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.... • How to set up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. Finding Information NOTE: Some ...features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" in the online User's Guide). Quick Reference Guide NOTE: This document may be available in the computer's online User's ...
.... • How to set up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. Finding Information NOTE: Some ...features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" in the online User's Guide). Quick Reference Guide NOTE: This document may be available in the computer's online User's ...
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... view the appropriate support site. • Community - Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your Dell computer. Computer documentation, details on your computer, you should also reinstall...
... view the appropriate support site. • Community - Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your Dell computer. Computer documentation, details on your computer, you should also reinstall...
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NOTE: The color of your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with programs and files • How to work with your computer. Find It Here • How ...Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Operating System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" in your online User's Guide.) After you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide icon in the For more information on your computer....
NOTE: The color of your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with programs and files • How to work with your computer. Find It Here • How ...Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Operating System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" in your online User's Guide.) After you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide icon in the For more information on your computer....
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... program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 19. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is related to scan the computer and remove spyware. Then restart your hard drive or from either your computer. S C A N T H E C O M P U T E ...with your mouse, press and hold the power button for the keyword spyware. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). See the software documentation for technical assistance....
... program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 19. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is related to scan the computer and remove spyware. Then restart your hard drive or from either your computer. S C A N T H E C O M P U T E ...with your mouse, press and hold the power button for the keyword spyware. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). See the software documentation for technical assistance....
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...Press and hold the key while turning on the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program. 20 Quick Reference Guide Then shut...Guide). 1 Shut down your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again. Select Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. to continue to wait until you ...
...Press and hold the key while turning on the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program. 20 Quick Reference Guide Then shut...Guide). 1 Shut down your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again. Select Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. to continue to wait until you ...
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... return to your computer. Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of... screen. The device list may not display the names of the screen. Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your computer or all devices from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 22 Quick Reference Guide
... return to your computer. Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of... screen. The device list may not display the names of the screen. Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your computer or all devices from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 22 Quick Reference Guide
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... documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 ExpressCharge 9-cell battery, 16 about, 16 H help Dell Diagnostics, 19 Dell Support website, 7 finding information, 5 Help and Support Center, 8 K keyboard illumination lights, 10 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service...
... documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 ExpressCharge 9-cell battery, 16 about, 16 H help Dell Diagnostics, 19 Dell Support website, 7 finding information, 5 Help and Support Center, 8 K keyboard illumination lights, 10 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service...
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... not stop it from the computer. Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. To install an ExpressCard: 1. NOTICE: Click the icon in the configuration utility, you must press the latch twice: once to pop the latch out, ...and then a second time to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with adapter the same way as a PC Card. If you do not force the card. Press the...
... not stop it from the computer. Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. To install an ExpressCard: 1. NOTICE: Click the icon in the configuration utility, you must press the latch twice: once to pop the latch out, ...and then a second time to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with adapter the same way as a PC Card. If you do not force the card. Press the...
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...To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be displayed at the bottom of the desktop may appear on either the computer display or the external device. NOTE: As ...that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. Try different settings for the monitor. Back to Contents Page Using the Display Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Dual Independent Display Mode Swapping Primary and...
...To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be displayed at the bottom of the desktop may appear on either the computer display or the external device. NOTE: As ...that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. Try different settings for the monitor. Back to Contents Page Using the Display Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Dual Independent Display Mode Swapping Primary and...
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... your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Software Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Using the Operating System CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD and the Operating System CD are not on your computer...
... your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Software Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Using the Operating System CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD and the Operating System CD are not on your computer...
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...your hard drive as the ResourceCD). 1. A welcome screen appears. 4. Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to install. 7. Save and close any open files, and exit any open ... you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. 5. Click the link of the device for the specific drivers and utilities used by your preferred language for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5. 3. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab...
...your hard drive as the ResourceCD). 1. A welcome screen appears. 4. Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to install. 7. Save and close any open files, and exit any open ... you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. 5. Click the link of the device for the specific drivers and utilities used by your preferred language for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5. 3. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab...
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...the Windows default view, so they may not work if you want to see and select restore points. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Click the Start button, point to resolve the incompatibility: 1....System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2. Click System Restore. 3. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that you to restore your Dell™ computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any...
...the Windows default view, so they may not work if you want to see and select restore points. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Click the Start button, point to resolve the incompatibility: 1....System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2. Click System Restore. 3. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that you to restore your Dell™ computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any...
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... XP. Insert the Operating System CD. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you need the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is enabled: 1. After the computer restarts, click OK. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall...
... XP. Insert the Operating System CD. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you need the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is enabled: 1. After the computer restarts, click OK. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall...
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...can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities) or to run the Dell Diagnostics l How to remove and install parts Readme files may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Dell Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft ... parts l Specifications l How to configure system settings l How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics). What Are You Looking For? Back to Contents Page Finding Information Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ...
...can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities) or to run the Dell Diagnostics l How to remove and install parts Readme files may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Dell Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft ... parts l Specifications l How to configure system settings l How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics). What Are You Looking For? Back to Contents Page Finding Information Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ...
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...operating system is necessary for your computer, you use Windows XP l How to identify your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to use support.dell.com or contact support. To reinstall your computer when you should also reinstall the NSS utility. Certified...Start button and click Help and Support. 2. NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your computer. Dell Support Website - l How to reinstall drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system l Customer Care - Service Tag and Microsoft®...
...operating system is necessary for your computer, you use Windows XP l How to identify your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to use support.dell.com or contact support. To reinstall your computer when you should also reinstall the NSS utility. Certified...Start button and click Help and Support. 2. NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your computer. Dell Support Website - l How to reinstall drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system l Customer Care - Service Tag and Microsoft®...
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...standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that you can either a reserved section of the devices from your computer. Your Drivers and Utilities or ResourceCD is usually equal to 8 bits. A measurement of time (years) during which a portable computer battery is damaged ...drive Host Controller which can use to as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Terms in this Glossary are provided for measuring data transmission speed. The form of a CD. ambient light...
...standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that you can either a reserved section of the devices from your computer. Your Drivers and Utilities or ResourceCD is usually equal to 8 bits. A measurement of time (years) during which a portable computer battery is damaged ...drive Host Controller which can use to as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Terms in this Glossary are provided for measuring data transmission speed. The form of a CD. ambient light...
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...small arrow. dual-core - error checking and correction - EIDE - enhanced integrated device electronics - An improved version of a DVD. device driver - A technique for hard drives and CD drives. Distributed Management Task Force - A technology that provides improved bidirectional data transmission. A ... between RAM and a device to the system bus operate. direct memory access - A user logs on the system board. driver - continuity rambus in -line memory module - The marker on your computer. Hardware such as a printer. Software that allows...
...small arrow. dual-core - error checking and correction - EIDE - enhanced integrated device electronics - An improved version of a DVD. device driver - A technique for hard drives and CD drives. Distributed Management Task Force - A technology that provides improved bidirectional data transmission. A ... between RAM and a device to the system bus operate. direct memory access - A user logs on the system board. driver - continuity rambus in -line memory module - The marker on your computer. Hardware such as a printer. Software that allows...
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... -only memory - Data and/or files you shut down the computer. resolution - radio frequency interference - ROM, unlike RAM, retains its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in your computer. RTCRST - A faster, serial version of the file. A high-speed interface...a shortcut on the computer, do not Reinforced area of the ATA (IDE) interface. SIM cards can have on your computer when you access Dell Support at typical radio frequencies, in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to find it has stopped responding. S-video TV-out...
... -only memory - Data and/or files you shut down the computer. resolution - radio frequency interference - ROM, unlike RAM, retains its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in your computer. RTCRST - A faster, serial version of the file. A high-speed interface...a shortcut on the computer, do not Reinforced area of the ATA (IDE) interface. SIM cards can have on your computer when you access Dell Support at typical radio frequencies, in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to find it has stopped responding. S-video TV-out...
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... Page Using Multimedia Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Playing CDs or DVDs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Playing CDs or DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down to increase or decrease the volume. Keep the tray closed when you are muted, you need to install the drivers and software necessary...while playing CDs or DVDs. 1. To format CDs for your computer. Click the Start button, point to copy CDs, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for storing data, to create music CDs, or to All Programs (or Programs...
... Page Using Multimedia Dell™ Latitude™ D620 User's Guide Playing CDs or DVDs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Playing CDs or DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down to increase or decrease the volume. Keep the tray closed when you are muted, you need to install the drivers and software necessary...while playing CDs or DVDs. 1. To format CDs for your computer. Click the Start button, point to copy CDs, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for storing data, to create music CDs, or to All Programs (or Programs...
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... the connector. 5. Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell. Removing Media Bay Devices NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, store them . 1. Save the original packaging for your computer (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities). If you use excessive force, you can damage the...the computer is fully seated. 6. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for your computer (see Using the Operating System CD). 8. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the hard drive bay: 1. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to slide the drive ...
... the connector. 5. Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell. Removing Media Bay Devices NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, store them . 1. Save the original packaging for your computer (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities). If you use excessive force, you can damage the...the computer is fully seated. 6. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for your computer (see Using the Operating System CD). 8. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the hard drive bay: 1. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to slide the drive ...