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13 Traveling With Your Computer 131 Identifying Your Computer 131 Packing the Computer 131 Travel Tips 132 Traveling by Air 132 14 Contacting Dell 133 15 Specifications 155 16 Appendix 163 Using the System Setup Program 163 Viewing the System Setup Screen 163 System Setup Screen 163 Commonly Used Options 164 Cleaning ...
13 Traveling With Your Computer 131 Identifying Your Computer 131 Packing the Computer 131 Travel Tips 132 Traveling by Air 132 14 Contacting Dell 133 15 Specifications 155 16 Appendix 163 Using the System Setup Program 163 Viewing the System Setup Screen 163 System Setup Screen 163 Commonly Used Options 164 Cleaning ...
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...utility. Find It Here • Solutions - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Upgrade information for your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives,... questions site. • Community - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and tips; online courses; What Are You Looking For? The software...
...utility. Find It Here • Solutions - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Upgrade information for your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives,... questions site. • Community - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and tips; online courses; What Are You Looking For? The software...
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... only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Using the ...Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press ...
... only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Using the ...Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press ...
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... about the battery operating time. Each light represents incremental degradation. If no lights appear, the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. See "Specifications" on page 155 for more information on using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on page 43 for at least 3...operating state it may lose data. NOTICE: If your work immediately after a predetermined period of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of inactivity (a time-out). Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To...
... about the battery operating time. Each light represents incremental degradation. If no lights appear, the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. See "Specifications" on page 155 for more information on using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on page 43 for at least 3...operating state it may lose data. NOTICE: If your work immediately after a predetermined period of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of inactivity (a time-out). Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To...
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... convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer. See "Specifications" on page 66. To install an ExpressCard: 1 Hold the card with a plastic blank installed in the Product Information Guide.
... convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer. See "Specifications" on page 66. To install an ExpressCard: 1 Hold the card with a plastic blank installed in the Product Information Guide.
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... shipped with the network setup. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router. Setting Up a Network 71 Install the required software according to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. If Wireless Network Connection appears, you may have a wireless network card. To...
... shipped with the network setup. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router. Setting Up a Network 71 Install the required software according to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. If Wireless Network Connection appears, you may have a wireless network card. To...
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...software is already installed. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do the following in your wireless network card to connect to a WLAN. See... • Configure your wireless router to communicate with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your wireless router's broadcast name. For information on page 70 for more information about how to ...
...software is already installed. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do the following in your wireless network card to connect to a WLAN. See... • Configure your wireless router to communicate with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your wireless router's broadcast name. For information on page 70 for more information about how to ...
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...the Windows desktop). Setting Up a Network 73 NOTE: If you select a secure network, you of the wireless network connection. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's configuration utility is managing the wireless network card. Completing the Connection to that ... 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your screen. Once you have configured your computer for the wireless...
...the Windows desktop). Setting Up a Network 73 NOTE: If you select a secure network, you of the wireless network connection. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's configuration utility is managing the wireless network card. Completing the Connection to that ... 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your screen. Once you have configured your computer for the wireless...
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...all devices from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of the problem. Tests a specific device. If you to customize the test by changing the test settings. The device list may indicate requirements for your computer is encountered ... you want to select a test based on your hardware configuration for more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on page 133. Lists the most ...
...all devices from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of the problem. Tests a specific device. If you to customize the test by changing the test settings. The device list may indicate requirements for your computer is encountered ... you want to select a test based on your hardware configuration for more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on page 133. Lists the most ...
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... hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 83. See "Drive Problems" on page 79). GENERAL FAILURE - C D DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE - DATA ERROR - The hard drive failed initialization. The computer cannot identify the drive type. 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 Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on the disk, or the disk is unable...
... hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 83. See "Drive Problems" on page 79). GENERAL FAILURE - C D DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE - DATA ERROR - The hard drive failed initialization. The computer cannot identify the drive type. 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 Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on the disk, or the disk is unable...
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...-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - SEEK ERROR - If the message reappears, contact Dell. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 133. The computer cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Windows...
...-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - SEEK ERROR - If the message reappears, contact Dell. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 133. The computer cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Windows...
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...Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see the appropriate instructions in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your CD drive directory to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. A ... CD completes the hardware scan, you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. Solving Problems 101 At the welcome screen, follow the instructions on the screen ...
...Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see the appropriate instructions in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your CD drive directory to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. A ... CD completes the hardware scan, you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. Solving Problems 101 At the welcome screen, follow the instructions on the screen ...
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... Restore as the first solution for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve a hardware conflict on page 100. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on...
... Restore as the first solution for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve a hardware conflict on page 100. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on...
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See "Specifications" on page 155 for your computer. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer warranty. 1 Follow the procedures in its original or comparable foam packaging. You can increase your computer memory by your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for... information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in "Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module...
See "Specifications" on page 155 for your computer. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer warranty. 1 Follow the procedures in its original or comparable foam packaging. You can increase your computer memory by your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for... information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in "Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module...
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...at a separate telephone number listed for your call will be routed appropriately. NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to Dell™ XPS™ computers is subject to use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following ...and E-Mail Address Website: www.dell.com.ai E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support Website: www.dell.com.ag E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™, Dell Inspiron™, Dell OptiPlex™, Dell Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers...
...at a separate telephone number listed for your call will be routed appropriately. NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to Dell™ XPS™ computers is subject to use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following ...and E-Mail Address Website: www.dell.com.ai E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support Website: www.dell.com.ag E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™, Dell Inspiron™, Dell OptiPlex™, Dell Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers...
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Specifications Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) Intel® Core™2 Duo processor Intel® Core™Duo processor ... connector Cards supported ExpressCard connector size Intel ICH7 one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 26 pins Specifications 155
Specifications Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) Intel® Core™2 Duo processor Intel® Core™Duo processor ... connector Cards supported ExpressCard connector size Intel ICH7 one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 26 pins Specifications 155
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... TV support NTSC or PAL in S-video, composite, and component modes Audio Audio type Audio controller two-channel high-definition audio codec Sigmatel STAC9200 Codec Specifications 157
... TV support NTSC or PAL in S-video, composite, and component modes Audio Audio type Audio controller two-channel high-definition audio codec Sigmatel STAC9200 Codec Specifications 157
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... (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolutions: WXGA WSXGA+ Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch: WXGA WSXGA+ Controls 158 Specifications 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-toanalog) Intel High Definition Audio microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector two 4-ohm speakers 1-W channel into 4 ohms...
... (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolutions: WXGA WSXGA+ Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch: WXGA WSXGA+ Controls 158 Specifications 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-toanalog) Intel High Definition Audio microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector two 4-ohm speakers 1-W channel into 4 ohms...
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See "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 159 See "Using a Battery" on page 39 for more information on page 94. Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) ...
See "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 159 See "Using a Battery" on page 39 for more information on page 94. Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) ...
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... 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 36 mm (1.42 inches) 356 mm (14.02 inches) 265.5 mm (10.45 inches) 2.9 kg (6.38 lb) 160 Specifications
... 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 36 mm (1.42 inches) 356 mm (14.02 inches) 265.5 mm (10.45 inches) 2.9 kg (6.38 lb) 160 Specifications