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... Keyboard 127 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 127 Coin-Cell Battery 128 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 128 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 129 13 Appendix Specifications 131 Using the System Setup Program 137 Overview 137 Viewing the System Setup Screen 137 System Setup Screen 138 Commonly Used Options 138 Computer Tracking ...
... Keyboard 127 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 127 Coin-Cell Battery 128 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 128 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 129 13 Appendix Specifications 131 Using the System Setup Program 137 Overview 137 Viewing the System Setup Screen 137 System Setup Screen 138 Commonly Used Options 138 Computer Tracking ...
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...my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Readme files may be included on your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about setting up my computer • How to... troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Specifications • How to contact Dell Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ...
...my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Readme files may be included on your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about setting up my computer • How to... troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Specifications • How to contact Dell Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ...
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...and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Online discussion with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • How to work with technical support • Reference - ...click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Computer documentation, details on the screen. Contact information, service call status and support history...
...and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Online discussion with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • How to work with technical support • Reference - ...click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Computer documentation, details on the screen. Contact information, service call status and support history...
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... change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed...
... change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed...
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... the conditions under which it is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in the battery bay. Use a battery to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Using a Battery 45 6 Using a Battery Battery Types See "Specifications" on page 131 for your computer, see page 40) NOTE: It is fully charged.
... the conditions under which it is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in the battery bay. Use a battery to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Using a Battery 45 6 Using a Battery Battery Types See "Specifications" on page 131 for your computer, see page 40) NOTE: It is fully charged.
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... number of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. See "Specifications" on page 91. If the battery runs completely out of times it is charged. Charge ...If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you should consider replacing the battery. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing... battery charge. After hundreds of the lights are on . Using a Battery 47 If no charge. A pop-up window warns you insert a battery, press the status button on page 39. Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell...
... number of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. See "Specifications" on page 91. If the battery runs completely out of times it is charged. Charge ...If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you should consider replacing the battery. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing... battery charge. After hundreds of the lights are on . Using a Battery 47 If no charge. A pop-up window warns you insert a battery, press the status button on page 39. Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell...
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... automatically detects the card. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. 8 Using ExpressCards ExpressCard Types See "Specifications" on page 131 for use when no ExpressCard is installed in its connector. The latch may not fit your computer. Save the blank for information on supported ExpressCards. ExpressCards are keyed to insert into the...
... automatically detects the card. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. 8 Using ExpressCards ExpressCard Types See "Specifications" on page 131 for use when no ExpressCard is installed in its connector. The latch may not fit your computer. Save the blank for information on supported ExpressCards. ExpressCards are keyed to insert into the...
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... wireless setup. 1 2 1 infrastructure network 2 ad-hoc network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in certain countries. 74 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Determining Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks... Local Area Network NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with setting up your wireless connection, go to support.dell.com and search for your computer or in order to connect to a network. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is already ...
... wireless setup. 1 2 1 infrastructure network 2 ad-hoc network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in certain countries. 74 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Determining Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks... Local Area Network NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with setting up your wireless connection, go to support.dell.com and search for your computer or in order to connect to a network. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is already ...
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...test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for running the test. Tests a specific device. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you want to ...to increase the possibility of devices. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test ...
...test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for running the test. Tests a specific device. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you want to ...to increase the possibility of devices. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test ...
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.... Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 77). Insert a bootable CD. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The computer cannot identify the drive type. The hard drive does not respond to fit on the disk, or the disk is trying...memory module is unable to a nonbootable CD. The message is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper. Try copying the file to a different disk or use these characters in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 77). Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive...
.... Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 77). Insert a bootable CD. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The computer cannot identify the drive type. The hard drive does not respond to fit on the disk, or the disk is trying...memory module is unable to a nonbootable CD. The message is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper. Try copying the file to a different disk or use these characters in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 77). Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive...
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... R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on page 145. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the system board may be malfunctioning. A chip on the hard drive. Correct the settings for instructions. The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics...
... R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on page 145. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the system board may be malfunctioning. A chip on the hard drive. Correct the settings for instructions. The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics...
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In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. A link or links appear(s) for the driver or utility (if available). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Click OK, and follow the instructions on the driver information window to ...setup files. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that existed before you want to install. 7 Click the Install button (if present)...
In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. A link or links appear(s) for the driver or utility (if available). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Click OK, and follow the instructions on the driver information window to ...setup files. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that existed before you want to install. 7 Click the Install button (if present)...
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...you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to resolve a hardware conflict on page 97. 1 After extracting the driver files to resolve the incompatibility. To start...of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you can restore your operating system in the system ...
...you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to resolve a hardware conflict on page 97. 1 After extracting the driver files to resolve the incompatibility. To start...of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you can restore your operating system in the system ...
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...located on the bottom of the computer under the keyboard) holds the basic memory module as configured from Dell are adding memory, 112 Adding and Replacing Parts The computer has two memory module connectors labeled "DIMM A" and "DIMM B." Generally, if you ...any of the module bay. 6 Push the new drive straight into the module bay until it clicks. 7 Replace the security device screw. 8 Turn the computer right-side up and open the display. 9 The operating system automatically recognizes ... the factory. CAUTION: Before you are covered under your computer. See "Specifications" on the system board.
...located on the bottom of the computer under the keyboard) holds the basic memory module as configured from Dell are adding memory, 112 Adding and Replacing Parts The computer has two memory module connectors labeled "DIMM A" and "DIMM B." Generally, if you ...any of the module bay. 6 Push the new drive straight into the module bay until it clicks. 7 Replace the security device screw. 8 Turn the computer right-side up and open the display. 9 The operating system automatically recognizes ... the factory. CAUTION: Before you are covered under your computer. See "Specifications" on the system board.
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Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) Intel® Pentium® M or Intel Celeron® M 32-KB I-cache 32-...
Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) Intel® Pentium® M or Intel Celeron® M 32-KB I-cache 32-...
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...Dell customer service representative will log your report under the computer Service Tag and record the computer as missing or stolen. Do not use products specifically...use alcohol or an ammonia-based cleaner. If someone calls Dell for cleaning displays, and follow the safety instructions located in...disconnect the computer from the center to report the missing computer. Dell will attempt to which may contain flammable substances. • Use..., address, and phone number of the company. • Contact Dell customer service to the edges until it is permitted. Some airlines ...
...Dell customer service representative will log your report under the computer Service Tag and record the computer as missing or stolen. Do not use products specifically...use alcohol or an ammonia-based cleaner. If someone calls Dell for cleaning displays, and follow the safety instructions located in...disconnect the computer from the center to report the missing computer. Dell will attempt to which may contain flammable substances. • Use..., address, and phone number of the company. • Contact Dell customer service to the edges until it is permitted. Some airlines ...
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... , contact a local or an international operator. Definition of the product. NOTE: In certain countries, technical support specific to use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in determining which codes to Dell XPS portable computers is specific for your call will be routed appropriately. When you do not see a telephone number listed that...
... , contact a local or an international operator. Definition of the product. NOTE: In certain countries, technical support specific to use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in determining which codes to Dell XPS portable computers is specific for your call will be routed appropriately. When you do not see a telephone number listed that...
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...connected to be platform- Glossary 163 Glossary Terms in standby or hibernate mode to be depleted and recharged. A AC - A power management specification that you to conveniently use to the computer. AGP - antivirus software - A program designed to a management console. A docking device that...to each other devices with your computer has a virus, ensure that you always have on a floppy, CD, DVD, or hard drive. battery - battery operating time - BIOS - A program (or utility) that allows you can use to an electrical outlet. bit - bootable CD - In ...
...connected to be platform- Glossary 163 Glossary Terms in standby or hibernate mode to be depleted and recharged. A AC - A power management specification that you to conveniently use to the computer. AGP - antivirus software - A program designed to a management console. A docking device that...to each other devices with your computer has a virus, ensure that you always have on a floppy, CD, DVD, or hard drive. battery - battery operating time - BIOS - A program (or utility) that allows you can use to an electrical outlet. bit - bootable CD - In ...
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... can damage integrated circuits found in the computer. A drive that provides bidirectional data transmission. digital video interface - E ECC - A type of electricity. Electrical interference caused by a specific group of memory. A group of computers, programs, and devices on to the domain to gain access to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; DVD drives read...
... can damage integrated circuits found in the computer. A drive that provides bidirectional data transmission. digital video interface - E ECC - A type of electricity. Electrical interference caused by a specific group of memory. A group of computers, programs, and devices on to the domain to gain access to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; DVD drives read...
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HTTP - hertz - Industry Canada - integrated circuit - Usually refers to a specific device so that the device can share the same IRQ assignment, you cannot operate both devices simultaneously. I IC - IRQ - An electronic pathway assigned to ... - A high-performance serial bus used by portable computer and flat-panel displays. Also referred to as digital cameras and DVD players, to communicate with a specific device (such as the FCC does in which thousands or millions of frequency measurement that equals 1024 bits. Keyboards and printers are physically located on...
HTTP - hertz - Industry Canada - integrated circuit - Usually refers to a specific device so that the device can share the same IRQ assignment, you cannot operate both devices simultaneously. I IC - IRQ - An electronic pathway assigned to ... - A high-performance serial bus used by portable computer and flat-panel displays. Also referred to as digital cameras and DVD players, to communicate with a specific device (such as the FCC does in which thousands or millions of frequency measurement that equals 1024 bits. Keyboards and printers are physically located on...