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... potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Model PP06S November 2004 P/N D5173 Rev. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the User...and Windows are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Dell Inc. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. The Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System CD are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are not applicable. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates ...
... potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Model PP06S November 2004 P/N D5173 Rev. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the User...and Windows are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Dell Inc. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. The Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System CD are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are not applicable. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates ...
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... information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. You can be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Readme files may not be available for your computer or in ...NOTE: Some features may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End...
... information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. You can be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Readme files may not be available for your computer or in ...NOTE: Some features may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End...
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... 12/8/04 - The User's Guide is optional and may not be available in certain countries. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities CD. The Express Service Code may not ship with your call when contacting technical support.... FOR PROOF ONLY 6 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service...
... 12/8/04 - The User's Guide is optional and may not be available in certain countries. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities CD. The Express Service Code may not ship with your call when contacting technical support.... FOR PROOF ONLY 6 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service...
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... hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - NSS is necessary for your Dell computer. PRELIMINARY 12/8/04 - Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads -... NSS utility. Upgrade information for your computer, you reinstall the operating system for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)-
... hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - NSS is necessary for your Dell computer. PRELIMINARY 12/8/04 - Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads -... NSS utility. Upgrade information for your computer, you reinstall the operating system for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)-
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... is located on your computer. FOR PROOF ONLY 8 Quick Reference Guide After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see...accessories box, which you will need to complete your CD varies based on the operating system you ordered. 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...
... is located on your computer. FOR PROOF ONLY 8 Quick Reference Guide After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see...accessories box, which you will need to complete your CD varies based on the operating system you ordered. 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...
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...you should also reinstall the NSS utility. PRELIMINARY 12/8/04 - A battery discharges during prolonged storage. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Installing a Battery Ensure that the computer is available on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD and on the bottom of time. Solving Problems Notebook System Software (NSS) If you... utility is turned off. FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm 3 Slide the battery-bay latch releases on the Dell Support website at www.support.dell.com. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer, you use it. Slide the battery into the ...
...you should also reinstall the NSS utility. PRELIMINARY 12/8/04 - A battery discharges during prolonged storage. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Installing a Battery Ensure that the computer is available on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD and on the bottom of time. Solving Problems Notebook System Software (NSS) If you... utility is turned off. FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm 3 Slide the battery-bay latch releases on the Dell Support website at www.support.dell.com. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer, you use it. Slide the battery into the ...
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... DRIVE, FLOPPIES, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an...and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Then restart your computer. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T...
... DRIVE, FLOPPIES, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044399\DTP\D5173eb0.fm A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an...and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Then restart your computer. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T...
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... 12/8/04 - R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your online User's Guide) and run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. FILE...If you see a message stating that came with your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. See the documentation that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to the Internet, ...
... 12/8/04 - R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your online User's Guide) and run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. FILE...If you see a message stating that came with your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. See the documentation that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to the Internet, ...
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.... 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 hard drive. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and ...
.... 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 hard drive. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and ...
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To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. PRELIMINARY 12/8/04 - FOR PROOF ONLY Quick Reference Guide 25 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. DELL CONFIDENTIAL -
To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. PRELIMINARY 12/8/04 - FOR PROOF ONLY Quick Reference Guide 25 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. 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