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The Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System CD are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than...
The Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System CD are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than...
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... • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to your documentation. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer... PROOF ONLY Quick Reference Guide 5 You can be included on your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide DELL CONFIDENTIAL - What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation ...
... • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to your documentation. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer... PROOF ONLY Quick Reference Guide 5 You can be included on your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide DELL CONFIDENTIAL - What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation ...
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... is optional and may not be available in certain countries. The Express Service Code may not ship with your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service ...User's guides. FOR PROOF ONLY 6 Quick Reference Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer...
... is optional and may not be available in certain countries. The Express Service Code may not ship with your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service ...User's guides. FOR PROOF ONLY 6 Quick Reference Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer...
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... papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- The software automatically detects your computer, you reinstall the operating system for correct operation of your Dell computer. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently...product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. The website may...
... papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- The software automatically detects your computer, you reinstall the operating system for correct operation of your Dell computer. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently...product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. The website may...
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After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of the accessories box, which you will need to reinstall my operating system Find ... may not ship with your CD varies based on the operating system you ordered. FOR PROOF ONLY 8 Quick Reference Guide DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation...
After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of the accessories box, which you will need to reinstall my operating system Find ... may not ship with your CD varies based on the operating system you ordered. FOR PROOF ONLY 8 Quick Reference Guide DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation...
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...\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm 3 Slide the battery-bay latch releases on the Dell Support website at www.support.dell.com. Installing a Battery Ensure that the computer is available on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD and on the bottom of time. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you reinstall...
...\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm 3 Slide the battery-bay latch releases on the Dell Support website at www.support.dell.com. Installing a Battery Ensure that the computer is available on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD and on the bottom of time. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you reinstall...
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... TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPIES, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 12/8/04 - 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 - The Program Compatibility ... until the computer turns off. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U ...
... TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPIES, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 12/8/04 - 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 - The Program Compatibility ... until the computer turns off. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U ...
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...NOTE: If you cannot see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: If you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions located in "Solving...the error condition is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell™ computers. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - Start the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. FOR PROOF ONLY 22 Quick Reference...
...NOTE: If you cannot see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: If you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions located in "Solving...the error condition is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell™ computers. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - Start the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. FOR PROOF ONLY 22 Quick Reference...
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...retest the component that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to run. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error ...one time only. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During ...
...retest the component that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to run. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error ...one time only. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During ...
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PRELIMINARY 12/8/04 - FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, close the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. FOR PROOF ONLY Quick Reference Guide 25 DELL CONFIDENTIAL -
PRELIMINARY 12/8/04 - FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, close the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. FOR PROOF ONLY Quick Reference Guide 25 DELL CONFIDENTIAL -
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..., 18 C CD operating system, 8 computer, 10 crashes, 19-20 slow 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...
..., 18 C CD operating system, 8 computer, 10 crashes, 19-20 slow 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...
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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