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... • A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Disc • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. You can be included on your disc to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the...be optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the disc to reinstall drivers (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Disc" on your computer. NOTE: Additional information may not be available in your User's Guide) or to...
... • A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Disc • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. You can be included on your disc to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the...be optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the disc to reinstall drivers (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Disc" on your computer. NOTE: Additional information may not be available in your User's Guide) or to...
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... • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your computer...
... • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your computer...
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...As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to direct your call when contacting support. • Use the product key on your operating system. Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft ... License NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License labels are located on the License Label if you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label. Quick Reference Guide 7 What Are You Looking For...
...As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to direct your call when contacting support. • Use the product key on your operating system. Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft ... License NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License labels are located on the License Label if you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label. Quick Reference Guide 7 What Are You Looking For...
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... - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 8 Quick Reference Guide Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - support.dell.com and tips, articles from technicians, and NOTE: Select your computer • Reference...
... - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 8 Quick Reference Guide Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - support.dell.com and tips, articles from technicians, and NOTE: Select your computer • Reference...
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... System If you reinstall the operating system Software: for your 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag and click Go, or select your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is to the Internet automatically appears when you should also reinstall the NSS... connect to click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Welcome Center. What Are You Looking For? NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant selfsupport information.
... System If you reinstall the operating system Software: for your 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag and click Go, or select your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is to the Internet automatically appears when you should also reinstall the NSS... connect to click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Welcome Center. What Are You Looking For? NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant selfsupport information.
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...glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on the screen. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. • How to reinstall my operating system...NOTE: Pre-installed operating systems include a recover partition to personalize my desktop Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of the topics listed, or type a word or phrase that describes your problem into the Search box, click the arrow...
...glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on the screen. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. • How to reinstall my operating system...NOTE: Pre-installed operating systems include a recover partition to personalize my desktop Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of the topics listed, or type a word or phrase that describes your problem into the Search box, click the arrow...
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NOTE: Access to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings... the screen. To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your new computer. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your settings and files and click Next. screen, select the method you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To...
NOTE: Access to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings... the screen. To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your new computer. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your settings and files and click Next. screen, select the method you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To...
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... any other computers with your User's Guide. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release on support.dell.com. Disconnect the computer from the computer to work with your system on the bottom of fire or explosion. NOTICE: You must remove all...outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to continue charging the battery. Do not use a battery from other external cables from Dell. Replace the battery only with a battery, see the User's Guide for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with your docking device for your ...
... any other computers with your User's Guide. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release on support.dell.com. Disconnect the computer from the computer to work with your system on the bottom of fire or explosion. NOTICE: You must remove all...outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to continue charging the battery. Do not use a battery from other external cables from Dell. Replace the battery only with a battery, see the User's Guide for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with your docking device for your ...
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...Troubleshooting Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you set your computer for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in a program, see "Charging the Battery" on page 26) ... exact message. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. This message may not apply if you added or removed a part before you store your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 28 Quick Reference Guide Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. After a long storage period...
...Troubleshooting Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you set your computer for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in a program, see "Charging the Battery" on page 26) ... exact message. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. This message may not apply if you added or removed a part before you store your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 28 Quick Reference Guide Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. After a long storage period...
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... Errors Help Function Displays the results of devices. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you run . If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your User's Guide). Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. Write down the error...Quick Reference Guide 33 Describes the test and may indicate requirements for your part. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the following table for the option you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the problem...
... Errors Help Function Displays the results of devices. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you run . If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your User's Guide). Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. Write down the error...Quick Reference Guide 33 Describes the test and may indicate requirements for your part. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the following table for the option you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the problem...
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... gauge, 22 charging, 26 checking the charge, 22 performance, 21 power meter, 22 removing, 27 storing, 28 C computer crashes, 29-30 stops responding, 29 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell support site, 8 diagnostics Dell, 30 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 8 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 documentation (continued) User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 Drivers and Utilities disc...
... gauge, 22 charging, 26 checking the charge, 22 performance, 21 power meter, 22 removing, 27 storing, 28 C computer crashes, 29-30 stops responding, 29 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell support site, 8 diagnostics Dell, 30 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 8 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 documentation (continued) User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 Drivers and Utilities disc...
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... disc, 10 P power hibernate mode, 25 standby mode, 24 problems blue screen, 30 computer crashes, 29-30 computer stops responding, 29 Dell Diagnostics, 30 general, 29 program crashes, 29 program stops responding, 29 software, 29-30 Product Information Guide, 6 Q QuickSet Help, 10... 6 Service Tag, 7 software problems, 29-30 standby mode about, 24 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc, 32 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 31 support website, 8 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 30 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows 2000 hibernate mode,...
... disc, 10 P power hibernate mode, 25 standby mode, 24 problems blue screen, 30 computer crashes, 29-30 computer stops responding, 29 Dell Diagnostics, 30 general, 29 program crashes, 29 program stops responding, 29 software, 29-30 Product Information Guide, 6 Q QuickSet Help, 10... 6 Service Tag, 7 software problems, 29-30 standby mode about, 24 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc, 32 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 31 support website, 8 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 30 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows 2000 hibernate mode,...
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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 103 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 103 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Media 104 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 105 Dell Support Utility 107 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 107 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 107 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 108 Solving Problems 108 Drive Problems 108 E-Mail...
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 103 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 103 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Media 104 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 105 Dell Support Utility 107 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 107 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 107 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 108 Solving Problems 108 Drive Problems 108 E-Mail...
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17 Getting Help 143 Obtaining Assistance 143 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 144 DellConnect 144 Online Services 144 AutoTech Service 145 Automated Order-Status Service 145 Problems With Your Order 145 Product Information 146 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 146 Before You Call 146 Contacting Dell 149 18 Specifications 151 19 Appendix 159 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 159 FCC Class B 159 Macrovision Product Notice 160 Glossary 161 10 Contents
17 Getting Help 143 Obtaining Assistance 143 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 144 DellConnect 144 Online Services 144 AutoTech Service 145 Automated Order-Status Service 145 Problems With Your Order 145 Product Information 146 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 146 Before You Call 146 Contacting Dell 149 18 Specifications 151 19 Appendix 159 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 159 FCC Class B 159 Macrovision Product Notice 160 Glossary 161 10 Contents
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...(see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 128) or to your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be found at support.dell.com. Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for technicians or experienced users...Finding Information 13 Readme files may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. 1 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be available in certain countries. What Are...
...(see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 128) or to your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be found at support.dell.com. Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for technicians or experienced users...Finding Information 13 Readme files may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. 1 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be available in certain countries. What Are...
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... is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • Specifications Dell Latitude User's Guide • How to configure system settings Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows • How to run the Dell Diagnostics Find It Here Quick Reference ... my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Vista® Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your computer. • Warranty...
... is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • Specifications Dell Latitude User's Guide • How to configure system settings Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows • How to run the Dell Diagnostics Find It Here Quick Reference ... my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Vista® Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your computer. • Warranty...
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... computer's Service Tag contains both a Service Tag number and an Express Service Code. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting...
... computer's Service Tag contains both a Service Tag number and an Express Service Code. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting...
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... Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, and online discussions with other Dell customers Dell Support Website - If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall the NSS utility. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on... and Product Model, and click Go. 3 Scroll to view the appropriate support site. • Upgrades - Proactive e-mail notification of your operating system and support for correct 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your region or business segment...
... Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, and online discussions with other Dell customers Dell Support Website - If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall the NSS utility. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on... and Product Model, and click Go. 3 Scroll to view the appropriate support site. • Upgrades - Proactive e-mail notification of your operating system and support for correct 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your region or business segment...
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...files and settings from the icon in the Run at startup checkbox. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - You can choose to click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Welcome Center Finding Information ... topics, and general health of your computer. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Access the Dell Support Utility from another computer Windows Welcome Center The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears ...
...files and settings from the icon in the Run at startup checkbox. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - You can choose to click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Welcome Center Finding Information ... topics, and general health of your computer. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Access the Dell Support Utility from another computer Windows Welcome Center The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears ...
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...Windows Vista • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop • Information on the screen. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of the topics listed, or type a word or phrase that ...one of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then press or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that ...
...Windows Vista • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop • Information on the screen. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of the topics listed, or type a word or phrase that ...one of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then press or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that ...