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...the marks and names or their products. Intel, Celeron, and Pentium are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are not applicable. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of... data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell...
...the marks and names or their products. Intel, Celeron, and Pentium are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are not applicable. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of... data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell...
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... 12 Right View 12 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 14 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 15 Low-Battery Warning 15 Charging the Battery 15 Recalibrating a Battery 16 Recalibrating a Battery When the Recalibrating... up 19 The computer stops responding 19 A program stops responding 19 A program crashes repeatedly 19 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 20 A solid blue screen appears 20 Other software problems 20 Running the...
... 12 Right View 12 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 14 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 15 Low-Battery Warning 15 Charging the Battery 15 Recalibrating a Battery 16 Recalibrating a Battery When the Recalibrating... up 19 The computer stops responding 19 A program stops responding 19 A program crashes repeatedly 19 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 20 A solid blue screen appears 20 Other software problems 20 Running the...
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... • How to configure system settings • How to direct your call when contacting technical support. Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities CD. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FOR PROOF ONLY 6 Quick Reference Guide PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - The Express Service Code may not ship with your...
... • How to configure system settings • How to direct your call when contacting technical support. Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities CD. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FOR PROOF ONLY 6 Quick Reference Guide PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - The Express Service Code may not ship with your...
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... operating system you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that came with your computer...2 Set aside the contents of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use the Operating System CD. After you will need to complete your User's...
... operating system you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that came with your computer...2 Set aside the contents of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use the Operating System CD. After you will need to complete your User's...
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.... See "Battery Disposal" in the Battery Meter window: DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FOR PROOF ONLY 14 Quick Reference Guide FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: For more information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information ...disposing of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Misuse of your Dell™ computer with the battery installed at all times. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, and the low-battery warning provide information ...
.... See "Battery Disposal" in the Battery Meter window: DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FOR PROOF ONLY 14 Quick Reference Guide FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: For more information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information ...disposing of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Misuse of your Dell™ computer with the battery installed at all times. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, and the low-battery warning provide information ...
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...the icon in the notification area (located in the notification area. If the battery runs completely out of the Windows desktop), and click Help. During that minimal battery operating time remains. Charge time is fully charged and idle..., save your User's Guide. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. A pop-up window warns you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately .... A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is hot from overcharging. DELL CONFIDENTIAL -
...the icon in the notification area (located in the notification area. If the battery runs completely out of the Windows desktop), and click Help. During that minimal battery operating time remains. Charge time is fully charged and idle..., save your User's Guide. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. A pop-up window warns you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately .... A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is hot from overcharging. DELL CONFIDENTIAL -
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...the left of the screen. See the documentation that came with your computer using battery power until the battery gauge states 100% charged. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - The battery light turns off after the battery is fully charged. 5 Ensure that the computer is turned off . 7 Connect...: For information about a specific item on a system setup screen highlight the item and see the Windows desktop. However, do not operate your USB port replicator for the Microsoft® Windows® operating system appears, continue to the USB port replicator, disconnect it. Removing a Battery CAUTION...
...the left of the screen. See the documentation that came with your computer using battery power until the battery gauge states 100% charged. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - The battery light turns off after the battery is fully charged. 5 Ensure that the computer is turned off . 7 Connect...: For information about a specific item on a system setup screen highlight the item and see the Windows desktop. However, do not operate your USB port replicator for the Microsoft® Windows® operating system appears, continue to the USB port replicator, disconnect it. Removing a Battery CAUTION...
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... program that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer might be infected with spyware. PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - See the software documentation 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 - Other software problems CHECK ... your computer. • Ensure that your computer. FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is designed for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating...
... program that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer might be infected with spyware. PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - See the software documentation 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 - Other software problems CHECK ... your computer. • Ensure that your computer. FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is designed for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating...
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... runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of bootable devices. FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Running the Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you contact...
... runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of bootable devices. FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Running the Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you contact...
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... Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - to continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for... your hard drive. FOR PROOF ONLY 22 Quick Reference Guide On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the menu that failed, press . • If...
... Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - to continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for... your hard drive. FOR PROOF ONLY 22 Quick Reference Guide On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the menu that failed, press . • If...
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... 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 Windows label, ...
... 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 Windows label, ...
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S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 20 spyware, 20 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty, 5 Windows XP Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 26 Index
S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 20 spyware, 20 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty, 5 Windows XP Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 26 Index