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... proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, TrueMobile, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, and Latitude are not applicable. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of abbreviations and acronyms, see the User's Guide (depending on your operating system, double-click the User's Guide icon on your computer. Abbreviations...
... proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, TrueMobile, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, and Latitude are not applicable. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of abbreviations and acronyms, see the User's Guide (depending on your operating system, double-click the User's Guide icon on your computer. Abbreviations...
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...disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer and devices from the top of time may result in your User's Guide. Longterm exposure to moisture can damage the display. This portable computer is not designed for extended periods of...User's Guide when setting up and using your computer is damaged, follow the procedures described in "Solving Problems" in the Appendix of your computer. Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use in an office, it is recommended that you confirm that your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell...
...disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer and devices from the top of time may result in your User's Guide. Longterm exposure to moisture can damage the display. This portable computer is not designed for extended periods of...User's Guide when setting up and using your computer is damaged, follow the procedures described in "Solving Problems" in the Appendix of your computer. Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use in an office, it is recommended that you confirm that your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell...
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... harm electronic components inside the computer, periodically touch any unpainted metal surface on the back of the battery along with household waste. System Infor mation Guide 11 To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body may have accumulated. When Using Your Computer (continued) 4 Ground yourself by touching any unpainted... components in your computer. While you continue to work , periodically touch the unpainted metal surface to install the component. As you work inside your online User's Guide.
... harm electronic components inside the computer, periodically touch any unpainted metal surface on the back of the battery along with household waste. System Infor mation Guide 11 To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body may have accumulated. When Using Your Computer (continued) 4 Ground yourself by touching any unpainted... components in your computer. While you continue to work , periodically touch the unpainted metal surface to install the component. As you work inside your online User's Guide.
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... documentation Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for experienced users or technicians. • How to set up my computer • Warranty Information • Safety Instructions Dell System Information Guide • Express Service Code and Service Tag E x p r e s s S e r v i c e C o d e a n d P r o d u c t K e y L a b e l • Microsoft® Windows® License Label • Latest...
... documentation Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for experienced users or technicians. • How to set up my computer • Warranty Information • Safety Instructions Dell System Information Guide • Express Service Code and Service Tag E x p r e s s S e r v i c e C o d e a n d P r o d u c t K e y L a b e l • Microsoft® Windows® License Label • Latest...
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... n g S y s t e m C D After you looking for your computer. or System Infor mation Guide 13 problems Microsoft Windows 2000 Double-click the User's Guides icon on your desktop. • How to use the Drivers and Utilities CD to troubleshoot and solve 2 Click... User's and system guides and click User's guides. The product key for ? Find It Here • How to remove and replace parts User's Guide • How to obtain technical specifications W i n d o w s H e l p a n d S u ...
... n g S y s t e m C D After you looking for your computer. or System Infor mation Guide 13 problems Microsoft Windows 2000 Double-click the User's Guides icon on your desktop. • How to use the Drivers and Utilities CD to troubleshoot and solve 2 Click... User's and system guides and click User's guides. The product key for ? Find It Here • How to remove and replace parts User's Guide • How to obtain technical specifications W i n d o w s H e l p a n d S u ...
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The accessories box also contains user documentation and any of the procedures in this document. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you have ordered. 3 ... has been turned on and shut down at the beginning of this section, follow the safety instructions at least once. 14 System Infor mation Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you...
The accessories box also contains user documentation and any of the procedures in this document. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you have ordered. 3 ... has been turned on and shut down at the beginning of this section, follow the safety instructions at least once. 14 System Infor mation Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you...
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... to a docking device (docked), undock it from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the modem from the bay. 20 System Infor mation Guide NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in your docking device for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-...dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Battery For more information about removing the second battery, see "Using the Module Bay" in standby mode, you have up to 90 seconds to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data. 1 Ensure that came with your online User's Guide...
... to a docking device (docked), undock it from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the modem from the bay. 20 System Infor mation Guide NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in your docking device for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-...dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Battery For more information about removing the second battery, see "Using the Module Bay" in standby mode, you have up to 90 seconds to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data. 1 Ensure that came with your online User's Guide...
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For more information about installing the second battery, see "Using the Module Bay" in the compartment, and replace the reserve battery cover. System Infor mation Guide 23 5 Place the reserve battery in your online User's Guide. Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks.
For more information about installing the second battery, see "Using the Module Bay" in the compartment, and replace the reserve battery cover. System Infor mation Guide 23 5 Place the reserve battery in your online User's Guide. Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks.
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... display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that perform initial testing on the computer. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Getting Help" in your User's Guide for the appropriate contact information) ... to run the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of embedded diagnostics that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your User's Guide for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on your computer and try again. 5 When the boot...
... display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that perform initial testing on the computer. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Getting Help" in your User's Guide for the appropriate contact information) ... to run the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of embedded diagnostics that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your User's Guide for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on your computer and try again. 5 When the boot...
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... takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Getting Help" in your User's Guide for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears, displaying the error code and a description of the ...problem you want . System Infor mation Guide 25 Performs a thorough check of each screen. Tests a specific device. Write down the error...
... takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Getting Help" in your User's Guide for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears, displaying the error code and a description of the ...problem you want . System Infor mation Guide 25 Performs a thorough check of each screen. Tests a specific device. Write down the error...
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... broadcast, television, cellular services, radar, air-traffic control, pager, and Personal Communication Services (PCS). If necessary, consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an experienced radio/television technician for EMI, there is the ability of items of a radio navigation or ...regulatory agency limits for additional suggestions. The sections specific to be determined by one or more of your online User's Guide. System Infor mation Guide 27 These licensed services, along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of electronic equipment to correct...
... broadcast, television, cellular services, radar, air-traffic control, pager, and Personal Communication Services (PCS). If necessary, consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an experienced radio/television technician for EMI, there is the ability of items of a radio navigation or ...regulatory agency limits for additional suggestions. The sections specific to be determined by one or more of your online User's Guide. System Infor mation Guide 27 These licensed services, along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of electronic equipment to correct...
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... and return policy for Canada, and the manufacturer guarantee for the U.S. Servicing not authorized by us - System Infor mation Guide 29 What is not in accordance with missing or altered service tags or serial numbers • Products for which warranty you... system, third-party software, or the reloading of software • Non-Dell-branded products and accessories • Problems that accompanied your -our end-user customer's-Dellbranded hardware products, including Dell-branded peripheral products. Limited Warranty for Latin America and the Caribbean. ALL...
... and return policy for Canada, and the manufacturer guarantee for the U.S. Servicing not authorized by us - System Infor mation Guide 29 What is not in accordance with missing or altered service tags or serial numbers • Products for which warranty you... system, third-party software, or the reloading of software • Non-Dell-branded products and accessories • Problems that accompanied your -our end-user customer's-Dellbranded hardware products, including Dell-branded peripheral products. Limited Warranty for Latin America and the Caribbean. ALL...
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.... A different return policy applies to make sure that you -the end-user customer-purchase directly from the invoice date. To return products, e-mail or call Dell customer service to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number within thirty days from Dell. System Infor mation Guide 33 All new hardware, accessories, parts, and unopened software still in...
.... A different return policy applies to make sure that you -the end-user customer-purchase directly from the invoice date. To return products, e-mail or call Dell customer service to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number within thirty days from Dell. System Infor mation Guide 33 All new hardware, accessories, parts, and unopened software still in...
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...SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 34 System Infor mation Guide This limited warranty does not cover: • Software, including the operating system and software added to perform preventive maintenance - Failure ...missing or altered service tags or serial numbers • Products for Canada What is not in your-our end-user customer's-Dellbranded hardware products, including Dell-branded peripheral products. THEREFORE, THE FOREGOING EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. SOME PROVINCES DO NOT ...
...SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 34 System Infor mation Guide This limited warranty does not cover: • Software, including the operating system and software added to perform preventive maintenance - Failure ...missing or altered service tags or serial numbers • Products for Canada What is not in your-our end-user customer's-Dellbranded hardware products, including Dell-branded peripheral products. THEREFORE, THE FOREGOING EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. SOME PROVINCES DO NOT ...
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...Policy (Canada Only) If you are an end-user customer who bought new products directly from Dell, you are an end-user customer who bought the products under a written agreement with any shipping and handling charges shown on Dell-branded memory may return software for refund or credit.../sbtopic_016_ccare.htm • If you are an organization that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. Returned products must call Dell at 1-800-387-5759 to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. System Infor mation Guide 37 To return products, you do not have been included...
...Policy (Canada Only) If you are an end-user customer who bought new products directly from Dell, you are an end-user customer who bought the products under a written agreement with any shipping and handling charges shown on Dell-branded memory may return software for refund or credit.../sbtopic_016_ccare.htm • If you are an organization that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. Returned products must call Dell at 1-800-387-5759 to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. System Infor mation Guide 37 To return products, you do not have been included...
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... included with a product must call Dell Customer Service at Dell's expense. Descriptions of Dell's limited warranties are in performing repairs and building replacement products. 38 System Infor mation Guide To return products, you purchased, see the Dell invoice and/or the product documentation ...test or guarantee all of the products we sell on your invoice; One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only) Guarantee Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") warrants to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. This refund will be repaired or replaced...
... included with a product must call Dell Customer Service at Dell's expense. Descriptions of Dell's limited warranties are in performing repairs and building replacement products. 38 System Infor mation Guide To return products, you purchased, see the Dell invoice and/or the product documentation ...test or guarantee all of the products we sell on your invoice; One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only) Guarantee Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") warrants to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. This refund will be repaired or replaced...
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...inadequate installation, use, or maintenance; Of.302, Providencia, Santiago - System Infor mation Guide 39 Otherwise, Dell may refuse the guarantee claim. Chile Dell Computer de Colombia Corporation Carrera 7 #115-33 Oficina 603 Bogota, Colombia Dell Computer de Mexico SA de CV Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso ...Col. This Guarantee does not impair or affect mandatory statutory rights of the end user against Dell or any of its affiliates, and neither Dell nor any of contract, or howsoever. Eldorado do Brasil Ltda (CNPJ No. 03 405 822/0001-40) Avenida...
...inadequate installation, use, or maintenance; Of.302, Providencia, Santiago - System Infor mation Guide 39 Otherwise, Dell may refuse the guarantee claim. Chile Dell Computer de Colombia Corporation Carrera 7 #115-33 Oficina 603 Bogota, Colombia Dell Computer de Mexico SA de CV Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso ...Col. This Guarantee does not impair or affect mandatory statutory rights of the end user against Dell or any of its affiliates, and neither Dell nor any of contract, or howsoever. Eldorado do Brasil Ltda (CNPJ No. 03 405 822/0001-40) Avenida...
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... through a rigorous battery of Intel engineers is dedicated to compatibility testing. When an erratum is compatible with their products. System Infor mation Guide 41 Intel's Commitment to Quality Intel is operated at 1-800-628-8686. ©1997, 1998 Intel Corporation. These units are caused ... the highest quality processors available. Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are implemented in the system design to prevent computer users from Intel are 'Errata'? Please refer to the reverse side of the microprocessor. That's why we do detect additional errata during...
... through a rigorous battery of Intel engineers is dedicated to compatibility testing. When an erratum is compatible with their products. System Infor mation Guide 41 Intel's Commitment to Quality Intel is operated at 1-800-628-8686. ©1997, 1998 Intel Corporation. These units are caused ... the highest quality processors available. Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are implemented in the system design to prevent computer users from Intel are 'Errata'? Please refer to the reverse side of the microprocessor. That's why we do detect additional errata during...
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... as "work to continuously improve our design, manufacturing, and testing technology. All rights reserved. 78 Guide d'infor mations du système That's why we have any errata, whether or not the ...a solution. These units are 'Errata'? When an erratum is committed to make every computer user satisfied with representative software. No microprocessor is to producing the highest quality processors available. We put... of the microprocessor and its specifications. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are caused by a three-year limited warranty...
... as "work to continuously improve our design, manufacturing, and testing technology. All rights reserved. 78 Guide d'infor mations du système That's why we have any errata, whether or not the ...a solution. These units are 'Errata'? When an erratum is committed to make every computer user satisfied with representative software. No microprocessor is to producing the highest quality processors available. We put... of the microprocessor and its specifications. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are caused by a three-year limited warranty...