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Only 166 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 167 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 167 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 167 FCC Class B 167 Macrovision Product Notice 168 Glossary ... 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...
Only 166 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 167 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 167 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 167 FCC Class B 167 Macrovision Product Notice 168 Glossary ... 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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...NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health... of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your computing environment, software updates...
...NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health... of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your computing environment, software updates...
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...display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. 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 Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press ...
...display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. 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 Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press ...
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...the icon in standby mode, it may lose data. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 155 for at least 3 seconds. See "Specifications" on page 43 for more information on using the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge for more information on page 43 for long periods... your computer loses AC and battery power while in the taskbar, and click Help. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. You can also be set to an electrical outlet. Using a Battery 41 Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery...
...the icon in standby mode, it may lose data. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 155 for at least 3 seconds. See "Specifications" on page 43 for more information on using the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge for more information on page 43 for long periods... your computer loses AC and battery power while in the taskbar, and click Help. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. You can also be set to an electrical outlet. Using a Battery 41 Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery...
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... remove the blank, see the documentation that came with a plastic blank installed in the Product Information Guide. Check the card orientation and try again. See "Specifications" on supported ExpressCards. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications...
... remove the blank, see the documentation that came with a plastic blank installed in the Product Information Guide. Check the card orientation and try again. See "Specifications" on supported ExpressCards. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications...
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... Internet connection. See "Physically Connecting to Network Connections. Setting Up a Network 71 Start Button and Connect To Option 1 Click the Start button. 2 Point to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. Your wireless router may not...
... Internet connection. See "Physically Connecting to Network Connections. Setting Up a Network 71 Start Button and Connect To Option 1 Click the Start button. 2 Point to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. Your wireless router may not...
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.... • Configure your wireless router to communicate with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the broadband modem to a network. NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in the user documentation for the wireless... router and wait for at support.dell.com. The technical term for that name on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 70. 72 Setting Up a Network Specific network names and configuration details vary....
.... • Configure your wireless router to communicate with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the broadband modem to a network. NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in the user documentation for the wireless... router and wait for at support.dell.com. The technical term for that name on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 70. 72 Setting Up a Network Specific network names and configuration details vary....
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...Windows XP operating system To determine which your wireless network documentation in the lower-right corner of the wireless network connection. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your computer is not configured) is detected in the area...wireless configuration utility is managing the wireless network card. Thereafter, whenever you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's configuration utility is managing your network. NOTE: Your computer can take up ...
...Windows XP operating system To determine which your wireless network documentation in the lower-right corner of the wireless network connection. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your computer is not configured) is detected in the area...wireless configuration utility is managing the wireless network card. Thereafter, whenever you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's configuration utility is managing your network. NOTE: Your computer can take up ...
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...test by changing the test settings. The device list may indicate requirements for your hardware configuration for more and requires you contact Dell, technical support will ask for running the test. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. You can customize ...instructions on page 133. Solving Problems 81 Allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Tests a specific device. Option Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a thorough check of the ...
...test by changing the test settings. The device list may indicate requirements for your hardware configuration for more and requires you contact Dell, technical support will ask for running the test. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. You can customize ...instructions on page 133. Solving Problems 81 Allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Tests a specific device. Option Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a thorough check of the ...
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... a larger capacity disk. Then shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 133. See "Memory" on page 133. Contact Dell. DATA ERROR - The hard drive failed initialization. The message is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the...
... a larger capacity disk. Then shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 133. See "Memory" on page 133. Contact Dell. DATA ERROR - The hard drive failed initialization. The message is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the...
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... operating system may be malfunctioning. Reinstall the hard drive (see "Memory" on the system board may be faulty or improperly seated. Contact Dell. The program that you are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. A chip on page... 114). System configuration settings are corrupted. If the message reappears, contact Dell. The computer cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. A chip on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for instructions. Connect your boot device, ...
... operating system may be malfunctioning. Reinstall the hard drive (see "Memory" on the system board may be faulty or improperly seated. Contact Dell. The program that you are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. A chip on page... 114). System configuration settings are corrupted. If the message reappears, contact Dell. The computer cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. A chip on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for instructions. Connect your boot device, ...
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...Problems 101 The first time that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you want to install. 7 Click the Install button (if present) to begin ... 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 CD drive directory to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. In most...
...Problems 101 The first time that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you want to install. 7 Click the Install button (if present) to begin ... 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 CD drive directory to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. In most...
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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 can restore your...
... 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 can restore your...
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...modules on page 155 for your computer warranty. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts Install ...only memory modules that are covered under your computer. You can increase your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer memory by your computer. See "Specifications" on the system board. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging.
...modules on page 155 for your computer warranty. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts Install ...only memory modules that are covered under your computer. You can increase your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer memory by your computer. See "Specifications" on the system board. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging.
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...country section in the table below. When you need assistance in the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator. Country (City) ... E-Mail Address Website: www.dell.com.ai E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support Website: www.dell.com.ag E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™, Dell Inspiron™, Dell OptiPlex™, Dell Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers...
...country section in the table below. When you need assistance in the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (support) For specific web addresses for which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator. Country (City) ... E-Mail Address Website: www.dell.com.ai E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support Website: www.dell.com.ag E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™, Dell Inspiron™, Dell OptiPlex™, Dell Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers...
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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.
... 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.
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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 "Using a Battery" on page 39 for more information on page 94. 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 "Using a Battery" on page 39 for more information on page 94. 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