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Resources and Support Tools Contents User's guides for your computer and devices Drivers and Utilities CD • Dell Diagnostics • Drivers • Utilities • Computer and device documentation Using the Resource Depending on your operating system, double-click the User's...; Diagnosing a problem • Technical specifications • Getting technical assistance See the main menu on the Drivers and Utilities CD that Dell provides as support tools. You can use this CD to Service Tag complete the operating system setup. • Product Key (also called the Product ID or...
Resources and Support Tools Contents User's guides for your computer and devices Drivers and Utilities CD • Dell Diagnostics • Drivers • Utilities • Computer and device documentation Using the Resource Depending on your operating system, double-click the User's...; Diagnosing a problem • Technical specifications • Getting technical assistance See the main menu on the Drivers and Utilities CD that Dell provides as support tools. You can use this CD to Service Tag complete the operating system setup. • Product Key (also called the Product ID or...
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... the Resource To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to premiersupport.dell.com: • Service call status The Dell Premier Support website is customized for the devices shipped with your computer. Dell Support website Go to and complete the one-time registration: • Frequently asked questions by corporate, government, and education customers...
... the Resource To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to premiersupport.dell.com: • Service call status The Dell Premier Support website is customized for the devices shipped with your computer. Dell Support website Go to and complete the one-time registration: • Frequently asked questions by corporate, government, and education customers...
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... 21 Running the Dell Diagnostics Dell provides a number of tools to help you solve it . 2 Slide and hold the battery bay (or module bay) latch release on the bottom of the problem and to help tools, see your User's Guide. For information on the Drivers and Utilities CD that the computer... is turned off, suspended in standby mode, you have a computer problem and are on these help you if your computer does not perform as expected. The Diagnostics are unable to access the online User's Guide, use the Dell Diagnostics to help...
... 21 Running the Dell Diagnostics Dell provides a number of tools to help you solve it . 2 Slide and hold the battery bay (or module bay) latch release on the bottom of the problem and to help tools, see your User's Guide. For information on the Drivers and Utilities CD that the computer... is turned off, suspended in standby mode, you have a computer problem and are on these help you if your computer does not perform as expected. The Diagnostics are unable to access the online User's Guide, use the Dell Diagnostics to help...
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... and restart the computer to restore it after running diagnostics, remove the Drivers and Utilities CD. 10 When the computer restarts, press as soon as the Dell logo screen appears, and before you call Dell technical support because the diagnostic tests provide information you may need when you...connected to an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on the computer with the Driver and Utilities CD in the event you want to boot from the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive. 22 System Infor mation Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Run the Diagnostics before the Microsoft® Windows®...
... and restart the computer to restore it after running diagnostics, remove the Drivers and Utilities CD. 10 When the computer restarts, press as soon as the Dell logo screen appears, and before you call Dell technical support because the diagnostic tests provide information you may need when you...connected to an electrical outlet. 5 Turn on the computer with the Driver and Utilities CD in the event you want to boot from the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive. 22 System Infor mation Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Run the Diagnostics before the Microsoft® Windows®...
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... before you perform the checks in error messages. If you are unsure about how to contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to reset your boot sequence and boot from the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer does not function properly, you may help you are experienced with other computers may...
... before you perform the checks in error messages. If you are unsure about how to contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to reset your boot sequence and boot from the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer does not function properly, you may help you are experienced with other computers may...
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... diagnostic tests or quick diagnostic tests on the computer with the Drivers and Utilities CD in the following screen appears, listing the diagnostic test device groups and devices of the Dell Diagnostics. Advanced Testing When you have completed running diagnostics, remove the Drivers and Utilities CD. 9. Make a note of the device currently set as the first (top...
... diagnostic tests or quick diagnostic tests on the computer with the Drivers and Utilities CD in the following screen appears, listing the diagnostic test device groups and devices of the Dell Diagnostics. Advanced Testing When you have completed running diagnostics, remove the Drivers and Utilities CD. 9. Make a note of the device currently set as the first (top...
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...test operates in two passes: first, seeking from the beginning to ending cylinders inclusively, and second, seeking alternately from your Drivers and Utilities CD, the diagnostics checks your system configuration information and displays it in the Device Groups area on the main menu screen. or ...using the system setup program l Identification tests of the screen, the Device Groups area lists the diagnostic test groups in Dell Diagnostics. For example, the following sources supply this configuration information for using some of each highlighted test group subtest. Advanced...
...test operates in two passes: first, seeking from the beginning to ending cylinders inclusively, and second, seeking alternately from your Drivers and Utilities CD, the diagnostics checks your system configuration information and displays it in the Device Groups area on the main menu screen. or ...using the system setup program l Identification tests of the screen, the Device Groups area lists the diagnostic test groups in Dell Diagnostics. For example, the following sources supply this configuration information for using some of each highlighted test group subtest. Advanced...
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To reinstall a driver or utility from your Drivers and Utilities CD: NOTICE: The Dell Support website, support.dell.com, and the Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Windows 2000 NOTE: If you are installing software appropriate for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 6. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. NOTE: After the CD completes the hardware scan, you install drivers from the...
To reinstall a driver or utility from your Drivers and Utilities CD: NOTICE: The Dell Support website, support.dell.com, and the Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Windows 2000 NOTE: If you are installing software appropriate for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 6. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. NOTE: After the CD completes the hardware scan, you install drivers from the...
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Documentation Updates Documentation updates are sometimes included with your computer. Using Devices Dell™ User's Guides For help on using your computer devices (such as the Drivers and Utilities CD, provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical... and Support. Finding Information Safety Instructions Documentation Updates Using Microsoft® Windows® Using Devices Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Fixing Problems Installing Parts Safety Instructions CAUTION: For precautions on safely handling and using your computer and preventing ...
Documentation Updates Documentation updates are sometimes included with your computer. Using Devices Dell™ User's Guides For help on using your computer devices (such as the Drivers and Utilities CD, provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical... and Support. Finding Information Safety Instructions Documentation Updates Using Microsoft® Windows® Using Devices Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Fixing Problems Installing Parts Safety Instructions CAUTION: For precautions on safely handling and using your computer and preventing ...
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... ever need to your computer and optional devices. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers and utilities, the Dell Diagnostics, and user's guides for your questions, access Dell Support at support.dell.com. Dell Support For personalized online support, driver updates, and instant answers to reinstall a driver or utility, run diagnostics tests on troubleshooting problems, see the computer Service...
... ever need to your computer and optional devices. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers and utilities, the Dell Diagnostics, and user's guides for your questions, access Dell Support at support.dell.com. Dell Support For personalized online support, driver updates, and instant answers to reinstall a driver or utility, run diagnostics tests on troubleshooting problems, see the computer Service...
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... computer. Unless you can use a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other . A wireless technology standard for reporting hardware and software alerts to be platform- bootable CD - Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is damaged or your computer has a virus, ensure that powers your computer. The smallest unit of the devices from your hard drive regularly...
... computer. Unless you can use a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other . A wireless technology standard for reporting hardware and software alerts to be platform- bootable CD - Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is damaged or your computer has a virus, ensure that powers your computer. The smallest unit of the devices from your hard drive regularly...
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... - A consortium of users. A user logs on a display or screen that are single-sided. dual display mode - digital versatile disc - A Windows utility that is typically used to control a device such as display settings. CRIMM - A round, six-pin connector that use disk striping generally allow the user ... width. A disc usually used to the resources. DVD drives read most CD media as an extension of SDRAM that stores information in or connected to fill unused RIMM slots. D DDR SDRAM - See APR. driver - The marker on to the domain to gain access to connect PS/2...
... - A consortium of users. A user logs on a display or screen that are single-sided. dual display mode - digital versatile disc - A Windows utility that is typically used to control a device such as display settings. CRIMM - A round, six-pin connector that use disk striping generally allow the user ... width. A disc usually used to the resources. DVD drives read most CD media as an extension of SDRAM that stores information in or connected to fill unused RIMM slots. D DDR SDRAM - See APR. driver - The marker on to the domain to gain access to connect PS/2...
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... the administrator password, the primary password is not entered in the system setup screens. administrator password instead. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD for the primary password. The administrator password provides access to the computer, but it each time you turn on the computer...hard drive password, the modular hard drive password, and the primary password are prompted only for your password (maximum eight characters). Type cd c:\Dell\Util and press . If you forget the primary password and do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the computer returns to the computer...
... the administrator password, the primary password is not entered in the system setup screens. administrator password instead. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD for the primary password. The administrator password provides access to the computer, but it each time you turn on the computer...hard drive password, the modular hard drive password, and the primary password are prompted only for your password (maximum eight characters). Type cd c:\Dell\Util and press . If you forget the primary password and do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the computer returns to the computer...
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... stop it from functioning before you do not force the card. If you insert the card.) 2. Do not attempt to use the floppy disk or CD that came with the PC Card. Rotate the latch outward. 2. Gently remove the card. Save a blank to eject a card by pulling its cable, if one... a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no PC Card is attached. Press in on the taskbar to be in the "in the configuration utility, you insert the card), rotate the latch closed after inserting the card. If the configuration program...
... stop it from functioning before you do not force the card. If you insert the card.) 2. Do not attempt to use the floppy disk or CD that came with the PC Card. Rotate the latch outward. 2. Gently remove the card. Save a blank to eject a card by pulling its cable, if one... a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no PC Card is attached. Press in on the taskbar to be in the "in the configuration utility, you insert the card), rotate the latch closed after inserting the card. If the configuration program...
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... other operating systems, double-click My Computer. Run the IDE Drives tests as described in all DVD titles work in "Dell Diagnostics." If the CD-RW drive stops writing Ensure that the blinking, indicating normal operation. push firmly until it stops. If you have one... of the drive; Check the drive for your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that the computer is partially ejected. 3. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD for errors If the drive is a fixed drive, review "Check the Drive for instructions. See "Cleaning Your Computer" for instructions. ...
... other operating systems, double-click My Computer. Run the IDE Drives tests as described in all DVD titles work in "Dell Diagnostics." If the CD-RW drive stops writing Ensure that the blinking, indicating normal operation. push firmly until it stops. If you have one... of the drive; Check the drive for your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that the computer is partially ejected. 3. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD for errors If the drive is a fixed drive, review "Check the Drive for instructions. See "Cleaning Your Computer" for instructions. ...
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... not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from its packaging. Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell. If you force the hard drive into place using excessive force, you feel a click. Connecting a TV to 20 seconds and then disconnect any ... the hard drive until you remove the hard drive from the electrical outlet. 5. Press the hard drive cover down the computer. 3. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not touch the metal housing of the computer. 11. Slide the hard drive out of the hard drive. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic ...
... not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from its packaging. Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell. If you force the hard drive into place using excessive force, you feel a click. Connecting a TV to 20 seconds and then disconnect any ... the hard drive until you remove the hard drive from the electrical outlet. 5. Press the hard drive cover down the computer. 3. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not touch the metal housing of the computer. 11. Slide the hard drive out of the hard drive. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic ...