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.... Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Inc.; NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products....trade names other than its own. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. If you make better use of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. The Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System ...
.... Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Inc.; NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products....trade names other than its own. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. If you make better use of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. The Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System ...
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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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FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer. Readme files may ship with your computer or ... • 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 computer or in certain countries. FOR...
FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer. Readme files may ship with your computer or ... • 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 computer or in certain countries. FOR...
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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 to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service...'s guides. Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities CD. The Express Service Code may not ship with your computer. FOR PROOF ONLY 6 Quick Reference Guide DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - The User's Guide is optional and may ...
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 to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service...'s guides. Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities CD. The Express Service Code may not ship with your computer. FOR PROOF ONLY 6 Quick Reference Guide DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - The User's Guide is optional and may ...
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... - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- The software automatically detects your configuration. Go to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website ...information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - Find It Here • Solutions -...
... - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- The software automatically detects your configuration. Go to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website ...information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - Find It Here • Solutions -...
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DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for devices (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on ...The Operating System CD is already installed on your operating system, use the Operating System CD. 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 the devices ...
DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for devices (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on ...The Operating System CD is already installed on your operating system, use the Operating System CD. 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 the devices ...
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...operating system and language, and then follow the instructions. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - 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. Slide the battery into the bay until the ...latch release clicks. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer model from the bay. The utility is available on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD and on...
...operating system and language, and then follow the instructions. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - 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. Slide the battery into the bay until the ...latch release clicks. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer model from the bay. The utility is available on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD and on...
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... MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Use an anti-virus program ... YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU 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 - 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 spyware. For more information, go to support...
... MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Use an anti-virus program ... YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU 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 - 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 spyware. For more information, go to support...
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... If you see your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Start the Dell Diagnostics from your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. Then shut ...came with a list of your computer and try again. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press . If you contact Dell for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to wait until you perform the following procedures, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If all ...
... If you see your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Start the Dell Diagnostics from your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. Then shut ...came with a list of your computer and try again. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press . If you contact Dell for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to wait until you perform the following procedures, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If all ...
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... a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes...
... a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes...
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FOR PROOF ONLY 24 Quick Reference Guide PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. 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. DELL CONFIDENTIAL -
FOR PROOF ONLY 24 Quick Reference Guide PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. 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. DELL CONFIDENTIAL -
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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...