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...CDs and DVDs 47 Helpful Tips 47 Adjusting the Volume 48 Adjusting the Picture 49 Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect 49 If the computer is turned on or in standby mode 49 If the computer... is turned off or in hibernate mode 49 Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 50 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 50 S-Video and Standard ...65 Installing an ExpressCard 65 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 66 Media Memory Cards 67 Installing a Media Memory Card 67 Removing a Media Memory Card 68 Contents 5
...CDs and DVDs 47 Helpful Tips 47 Adjusting the Volume 48 Adjusting the Picture 49 Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect 49 If the computer is turned on or in standby mode 49 If the computer... is turned off or in hibernate mode 49 Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 50 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 50 S-Video and Standard ...65 Installing an ExpressCard 65 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 66 Media Memory Cards 67 Installing a Media Memory Card 67 Removing a Media Memory Card 68 Contents 5
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... crashes repeatedly 91 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell MediaDirect problems 92 Other software problems 92 Memory Problems 93 Network Problems 93 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 93 Power Problems 94 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer...
... crashes repeatedly 91 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell MediaDirect problems 92 Other software problems 92 Memory Problems 93 Network Problems 93 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 93 Power Problems 94 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer...
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... and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended ...109 Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth®...
... and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended ...109 Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth®...
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...real-time health scans of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on your computer and operating ...system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel&#...
...real-time health scans of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on your computer and operating ...system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel&#...
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... more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on page 84. Press this button to make WWAN connectivity available on a media memory card. You can add an ExpressCard to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive. T R A Y E J E C T B U T T O N - For more...1 2 34 56 1 hard drive 2 ExpressCard slot 3 5-in -1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card About Your Computer 21 For more information,...
... more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on page 84. Press this button to make WWAN connectivity available on a media memory card. You can add an ExpressCard to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive. T R A Y E J E C T B U T T O N - For more...1 2 34 56 1 hard drive 2 ExpressCard slot 3 5-in -1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card About Your Computer 21 For more information,...
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...create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. For more information, see "Modem" on page 117 and "Memory" on the battery charge status. Bottom View 12 3 4 5 7 6 1 battery charge gauge 4 2 optical-drive locking screw 5 3 battery... bay. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 39. F A N - The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet. Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. D R I V E L O C K I V E - BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 43. Stores ...
...create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. For more information, see "Modem" on page 117 and "Memory" on the battery charge status. Bottom View 12 3 4 5 7 6 1 battery charge gauge 4 2 optical-drive locking screw 5 3 battery... bay. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 39. F A N - The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet. Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. D R I V E L O C K I V E - BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 43. Stores ...
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...time is used, you may need to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. See "Configuring ...Power Management Settings" on page 43 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on operating conditions. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about...
...time is used, you may need to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. See "Configuring ...Power Management Settings" on page 43 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on operating conditions. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about...
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...." NOTE: If both applications are present, Windows XP Media Center Manager launches. Contact Dell for digital media. If both Windows XP Media Center and Dell Media Experience are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click...
...." NOTE: If both applications are present, Windows XP Media Center Manager launches. Contact Dell for digital media. If both Windows XP Media Center and Dell Media Experience are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click...
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... a bootable device. Check the card orientation and try again. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to prevent incorrect insertion. See "Specifications" on page 155...
... a bootable device. Check the card orientation and try again. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to prevent incorrect insertion. See "Specifications" on page 155...
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... is not a bootable device. The 5-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card Installing a Media Memory Card You can install a media memory card in -1 media memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to...
... is not a bootable device. The 5-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card Installing a Media Memory Card You can install a media memory card in -1 media memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to...
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... and remove the card. 68 Using Cards Check the card orientation and try again. 1 2 1 5-in-1 media memory card slot 2 media memory card The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you do not force the card. If you remove it from functioning... Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, you to ...
... and remove the card. 68 Using Cards Check the card orientation and try again. 1 2 1 5-in-1 media memory card slot 2 media memory card The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you do not force the card. If you remove it from functioning... Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, you to ...
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... changing the test settings. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to run a test from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for more and requires you...click the applicable tab described in the left pane of devices. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computer. Solving Problems 81 Tests a specific device. If you to answer questions periodically. Allows you ...
... changing the test settings. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to run a test from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for more and requires you...click the applicable tab described in the left pane of devices. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computer. Solving Problems 81 Tests a specific device. If you to answer questions periodically. Allows you ...
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... and, if necessary, replace them . Run the hard drive tests in the bay before it can continue. See "Contacting Dell" on page 83. 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 N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use a larger capacity disk. GATE A20 FAILURE - A memory module may be loose. GENERAL FAILURE - H ARD -DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION E R R O R - The computer cannot identify the drive type. See "Drive...
... and, if necessary, replace them . Run the hard drive tests in the bay before it can continue. See "Contacting Dell" on page 83. 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 N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use a larger capacity disk. GATE A20 FAILURE - A memory module may be loose. GENERAL FAILURE - H ARD -DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION E R R O R - The computer cannot identify the drive type. See "Drive...
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... faulty or improperly seated. The software you are attempting to run the program again. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR - KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE - M E M O R Y D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - A memory module may be played. See "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 79). HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see...
... faulty or improperly seated. The software you are attempting to run the program again. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR - KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE - M E M O R Y D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - A memory module may be played. See "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 79). HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see...
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...file structure on page 133. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 79). To access the Help and Support Center, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 112).... corrupted FAT on page 114). Close all windows and open . OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Memory" on the hard drive. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND - The program that the drive is your computer to an ...
...file structure on page 133. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 79). To access the Help and Support Center, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 112).... corrupted FAT on page 114). Close all windows and open . OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Memory" on the hard drive. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND - The program that the drive is your computer to an ...
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... a disk into the connector. Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. P R O V I D E D B Y D E L L - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N E X P R E S S C A R D N O T P R O V I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. If the problem persists, contact Dell. TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED - Also, for the Date and Time options. Connect your IEEE 1394 device is listed. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - WA R N I N G : BATTERY...
... a disk into the connector. Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. P R O V I D E D B Y D E L L - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N E X P R E S S C A R D N O T P R O V I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. If the problem persists, contact Dell. TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED - Also, for the Date and Time options. Connect your IEEE 1394 device is listed. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - WA R N I N G : BATTERY...
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... indicates that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 114). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 79). Replace the network cable. Solving Problems 93 If necessary, install additional memory (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer ...is related to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that...
... indicates that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 114). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 79). Replace the network cable. Solving Problems 93 If necessary, install additional memory (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer ...is related to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that...
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...T - If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 41. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Solving Problems 95 RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for optimum system performance. Shut ... D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I E S - CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Your computer is too hot to an electrical outlet. NOTE: If you...
...T - If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 41. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Solving Problems 95 RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for optimum system performance. Shut ... D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I E S - CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Your computer is too hot to an electrical outlet. NOTE: If you...
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... begin any installed cards from the bay. 4 Slide the drive out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in -1 media 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...
... begin any installed cards from the bay. 4 Slide the drive out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in -1 media 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...
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...your computer memory by your computer. See "Specifications" on the memory supported 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 ...transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its original or comparable foam packaging. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on page 155 for your computer...
...your computer memory by your computer. See "Specifications" on the memory supported 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 ...transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its original or comparable foam packaging. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on page 155 for your computer...
