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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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...should also reinstall the NSS utility. NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your Dell computer. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions...installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - articles Dell Support Website - Find It Here • Solutions - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - The software automatically ...
...should also reinstall the NSS utility. NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your Dell computer. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions...installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - articles Dell Support Website - Find It Here • Solutions - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - The software automatically ...
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... U T T O N - For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on a media memory card. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on page 84. You can install... devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in -1 media memory card 5 USB connectors (2) reader 4 audio connectors (2) 6 IEEE 1394 connector H A R D D R I V E B A Y - The 5-in the slot. Supports one ExpressCard. O P T I C A L D R I V E - I N - 1 M E D I A...
... U T T O N - For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on a media memory card. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on page 84. You can install... devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in -1 media memory card 5 USB connectors (2) reader 4 audio connectors (2) 6 IEEE 1394 connector H A R D D R I V E B A Y - The 5-in the slot. Supports one ExpressCard. O P T I C A L D R I V E - I N - 1 M E D I A...
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...drive in the optical drive bay. M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. Bottom View 12 3 4 5 7 6 1 battery charge gauge 4 2 optical-drive locking screw 5 3 battery-bay latch release 6 battery hard drive modem.../memory module cover 7 fan B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 114. When a battery...
...drive in the optical drive bay. M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. Bottom View 12 3 4 5 7 6 1 battery charge gauge 4 2 optical-drive locking screw 5 3 battery-bay latch release 6 battery hard drive modem.../memory module cover 7 fan B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 114. When a battery...
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... battery during the life of fire or explosion. NOTE: Because the battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell computer. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance ... Do not use the AC adapter 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 the battery installed at all ...
... battery during the life of fire or explosion. NOTE: Because the battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell computer. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance ... Do not use the AC adapter 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 the battery installed at all ...
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... and playing digital media, such as music and videos. • Dell MediaDirect, which is turned off or in standby mode If you press the Dell MediaDirect button while the computer is necessary for assistance. NOTE: If both applications are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click Start...
... and playing digital media, such as music and videos. • Dell MediaDirect, which is turned off or in standby mode If you press the Dell MediaDirect button while the computer is necessary for assistance. NOTE: If both applications are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click Start...
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... the slot; 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 your computer. If you begin any of the...
... the slot; 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 your computer. If you begin any of the...
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... device. Using Cards 67 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...
... device. Using Cards 67 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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... loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you remove it is not clear, see the documentation that came with the media memory card, if applicable. If you do not force the card. If card orientation is partially ejected, and remove the card. 68 Using Cards... NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the configuration utility, you encounter too much resistance, do not stop the card in the taskbar) ...
... loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you remove it is not clear, see the documentation that came with the media memory card, if applicable. If you do not force the card. If card orientation is partially ejected, and remove the card. 68 Using Cards... NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the configuration utility, you encounter too much resistance, do not stop the card in the taskbar) ...
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...device. If you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the problem you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computer. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on page 133. Displays error ...periodically. You can customize the tests you to your Service Tag. 3 If 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 running the test. If you ...
...device. If you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the problem you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computer. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on page 133. Displays error ...periodically. You can customize the tests you to your Service Tag. 3 If 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 running the test. If you ...
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...DRIVE NOT READY - If the error appears again, contact Dell. A memory module may be loose. The message is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the...cannot read the data. The hard drive failed initialization. ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - Contact Dell. The CD drive does not respond to commands from the computer. DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY - See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. GATE A20 FAILURE - The hard drive does not respond to commands...
...DRIVE NOT READY - If the error appears again, contact Dell. A memory module may be loose. The message is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the...cannot read the data. The hard drive failed initialization. ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - Contact Dell. The CD drive does not respond to commands from the computer. DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY - See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. GATE A20 FAILURE - The hard drive does not respond to commands...
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..." on page 112), and boot the computer from the computer. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I N G V A L U E - Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions on page 92. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Hard Drive" on page 79...
..." on page 112), and boot the computer from the computer. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I N G V A L U E - Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions on page 92. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Hard Drive" on page 79...
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...Then immediately exit the program. A memory module may be malfunctioning. Contact Dell. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on the hard drive. Close all windows and open . See "Contacting Dell" on page 79). Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be...seated. A chip on page 133. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 133. 88 Solving Problems See "Contacting Dell" on page 163. A memory module may have too many programs open the program that the drive is missing an essential file. If the problem persists, ...
...Then immediately exit the program. A memory module may be malfunctioning. Contact Dell. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on the hard drive. Close all windows and open . See "Contacting Dell" on page 79). Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be...seated. A chip on page 133. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 133. 88 Solving Problems See "Contacting Dell" on page 163. A memory module may have too many programs open the program that the drive is missing an essential file. If the problem persists, ...
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... the device. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on the system board may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. Ensure that the ExpressCard is running out of... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell. Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. ENSURE THAT THE...
... the device. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on the system board may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. Ensure that the ExpressCard is running out of... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell. Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. ENSURE THAT THE...
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... you are having problems connecting to a software problem. If necessary, install additional memory (see "Memory" on page 114). • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer might be infected with the memory (see "Memory" on page 114). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that no network communication exists. No light indicates that resolves...
... you are having problems connecting to a software problem. If necessary, install additional memory (see "Memory" on page 114). • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer might be infected with the memory (see "Memory" on page 114). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that no network communication exists. No light indicates that resolves...
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...page 114). Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 133. If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may decrease the length of time required to an...on page 41. CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on. RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - Contact Dell. Ensure that the electrical outlet is too hot to use the optional 90-W AC adapter for cable connection information. • Ensure that ...
...page 114). Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 133. If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may decrease the length of time required to an...on page 41. CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on. RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - Contact Dell. Ensure that the electrical outlet is too hot to use the optional 90-W AC adapter for cable connection information. • Ensure that ...
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... to release the drive 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...
... to release the drive 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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...109. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts See "Specifications" on the system board. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer. 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 this section, follow the safety...
...109. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts See "Specifications" on the system board. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer. 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 this section, follow the safety...