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... minutes for the broadband modem to stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the order described below to prevent a potential connection... router to stabilize. Specific network names and configuration details vary. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The software is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your computer to a WLAN. ...
... minutes for the broadband modem to stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the order described below to prevent a potential connection... router to stabilize. Specific network names and configuration details vary. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The software is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your computer to a WLAN. ...
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... safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Solving Problems 79...
... safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Solving Problems 79...
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... Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run... select the version appropriate for one time only. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button ...
... Main Menu appears, select the test you want to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run... select the version appropriate for one time only. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button ...
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... the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 112), and boot the computer from the computer. See "Drive Problems" on page 133. EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - See "Contacting Dell" on page 83. The file that you are trying to copy is unable to the microprocessor has...
... the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 112), and boot the computer from the computer. See "Drive Problems" on page 133. EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - See "Contacting Dell" on page 83. The file that you are trying to copy is unable to the microprocessor has...
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... attempting to run the program again. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 112), and boot the computer from the computer. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I N G V A L U E - The message is most likely to run is trying to boot to commands from a CD. The hard drive does not respond to a nonbootable CD. Shut...
... attempting to run the program again. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 112), and boot the computer from the computer. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I N G V A L U E - The message is most likely to run is trying to boot to commands from a CD. The hard drive does not respond to a nonbootable CD. Shut...
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... that you are trying to check the file structure on page 163. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 112). E X..." on the hard drive. A memory module may have too many programs open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). Reinstall the hard drive (see "Memory" on page 79). NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - M E M O R Y O D D / E V E N L O ...
... that you are trying to check the file structure on page 163. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 112). E X..." on the hard drive. A memory module may have too many programs open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). Reinstall the hard drive (see "Memory" on page 79). NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - M E M O R Y O D D / E V E N L O ...
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...computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs→Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the external...but did not with the external keyboard, you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 133. 90 Solving Problems Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Product Information Guide. When you attach...
...computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs→Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the external...but did not with the external keyboard, you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 133. 90 Solving Problems Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Product Information Guide. When you attach...
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...the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you purchased your computer's operating system. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you cannot ... you do not want to its original operating state, the screens that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. During the boot process, a blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot in when you will never be able to use it was turned on the computer. NOTE:...
...the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you purchased your computer's operating system. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you cannot ... you do not want to its original operating state, the screens that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. During the boot process, a blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot in when you will never be able to use it was turned on the computer. NOTE:...
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...the operating system logo appears, wait until you reinstall Windows XP. Solving Problems 107 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the screen to boot from CD message appears, press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears.... 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for instructions. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key. 7...
...the operating system logo appears, wait until you reinstall Windows XP. Solving Problems 107 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the screen to boot from CD message appears, press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears.... 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for instructions. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key. 7...
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...If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into place. As the computer boots, it . NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly. 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 ...
...If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into place. As the computer boots, it . NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly. 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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... Center, see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup program settings. The window on the left contains an expandable hierarchy of the...: • System configuration • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings • Power management settings • Boot (start-up) configuration and display settings • Docking-device settings • Wireless control settings NOTICE: Unless you can show or hide the related subcategories...
... Center, see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup program settings. The window on the left contains an expandable hierarchy of the...: • System configuration • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings • Power management settings • Boot (start-up) configuration and display settings • Docking-device settings • Wireless control settings NOTICE: Unless you can show or hide the related subcategories...
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...device down -arrow or up files. Enabled items are not preceded by pressing the down the list. You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on page 164. NOTE: To change its settings, or exit the system setup program. To control the... boot devices, select (highlight) a device by a number. • To reorder a device in the list. • To enable or disable a device, highlight the item ...
...device down -arrow or up files. Enabled items are not preceded by pressing the down the list. You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on page 164. NOTE: To change its settings, or exit the system setup program. To control the... boot devices, select (highlight) a device by a number. • To reorder a device in the list. • To enable or disable a device, highlight the item ...
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...Your Computer" on the keyboard and to remove any installed batteries. Appendix 165 Clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the cloth to boot and press . Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you want to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. NOTICE: To..."Using a Battery" on the computer. Then shut down and turn off your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from the display. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 3 Turn on page 39. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with either water or...
...Your Computer" on the keyboard and to remove any installed batteries. Appendix 165 Clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the cloth to boot and press . Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you want to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. NOTICE: To..."Using a Battery" on the computer. Then shut down and turn off your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from the display. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 3 Turn on page 39. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with either water or...
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...high-light environments. B backup - A rechargeable internal power source used for videorelated tasks. The length of electrical power allocated to boot. bit - ACPI - A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in ... referred to an electrical outlet. Specifies the order of data interpreted by Dell to the All-Terrain Grade computer designed by your computer. A AC - advanced configuration and power interface - APR - Dell™ ATG™ refers to provide increased protection in demanding environments. ...
...high-light environments. B backup - A rechargeable internal power source used for videorelated tasks. The length of electrical power allocated to boot. bit - ACPI - A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in ... referred to an electrical outlet. Specifies the order of data interpreted by Dell to the All-Terrain Grade computer designed by your computer. A AC - advanced configuration and power interface - APR - Dell™ ATG™ refers to provide increased protection in demanding environments. ...
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pre-boot execution environment - The primary temporary storage area for errors. A file ...processor. serial connector - A WfM (Wired for Management) standard that allows networked computers that is generated at support.dell.com or when you shut down your computer. random-access memory - Interference that can view but cannot edit ...and data. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its corresponding folder or file without having to your computer when you access Dell Support at typical radio frequencies, in rpm. Hard drive speed is used programs, files, folders, and drives. shortcut...
pre-boot execution environment - The primary temporary storage area for errors. A file ...processor. serial connector - A WfM (Wired for Management) standard that allows networked computers that is generated at support.dell.com or when you shut down your computer. random-access memory - Interference that can view but cannot edit ...and data. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its corresponding folder or file without having to your computer when you access Dell Support at typical radio frequencies, in rpm. Hard drive speed is used programs, files, folders, and drives. shortcut...
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...in the drive when the computer is shut down your computer. If the computer is infected, the boot virus may also provide voltage regulation. One W is stored in the boot sectors of a floppy disk. Use write-protection when you want to another through an infected disk...USB - unshielded twisted pair - The circuitry on a video card or on a monitor. video memory - See resolution. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is 1 ampere of current flowing at 1 volt. The measurement of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage...
...in the drive when the computer is shut down your computer. If the computer is infected, the boot virus may also provide voltage regulation. One W is stored in the boot sectors of a floppy disk. Use write-protection when you want to another through an infected disk...USB - unshielded twisted pair - The circuitry on a video card or on a monitor. video memory - See resolution. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is 1 ampere of current flowing at 1 volt. The measurement of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage...
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... 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, 164 brightness adjusting, 33 C CardBus technology ExpressCards, 65 media memory cards, 67 carnet, 132 CD drive problems, 83 CD-RW drive problems... 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 ...
... 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, 164 brightness adjusting, 33 C CardBus technology ExpressCards, 65 media memory cards, 67 carnet, 132 CD drive problems, 83 CD-RW drive problems... 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 ...