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...and hold , and then click Hibernate. or • Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with your computer. To exit standby mode, press the power button or...by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Close the display. - Remove and reinsert the card (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in the Power Options ...
...and hold , and then click Hibernate. or • Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with your computer. To exit standby mode, press the power button or...by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Close the display. - Remove and reinsert the card (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in the Power Options ...
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... TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE • Verify that the telephone line is inserted properly. A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from the modem and connect it .) • Ensure that the disk or disc is connected to... the jack on . C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I T O N - Hard drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I N G S - E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you insert the telephone line ...remove the checkmark.
... TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE • Verify that the telephone line is inserted properly. A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from the modem and connect it .) • Ensure that the disk or disc is connected to... the jack on . C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I T O N - Hard drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I N G S - E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you insert the telephone line ...remove the checkmark.
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... a CD. The computer cannot identify the drive type. See "Contacting Dell" on page 112. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . Reinsert the card or try another card. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 112), and boot...
... a CD. The computer cannot identify the drive type. See "Contacting Dell" on page 112. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . Reinsert the card or try another card. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 112), and boot...
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.... Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 163). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 92. A memory module may be played. Then shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Memory" on the file, so the file cannot be...
.... Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 163). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 92. A memory module may be played. Then shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Memory" on the file, so the file cannot be...
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.... NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 133. 88 Solving Problems You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 114). The operating system cannot locate a sector on page 79). Contact Dell. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click...
.... NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 133. 88 Solving Problems You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 114). The operating system cannot locate a sector on page 79). Contact Dell. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click...
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...are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer is related to support.dell.com and search for minimum memory requirements. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS...are not using to scan the computer and remove spyware. Replace the network cable. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer is successfully communicating with the memory (see "Memory" on page 114). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 79)....
...are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer is related to support.dell.com and search for minimum memory requirements. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS...are not using to scan the computer and remove spyware. Replace the network cable. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer is successfully communicating with the memory (see "Memory" on page 114). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 79)....
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... recover them. System Restore does not monitor your data files. To access help, see "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If that is selected and click Next. 3 Click...software, or other system settings have left the computer in this document were written for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to Programs→Accessories→System ...
... recover them. System Restore does not monitor your data files. To access help, see "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If that is selected and click Next. 3 Click...software, or other system settings have left the computer in this document were written for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to Programs→Accessories→System ...
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...points are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec may not be available in when you prefer. 5 Click Next. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the...files-are available, click the restore point that restore point is unchecked. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries nor on . PC Restore restores your computer. Use PC Restore only if System ...
...points are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec may not be available in when you prefer. 5 Click Next. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the...files-are available, click the restore point that restore point is unchecked. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries nor on . PC Restore restores your computer. Use PC Restore only if System ...
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... was turned on the computer. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to gain additional hard-drive space. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes...
... was turned on the computer. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to gain additional hard-drive space. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes...
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... Drivers and Utilities CD to correct a problem with your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you do so. 106 Solving Problems See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on as a local administrator. NOTE: If you to remove the PC Restore partition on page 100). The PC...
... Drivers and Utilities CD to correct a problem with your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you do so. 106 Solving Problems See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on as a local administrator. NOTE: If you to remove the PC Restore partition on page 100). The PC...
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... memory card reader (see "Removing a Media Memory Card" on page 68). 8 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 9 Remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 111. 6 Press the power button to ground the system board. 7 Remove any installed cards from the ...bay. 4 Slide the drive out of the bay. See "Optical Drive" on page 112). Adding and Replacing Parts 111 ...
... memory card reader (see "Removing a Media Memory Card" on page 68). 8 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 9 Remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 111. 6 Press the power button to ground the system board. 7 Remove any installed cards from the ...bay. 4 Slide the drive out of the bay. See "Optical Drive" on page 112). Adding and Replacing Parts 111 ...
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... the Product Information Guide. 1 3 2 1 optical drive 2 optical-drive security screw 3 notch Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you begin any of the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is on the new hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot...
... the Product Information Guide. 1 3 2 1 optical drive 2 optical-drive security screw 3 notch Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you begin any of the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is on the new hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot...
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... packaging for your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 109. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it is fully seated. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 Install the operating...may damage the connector. 5 Slide the hard drive into place. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into the bay until it in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. See "Restoring Your ...
... packaging for your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 109. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it is fully seated. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 Install the operating...may damage the connector. 5 Slide the hard drive into place. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into the bay until it in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. See "Restoring Your ...
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... by installing memory modules on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in the Product Information Guide. 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 in...
... by installing memory modules on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in the Product Information Guide. 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 in...
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...angle, and rotate the module down until it . If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. See "Hard Drive" on page 112. 8 Turn on the computer. To confirm the amount of memory installed.... 7 Reinstall the hard drive. No error message indicates this failure. 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. 116...
...angle, and rotate the module down until it . If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. See "Hard Drive" on page 112. 8 Turn on the computer. To confirm the amount of memory installed.... 7 Reinstall the hard drive. No error message indicates this failure. 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. 116...
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... from hazards such as your name, address, and phone number in a safe place. Traveling With Your Computer 131 Packing the Computer • Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in this file. • Contact your credit card company and ask if it offers ...perfumes, or food. See "Using Cards" on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer ...
... from hazards such as your name, address, and phone number in a safe place. Traveling With Your Computer 131 Packing the Computer • Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in this file. • Contact your credit card company and ask if it offers ...perfumes, or food. See "Using Cards" on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer ...
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... A connector on it to the Internet. Modems and network adapters are GUIs. 172 Glossary Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for file storage. A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is lost. folder - ... thousand million Hz, or one thousand MHz. A U.S. format - G G - The speeds for hard drives and CD drives. EIDE - GHz - Software that decrease the overall consumption of the computer. enhanced parallel port - A removable I/O card adhering to as a floppy diskette or a floppy disk. A numeric code located on ...
... A connector on it to the Internet. Modems and network adapters are GUIs. 172 Glossary Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for file storage. A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is lost. folder - ... thousand million Hz, or one thousand MHz. A U.S. format - G G - The speeds for hard drives and CD drives. EIDE - GHz - Software that decrease the overall consumption of the computer. enhanced parallel port - A removable I/O card adhering to as a floppy diskette or a floppy disk. A numeric code located on ...
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...processor and the devices attached to as part of time that you , including spreadsheet, word processor, database, and game packages. partition - A removable I /O port often used to restrict unauthorized access to create an image. If the PCI Express chip set . A method of memory that... number - A sequence of pixels across by the BIOS, that is referred to 4 GB/sec. programmed input/output - A single point on a hard drive that perform basic tests on self-test - A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is expressed as the number of numerals and/or letters ...
...processor and the devices attached to as part of time that you , including spreadsheet, word processor, database, and game packages. partition - A removable I /O port often used to restrict unauthorized access to create an image. If the PCI Express chip set . A method of memory that... number - A sequence of pixels across by the BIOS, that is referred to 4 GB/sec. programmed input/output - A single point on a hard drive that perform basic tests on self-test - A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is expressed as the number of numerals and/or letters ...
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...charge, 40 conserving power, 41 description, 24 meter, 40 performance, 39 power meter, 40 removing, 43 replacing coin-cell battery, 124 storing, 44 battery-bay latch release, 24 blanks ExpressCards, 65 removing, 66, 68 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 19 installing, 127 boot sequence, ..., 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 copying DVDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 D Dell contacting, 133, 168 support policy, 167 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 79 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 80 starting from your hard drive, 79 Index 181
...charge, 40 conserving power, 41 description, 24 meter, 40 performance, 39 power meter, 40 removing, 43 replacing coin-cell battery, 124 storing, 44 battery-bay latch release, 24 blanks ExpressCards, 65 removing, 66, 68 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 19 installing, 127 boot sequence, ..., 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 copying DVDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 D Dell contacting, 133, 168 support policy, 167 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 79 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 80 starting from your hard drive, 79 Index 181
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... size of icons, 129 adjusting the size of toolbars, 129 description, 16-17 removing, 125 resolution, 33 switching the video image, 33 display latch, 19 display. Dell MediaDirect about , 101 Dell Diagnostics, 79 drives problems, 83 See also hard drive See also optical drive DVD drive problems, 83 DVDs, 46 playing, 45 E End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics...
... size of icons, 129 adjusting the size of toolbars, 129 description, 16-17 removing, 125 resolution, 33 switching the video image, 33 display latch, 19 display. Dell MediaDirect about , 101 Dell Diagnostics, 79 drives problems, 83 See also hard drive See also optical drive DVD drive problems, 83 DVDs, 46 playing, 45 E End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics...