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... Contents 9 13 Traveling With Your Computer 131 Identifying Your Computer 131 Packing the Computer 131 Travel Tips 132 Traveling by Air 132 14 Contacting Dell 133 15 Specifications 155 16 Appendix 163 Using the System Setup Program 163 Viewing the System Setup Screen 163 System Setup Screen 163 Commonly Used Options 164...
... Contents 9 13 Traveling With Your Computer 131 Identifying Your Computer 131 Packing the Computer 131 Travel Tips 132 Traveling by Air 132 14 Contacting Dell 133 15 Specifications 155 16 Appendix 163 Using the System Setup Program 163 Viewing the System Setup Screen 163 System Setup Screen 163 Commonly Used Options 164...
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...support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with programs and ...Customer Care - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, and...
...support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with programs and ...Customer Care - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, and...
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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. Using the Display 33 Switching ... between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Before you change . Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear...
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. Using the Display 33 Switching ... between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Before you change . Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear...
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... battery power: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in standby mode, it was in Dell QuickSet. See "Specifications" on conserving battery power. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge...
... battery power: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in standby mode, it was in Dell QuickSet. See "Specifications" on conserving battery power. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge...
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... side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in " position before you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. See "Specifications" on page 155 for use when no ExpressCard is running.
... side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in " position before you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. See "Specifications" on page 155 for use when no ExpressCard is running.
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... 1 Contact your computer. Your wireless router may not have wired Internet access through the Start menu. 5 Disconnect your computer is no power connected to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. Setting Up a Network 71 NOTE: If your broadband modem power cable from...
... 1 Contact your computer. Your wireless router may not have wired Internet access through the Start menu. 5 Disconnect your computer is no power connected to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. Setting Up a Network 71 NOTE: If your broadband modem power cable from...
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...Find out your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 70. 72 Setting Up a Network Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your wireless router to do not apply to the broadband modem. For information on the type of wireless network ...your broadband modem and wait for your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network" on page 70. Specific network names and configuration details vary. 9 Connect the other end of the network cable...
...Find out your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 70. 72 Setting Up a Network Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your wireless router to do not apply to the broadband modem. For information on the type of wireless network ...your broadband modem and wait for your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network" on page 70. Specific network names and configuration details vary. 9 Connect the other end of the network cable...
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...click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's configuration utility is detected in the area, a pop-up appears near the icon in...network window states Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in the Windows Help and Support Center. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your screen. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you that your network. Setting ...
...click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's configuration utility is detected in the area, a pop-up appears near the icon in...network window states Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in the Windows Help and Support Center. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your screen. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you that your network. Setting ...
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...your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem you contact Dell, technical support will ask for the selected device. NOTE: The Service Tag for your hardware configuration for your computer. Solving Problems...Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Tests a specific device. If you run . Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the ...
...your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem you contact Dell, technical support will ask for the selected device. NOTE: The Service Tag for your hardware configuration for your computer. Solving Problems...Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Tests a specific device. If you run . Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the ...
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... the disk, or the disk 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. The file that you are trying to copy ... Drive" on page 79). See "Drive Problems" on page 114. The operation requires a hard drive in the hard drive bay. H ARD -DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION E R R O R - Contact Dell. DRIVE NOT READY - T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E 0 - The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. Reinstall the ...
... the disk, or the disk 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. The file that you are trying to copy ... Drive" on page 79). See "Drive Problems" on page 114. The operation requires a hard drive in the hard drive bay. H ARD -DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION E R R O R - Contact Dell. DRIVE NOT READY - T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E 0 - The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. Reinstall the ...
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...specific track on page 163. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . 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 N G V A L U E - Contact Dell. SECTOR NOT FOUND - See the Windows Help and Support Center for installation instructions. The operating system cannot find the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell...see "Memory" on the hard drive. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. System configuration settings are ...
...specific track on page 163. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . 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 N G V A L U E - Contact Dell. SECTOR NOT FOUND - See the Windows Help and Support Center for installation instructions. The operating system cannot find the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell...see "Memory" on the hard drive. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. System configuration settings are ...
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... then read the readme file. The CD automatically scans your hardware to display the files associated with your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you can also detect other drivers and utilities. If using Device Driver Rollback... does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see the appropriate instructions in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. A link or links appear(s) for the driver or utility (if available).
... then read the readme file. The CD automatically scans your hardware to display the files associated with your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you can also detect other drivers and utilities. If using Device Driver Rollback... does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see the appropriate instructions in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. A link or links appear(s) for the driver or utility (if available).
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... your computer has an infrared sensor and 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 are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable...
... your computer has an infrared sensor and 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 are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable...
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You can increase your computer memory by your computer. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures ... You Begin" on page 109. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on page 155 for your old hard drive to Dell in the Product Information Guide. See "Specifications" on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Memory modules purchased from...
You can increase your computer memory by your computer. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures ... You Begin" on page 109. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on page 155 for your old hard drive to Dell in the Product Information Guide. See "Specifications" on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Memory modules purchased from...
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...;, Dell Inspiron™, Dell OptiPlex™, Dell Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers and storage) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 800-335-0031 1-800-805-5924 0800-105 0800-105 Contacting Dell 133 Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following table. NOTE: In certain countries, support specific...
...;, Dell Inspiron™, Dell OptiPlex™, Dell Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers and storage) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 800-335-0031 1-800-805-5924 0800-105 0800-105 Contacting Dell 133 Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following table. NOTE: In certain countries, support specific...
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Specifications Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) Intel® Core™2 Duo processor Intel® Core™Duo processor ... connector Cards supported ExpressCard connector size Intel ICH7 one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 26 pins Specifications 155
Specifications Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) Intel® Core™2 Duo processor Intel® Core™Duo processor ... connector Cards supported ExpressCard connector size Intel ICH7 one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 26 pins Specifications 155
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... TV support NTSC or PAL in S-video, composite, and component modes Audio Audio type Audio controller two-channel high-definition audio codec Sigmatel STAC9200 Codec Specifications 157 Video type: integrated on page 15. To determine the configuration of your computer subject to 128 MB of shared memory (with 256 MB of...
... TV support NTSC or PAL in S-video, composite, and component modes Audio Audio type Audio controller two-channel high-definition audio codec Sigmatel STAC9200 Codec Specifications 157 Video type: integrated on page 15. To determine the configuration of your computer subject to 128 MB of shared memory (with 256 MB of...
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... (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolutions: WXGA WSXGA+ Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch: WXGA WSXGA+ Controls 158 Specifications 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-toanalog) Intel High Definition Audio microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector two 4-ohm speakers 1-W channel into 4 ohms...
... (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolutions: WXGA WSXGA+ Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch: WXGA WSXGA+ Controls 158 Specifications 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-toanalog) Intel High Definition Audio microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector two 4-ohm speakers 1-W channel into 4 ohms...
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See "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 159 Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge ...
See "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 159 Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge ...
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... 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 36 mm (1.42 inches) 356 mm (14.02 inches) 265.5 mm (10.45 inches) 2.9 kg (6.38 lb) 160 Specifications
... 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 36 mm (1.42 inches) 356 mm (14.02 inches) 265.5 mm (10.45 inches) 2.9 kg (6.38 lb) 160 Specifications