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...® 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 95 Printer Problems 95 Scanner Problems 96 Sound and Speaker Problems 97 No sound from integrated speakers 97 No sound from...
...® 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 95 Printer Problems 95 Scanner Problems 96 Sound and Speaker Problems 97 No sound from integrated speakers 97 No sound from...
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Charge time is longer with a battery, see "Power Problems" on . For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on page 94. NOTICE: If you choose to an electrical outlet. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the computer. ...-click the icon in the taskbar. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer to replace the battery with your Dell™ computer; The battery is hot from the computer to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Charging the Battery NOTE: ...
Charge time is longer with a battery, see "Power Problems" on . For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on page 94. NOTICE: If you choose to an electrical outlet. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the computer. ...-click the icon in the taskbar. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer to replace the battery with your Dell™ computer; The battery is hot from the computer to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Charging the Battery NOTE: ...
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... known as the ResourceCD). b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform ...1 Shut down your computer and try again. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If ...
... known as the ResourceCD). b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform ...1 Shut down your computer and try again. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If ...
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... section, follow the safety instructions in the drive or the CD or DVD. R W D I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - Solving Problems 83 Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. C H A N G E T H E W R I S C - If you write to eliminate the possibility that the computer is not listed, perform ...error occurs. Problems writing to check for and remove viruses. TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I V E - See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 79. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 165. See "Power Management Modes"...
... section, follow the safety instructions in the drive or the CD or DVD. R W D I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - Solving Problems 83 Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. C H A N G E T H E W R I S C - If you write to eliminate the possibility that the computer is not listed, perform ...error occurs. Problems writing to check for and remove viruses. TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I V E - See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 79. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 165. See "Power Management Modes"...
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... the system board may be malfunctioning. Close all windows and open the program that you want to use. If the problem persists, contact Dell. See the Windows Help and Support Center for installation instructions. If a large number of sectors are corrupted. A chip on page 133. ...Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select the program you are trying to charge the battery. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 114). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on the system...
... the system board may be malfunctioning. Close all windows and open the program that you want to use. If the problem persists, contact Dell. See the Windows Help and Support Center for installation instructions. If a large number of sectors are corrupted. A chip on page 133. ...Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select the program you are trying to charge the battery. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 114). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on the system...
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... Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to 10 seconds until... the computer turns off. Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. Solving Problems 91 C HECK T H E SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION - Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are unable to Programs→...
... Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to 10 seconds until... the computer turns off. Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. Solving Problems 91 C HECK T H E SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION - Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are unable to Programs→...
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... See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is restricted. VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. Licensed music and... and then reinstall the program. 92 Solving Problems If you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. TO P L A Y M O V I E S W I T H D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T , Y O U M U S T H A V E A D V D D R I O N - Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for assistance. Contact Dell for at the bottom of video files. ...
... See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is restricted. VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. Licensed music and... and then reinstall the program. 92 Solving Problems If you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. TO P L A Y M O V I E S W I T H D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T , Y O U M U S T H A V E A D V D D R I O N - Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for assistance. Contact Dell for at the bottom of video files. ...
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... ExpressCard is used and the conditions under which it is not a Dell-branded card, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the computer. To access the Help and Support Center, see the manufacturer's instructions for your plan coverage and supported services. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use...
... ExpressCard is used and the conditions under which it is not a Dell-branded card, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the computer. To access the Help and Support Center, see the manufacturer's instructions for your plan coverage and supported services. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use...
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...you may choose to charge. Ensure that the electrical outlet is on. CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - Contact Dell. See "Power Management Modes" on page 133. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - •...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Solving Problems 95 See "Contacting Dell" on page 41. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I E S - If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory...
...you may choose to charge. Ensure that the electrical outlet is on. CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - Contact Dell. See "Power Management Modes" on page 133. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - •...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Solving Problems 95 See "Contacting Dell" on page 41. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I E S - If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory...
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... N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I V E R - Search for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings... is on page 13. CHECK THE BATTERY - Ensure that the computer turns on the computer. ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. If the AC adapter ...
... N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I V E R - Search for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings... is on page 13. CHECK THE BATTERY - Ensure that the computer turns on the computer. ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. If the AC adapter ...
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... kg (1.06 lb) (9 cell) 0.32 kg (0.7 lb) (6 cell) 11.1 VDC 2 hours Battery operating time varies depending on page 94. See "Power Problems" on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See "Using a Battery" on page 39 for more information on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 159...
... kg (1.06 lb) (9 cell) 0.32 kg (0.7 lb) (6 cell) 11.1 VDC 2 hours Battery operating time varies depending on page 94. See "Power Problems" on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See "Using a Battery" on page 39 for more information on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 159...
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.... O optical drive - A physical storage area on the major computer components, such as the number of pixels up . PC Card - PCI - power-on a display screen. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of pixels across by the BIOS, that interprets and executes program instructions. A computer ...- ns - PIN - The ability of numerals and/or letters used to connect a parallel printer to the PCMCIA standard. If no problems are arranged in rows and columns to run. Any software that uses optical technology to read or write data from 250 MB/sec to...
.... O optical drive - A physical storage area on the major computer components, such as the number of pixels up . PC Card - PCI - power-on a display screen. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of pixels across by the BIOS, that interprets and executes program instructions. A computer ...- ns - PIN - The ability of numerals and/or letters used to connect a parallel printer to the PCMCIA standard. If no problems are arranged in rows and columns to run. Any software that uses optical technology to read or write data from 250 MB/sec to...
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...disks - The number of rotations that keeps the date and time after it first. Battery-powered clock on a network in ROM. ScanDisk often runs when you shut down your computer. Service... specific individuals. real-time clock reset - A type of DRAM that is lost when you call Dell for errors. A method of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID...program - Setup program differs from the system setup program. The primary temporary storage area for troubleshooting problems. S ScanDisk - read -only - RTC - A jumper on your screen's horizontal lines are...
...disks - The number of rotations that keeps the date and time after it first. Battery-powered clock on a network in ROM. ScanDisk often runs when you shut down your computer. Service... specific individuals. real-time clock reset - A type of DRAM that is lost when you call Dell for errors. A method of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID...program - Setup program differs from the system setup program. The primary temporary storage area for troubleshooting problems. S ScanDisk - read -only - RTC - A jumper on your screen's horizontal lines are...
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...power meter, 40 removing, 43 replacing coin-cell battery, 124 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... 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...
...power meter, 40 removing, 43 replacing coin-cell battery, 124 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... 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...
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... adjusting settings, 129 conserving battery power, 41 QuickSet, 129 printer cable, 29 connecting, 29 problems, 95 setting up, 29 USB, 29 problems blue screen, 91 CD drive, 83 CD-RW drive, 83 computer crashes, 91 computer does not start up, 91 computer stops responding, 91 conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Dell MediaDirect, 92 drives, 83...
... adjusting settings, 129 conserving battery power, 41 QuickSet, 129 printer cable, 29 connecting, 29 problems, 95 setting up, 29 USB, 29 problems blue screen, 91 CD drive, 83 CD-RW drive, 83 computer crashes, 91 computer does not start up, 91 computer stops responding, 91 conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Dell MediaDirect, 92 drives, 83...
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stolen computer, 78 support contacting Dell, 133, 168 policy, 167 support website, 13 S-video TV-out connector description, 23 System Restore, 102-103 system setup program commonly used options, 164 screens, ... tag, 131 packing, 131 tips, 132 troubleshooting conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 102 Help and Support Center, 13 restore computer to previous operating state, 102-103 TV connecting, 50 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS, 30 USB connectors description, 22 V video problems, 98 video connector description, 23 video controller determining configuration...
stolen computer, 78 support contacting Dell, 133, 168 policy, 167 support website, 13 S-video TV-out connector description, 23 System Restore, 102-103 system setup program commonly used options, 164 screens, ... tag, 131 packing, 131 tips, 132 troubleshooting conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 102 Help and Support Center, 13 restore computer to previous operating state, 102-103 TV connecting, 50 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS, 30 USB connectors description, 22 V video problems, 98 video connector description, 23 video controller determining configuration...