Owner's Manual
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... any operating system or programs are installed. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 43. Provides information on page 44. For more information, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on the battery charge status. For more information, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 47. When a battery is provided by the speakers. C O V E R F O R O P T I O N A L I N T E R N A L C A R D W I T... that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology 6 hard drive 10 air vent 7 air vent 11 optical-drive locking screw 8 Mini-Card/modem cover S U...
... any operating system or programs are installed. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 43. Provides information on page 44. For more information, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on the battery charge status. For more information, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 47. When a battery is provided by the speakers. C O V E R F O R O P T I O N A L I N T E R N A L C A R D W I T... that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology 6 hard drive 10 air vent 7 air vent 11 optical-drive locking screw 8 Mini-Card/modem cover S U...
Owner's Manual
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... the power button, close the display, or press . You can change when you should consider replacing the battery. NOTE: See "Power Management Modes" on conserving battery power. NOTICE: If your ...Power Management Modes" on the battery as described below and by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning. When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to optimize your work...You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. For information about standby and hibernate modes. • Use the Power Management Wizard...
... the power button, close the display, or press . You can change when you should consider replacing the battery. NOTE: See "Power Management Modes" on conserving battery power. NOTICE: If your ...Power Management Modes" on the battery as described below and by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning. When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to optimize your work...You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. For information about standby and hibernate modes. • Use the Power Management Wizard...
Owner's Manual
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...program that was running when the message appeared. See "Contacting Dell" on page 155. See "Memory" on page 87. The hard drive failed initialization. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 121. Install a hard drive in the system setup program. The computer cannot identify the ...Product Information Guide. The message is too full. The hard drive cannot read the data. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . DRIVE NOT READY - ERROR READING EXPRESSCARD - GATE A20 FAILURE - Contact Dell. C D DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE - DATA ERROR - The operating system ...
...program that was running when the message appeared. See "Contacting Dell" on page 155. See "Memory" on page 87. The hard drive failed initialization. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 121. Install a hard drive in the system setup program. The computer cannot identify the ...Product Information Guide. The message is too full. The hard drive cannot read the data. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . DRIVE NOT READY - ERROR READING EXPRESSCARD - GATE A20 FAILURE - Contact Dell. C D DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE - DATA ERROR - The operating system ...
Owner's Manual
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... necessary, replace them. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 87. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page...
... necessary, replace them. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 87. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page...
Owner's Manual
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... system, another program, or a utility. If the error message still appears, see "Hard Drive" on page 121) and, if necessary, replace them . M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N - NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - Contact Dell. 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 N G V A L U E - OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Contact Dell. The program that the drive is missing an essential file. The operating system cannot locate a sector on page...
... system, another program, or a utility. If the error message still appears, see "Hard Drive" on page 121) and, if necessary, replace them . M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N - NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - Contact Dell. 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 N G V A L U E - OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Contact Dell. The program that the drive is missing an essential file. The operating system cannot locate a sector on page...
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...- If your computer to an electrical outlet to restore the data by entering the system setup program (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. Connect your IEEE 1394 device is running out of the procedures in this section, follow ... the Dell Diagnostics. See "Contacting Dell" on page 155. See "Contacting Dell" on page 155. A chip on page 87. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be malfunctioning. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be replaced. T...
...- If your computer to an electrical outlet to restore the data by entering the system setup program (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. Connect your IEEE 1394 device is running out of the procedures in this section, follow ... the Dell Diagnostics. See "Contacting Dell" on page 155. See "Contacting Dell" on page 155. A chip on page 87. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be malfunctioning. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be replaced. T...
Owner's Manual
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... remove the battery before removing the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is on, in standby mode, or in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 119 NOTE: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on...
... remove the battery before removing the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is on, in standby mode, or in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 119 NOTE: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. 1 2 1 hard drive screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is not already pre-imaged, install the operating system and drivers for storing or shipping the hard drive. To replace the hard drive: 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin"... on page 108. 120 Adding and Replacing Parts Save the original packaging for your computer. See "Protecting Against...
.... 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. 1 2 1 hard drive screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is not already pre-imaged, install the operating system and drivers for storing or shipping the hard drive. To replace the hard drive: 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin"... on page 108. 120 Adding and Replacing Parts Save the original packaging for your computer. See "Protecting Against...
Owner's Manual
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... yourself again when you return to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to the computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 121 Install only memory modules ...that are covered under your computer warranty. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in both memory module connectors....
... yourself again when you return to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to the computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 121 Install only memory modules ...that are covered under your computer warranty. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in both memory module connectors....
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...installing, 133 C CardBus technology media memory cards, 74 carnet, 136 CD drive problems, 91 CD-RW drive problems, 92 CDs about, 54 operating system, 14 playing, 51 cleaning touch pad, 151 coin-cell battery replacing, 132 computer crashes, 99 restore to previous operating state, 111 slow performance,...copying DVDs general information, 54 helpful tips, 55 how to, 54 D Dell contacting, 145, 154-155 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 87 starting from Drivers and Utilities CD, 87 starting from your hard drive, 87 Dell MediaDirect about, 18, 56 problems, 100 Index 183 Index Numbers 5-in-1 ...
...installing, 133 C CardBus technology media memory cards, 74 carnet, 136 CD drive problems, 91 CD-RW drive problems, 92 CDs about, 54 operating system, 14 playing, 51 cleaning touch pad, 151 coin-cell battery replacing, 132 computer crashes, 99 restore to previous operating state, 111 slow performance,...copying DVDs general information, 54 helpful tips, 55 how to, 54 D Dell contacting, 145, 154-155 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 87 starting from Drivers and Utilities CD, 87 starting from your hard drive, 87 Dell MediaDirect about, 18, 56 problems, 100 Index 183 Index Numbers 5-in-1 ...
Owner's Manual
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..., 11 Dolby headphones, setting up, 69 drivers about, 108 identifying, 108 reinstalling, 108 Drivers and Utilities CD, 109 drives problems, 91 See hard drive DVD drive problems, 91 DVDs about, 54 playing, 51 DVI monitor connector description, 24 E End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics..., 28 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 firewall Windows XP, 84 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 20 H hard drive description, 27 problems, 92 replacing, 119 returning to Dell, 121 hardware conflicts, 110 Dell Diagnostics, 87 Hardware Troubleshooter, 110 Help and Support Center, 13-14 hibernate ...
..., 11 Dolby headphones, setting up, 69 drivers about, 108 identifying, 108 reinstalling, 108 Drivers and Utilities CD, 109 drives problems, 91 See hard drive DVD drive problems, 91 DVDs about, 54 playing, 51 DVI monitor connector description, 24 E End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics..., 28 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 firewall Windows XP, 84 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 20 H hard drive description, 27 problems, 92 replacing, 119 returning to Dell, 121 hardware conflicts, 110 Dell Diagnostics, 87 Hardware Troubleshooter, 110 Help and Support Center, 13-14 hibernate ...