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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or...
Dell Technology Guide
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...in Safe Mode Safe mode is off and components will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. Write down with active programs will help you restart your computer, see: •... Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Starting Your Computer in a limited state. You may want to start in the corners of... displayed. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode, you are started. See "Replacing a Battery" on . HINT: If an error message is turned back on page 143. FOR MORE INFORMATION:...
...in Safe Mode Safe mode is off and components will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. Write down with active programs will help you restart your computer, see: •... Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Starting Your Computer in a limited state. You may want to start in the corners of... displayed. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode, you are started. See "Replacing a Battery" on . HINT: If an error message is turned back on page 143. FOR MORE INFORMATION:...
Dell Technology Guide
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...batteries. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the compressed-air product. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. If you notice problems... learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Tools...
...batteries. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the compressed-air product. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. If you notice problems... learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Tools...
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... Management - advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. change power-related settings so that your computer. provides access to monitor the status of the available options to optimize ...performance. Adjust visual effects - and adjust battery usage for on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Advanced tools - Local Security Policy - system tools to...
... Management - advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. change power-related settings so that your computer. provides access to monitor the status of the available options to optimize ...performance. Adjust visual effects - and adjust battery usage for on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Advanced tools - Local Security Policy - system tools to...
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... current status of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the...
... current status of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the...
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... LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 281). P R E S S F 5 T O R U N O N B O A R D D I A G N O S T I V E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A... BEEN DISABLED. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - S H U T D O W N F A I N T E R R U P T - TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - ( V A L U...
... LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 281). P R E S S F 5 T O R U N O N B O A R D D I A G N O S T I V E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A... BEEN DISABLED. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - S H U T D O W N F A I N T E R R U P T - TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - ( V A L U...
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... THAN 278 Troubleshooting Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. P R O G R A M - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. If... the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E D - STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE...
... THAN 278 Troubleshooting Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. P R O G R A M - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. If... the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E D - STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE...
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... type recommended by the manufacturer. If the drive is incorrectly installed. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Before you have to repeatedly reset time and date information...
... type recommended by the manufacturer. If the drive is incorrectly installed. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Before you have to repeatedly reset time and date information...
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... is used programs, files, folders, and drives. A type of the processor. Setup program differs from system setup. Battery-powered clock on your computer. When you call Dell for customer service or technical support. A faster, serial version of the ATA (IDE) interface. Shortcut icons do not... change the location of your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you place a shortcut on the system board that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - you can rename a shortcut icon. Hard ...
... is used programs, files, folders, and drives. A type of the processor. Setup program differs from system setup. Battery-powered clock on your computer. When you call Dell for customer service or technical support. A faster, serial version of the ATA (IDE) interface. Shortcut icons do not... change the location of your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you place a shortcut on the system board that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - you can rename a shortcut icon. Hard ...
Setup Guide
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... the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Front View Features 26 Back View Features 27 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Computer Base... and Keyboard Features 30 Touch Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia Control Keys 34 Using the Optical Drive 36 Display Features 38 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Solving Problems 45 Beep Codes 45 Network...
... the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Front View Features 26 Back View Features 27 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Computer Base... and Keyboard Features 30 Touch Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia Control Keys 34 Using the Optical Drive 36 Display Features 38 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Solving Problems 45 Beep Codes 45 Network...
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...Possible hard drive failure during POST. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). For help you could see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer has an issue or... help in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. Keyboard failure or loose cable. To replace the keyboard, see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). Hard-disk drive failure - Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Using Support Tools...
...Possible hard drive failure during POST. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). For help you could see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer has an issue or... help in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. Keyboard failure or loose cable. To replace the keyboard, see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). Hard-disk drive failure - Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Using Support Tools...