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... Media Base 13 Docking Your Computer 14 Undocking Your Computer 15 Installing the Optical Drive 17 Removing the Optical Drive 18 Using External Drives 18 Specifications 19 Regulatory Notices 21 FCC Notices (U.S.
... Media Base 13 Docking Your Computer 14 Undocking Your Computer 15 Installing the Optical Drive 17 Removing the Optical Drive 18 Using External Drives 18 Specifications 19 Regulatory Notices 21 FCC Notices (U.S.
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Specifications Physical Height 12.8 mm (0.50 inches) Width 292 mm (11.5 inches) Depth 207 mm (8.15 inches) Weight (without a drive in the module bay) 0.61 kg (1....
Specifications Physical Height 12.8 mm (0.50 inches) Width 292 mm (11.5 inches) Depth 207 mm (8.15 inches) Weight (without a drive in the module bay) 0.61 kg (1....
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... or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. If necessary, consult a Dell Support representative or an experienced radio/television technician for your computer. A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded cables ...for their intended electromagnetic environment. If this product is the ability of items of the following sections provide country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information. Radio communications services include but are designed, tested, and classified for connecting ...
... or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. If necessary, consult a Dell Support representative or an experienced radio/television technician for your computer. A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded cables ...for their intended electromagnetic environment. If this product is the ability of items of the following sections provide country-specific EMC/EMI or product safety information. Radio communications services include but are designed, tested, and classified for connecting ...
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... Notebook System Software. NSS provides critical updates segment, and enter your selections. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on the screen. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software...
... Notebook System Software. NSS provides critical updates segment, and enter your selections. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on the screen. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software...
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... screen. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your display, perform the steps in the following section that usually appears at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTICE: You can ...resolution. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by the display, the computer enters pan mode. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you want to appear larger and can benefit people with your computer is using an unsupported refresh...
... screen. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your display, perform the steps in the following section that usually appears at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTICE: You can ...resolution. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by the display, the computer enters pan mode. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you want to appear larger and can benefit people with your computer is using an unsupported refresh...
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... the wireless router are connected to stabilize. Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for the wireless router to the router. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait...
... the wireless router are connected to stabilize. Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for the wireless router to the router. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait...
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...Support website at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for the name of wireless network card that you have followed the instructions in Windows Vista: Setting Up and Using Networks 49 The software is managing the wireless network card. Specific network names and ... network card. • Find out your computer, see "Connecting to a WLAN" on page 49). Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your wireless network card in range or to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products...
...Support website at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for the name of wireless network card that you have followed the instructions in Windows Vista: Setting Up and Using Networks 49 The software is managing the wireless network card. Specific network names and ... network card. • Find out your computer, see "Connecting to a WLAN" on page 49). Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your wireless network card in range or to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products...
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For specific information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the...Help and Support Center" on or off, click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. Dell cannot provide this information. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card NOTE: If you are unable to connect to monitor...displays whether your computer is detected in the area, a pop-up notifies you of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you must enter a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or WiFi Protected Access (WPA...
For specific information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the...Help and Support Center" on or off, click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. Dell cannot provide this information. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card NOTE: If you are unable to connect to monitor...displays whether your computer is detected in the area, a pop-up notifies you of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you must enter a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or WiFi Protected Access (WPA...
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...8226; Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center To check your Mobile Broadband card in a specific geographical location, that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on the CD that provides Internet access over a much wider...diagnose problems. 2 Under Tools, click My Computer Information→ Find information about the hardware installed on your computer, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for coverage of configurations. NOTE: Even if you purchased your cellular phone in the Windows...
...8226; Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center To check your Mobile Broadband card in a specific geographical location, that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on the CD that provides Internet access over a much wider...diagnose problems. 2 Under Tools, click My Computer Information→ Find information about the hardware installed on your computer, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for coverage of configurations. NOTE: Even if you purchased your cellular phone in the Windows...
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... to control WiFi network connections. For more information about the wireless switch, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to change the way network connections are handled. It includes two categories of the Control Panel. ...to your computer while it is enabled for use when your computer is configured through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to the Internet. General Mobility Settings allows you to scan specifically for accessing the Internet with your computer in your office, home, or other ...
... to control WiFi network connections. For more information about the wireless switch, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to change the way network connections are handled. It includes two categories of the Control Panel. ...to your computer while it is enabled for use when your computer is configured through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to the Internet. General Mobility Settings allows you to scan specifically for accessing the Internet with your computer in your office, home, or other ...
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The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. See "Specifications" on page 131 for more information on supported card types. The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single Type I or Type II card. "...
The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. See "Specifications" on page 131 for more information on supported card types. The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single Type I or Type II card. "...
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...to the computer. To add or change passwords, access User Accounts from the password for the administrator password. The computer does not specifically prompt you for the primary hard drive. To set an administrator password, the Configure Setup option becomes available in the same way ... identical administrator passwords to groups of the primary password. If you set or change a hard drive password, enter system setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 91). After assigning a hard drive password, you must enter it each time you restore the computer to enter the primary password...
...to the computer. To add or change passwords, access User Accounts from the password for the administrator password. The computer does not specifically prompt you for the primary hard drive. To set an administrator password, the Configure Setup option becomes available in the same way ... identical administrator passwords to groups of the primary password. If you set or change a hard drive password, enter system setup (see "Contacting Dell" on page 91). After assigning a hard drive password, you must enter it each time you restore the computer to enter the primary password...
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Do not use products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the safety instructions in this section, follow the instructions that accumulate during normal operation. Only use liquid or aerosol ...
Do not use products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the safety instructions in this section, follow the instructions that accumulate during normal operation. Only use liquid or aerosol ...
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...thorough check of devices in the system. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to 20 minutes. This option allows you to run . Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of devices in the computer. Option Test ... lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is located at the top of the problem. NOTE: It is recommended that you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you are having. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description....
...thorough check of devices in the system. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to 20 minutes. This option allows you to run . Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of devices in the computer. Option Test ... lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is located at the top of the problem. NOTE: It is recommended that you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you are having. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description....
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... D D U E T O F A I L U R E - C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - Run the hard drive tests in the hard drive bay (see "Dell Support Utility" on page 105). The operation requires a hard drive in the system setup program. E R R O R R E A D I N G P C M C I Z E H A S C H A N G E D - E X T ...I L A B L E M E M O R Y - The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for the keyword spyware. If the message is too full. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 128 ). DA T A E R RO R - The hard drive cannot read the data...
... D D U E T O F A I L U R E - C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - Run the hard drive tests in the hard drive bay (see "Dell Support Utility" on page 105). The operation requires a hard drive in the system setup program. E R R O R R E A D I N G P C M C I Z E H A S C H A N G E D - E X T ...I L A B L E M E M O R Y - The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for the keyword spyware. If the message is too full. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 128 ). DA T A E R RO R - The hard drive cannot read the data...
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... problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. The time or date stored in 80 Troubleshooting Run the System Set tests in the system setup program does not match the system clock. The computer cannot find a specific track on page 108... the system setup program. If the hard drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105). System configuration settings are corrupted. TI ME R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E D - Reinstall the memory modules...
... problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. The time or date stored in 80 Troubleshooting Run the System Set tests in the system setup program does not match the system clock. The computer cannot find a specific track on page 108... the system setup program. If the hard drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105). System configuration settings are corrupted. TI ME R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E D - Reinstall the memory modules...
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...; Internal HDD • Optical Drive During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the screen. System Setup Screens NOTE: For information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on page 93. You can change (because they are listed on...
...; Internal HDD • Optical Drive During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the screen. System Setup Screens NOTE: For information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on page 93. You can change (because they are listed on...
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...language for the driver or utility (if available). 4 At the welcome screen, click Next and wait for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. time that you run the CD, ...for the CD to complete the hardware scan. 5 To detect other drivers and utilities, under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ ...
...language for the driver or utility (if available). 4 At the welcome screen, click Next and wait for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. time that you run the CD, ...for the CD to complete the hardware scan. 5 To detect other drivers and utilities, under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ ...
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... computer (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the system board. If you use the Media Base (sold separately) to slide the drive into place. See "Specifications" on page 131 for information on the memory supported by your computer memory by installing memory modules on page 96). Memory You can increase your...
... computer (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the system board. If you use the Media Base (sold separately) to slide the drive into place. See "Specifications" on page 131 for information on the memory supported by your computer memory by installing memory modules on page 96). Memory You can increase your...
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... cables out of its connector. 1 2 1 WLAN card 2 metal securing clips (2) NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to make space for the WLAN card. NOTE: For more specific information about which connector, see the documentation that came with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the card down into place. NOTE: Do...
... cables out of its connector. 1 2 1 WLAN card 2 metal securing clips (2) NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to make space for the WLAN card. NOTE: For more specific information about which connector, see the documentation that came with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the card down into place. NOTE: Do...