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Only 166 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 167 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 167 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 167 FCC Class B 167 Macrovision Product Notice 168 Glossary ... Contents 9 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...
Only 166 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 167 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 167 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 167 FCC Class B 167 Macrovision Product Notice 168 Glossary ... Contents 9 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...
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.... The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your Dell computer. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - If you reinstall the operating system for...
.... The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your Dell computer. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - If you reinstall the operating system for...
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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 and the up - Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the...
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 and the up - Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the...
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...: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is used and recharged. • Place the computer in Dell QuickSet. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on conserving battery power. To check the battery health using the Power Management Wizard. NOTE: See ...for more information on page 43 for at least 3 seconds. If no lights appear, the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. See "Specifications" on page 43 for more than 60 percent of inactivity (a time-out). You can also be set to change the settings for ...
...: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is used and recharged. • Place the computer in Dell QuickSet. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on conserving battery power. To check the battery health using the Power Management Wizard. NOTE: See ...for more information on page 43 for at least 3 seconds. If no lights appear, the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. See "Specifications" on page 43 for more than 60 percent of inactivity (a time-out). You can also be set to change the settings for ...
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... slots from other particles. Installing an ExpressCard You can install an ExpressCard in the slot; If you begin any of the card facing up. See "Specifications" on page 155 for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the computer while the computer is not a bootable device. If card orientation is completely...
... slots from other particles. Installing an ExpressCard You can install an ExpressCard in the slot; If you begin any of the card facing up. See "Specifications" on page 155 for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the computer while the computer is not a bootable device. If card orientation is completely...
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... To, and then click Show all connections. Setting Up a New WLAN Connecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. Your wireless router may not have been shipped with the network setup...
... To, and then click Show all connections. Setting Up a New WLAN Connecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. Your wireless router may not have been shipped with the network setup...
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...router. • Find out your wireless router's broadcast name. This section provides general procedures for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in the user documentation for the broadband modem to the wireless ...not apply to a WLAN, ensure that you have followed the instructions in the order described below to a network via wireless technology. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Before you connect to internal cards with your wireless...
...router. • Find out your wireless router's broadcast name. This section provides general procedures for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in the user documentation for the broadband modem to the wireless ...not apply to a WLAN, ensure that you have followed the instructions in the order described below to a network via wireless technology. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Before you connect to internal cards with your wireless...
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...wireless network connection. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your wireless network card. To access the Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides... you selected, the same pop-up notifies you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Setting Up a Network 73 Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's configuration utility is managing the wireless network card. If the Choose a wireless network...
...wireless network connection. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your wireless network card. To access the Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides... you selected, the same pop-up notifies you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Setting Up a Network 73 Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's configuration utility is managing the wireless network card. If the Choose a wireless network...
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...encountered and allows you to select a test based on your computer or all devices attached to answer questions periodically. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. Describes the test and may not display the names of the problem. This test typically takes 1 hour or more...it displays the information in the device list in the following table for your computer. If you run . Solving Problems 81 Tests a specific device. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of devices. Displays your Service Tag. 3 If you cannot resolve the...
...encountered and allows you to select a test based on your computer or all devices attached to answer questions periodically. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. Describes the test and may not display the names of the problem. This test typically takes 1 hour or more...it displays the information in the device list in the following table for your computer. If you run . Solving Problems 81 Tests a specific device. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of devices. Displays your Service Tag. 3 If you cannot resolve the...
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...Dell" on page 112. One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. The hard drive failed initialization. DRIVE NOT READY - The operation requires a hard drive in the computer. The amount of paper. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E 0 - See "Memory" on page 114. The operating system is usually followed by specific... - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 79. Then shut down the computer, remove the hard drive...
...Dell" on page 112. One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. The hard drive failed initialization. DRIVE NOT READY - The operation requires a hard drive in the computer. The amount of paper. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E 0 - See "Memory" on page 114. The operating system is usually followed by specific... - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 79. Then shut down the computer, remove the hard drive...
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... FAILURE - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on the hard drive. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 163. The computer cannot find a specific track on the screen. 5 See the program documentation... for instructions. If the problem persists, contact Dell. You may be faulty or improperly seated. See "Using...
... FAILURE - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on the hard drive. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 163. The computer cannot find a specific track on the screen. 5 See the program documentation... for instructions. If the problem persists, contact Dell. You may be faulty or improperly seated. See "Using...
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... 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 computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you want to install. 7 Click the Install...
... 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 computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you want to install. 7 Click the Install...
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... drive 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 an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Restoring Your Operating System...
... drive 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 an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Restoring Your Operating System...
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...hard drive Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Specifications" on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts You can increase your computer memory by ...installing memory modules on the memory supported by your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from...
...hard drive Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Specifications" on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts You can increase your computer memory by ...installing memory modules on the memory supported by your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from...
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... Support Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™, Dell Inspiron™, Dell OptiPlex™, Dell Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers and storage) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 800-335-0031 1-800-805-5924 0800-105 0800-105 Contacting Dell 133 NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to Dell™ XPS™...
... Support Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™, Dell Inspiron™, Dell OptiPlex™, Dell Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers and storage) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 800-335-0031 1-800-805-5924 0800-105 0800-105 Contacting Dell 133 NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to Dell™ XPS™...
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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 To determine the configuration of your computer subject to 128 MB of shared memory (with 256 MB of system memory) or 224 MB of...
... 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 To determine the configuration of your computer subject to 128 MB of shared memory (with 256 MB of system memory) or 224 MB of...
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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