N - The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 memory card reader reads the following digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) About Your Computer 29 The 8-in the slot. Attach a microphone...-45) 7 IEEE 1394 connector 9 eject button 11 audio connectors AUDIO CONNECTORS 2 hard drive activity light 4 USB connectors (2) 6 video connector 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 optical drive Attach headphones to open the optical drive. 8 -
... way to the connector. E J E C T B U T T O N - The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 memory card reader reads the following digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) About Your Computer 29 The 8-in the slot. Attach a microphone...-45) 7 IEEE 1394 connector 9 eject button 11 audio connectors AUDIO CONNECTORS 2 hard drive activity light 4 USB connectors (2) 6 video connector 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 optical drive Attach headphones to open the optical drive. 8 -
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..., do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. 30 About Your Computer • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R -
..., do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. 30 About Your Computer • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R -
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Bottom View 1 10 9 8 2 3 4 7 1 left speaker 3 memory module/coin-cell battery compartment 5 wireless mini card compartment 7 battery charge/health gauge 9 air vents 6 5 2 consumer IR 4 right speaker 6 battery 8 battery release latches (2) 10 hard drive About Your Computer 33
Bottom View 1 10 9 8 2 3 4 7 1 left speaker 3 memory module/coin-cell battery compartment 5 wireless mini card compartment 7 battery charge/health gauge 9 air vents 6 5 2 consumer IR 4 right speaker 6 battery 8 battery release latches (2) 10 hard drive About Your Computer 33
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... the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote. Fan noise is running. The computer turns the fan on the front of the computer that contains the DIMM B memory module and the coin-cell battery. H A R D D R I R V E N T S - Do not store your computer in the air...
... the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote. Fan noise is running. The computer turns the fan on the front of the computer that contains the DIMM B memory module and the coin-cell battery. H A R D D R I R V E N T S - Do not store your computer in the air...
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...when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in ...not be fully charged, use the computer. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Using a Battery 47 To view battery charge status, place the mouse...
...when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in ...not be fully charged, use the computer. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Using a Battery 47 To view battery charge status, place the mouse...
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... instant-on the hinge cover, to launch Dell MediaDirect. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on multimedia playback mode for digital media. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is turned off or in Sleep state, you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display... the drop-down menu under Color quality, click Medium (16 bit). 5 Click OK. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to start the computer and automatically launch the...
... instant-on the hinge cover, to launch Dell MediaDirect. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on multimedia playback mode for digital media. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is turned off or in Sleep state, you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display... the drop-down menu under Color quality, click Medium (16 bit). 5 Click OK. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to start the computer and automatically launch the...
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... to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. Save the blank for information on your computer. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. ExpressCards support two form factors: • ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) • ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide...
... to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. Save the blank for information on your computer. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. ExpressCards support two form factors: • ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) • ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide...
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... cards are generally marked with a plastic blank installed in the 8-in -1 memory card reader reads the following memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD •...an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. If card orientation is not clear, see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on a memory card. Using the Memory Card Reader 83 To remove the blank, see the documentation that came with the card. The 8-in...
... cards are generally marked with a plastic blank installed in the 8-in -1 memory card reader reads the following memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD •...an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. If card orientation is not clear, see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on a memory card. Using the Memory Card Reader 83 To remove the blank, see the documentation that came with the card. The 8-in...
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... you remove it from the computer. Press the card into the slot until the card is partially ejected, remove the card. 84 Using the Memory Card Reader If you to select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, you could lose data. NOTICE: Use the...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If you do not force the card. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in ...
... you remove it from the computer. Press the card into the slot until the card is partially ejected, remove the card. 84 Using the Memory Card Reader If you to select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, you could lose data. NOTICE: Use the...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If you do not force the card. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in ...
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... Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want . NOTE: It is recommended that you to increase the .... NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you are having. 102 Troubleshooting Run Express Test first to select a test based...
... Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want . NOTE: It is recommended that you to increase the .... NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you are having. 102 Troubleshooting Run Express Test first to select a test based...
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... any requirements for tests run from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it appears and follow the instructions on page 177). The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. When contacting Dell support, have your computer is located at the... of the problem. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. For any error conditions encountered. Allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen.
... any requirements for tests run from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it appears and follow the instructions on page 177). The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. When contacting Dell support, have your computer is located at the... of the problem. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. For any error conditions encountered. Allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen.
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.... Use this utility to do the following: • Check your system, such as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses and modem, installed security software, and much more are provided. When permissions are given to Dell to access: • Self-help file 104 Troubleshooting Click on June 26, 2007 and later...
.... Use this utility to do the following: • Check your system, such as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses and modem, installed security software, and much more are provided. When permissions are given to Dell to access: • Self-help file 104 Troubleshooting Click on June 26, 2007 and later...
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...- The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 147). ER R O R READING PCMCIA C A R D - The file that you are trying to copy is full. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 139), and boot the computer from... carry out the command. The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using ExpressCards" on page 139). H A R D - Run the hard drive tests in...
...- The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 147). ER R O R READING PCMCIA C A R D - The file that you are trying to copy is full. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 139), and boot the computer from... carry out the command. The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using ExpressCards" on page 139). H A R D - Run the hard drive tests in...
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... SETUP PROGRAM - The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. The message is most likely to occur after a memory module is trying to boot to commands from the computer. K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99).
... SETUP PROGRAM - The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. The message is most likely to occur after a memory module is trying to boot to commands from the computer. K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99).
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... O B O O T D E V I L U R E - If the error message still appears, see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 147). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 147). A memory module may be malfunctioning. The computer cannot find the hard drive. Run the Stuck Key test in... the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 147). MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the file, so the file cannot...
... O B O O T D E V I L U R E - If the error message still appears, see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 147). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 147). A memory module may be malfunctioning. The computer cannot find the hard drive. Run the Stuck Key test in... the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 147). MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the file, so the file cannot...
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...problem persists, try to open . Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on page 177). D L L F I R E D . Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to check the file structure on the hard drive. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - You have a ...defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. OP E R A T I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on the screen. 5 See the program...
...problem persists, try to open . Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on page 177). D L L F I R E D . Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to check the file structure on the hard drive. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - You have a ...defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. OP E R A T I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on the screen. 5 See the program...