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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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...8226; Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers and 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. What ...
...8226; Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers and 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. What ...
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... Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" in the taskbar. Proactive e-mail notification of your computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates To download Notebook System Software: • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Upgrade information for your computer •...
... Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" in the taskbar. Proactive e-mail notification of your computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates To download Notebook System Software: • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Upgrade information for your computer •...
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...'s Guide. Your operating system product key label is already installed on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. NOTE: The color of your media varies based on your computer. The operating system is located...you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • How to use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on your computer. ...
...'s Guide. Your operating system product key label is already installed on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. NOTE: The color of your media varies based on your computer. The operating system is located...you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • How to use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on your computer. ...
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..., your program may require an 18 Quick Reference Guide END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click Applications. 4 Click the program that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. A program is compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power...
..., your program may require an 18 Quick Reference Guide END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click Applications. 4 Click the program that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. A program is compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power...
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... located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 17) and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in Lockups and Software Problems (see a message stating that you print these... test displays in the system setup program and is known to be powered down your hard drive. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is connected to support.dell.com and search for technical assistance. See "System Setup Program" in your User's Guide to review your User's...
... located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 17) and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in Lockups and Software Problems (see a message stating that you print these... test displays in the system setup program and is known to be powered down your hard drive. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is connected to support.dell.com and search for technical assistance. See "System Setup Program" in your User's Guide to review your User's...
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..., select the version appropriate for one time only. 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 appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the CD... proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test...
..., select the version appropriate for one time only. 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 appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the CD... proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test...
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... 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 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 your hardware configuration...
... 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 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 your hardware configuration...
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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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...your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 108) or to your computer or advanced ...technicalreference material for my computer • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and may not be found at support.dell.com. Some features or media may not ship with your computer.
...your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 108) or to your computer or advanced ...technicalreference material for my computer • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and may not be found at support.dell.com. Some features or media may not ship with your computer.
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...reinstall the NSS utility. for the keyword optical drives, USB devices, and so on 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 your computer,...your computer • Reference - NSS provides critical updates To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - What Are You Looking For? Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)-
...reinstall the NSS utility. for the keyword optical drives, USB devices, and so on 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 your computer,...your computer • Reference - NSS provides critical updates To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - What Are You Looking For? Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)-
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...). NOTE: The color of your computer. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. After you ordered. 14 Finding Information To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System... System media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on page 137. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.
...). NOTE: The color of your computer. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. After you ordered. 14 Finding Information To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System... System media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on page 137. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.
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... a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Switching the Video Image When you enable the ambient light sensor feature. Dell™ QuickSet allows you change any external monitors or projectors. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display...
... a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Switching the Video Image When you enable the ambient light sensor feature. Dell™ QuickSet allows you change any external monitors or projectors. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display...
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... check box, and then click Apply. 6 Change Screen resolution to the other, effectively doubling the amount of your Dellinstalled operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to change , or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab.
... check box, and then click Apply. 6 Change Screen resolution to the other, effectively doubling the amount of your Dellinstalled operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to change , or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab.
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... 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do the following in order to set up the wireless router: • Establish...Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless router's broadcast name. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that came with your broadband router. • Find out your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Checking Your...
... 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do the following in order to set up the wireless router: • Establish...Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless router's broadcast name. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that came with your broadband router. • Find out your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Checking Your...
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NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you open or close it. 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 tray and snap the disc onto ...the spindle. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing media. 1 Press the eject button on the media tray when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. Using Multimedia 59 8 Using Multimedia Playing Media NOTICE: Do not press down on the front of...
NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you open or close it. 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 tray and snap the disc onto ...the spindle. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing media. 1 Press the eject button on the media tray when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. Using Multimedia 59 8 Using Multimedia Playing Media NOTICE: Do not press down on the front of...
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... in its orientation symbol pointing into the slot until the card is running. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Striking the end of the card facing up. Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard You can damage the system board. • Always remove ...an extended PC Card before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with its connector. Check the card orientation and try again. Extended Cards An extended PC Card (...
... in its orientation symbol pointing into the slot until the card is running. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Striking the end of the card facing up. Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard You can damage the system board. • Always remove ...an extended PC Card before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with its connector. Check the card orientation and try again. Extended Cards An extended PC Card (...
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... a working modem into your hard drive or from your computer. • If the problem persists, contact contact Dell Support. Troubleshooting 81 Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Dell™ Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
... a working modem into your hard drive or from your computer. • If the problem persists, contact contact Dell Support. Troubleshooting 81 Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Dell™ Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...