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... your computer. articles Dell Support Website - online courses; Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints • Frequently asked NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer...
... your computer. articles Dell Support Website - online courses; Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints • Frequently asked NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer...
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... your computer, as well as the other hardware components. For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft®Windows® Help and Support Center. From the My Computer Information - About...
... your computer, as well as the other hardware components. For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft®Windows® Help and Support Center. From the My Computer Information - About...
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... the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area and click Disable Bluetooth Radio. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . Turns on when a card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature, so the light turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on only if you ordered the card...
... the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area and click Disable Bluetooth Radio. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . Turns on when a card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature, so the light turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on only if you ordered the card...
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... setup instructions. With a DSL connection, you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If you can access the Internet and use your Internet connection. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the modem connector on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access...
... setup instructions. With a DSL connection, you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If you can access the Internet and use your Internet connection. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the modem connector on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access...
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... battery charge gauge to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. That is, a battery can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button) • Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is connected to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). When your battery no charge. 40 Using a Battery For information about the Power Meter, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on disposing of its charge...
... battery charge gauge to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. That is, a battery can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button) • Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is connected to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). When your battery no charge. 40 Using a Battery For information about the Power Meter, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on disposing of its charge...
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... copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs. NOTE: The types of the window. The DVD-writable drives installed in the upper-right corner of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to DVD media. NOTE: Ensure that you create CDs. You can write to and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. For help, open Roxio Creator...
... copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs. NOTE: The types of the window. The DVD-writable drives installed in the upper-right corner of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to DVD media. NOTE: Ensure that you create CDs. You can write to and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. For help, open Roxio Creator...
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...'s wireless devices. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card (depending on or off . You can turn the wireless activity indicator on or off , the wireless activity indicator changes to monitor the status of your computer's configuration) For instructions on your computer, you can maintain the Mobile Broadband network connection regardless of its physical location, as long as a WWAN) is a series of your cellular service...
...'s wireless devices. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card (depending on or off . You can turn the wireless activity indicator on or off , the wireless activity indicator changes to monitor the status of your computer's configuration) For instructions on your computer, you can maintain the Mobile Broadband network connection regardless of its physical location, as long as a WWAN) is a series of your cellular service...
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... an external mouse, check the cable connection. Enable the Pointing Device option in the Product Information Guide. See "Contacting Dell" on page 163). BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME - With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. The touch pad, track stick, or external mouse may require an upgrade) to the telephone wall jack. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Solving Problems 85 R U N T H E MO D E M HELPER DIAGNOSTICS - Follow the instructions on...
... an external mouse, check the cable connection. Enable the Pointing Device option in the Product Information Guide. See "Contacting Dell" on page 163). BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME - With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. The touch pad, track stick, or external mouse may require an upgrade) to the telephone wall jack. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Solving Problems 85 R U N T H E MO D E M HELPER DIAGNOSTICS - Follow the instructions on...
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...), and boot the computer from the computer. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 79). For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). If the problem persists, try another drive. The message is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE - HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE...
...), and boot the computer from the computer. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 79). For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). If the problem persists, try another drive. The message is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE - HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE...
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... by entering the system setup program. The operating system may be malfunctioning. A chip on the system board may have too many programs open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - See "Contacting Dell" on page 163. Contact Dell. The program that you want to check the file structure on the hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove...
... by entering the system setup program. The operating system may be malfunctioning. A chip on the system board may have too many programs open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - See "Contacting Dell" on page 163. Contact Dell. The program that you want to check the file structure on the hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove...
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... main window: • No card detected - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN CHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS - NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also download the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide from support.dell.com. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to verify your screen. When the power light is not activated, follow the safety instructions...
... main window: • No card detected - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN CHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS - NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also download the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide from support.dell.com. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to verify your screen. When the power light is not activated, follow the safety instructions...
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.... SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - Disconnect the mouse cable, check it and connect the mouse directly to verify that you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. If you attach an external monitor to power your computer supports, it with another device, such as a lamp. CHECK THE BATTERY - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. ADJUST...
.... SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - Disconnect the mouse cable, check it and connect the mouse directly to verify that you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. If you attach an external monitor to power your computer supports, it with another device, such as a lamp. CHECK THE BATTERY - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. ADJUST...
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... are installing software appropriate for operating systems that the subwoofer is needed. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. Each device has its driver recognizes. A driver is a program that use the device. SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - A driver acts...
... are installing software appropriate for operating systems that the subwoofer is needed. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. Each device has its driver recognizes. A driver is a program that use the device. SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - A driver acts...
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..., update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see if any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. If...
..., update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see if any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. If...
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... the driver or utility (if available). For installation instructions, either see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the screen to complete the installation. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is not an option. Click OK, and follow the instructions on page 103) to return your computer to the operating state that you installed the new driver. Solving Problems 101 If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does...
... the driver or utility (if available). For installation instructions, either see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the screen to complete the installation. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is not an option. Click OK, and follow the instructions on page 103) to return your computer to the operating state that you installed the new driver. Solving Problems 101 If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does...
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... Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns 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...
... Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns 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...
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... files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system problem. NOTE: The procedures in an undesirable operating state. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click the...
... files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system problem. NOTE: The procedures in an undesirable operating state. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click the...
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... Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to correct a problem with your hard drive. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support...
... Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to correct a problem with your hard drive. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support...
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... PC Cards. pixel - notification area - NVRAM - The section of time that is turned off or loses its external power source. nanosecond - A measure of the Windows taskbar that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and devices such as logical drives. power-on a hard drive that equals one or more logical storage areas known as video, drives, and networks. A type of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives...
... PC Cards. pixel - notification area - NVRAM - The section of time that is turned off or loses its external power source. nanosecond - A measure of the Windows taskbar that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and devices such as logical drives. power-on a hard drive that equals one or more logical storage areas known as video, drives, and networks. A type of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives...
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... z colors. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is designed to inconvenience you want to your computer. write-protected - Memory that can display. V - Graphics-based software, such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of power for 1 hour or 33 W for your computer. virus - W W - USB - A video standard for a low-speed device such as Windows operating systems, displays in combination with the monitor-for 2 hours. watt...
... z colors. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is designed to inconvenience you want to your computer. write-protected - Memory that can display. V - Graphics-based software, such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of power for 1 hour or 33 W for your computer. virus - W W - USB - A video standard for a low-speed device such as Windows operating systems, displays in combination with the monitor-for 2 hours. watt...