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...trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. The Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System CD are not applicable. Trademarks used in this... to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. Reproduction in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see ...
...trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. The Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System CD are not applicable. Trademarks used in this... to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. Reproduction in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see ...
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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 22 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 23 Index 25 4 Contents
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 22 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 23 Index 25 4 Contents
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...8226; Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation. Readme files may ...to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer or in certain countries. You can be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be included on your computer. PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - FILE LOCATION: J:\...
...8226; Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation. Readme files may ...to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer or in certain countries. You can be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be included on your computer. PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - FILE LOCATION: J:\...
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...Quick Reference Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities CD. The User's Guide is optional and may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on the bottom of your computer. • Use... the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code...
...Quick Reference Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities CD. The User's Guide is optional and may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on the bottom of your computer. • Use... the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code...
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...the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS is necessary for your Dell computer. Upgrade information for your Service Tag or product model. 3. The ...software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4. Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product...
...the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS is necessary for your Dell computer. Upgrade information for your Service Tag or product model. 3. The ...software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4. Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product...
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.... NOTE: The color of the accessories box, which you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as...System CD The operating system is optional and may not ship with your computer. FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for...
.... NOTE: The color of the accessories box, which you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as...System CD The operating system is optional and may not ship with your computer. FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for...
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... Drivers and Utilities CD and on the bottom of time. To download the utility, go to reinstall the NSS utility. FOR PROOF ONLY 18 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing a Battery Ensure that the computer is also recommended to Downloads at support.dell.com..., select your computer for your computer model from the bay. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and select your Dell™ computer, it . Storing a Battery Remove the battery ...
... Drivers and Utilities CD and on the bottom of time. To download the utility, go to reinstall the NSS utility. FOR PROOF ONLY 18 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing a Battery Ensure that the computer is also recommended to Downloads at support.dell.com..., select your computer for your computer model from the bay. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and select your Dell™ computer, it . Storing a Battery Remove the battery ...
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... system installed on your computer. • Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to support.dell.com and search for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system I F Y O U A R E U S I N G W I N D O W S X P, R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D ... S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the screen.
... system installed on your computer. • Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to support.dell.com and search for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system I F Y O U A R E U S I N G W I N D O W S X P, R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D ... S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the screen.
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... a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - Running the Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the safety instructions located in "Solving Problems" ...the checks in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your hard drive. The One - DELL CONFIDENTIAL - If you wait too long and the ...
... a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - Running the Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the safety instructions located in "Solving Problems" ...the checks in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your hard drive. The One - DELL CONFIDENTIAL - If you wait too long and the ...
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... assessment and restart the computer, press ; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment...
... assessment and restart the computer, press ; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment...
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To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FOR PROOF ONLY 24 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, close the Main Menu screen.
To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FOR PROOF ONLY 24 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, close the Main Menu screen.
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..., 18 C CD operating system, 8 computer, 10 crashes, 19-20 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 19 D Dell support website, 7 Dell Premier Support website, 5, 7 Diagnostics Dell, 21 diagnostics Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 7 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information documentation, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 left view, 12 M Microsoft...
..., 18 C CD operating system, 8 computer, 10 crashes, 19-20 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 19 D Dell support website, 7 Dell Premier Support website, 5, 7 Diagnostics Dell, 21 diagnostics Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 7 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information documentation, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 left view, 12 M Microsoft...