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... the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. Click the User's Guide for my computer • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional...
... the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. Click the User's Guide for my computer • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional...
Quick Reference Guide
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..., such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - The NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary software automatically detects your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary Notebook System Software. Find It Here • Solutions - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates To download Notebook System Software: • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and...
..., such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - The NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary software automatically detects your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary Notebook System Software. Find It Here • Solutions - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates To download Notebook System Software: • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and...
User's Guide
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... enter your Dell computer. for correct operation of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. This support provides real-time health scans of your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of software and hardware updates for your computer, you reinstall the operating system for components, such as memory, the hard drive...
... enter your Dell computer. for correct operation of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. This support provides real-time health scans of your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of software and hardware updates for your computer, you reinstall the operating system for components, such as memory, the hard drive...
User's Guide
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..., see the user's guide for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: If you to use the touch pad or track stick to change , or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to resize your operating system documentation. 5 Click the monitor 2 icon...
..., see the user's guide for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: If you to use the touch pad or track stick to change , or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to resize your operating system documentation. 5 Click the monitor 2 icon...
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... you selected when you purchased your computer has a wireless network card and to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and click Connect To→ Set up a WLAN, you need: • High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem that is a series of interconnected computers that your computer, the computer...
... you selected when you purchased your computer has a wireless network card and to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and click Connect To→ Set up a WLAN, you need: • High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem that is a series of interconnected computers that your computer, the computer...
User's Guide
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... mode, as long as the switch is turned on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to control WiFi network connections. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is configured through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Network Connections section of the Control Panel. 56 Setting Up and Using Networks The profiles consist of different network settings and equipment that correspond to create profiles for accessing...
... mode, as long as the switch is turned on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to control WiFi network connections. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is configured through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Network Connections section of the Control Panel. 56 Setting Up and Using Networks The profiles consist of different network settings and equipment that correspond to create profiles for accessing...
User's Guide
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...; If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. computer's Service Manual). • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module and restart the computer. A possible LCD • Reseat the LCD cable (see "Keyboard" failure has occurred. card/video failure has • If available, install a working memory of the same type into your failure has occurred. A possible keyboard • Reseat the keyboard (see your computer...
...; If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. computer's Service Manual). • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module and restart the computer. A possible LCD • Reseat the LCD cable (see "Keyboard" failure has occurred. card/video failure has • If available, install a working memory of the same type into your failure has occurred. A possible keyboard • Reseat the keyboard (see your computer...
User's Guide
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... software you are attempting to commands from media. Troubleshooting 89 Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. HA RD- Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard drive problems" on page 86), and boot the computer from the computer. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Try to occur after a memory module is installed. The...
... software you are attempting to commands from media. Troubleshooting 89 Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. HA RD- Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard drive problems" on page 86), and boot the computer from the computer. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Try to occur after a memory module is installed. The...
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... keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require replacement (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 122). Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Product Information Guide. X: \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N P RO T EC T E D M O D E - T H E D E V I C E I S N O T R E A D Y - WA RNING : BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LO W - The battery is listed, Windows recognizes the device. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware...
... keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require replacement (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 122). Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Product Information Guide. X: \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N P RO T EC T E D M O D E - T H E D E V I C E I S N O T R E A D Y - WA RNING : BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LO W - The battery is listed, Windows recognizes the device. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware...
User's Guide
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... BATTERY - The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to turn on the computer. The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility has not yet located a Mobile Broadband network. Ensure that the card is in the Product Information Guide. Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode-press the power button to the Internet...
... BATTERY - The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to turn on the computer. The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility has not yet located a Mobile Broadband network. Ensure that the card is in the Product Information Guide. Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode-press the power button to the Internet...
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... - ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you are using the AC adapter, and turn on page 88. If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If the display is working by testing it is recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer is difficult to change or click the Display icon...
... - ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you are using the AC adapter, and turn on page 88. If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If the display is working by testing it is recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer is difficult to change or click the Display icon...
User's Guide
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... the software needed to start -up files. NOTE: To change its order in your computer, including but not limited to move the highlighted device up -arrow key, and then enable or disable the device or change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the Help area on the screen. Enabled items appear as white type on page 105. On each option is the setting or...
... the software needed to start -up files. NOTE: To change its order in your computer, including but not limited to move the highlighted device up -arrow key, and then enable or disable the device or change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the Help area on the screen. Enabled items appear as white type on page 105. On each option is the setting or...
User's Guide
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... order preference works best. Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. • Video Card - Enables and enhances the Bluetooth controller. • PCMCIA/Smartcard controller - If you may vary. • Desktop System Software (DSS) or Notebook System Software (NSS) - Enables and enhances the network controller. • Sound Card - Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you are connected to replace the driver with a "!") on the computer, click Continue; If you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver...
... order preference works best. Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. • Video Card - Enables and enhances the Bluetooth controller. • PCMCIA/Smartcard controller - If you may vary. • Desktop System Software (DSS) or Notebook System Software (NSS) - Enables and enhances the network controller. • Sound Card - Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you are connected to replace the driver with a "!") on the computer, click Continue; If you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver...
User's Guide
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... any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista start Windows Explorer, click your administrator to begin installing the driver or utility. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the screen to complete the installation. 2 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and...
... any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista start Windows Explorer, click your administrator to begin installing the driver or utility. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the screen to complete the installation. 2 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and...
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... which you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the name of the device for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to start button, , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described...
... which you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the name of the device for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to start button, , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described...
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... the problem and click Next to start button, , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in an undesirable operating state. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista start the search. 3 In the search results, select the option that System Restore makes to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to restore your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Use System Restore as the first solution for the Windows default...
... the problem and click Next to start button, , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in an undesirable operating state. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista start the search. 3 In the search results, select the option that System Restore makes to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to restore your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Use System Restore as the first solution for the Windows default...
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... computer. To reinstall Windows, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do so. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System media. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears...
... computer. To reinstall Windows, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do so. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System media. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears...
User's Guide
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... You Begin" on page 115. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 118). 3 Remove the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on each end of the computer (DIMM B). Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, one memory module, install the memory module in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 123 NOTICE: If you begin any new modules that you may not function at optimal performance. Otherwise, your...
... You Begin" on page 115. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 118). 3 Remove the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on each end of the computer (DIMM B). Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, one memory module, install the memory module in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 123 NOTICE: If you begin any new modules that you may not function at optimal performance. Otherwise, your...
User's Guide
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... the computer. Devices and software can set. megahertz - megapixel - millisecond - NIC - nonvolatile random access memory - NVRAM is typically used as date, time, and other computers over analog telephone lines. Modems and network adapters are working on communications such as RAM, ROM, and video memory. A standard for digital cameras. modem - memory module - Three types of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. Each partition can contain several...
... the computer. Devices and software can set. megahertz - megapixel - millisecond - NIC - nonvolatile random access memory - NVRAM is typically used as date, time, and other computers over analog telephone lines. Modems and network adapters are working on communications such as RAM, ROM, and video memory. A standard for digital cameras. modem - memory module - Three types of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. Each partition can contain several...
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... to configure userselectable options in Glossary 165 A hardware-based security feature that a program can display. super-extended graphics array plus - trusted platform module - UTP - Video memory is turned on the computer, do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to 1400 x 1050. video mode - A video standard for a low-speed device such as the motherboard. A video standard for video cards and controllers that serves as Windows operating systems, displays in the BIOS...
... to configure userselectable options in Glossary 165 A hardware-based security feature that a program can display. super-extended graphics array plus - trusted platform module - UTP - Video memory is turned on the computer, do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to 1400 x 1050. video mode - A video standard for a low-speed device such as the motherboard. A video standard for video cards and controllers that serves as Windows operating systems, displays in the BIOS...