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... Acronyms For a complete list of your Microsoft® Windows® desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and then click User and system guides). Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. If you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. A00 The Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System CD are...
... Acronyms For a complete list of your Microsoft® Windows® desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and then click User and system guides). Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. If you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. A00 The Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System CD are...
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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 8 About Your Computer 11 Front View 12 Left View 13 Right View 14 Back View 14 Bottom View 15 Using a Battery 15 Battery Performance 15 Checking the Battery Charge 16 Charging the Battery 18 Removing a Battery 18 Installing a Battery 19 Storing a Battery 19 Solving Problems 19 Notebook System Software (NSS 19 Lockups and Software Problems 20 Running the Dell Diagnostics 22 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 8 About Your Computer 11 Front View 12 Left View 13 Right View 14 Back View 14 Bottom View 15 Using a Battery 15 Battery Performance 15 Checking the Battery Charge 16 Charging the Battery 18 Removing a Battery 18 Installing a Battery 19 Storing a Battery 19 Solving Problems 19 Notebook System Software (NSS 19 Lockups and Software Problems 20 Running the Dell Diagnostics 22 Contents 3
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... access your computer or in certain countries. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. FOR PROOF ONLY Quick Reference Guide...
... access your computer or in certain countries. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. FOR PROOF ONLY Quick Reference Guide...
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... you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities...
... you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities...
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... installs the updates appropriate for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. FOR PROOF ONLY Quick Reference Guide 7 support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your configuration. The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Service call and order...
... installs the updates appropriate for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. FOR PROOF ONLY Quick Reference Guide 7 support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your configuration. The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Service call and order...
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... the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the operating system you will need to complete your computer. See "Reinstalling Windows XP" for devices (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that came with your computer setup. FOR PROOF ONLY 8 Quick Reference Guide Setting...
... the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the operating system you will need to complete your computer. See "Reinstalling Windows XP" for devices (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that came with your computer setup. FOR PROOF ONLY 8 Quick Reference Guide Setting...
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... access the User's Guide (depending on your operating system), either double-click the User's Guide icon on your desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and then click User and system guides. FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm About Your Computer See your online User's Guide for use with this computer, see your online User's Guide. • Docking devices: Your computer supports the Dell™ Media...
... access the User's Guide (depending on your operating system), either double-click the User's Guide icon on your desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and then click User and system guides. FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm About Your Computer See your online User's Guide for use with this computer, see your online User's Guide. • Docking devices: Your computer supports the Dell™ Media...
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PRELIMINARY 12/8/04 - FOR PROOF ONLY 12 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm 1 2 12 3 11 4 10 5 9 6 8 7 1 display latch 2 display 3 volume control buttons 4 device status lights 5 mute button 6 keyboard 7 touch pad 8 track stick/touch pad buttons 9 track stick 10 speaker 11 power button 12 keyboard and wireless status lights DELL CONFIDENTIAL -
PRELIMINARY 12/8/04 - FOR PROOF ONLY 12 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm 1 2 12 3 11 4 10 5 9 6 8 7 1 display latch 2 display 3 volume control buttons 4 device status lights 5 mute button 6 keyboard 7 touch pad 8 track stick/touch pad buttons 9 track stick 10 speaker 11 power button 12 keyboard and wireless status lights DELL CONFIDENTIAL -
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... - NOTE: For more information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. FOR PROOF ONLY Quick Reference Guide 15 DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Bottom View 1 FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm 2 3 4 8 5 7 6 1 battery-bay latch releases (2) 2 charge-gauge status button 3 battery charge gauge 4 battery 5 hard drive 6 Media Base docking-device connector 7 memory module/coin-cell battery cover 8 fan air vents Using a Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you perform the...
... - NOTE: For more information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. FOR PROOF ONLY Quick Reference Guide 15 DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Bottom View 1 FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm 2 3 4 8 5 7 6 1 battery-bay latch releases (2) 2 charge-gauge status button 3 battery charge gauge 4 battery 5 hard drive 6 Media Base docking-device connector 7 memory module/coin-cell battery cover 8 fan air vents Using a Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you perform the...
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... it is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The lithium-ion battery is recommended that you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives, such as DVD or CD drives • Using wireless-network communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell™...
... it is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The lithium-ion battery is recommended that you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives, such as DVD or CD drives • Using wireless-network communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell™...
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... the battery charge gauge for computer usage once you should consider replacing the battery. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity, or battery health. FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm NOTE: You can use your optional Media Base to charge the computer battery when the Media Base is in standalone mode, or when the computer is connected to...
... the battery charge gauge for computer usage once you should consider replacing the battery. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity, or battery health. FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm NOTE: You can use your optional Media Base to charge the computer battery when the Media Base is in standalone mode, or when the computer is connected to...
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... the battery charge is turned off . During that minimal battery operating time remains. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is too hot to room temperature. Charge time is hot from the battery in the Media Base. You can use your work immediately after a low-battery warning. If the battery is longer with your User's Guide. Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the modem from overcharging. DELL CONFIDENTIAL...
... the battery charge is turned off . During that minimal battery operating time remains. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is too hot to room temperature. Charge time is hot from the battery in the Media Base. You can use your work immediately after a low-battery warning. If the battery is longer with your User's Guide. Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the modem from overcharging. DELL CONFIDENTIAL...
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... NSS utility. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Solving Problems Notebook System Software (NSS) If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you store your computer for an extended period of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. Slide the battery into the bay until the latch releases click. PRELIMINARY 12/8/04 - FOR PROOF ONLY Quick Reference Guide 19 FILE LOCATION: J:\DL...
... NSS utility. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Solving Problems Notebook System Software (NSS) If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you store your computer for an extended period of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. Slide the battery into the bay until the latch releases click. PRELIMINARY 12/8/04 - FOR PROOF ONLY Quick Reference Guide 19 FILE LOCATION: J:\DL...
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... a key on your keyboard or moving your computer model from the Dell Support website, go to the Downloads section of USB devices, including the Dell D/Bay, D/Dock, D/Port, and D/View devices. FOR PROOF ONLY 20 Quick Reference Guide Then restart your configuration. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates...
... a key on your keyboard or moving your computer model from the Dell Support website, go to the Downloads section of USB devices, including the Dell D/Bay, D/Dock, D/Port, and D/View devices. FOR PROOF ONLY 20 Quick Reference Guide Then restart your configuration. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates...
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... is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system...
... is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system...
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... online User's Guide) and run successfully, the error condition is related to a docking device (docked), undock it. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to a software problem. NOTE: If your program may require an upgrade) to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you see a message stating that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1 Shut down the mute button...
... online User's Guide) and run successfully, the error condition is related to a docking device (docked), undock it. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to a software problem. NOTE: If your program may require an upgrade) to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you see a message stating that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1 Shut down the mute button...
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... change the boot sequence for your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to the devices specified in system setup. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4 Select the CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the diagnostics utility partition on to run. If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition...
... change the boot sequence for your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to the devices specified in system setup. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4 Select the CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the diagnostics utility partition on to run. If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition...
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... Service Tag for the selected device. Tests a specific device. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of each test screen. Displays your part. Allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more and requires you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of devices. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Lists the...
... Service Tag for the selected device. Tests a specific device. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of each test screen. Displays your part. Allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more and requires you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of devices. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Lists the...
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...performance, 21 stops responding, 19 D Dell support website, 7 Dell Premier Support website, 5, 7 Diagnostics Dell, 21 diagnostics Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 7 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information documentation, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O Operating System Installation Guide, 8 operating system CD, 8 operating system CD, 8 P problems blue screen, 20 computer crashes, 19-20 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19...
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R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities, 5 ResourceCD, 5 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 20 spyware, 21 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty, 5 Windows XP Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 28 Index
R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities, 5 ResourceCD, 5 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 20 spyware, 21 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty, 5 Windows XP Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 28 Index
