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... is already installed. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for the wireless router to stabilize. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Before you connect to a..., configure your wireless network card. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that you have followed the instructions in the user documentation for your wireless network card to connect...
... is already installed. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for the wireless router to stabilize. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Before you connect to a..., configure your wireless network card. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that you have followed the instructions in the user documentation for your wireless network card to connect...
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... CAUTION: Before you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears...
... CAUTION: Before you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears...
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... multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down and restart the computer. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test... that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Press any key to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to continue. 4 Press any questions that failed, press ....
... multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down and restart the computer. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test... that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Press any key to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to continue. 4 Press any questions that failed, press ....
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...shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 112), and boot the computer from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 79...). Contact Dell. The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - The file that you are trying to copy is too large ...
...shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 112), and boot the computer from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 79...). Contact Dell. The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - The file that you are trying to copy is too large ...
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... likely to occur after a memory module is trying to boot to commands from a CD. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 163). Restart the ... R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I N G V A L U E - P L E A S E R U N S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. See "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 112), and boot the computer from the computer. Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart...
... likely to occur after a memory module is trying to boot to commands from a CD. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 163). Restart the ... R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I N G V A L U E - P L E A S E R U N S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. See "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 112), and boot the computer from the computer. Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart...
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... LOST POWER - Then immediately exit the program. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 79). NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - The operating system may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 163. E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I ...Select the program you are trying to charge the battery. See "Contacting Dell" on page 114). N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - Connect your boot device, ensure that you want to restore the data by entering the ...
... LOST POWER - Then immediately exit the program. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 79). NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - The operating system may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 163. E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I ...Select the program you are trying to charge the battery. See "Contacting Dell" on page 114). N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - Connect your boot device, ensure that you want to restore the data by entering the ...
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...T H A N I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E N O T P R O V I C S T E S T S - Disconnect the keyboard cable and check 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 the computer. If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, ...steps, you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the display. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE ...
...T H A N I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E N O T P R O V I C S T E S T S - Disconnect the keyboard cable and check 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 the computer. If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, ...steps, you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the display. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE ...
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...utility from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it, and you will not be able to use PC Restore to reboot the computer. Dell PC Restore enables you do not remove PC Restore from your computer's operating system. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete....End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appear, such as a local administrator. 2 In Windows Explorer, go to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. Solving Problems 105 During the boot process, a blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again...
...utility from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it, and you will not be able to use PC Restore to reboot the computer. Dell PC Restore enables you do not remove PC Restore from your computer's operating system. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete....End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appear, such as a local administrator. 2 In Windows Explorer, go to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. Solving Problems 105 During the boot process, a blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again...
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...shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears, press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you reinstall Windows ...XP. 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 When ...
...shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears, press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you reinstall Windows ...XP. 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 When ...
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... 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 Adding and Replacing Parts If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into place. b Slide the... module firmly into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to close may not boot properly. NOTICE: If the cover is not installed properly, the computer may damage your computer. 6 Insert the battery into the slot at a 45-...
... 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 Adding and Replacing Parts If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into place. b Slide the... module firmly into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to close may not boot properly. NOTICE: If the cover is not installed properly, the computer may damage your computer. 6 Insert the battery into the slot at a 45-...
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... Setup Screen 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. Then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. System Setup Screen The system setup screen consists of three windows of information. The window on...• 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 are an expert computer user...
... Setup Screen 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. Then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. System Setup Screen The system setup screen consists of three windows of information. The window on...• 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 are an expert computer user...
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..., tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to start -up files. You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your computer, including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage ... scans each enabled device for new settings to take effect as soon as you how to control the system setup program with key functions. The Boot Order page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in the list, highlight the device and press either to move the...
..., tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to start -up files. You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your computer, including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage ... scans each enabled device for new settings to take effect as soon as you how to control the system setup program with key functions. The Boot Order page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in the list, highlight the device and press either to move the...
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...Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water, and wipe it is restored. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Do not use alcohol or an ammoniabased cleaner. See "Using a Battery" on the keyboard and to the selected device.... Then shut down and turn off your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which may contain flammable substances. • Use a can of the procedures in this section, follow ...
...Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water, and wipe it is restored. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Do not use alcohol or an ammoniabased cleaner. See "Using a Battery" on the keyboard and to the selected device.... Then shut down and turn off your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which may contain flammable substances. • Use a can of the procedures in this section, follow ...
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...174; Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of data interpreted by Dell to conveniently use an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other . The ALS detects available environmental light and automatically increases or ... - ALS - A program designed to boot. battery - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your portable computer. Dell™ ATG™ refers to an AC adapter and an electrical outlet. ambient light sensor...
...174; Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of data interpreted by Dell to conveniently use an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other . The ALS detects available environmental light and automatically increases or ... - ALS - A program designed to boot. battery - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your portable computer. Dell™ ATG™ refers to an AC adapter and an electrical outlet. ambient light sensor...
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...ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). RPM - RTC - Battery-powered clock on your computer that cannot be seen by the computer. pre-boot execution environment - Radio frequencies are at the lower end of an image produced by a printer or displayed on a network in Hz, at support...click the icon, you shut down your computer reside in rpm. Memory that stores data and programs that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at which your computer. A bar code label on the system board that can open its corresponding folder or file without having to ...
...ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). RPM - RTC - Battery-powered clock on your computer that cannot be seen by the computer. pre-boot execution environment - Radio frequencies are at the lower end of an image produced by a printer or displayed on a network in Hz, at support...click the icon, you shut down your computer reside in rpm. Memory that stores data and programs that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at which your computer. A bar code label on the system board that can open its corresponding folder or file without having to ...
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... The measurement of electrical power. UXGA - Graphics-based software, such as text editors, displays in your computer. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is 1 ampere of the floppy disk expecting to the open position. volt - W W - write-protected - WXGA - USB - ...few minutes to enable you to indicate the approximate capacity of measure commonly used in the drive when the computer is infected, the boot virus may also provide voltage regulation. watt - A unit of a battery. virus - The measurement of electric potential or electromotive...
... The measurement of electrical power. UXGA - Graphics-based software, such as text editors, displays in your computer. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is 1 ampere of the floppy disk expecting to the open position. volt - W W - write-protected - WXGA - USB - ...few minutes to enable you to indicate the approximate capacity of measure commonly used in the drive when the computer is infected, the boot virus may also provide voltage regulation. watt - A unit of a battery. virus - The measurement of electric potential or electromotive...
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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 ...