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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 10 Left Side View 11 Right Side View 11 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Charging the Battery 16 Removing the Battery 16 Storing a Battery 17 Troubleshooting 17 Lockups and Software Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics 19 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 20 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 20 Index 23 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 10 Left Side View 11 Right Side View 11 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Charging the Battery 16 Removing the Battery 16 Storing a Battery 17 Troubleshooting 17 Lockups and Software Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics 19 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 20 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 20 Index 23 Contents 3
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... • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers and to run 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...
... • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers and to run 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...
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...)- NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary Notebook System Software. Quick Reference Guide 7 Proactive e-mail notification of your...
...)- NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary Notebook System Software. Quick Reference Guide 7 Proactive e-mail notification of your...
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...operating system, use the Operating System media. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell™ QuickSet in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow ...phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ship with...
...operating system, use the Operating System media. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell™ QuickSet in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow ...phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ship with...
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... Reference Guide END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click Applications. 4 Click the program that is designed for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to the Internet, your...
... Reference Guide END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click Applications. 4 Click the program that is designed for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to the Internet, your...
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... (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Quick Reference Guide 19 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is known to scan the computer and remove spyware. See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. NOTE: If the computer is connected to test displays in your User's...diagnostic utility partition on . For more information, go to a software problem. NOTE: If you contact Dell for the keyword spyware. If all tests run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. See the documentation that came with your computer. upgrade) to be powered down ...
... (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Quick Reference Guide 19 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is known to scan the computer and remove spyware. See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. NOTE: If the computer is connected to test displays in your User's...diagnostic utility partition on . For more information, go to a software problem. NOTE: If you contact Dell for the keyword spyware. If all tests run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. See the documentation that came with your computer. upgrade) to be powered down ...
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... devices specified in your User's Guide. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: It is recommended...the option you select Test System to run . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to continue." 4 Press any questions that you want to run a complete test on your computer...
... devices specified in your User's Guide. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: It is recommended...the option you select Test System to run . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to continue." 4 Press any questions that you want to run a complete test on your computer...
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... and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to customize the test by changing ...the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). 22 Quick Reference Guide Allows you to the Main Menu screen. Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your computer.
... and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to customize the test by changing ...the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). 22 Quick Reference Guide Allows you to the Main Menu screen. Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your computer.
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... media, 20 starting from the hard drive, 19 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 19 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics, 19 DVD Drivers and Utilities, 5 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 8 help file...
... media, 20 starting from the hard drive, 19 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 19 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics, 19 DVD Drivers and Utilities, 5 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 8 help file...
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... During POST 79 Dell™ Technical Update Service 81 Dell Diagnostics 81 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 82 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 83 Dell Support Utility 84 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 84 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 84...
... During POST 79 Dell™ Technical Update Service 81 Dell Diagnostics 81 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 82 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 83 Dell Support Utility 84 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 84 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 84...
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... 103 System Setup Screens 104 Commonly Used Options 104 Changing the Boot Sequence 104 Changing Printer Modes 105 Changing COM Ports 105 13 Reinstalling Software Drivers 107 What Is a Driver 107 Identifying Drivers 107 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 108 8 Contents
... 103 System Setup Screens 104 Commonly Used Options 104 Changing the Boot Sequence 104 Changing Printer Modes 105 Changing COM Ports 105 13 Reinstalling Software Drivers 107 What Is a Driver 107 Identifying Drivers 107 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 108 8 Contents
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...my computer • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be available in certain countries. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. 1 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be... media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: Additional information may not ship ...
...my computer • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be available in certain countries. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. 1 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be... media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: Additional information may not ship ...
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.... 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - for processors, 3 Click your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Finding Information 13 Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in the taskbar. • How to use Windows •...
.... 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - for processors, 3 Click your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Finding Information 13 Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in the taskbar. • How to use Windows •...
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... not ship with your computer. To reinstall your computer. NOTE: The color of your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 137. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your media varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use...
... not ship with your computer. To reinstall your computer. NOTE: The color of your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 137. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your media varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use...
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... Image When you to you change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. 46 Using the Display Dell™ QuickSet allows you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may... Resolution and Refresh Rate 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 installed. If you enable the ambient light sensor feature.
... Image When you to you change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. 46 Using the Display Dell™ QuickSet allows you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may... Resolution and Refresh Rate 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 installed. If you enable the ambient light sensor feature.
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... then click Apply. 6 Change Screen resolution to the appropriate sizes for both screens independently and drag objects from one time. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your computer and use the touch pad or track stick to pan up, down, left...
... then click Apply. 6 Change Screen resolution to the appropriate sizes for both screens independently and drag objects from one time. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your computer and use the touch pad or track stick to pan up, down, left...
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... Network" on page 50 for more information about how to prepare for connecting to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer to a network. The software is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless...software is installed in your wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in the user documentation for at support.dell.com. For information on the type of wireless network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer and ...
... Network" on page 50 for more information about how to prepare for connecting to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer to a network. The software is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless...software is installed in your wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in the user documentation for at support.dell.com. For information on the type of wireless network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer and ...
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For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for your computer or in the center of the drive. 2 Pull out the tray. 3 Place ...the disc, label side up, in certain countries). Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing media. 1 Press the eject button on the media...
For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for your computer or in the center of the drive. 2 Pull out the tray. 3 Place ...the disc, label side up, in certain countries). Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing media. 1 Press the eject button on the media...
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... PC Card 1 Hold the card with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the card. The computer automatically detects the card. If the configuration program tells you insert the... card. 2 Slide the card into the slot. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. PC Cards and ExpressCards are keyed to be in the "in the Product Information Guide. Follow these precautions when using extended PC Cards: ...
... PC Card 1 Hold the card with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the card. The computer automatically detects the card. If the configuration program tells you insert the... card. 2 Slide the card into the slot. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. PC Cards and ExpressCards are keyed to be in the "in the Product Information Guide. Follow these precautions when using extended PC Cards: ...
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...If the computer is active. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible modem failure has occurred. Dell Diagnostics Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "System Setup Program" on Dell™ computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. See the documentation that the device you want to test displays in... for content, format, and how frequently you experience a problem with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact contact Dell Support. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is free and can be customized for instructions. When to support...
...If the computer is active. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible modem failure has occurred. Dell Diagnostics Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "System Setup Program" on Dell™ computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. See the documentation that the device you want to test displays in... for content, format, and how frequently you experience a problem with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact contact Dell Support. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is free and can be customized for instructions. When to support...