Quick Reference Guide
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... • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may be included on your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not be available in your User's Guide) or to run...
... • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may be included on your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not be available in your User's Guide) or to run...
Quick Reference Guide
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... to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to direct your computer. Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License...
... to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to direct your computer. Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License...
Quick Reference Guide
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... your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in your User's Guide. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com, select your configuration. The software automatically detects Notebook System Software. Quick Reference Guide 7 Contact information, service call...
... your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in your User's Guide. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com, select your configuration. The software automatically detects Notebook System Software. Quick Reference Guide 7 Contact information, service call...
Quick Reference Guide
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... ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on and shut down your computer. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any cards or connect the computer to turn on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you install any software or additional hardware...
... ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on and shut down your computer. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any cards or connect the computer to turn on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you install any software or additional hardware...
Quick Reference Guide
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... the use of operations, such as your primary docking device. NOTE: The D420 has been optimally designed to be effectively utilized except for docking. NOTE: Docking devices may include both a v.92 56K modem and a 10/100/1000 Ethernet network adapter on the system board. For more commonly asked questions about conserving power, see your User's Guide. • Docking devices: Your computer supports the Dell™ Media...
... the use of operations, such as your primary docking device. NOTE: The D420 has been optimally designed to be effectively utilized except for docking. NOTE: Docking devices may include both a v.92 56K modem and a 10/100/1000 Ethernet network adapter on the system board. For more commonly asked questions about conserving power, see your User's Guide. • Docking devices: Your computer supports the Dell™ Media...
Quick Reference Guide
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...°C (149°F). To view battery charge status, access the Control Panel→ Power Options, and then click the Power Meter tab. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to alert you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with...
...°C (149°F). To view battery charge status, access the Control Panel→ Power Options, and then click the Power Meter tab. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to alert you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with...
Quick Reference Guide
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... number of the total battery charge. See "Specifications" in your computer. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery, you should consider replacing the battery. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in your User's Guide for the battery in Dell QuickSet. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge...
... number of the total battery charge. See "Specifications" in your computer. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery, you should consider replacing the battery. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in your User's Guide for the battery in Dell QuickSet. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge...
Quick Reference Guide
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... "Configuring Power Management Settings" in approximately 2 hours. The battery is designed to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. The battery is too hot to work immediately after a low-battery warning. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work with your computer. Then connect the computer to continue charging the battery. By default, a pop-up window warns you like. You can change the settings...
... "Configuring Power Management Settings" in approximately 2 hours. The battery is designed to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. The battery is too hot to work immediately after a low-battery warning. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work with your computer. Then connect the computer to continue charging the battery. By default, a pop-up window warns you like. You can change the settings...
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... OUTLET. Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy disk or CD. If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system...
... OUTLET. Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy disk or CD. If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system...
Quick Reference Guide
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... DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). If you are having problems connecting to run successfully, the error condition is optional and may require an upgrade) to a software problem. For more information, go to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the...
... DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). If you are having problems connecting to run successfully, the error condition is optional and may require an upgrade) to a software problem. For more information, go to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the...
Quick Reference Guide
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... the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your User's Guide). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start -up, the computer boots according to the next test, press ; NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop...
... the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your User's Guide). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start -up, the computer boots according to the next test, press ; NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. Write down the error code and problem description, and follow the instructions on your Service Tag. 3 If you want . If you contact Dell, the technical support representative will ask you are listed, select the version appropriate for the option you want to run . This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. Tests a specific device. You can...
... Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. Write down the error code and problem description, and follow the instructions on your Service Tag. 3 If you want . If you contact Dell, the technical support representative will ask you are listed, select the version appropriate for the option you want to run . This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. Tests a specific device. You can...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of all the components installed on your hardware configuration for the selected device. Displays your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD,remove the CD. 5 When the tests are running the test. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list...
... Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of all the components installed on your hardware configuration for the selected device. Displays your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD,remove the CD. 5 When the tests are running the test. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list...
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... about, 19 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 20 starting from the hard drive, 20 using, 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, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 P problems blue screen, 18...
... about, 19 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 20 starting from the hard drive, 20 using, 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, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 P problems blue screen, 18...
Media Base Setup Guide
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... Windows are trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell™ Latitude™ D420 User's Guide (depending on your operating system, double-click the User's Guide icon on your computer. is subject to change without the written permission of data and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to hardware...
... Windows are trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell™ Latitude™ D420 User's Guide (depending on your operating system, double-click the User's Guide icon on your computer. is subject to change without the written permission of data and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to hardware...
Media Base Setup Guide
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... work, place it can cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn. • PC Cards may become very warm during an electrical storm unless all cables have built-in laser devices. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which have been disconnected and the computer is turned on. Use care when removing PC Cards after handling. These ODDs contain no user adjustments or serviceable or replaceable parts...
... work, place it can cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn. • PC Cards may become very warm during an electrical storm unless all cables have built-in laser devices. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which have been disconnected and the computer is turned on. Use care when removing PC Cards after handling. These ODDs contain no user adjustments or serviceable or replaceable parts...
Media Base Setup Guide
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... device. Do not cover the AC adapter with the AC adapter. Never use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. • The AC adapter may become hot during or immediately after operation. • Norway and Sweden: Connect the power cable to your AC adapter for travel, wrap both of another AC adapter may have formed to evaporate before turning on the floor, when you use an extension power cable...
... device. Do not cover the AC adapter with the AC adapter. Never use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. • The AC adapter may become hot during or immediately after operation. • Norway and Sweden: Connect the power cable to your AC adapter for travel, wrap both of another AC adapter may have formed to evaporate before turning on the floor, when you use an extension power cable...
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...on using the network adapter, see the documentation that came with your computer is docked, use the video connector on the media base. Connects up to a network. including a powered USB. V I A L C O N N E C T O R - Media Base Setup Guide 9 Connects an external VGA monitor. Connects a parallel device, such as a serial mouse or a handheld device. NOTE: When your computer. S E R I D E O C O N N E C T O R - U S B 2 . 0 C O N N E C T O R S - Connects a serial device, such as a parallel printer. NOTICE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. Connects...
...on using the network adapter, see the documentation that came with your computer is docked, use the video connector on the media base. Connects up to a network. including a powered USB. V I A L C O N N E C T O R - Media Base Setup Guide 9 Connects an external VGA monitor. Connects a parallel device, such as a serial mouse or a handheld device. NOTE: When your computer. S E R I D E O C O N N E C T O R - U S B 2 . 0 C O N N E C T O R S - Connects a serial device, such as a parallel printer. NOTICE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. Connects...
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... turn off and an Undock Complete message states that the computer does not enter standby or hibernate mode when you will lose data and the computer may not recover normal operation for several minutes, if at all. 3 If your computer has a charged battery in the battery bay, shut down , you close (lower) the display: Windows XP a Click the Start button and click Control Panel...
... turn off and an Undock Complete message states that the computer does not enter standby or hibernate mode when you will lose data and the computer may not recover normal operation for several minutes, if at all. 3 If your computer has a charged battery in the battery bay, shut down , you close (lower) the display: Windows XP a Click the Start button and click Control Panel...
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... be utilized in a particular installation. Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including peripherals, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, that are on different branch circuits. Media Base Setup Guide 21 While this computer has been designed and determined to AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, cellular services, radar, air-traffic control, pager, and Personal Communication Services (PCS). If necessary, consult a Dell Support...
... be utilized in a particular installation. Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including peripherals, expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, that are on different branch circuits. Media Base Setup Guide 21 While this computer has been designed and determined to AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, cellular services, radar, air-traffic control, pager, and Personal Communication Services (PCS). If necessary, consult a Dell Support...
