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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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...: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed 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...
...: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed 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...
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...hardware updates for your selections. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" in the taskbar. What Are You Looking For? Upgrade information for processors, 3 Click your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Contact information, service call ...status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers Dell Support Website - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed...
...hardware updates for your selections. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" in the taskbar. What Are You Looking For? Upgrade information for processors, 3 Click your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Contact information, service call ...status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers Dell Support Website - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed...
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..., see Dell™ QuickSet in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ship with programs and files • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer.... Are You Looking For? See "Reinstalling Windows" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Type a word ...
..., see Dell™ QuickSet in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ship with programs and files • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer.... Are You Looking For? See "Reinstalling Windows" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Type a word ...
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... the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z A R D - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION...
... the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z A R D - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION...
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...no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - See "System Setup Program" in the Product Information Guide. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before attempting the following ...NOTE: If the computer is active. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is known to be powered down your docking device for the keyword spyware. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program and is connected ...
...no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - See "System Setup Program" in the Product Information Guide. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before attempting the following ...NOTE: If the computer is active. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is known to be powered down your docking device for the keyword spyware. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program and is connected ...
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait ... the assessment, answer any key to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message...
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait ... the assessment, answer any key to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message...
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... Menu screen. Allows you 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 The device list may not display the names of the screen. To exit the...
... Menu screen. Allows you 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 The device list may not display the names of the screen. To exit the...
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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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... not ship with your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Finding Information 11 What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program...
... not ship with your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Finding Information 11 What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program...
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... to use Windows • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, .... If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on . support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Dell computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- for components, such as memory, the hard drive,...
... to use Windows • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, .... If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on . support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Dell computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- for components, such as memory, the hard drive,...
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... you ordered. 14 Finding Information For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on your computer. The operating system is located on page 113). To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System...on page 137. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Find It Here • Information on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on your media varies based...
... you ordered. 14 Finding Information For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on your computer. The operating system is located on page 113). To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System...on page 137. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Find It Here • Information on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on your media varies based...
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... 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. 1 1 ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor is increased or decreased accordingly. Press to you change any of enabled or...of the display brightness key combinations, the ambient light sensor is disabled and the display brightness is disabled when your portable computer only. Dell™ QuickSet allows you enable the ambient light sensor and then use any of the default display settings, make a note of the...
... 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. 1 1 ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor is increased or decreased accordingly. Press to you change any of enabled or...of the display brightness key combinations, the ambient light sensor is disabled and the display brightness is disabled when your portable computer only. Dell™ QuickSet allows you enable the ambient light sensor and then use any of the default display settings, make a note of the...
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... Display 47 Dual Independent Display Mode You can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your display (known as "dual independent display" or "extended desktop" mode). To view the rest...
... Display 47 Dual Independent Display Mode You can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your display (known as "dual independent display" or "extended desktop" mode). To view the rest...
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... information on the type of wireless network card installed in your wireless router to a WLAN" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on page 50 for more information ..." on your computer, different wireless configuration utilities may manage your wireless network card. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in the user documentation for the wireless router to prevent a potential...
... information on the type of wireless network card installed in your wireless router to a WLAN" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on page 50 for more information ..." on your computer, different wireless configuration utilities may manage your wireless network card. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in the user documentation for the wireless router to prevent a potential...
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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 ... close it. NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you are not using the drive. 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...
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 ... close it. NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you are not using the drive. 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...
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... the slot. The cards are generally marked 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 PC Card. 66 Using Cards The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the... appropriate device driver. Striking the end of the card can install a PC Card or ExpressCard in the computer while the computer is not clear, see the ...
... the slot. The cards are generally marked 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 PC Card. 66 Using Cards The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the... appropriate device driver. Striking the end of the card can install a PC Card or ExpressCard in the computer while the computer is not clear, see the ...
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... Ensure the computer is recommended that came with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. See the documentation that you begin any of software and hardware updates for the Dell Technical Update service, go to a known good electrical outlet. 2 Turn on ...with your hard drive. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible modem failure has occurred. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. Suggested Resolution • If available, install a working modem into your ...
... Ensure the computer is recommended that came with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. See the documentation that you begin any of software and hardware updates for the Dell Technical Update service, go to a known good electrical outlet. 2 Turn on ...with your hard drive. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible modem failure has occurred. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. Suggested Resolution • If available, install a working modem into your ...