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...call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads -... Proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Troubleshooting hints Dell Support Website - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract,...
...call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads -... Proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Troubleshooting hints Dell Support Website - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract,...
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Bottom View 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 1 memory module/modem/WLAN 2 Mini-Card/coin-cell battery cover 3 battery charge gauge/health 4 gauge 5 docking-device connector 6 7 hard drive battery-bay latch release battery air vents 20 Quick Reference Guide
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... time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. You can use the computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For ...the battery may need to , the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in Power ...
... time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. You can use the computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For ...the battery may need to , the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in Power ...
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...if you are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 34 Quick Reference Guide To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. The device list may not display the names...Displays your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc. 5 When the tests are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of all the components ...
...if you are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 34 Quick Reference Guide To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. The device list may not display the names...Displays your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc. 5 When the tests are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of all the components ...
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... 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, Modem, and Internet Problems 110 Error Messages 111 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 112 Lockups and Software Problems 113 Memory Problems...
... 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, Modem, and Internet Problems 110 Error Messages 111 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 112 Lockups and Software Problems 113 Memory Problems...
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... papers • Downloads - Upgrade information for your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, and click Go. 3 Scroll to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your computer • Reference - Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information ... click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently ...
... papers • Downloads - Upgrade information for your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, and click Go. 3 Scroll to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your computer • Reference - Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information ... click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently ...
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Bottom View 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 1 memory 2 module/modem/WLAN Mini-Card/coin-cell battery cover 3 battery charge 4 gauge/health gauge 5 docking-device connector 6 7 hard drive battery-bay latch release battery air vents MEMORY MODULE/MODEM/WLAN MINI-CARD/COIN-CELL BATTERY COVER - About Your Computer 31 Covers the compartment that contains one memory module, the modem, the WLAN Mini-Card, and the coin-cell battery.
Bottom View 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 1 memory 2 module/modem/WLAN Mini-Card/coin-cell battery cover 3 battery charge 4 gauge/health gauge 5 docking-device connector 6 7 hard drive battery-bay latch release battery air vents MEMORY MODULE/MODEM/WLAN MINI-CARD/COIN-CELL BATTERY COVER - About Your Computer 31 Covers the compartment that contains one memory module, the modem, the WLAN Mini-Card, and the coin-cell battery.
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..., but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in the... battery bay. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet the first time you connect your...
..., but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in the... battery bay. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet the first time you connect your...
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...that the current resolution and color depth are available for connecting your computer. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter cables are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. • Press to a TV or other audio device may not be included with... your computer to mute volume. Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables for purchase from Dell. 62 Using Multimedia Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the...
...that the current resolution and color depth are available for connecting your computer. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter cables are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. • Press to a TV or other audio device may not be included with... your computer to mute volume. Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables for purchase from Dell. 62 Using Multimedia Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the...
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If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you run a test from the Custom Test or...and problem description and follow the instructions on page 149). The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more information. The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the... changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen.
If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you run a test from the Custom Test or...and problem description and follow the instructions on page 149). The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more information. The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the... changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen.
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... R A T I S N O T R E A D Y - N O N -S YS T E M D I N S YS T E M S E T U P - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 112 Troubleshooting Close all windows and open the program that you want... Remove the floppy disk from the floppy drive and restart your computer to restore computer resources. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A GAIN - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 124. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the...
... R A T I S N O T R E A D Y - N O N -S YS T E M D I N S YS T E M S E T U P - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 112 Troubleshooting Close all windows and open the program that you want... Remove the floppy disk from the floppy drive and restart your computer to restore computer resources. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A GAIN - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 124. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the...
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...safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of memory supported by your system on support.dell.com). • Ensure that the memory you are using to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation...the network connector on support.dell.com). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Service Manual for your computer. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 103)....
...safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of memory supported by your system on support.dell.com). • Ensure that the memory you are using to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation...the network connector on support.dell.com). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Service Manual for your computer. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 103)....
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The computer is functioning. Press a key on support.dell.com). 116 Troubleshooting I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - Contact your network administrator or the person who set to verify that the electrical outlet is...off or is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your location (if applicable). The computer is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable ...
The computer is functioning. Press a key on support.dell.com). 116 Troubleshooting I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - Contact your network administrator or the person who set to verify that the electrical outlet is...off or is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your location (if applicable). The computer is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable ...
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You may automatically configure most of system memory After you set or change the system setup settings. System Setup Program 123 13 System Setup Program Overview NOTE: Your operating system may want to ... system setup program. (An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features-for your computer work incorrectly.
You may automatically configure most of system memory After you set or change the system setup settings. System Setup Program 123 13 System Setup Program Overview NOTE: Your operating system may want to ... system setup program. (An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features-for your computer work incorrectly.
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PC Card (continued) Cards supported PC Card connector size Data width (maximum) Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory Ports and Connectors Serial Video Audio S-video TV-out USB Infrared sensor Modem IEEE 1394a Mini-Card 152 Specifications 3.3 V and 5 V PC Cards 1.5 V ExpressCards (with adapter) ...
PC Card (continued) Cards supported PC Card connector size Data width (maximum) Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory Ports and Connectors Serial Video Audio S-video TV-out USB Infrared sensor Modem IEEE 1394a Mini-Card 152 Specifications 3.3 V and 5 V PC Cards 1.5 V ExpressCards (with adapter) ...
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... and Connectors (continued) Network adapter D-Port Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type Data bus Controller/Memory LCD interface TV support Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal RJ-45 port standard docking connector for D/Port ... with adapter in PC Card slot Intel integrated UMA PCI Express up to 358 MB (shared with the system memory) LVDS NTSC or PAL in S-video and composite modes (through Dell™ D/Port advanced port replicator only) High Definition Audio (HDA) SigmaTel STAC9205, 5V 20-bit (stereo ...
... and Connectors (continued) Network adapter D-Port Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type Data bus Controller/Memory LCD interface TV support Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal RJ-45 port standard docking connector for D/Port ... with adapter in PC Card slot Intel integrated UMA PCI Express up to 358 MB (shared with the system memory) LVDS NTSC or PAL in S-video and composite modes (through Dell™ D/Port advanced port replicator only) High Definition Audio (HDA) SigmaTel STAC9205, 5V 20-bit (stereo ...
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A AC - Advanced Host Controller Interface - A feature that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. A program (or utility) that helps to be depleted and recharged. accelerated graphics port - ASF is able to control display brightness. battery ... Controller which a portable computer battery is designed to be platform- ALS - The length of time (minutes or hours) that allows system memory to be used for video-related tasks. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount ...
A AC - Advanced Host Controller Interface - A feature that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. A program (or utility) that helps to be depleted and recharged. accelerated graphics port - ASF is able to control display brightness. battery ... Controller which a portable computer battery is designed to be platform- ALS - The length of time (minutes or hours) that allows system memory to be used for video-related tasks. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount ...
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... - A special high-speed storage mechanism which can be either be written to automatically recognize each other. Secondary cache which can either a reserved section of main memory or an independent high-speed storage device. carnet - Data can use to 8 bits. A drive that you can be erased or written over (rewritten). bit - In...
... - A special high-speed storage mechanism which can be either be written to automatically recognize each other. Secondary cache which can either a reserved section of main memory or an independent high-speed storage device. carnet - Data can use to 8 bits. A drive that you can be erased or written over (rewritten). bit - In...
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...RW discs multiple times, but you to fill unused RIMM slots. CMOS - A type of Authenticity - device - A circuit board with memory chips that conforms to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. Disk striping Glossary 163 Computers use a small amount of batterypowered CMOS... utility that can write to the system bus operate. controller - A special module that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to your computer. The marker on your computer. D DDR SDRAM - double-data-rate SDRAM - DDR2 SDRAM - A type of data between the...
...RW discs multiple times, but you to fill unused RIMM slots. CMOS - A type of Authenticity - device - A circuit board with memory chips that conforms to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. Disk striping Glossary 163 Computers use a small amount of batterypowered CMOS... utility that can write to the system bus operate. controller - A special module that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to your computer. The marker on your computer. D DDR SDRAM - double-data-rate SDRAM - DDR2 SDRAM - A type of data between the...
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... to the resources. can be written to a DVD+RW disc, and then erased and written over . direct memory access - A group of memory that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. DRAM - error checking and correction ...- Data can speed up operations that are administered as a printer. Distributed Management Task Force - dynamic random-access memory - driver - Also referred to as an extension of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for digital transmission between RAM...
... to the resources. can be written to a DVD+RW disc, and then erased and written over . direct memory access - A group of memory that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. DRAM - error checking and correction ...- Data can speed up operations that are administered as a printer. Distributed Management Task Force - dynamic random-access memory - driver - Also referred to as an extension of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for digital transmission between RAM...