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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 11 Left View 12 Right View 12 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 14 Battery Performance 14 Checking the Battery Charge 15 Charging the Battery 16 Replacing the Battery 16 Storing a Battery 17 Troubleshooting 18 Lockups and Software Problems 18 Dell Diagnostics 19 Index 23 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 11 Left View 12 Right View 12 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 14 Battery Performance 14 Checking the Battery Charge 15 Charging the Battery 16 Replacing the Battery 16 Storing a Battery 17 Troubleshooting 18 Lockups and Software Problems 18 Dell Diagnostics 19 Index 23 Contents 3
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...be optional and may not ship with your computer. Readme files may be available in your User's Guide) or to your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Quick Reference Guide 5 Some features or media may not be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates... about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technical -reference material for my computer • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ...
...be optional and may not ship with your computer. Readme files may be available in your User's Guide) or to your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Quick Reference Guide 5 Some features or media may not be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates... about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technical -reference material for my computer • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ...
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...; Community - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - If you reinstall the To download Notebook System Software: operating system for your configuration. your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and...
...; Community - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - If you reinstall the To download Notebook System Software: operating system for your configuration. your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and...
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... aside the contents of the accessories box, which you will need to complete the setup of your computer at least once before you install any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the...
... aside the contents of the accessories box, which you will need to complete the setup of your computer at least once before you install any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the...
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A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in the Product Information Guide. END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click ...All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. C HECK T H E SOFTWARE D O C U M E N T A T I T Y W IZARD - Then restart your computer. Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its documentation or on...
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in the Product Information Guide. END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click ...All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. C HECK T H E SOFTWARE D O C U M E N T A T I T Y W IZARD - Then restart your computer. Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its documentation or on...
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...you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you begin . RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - If all tests run the software. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. ... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 18 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for the keyword spyware. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). ...
...you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you begin . RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - If all tests run the software. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. ... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 18 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for the keyword spyware. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). ...
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...software, 19 B battery battery life and usage, 10 charge gauge, 15 charging, 16 checking the charge, 15 performance, 14 power meter, 15 removing, 16 storing, 17 C CDs Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 18 slow performance, 19 stops responding, 18 D Dell..., 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...
...software, 19 B battery battery life and usage, 10 charge gauge, 15 charging, 16 checking the charge, 15 performance, 14 power meter, 15 removing, 16 storing, 17 C CDs Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 18 slow performance, 19 stops responding, 18 D Dell..., 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...
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Q QuickSet Help, 8 U User's Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 18-19 spyware, 19 support website, 7 system views back, 12 bottom, 12-13 front, 11 left side, 12 right side, 12 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 reinstalling, 8 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 7 lockups and software problems, 18 24 Index
Q QuickSet Help, 8 U User's Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 18-19 spyware, 19 support website, 7 system views back, 12 bottom, 12-13 front, 11 left side, 12 right side, 12 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 reinstalling, 8 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 7 lockups and software problems, 18 24 Index