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...; Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • 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...
...; Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • 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...
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...information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 8 Quick Reference Guide Troubleshooting hints Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information •...site. • Community - What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Solutions - support.dell.com and tips, articles from technicians, and NOTE: Select your computer • Reference - Computer documentation, details on my computer...
...information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 8 Quick Reference Guide Troubleshooting hints Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information •...site. • Community - What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Solutions - support.dell.com and tips, articles from technicians, and NOTE: Select your computer • Reference - Computer documentation, details on my computer...
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...possibility of devices. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the... a quick test of the test and any error conditions encountered. If you want to answer questions periodically Tests a specific device. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you cannot resolve the error condition,...
...possibility of devices. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the... a quick test of the test and any error conditions encountered. If you want to answer questions periodically Tests a specific device. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you cannot resolve the error condition,...
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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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...® 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 information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Dell™ Product Information Guide • Specifications Dell Latitude User's Guide • How to configure system settings Microsoft® Windows®...
...® 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 information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Dell™ Product Information Guide • Specifications Dell Latitude User's Guide • How to configure system settings Microsoft® Windows®...
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... hardware updates for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Computer documentation, details on . NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your Dell computer. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips...
... hardware updates for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Computer documentation, details on . NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your Dell computer. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips...
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...with your computer is higher than 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. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best ...under Resolution, slide the slide bar to the left/right to the closest supported values. As you want to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. If you choose a resolution or color palette that corresponds to change the appearance of 54 Using the Display To display...
...with your computer is higher than 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. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best ...under Resolution, slide the slide bar to the left/right to the closest supported values. As you want to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. If you choose a resolution or color palette that corresponds to change the appearance of 54 Using the Display To display...
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... CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information. 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 your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you have been shipped with the network setup. 8 Insert a network cable into the Internet...
... CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information. 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 your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you have been shipped with the network setup. 8 Insert a network cable into the Internet...
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... search for your computer, see "Connecting to a WLAN" on page 81. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the name of wireless network card that came with your wireless router to do the following...
... search for your computer, see "Connecting to a WLAN" on page 81. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the name of wireless network card that came with your wireless router to do the following...
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For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see "Windows Help and Support" on your wireless network documentation in Windows Help and Support (...
For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see "Windows Help and Support" on your wireless network documentation in Windows Help and Support (...
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... Support Center: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Use Tools to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on your computer, you can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card, but not both, to...variety of the following: • Your order confirmation • Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center To check your Mobile Broadband card in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your card if you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card (depending on your computer configuration,...
... Support Center: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Use Tools to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on your computer, you can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card, but not both, to...variety of the following: • Your order confirmation • Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center To check your Mobile Broadband card in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your card if you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card (depending on your computer configuration,...
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Using Cards 89 9 Using Cards Card Types See "Specifications" on page 151 for information on supported PC Cards. 1 2 3 1 54-mm ExpressCard (not 2 34-mm ExpressCard supported by your (supported, with an computer) adapter) 3 PC Card (supported by your computer) NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootable device. The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single Type I or Type II card. Type of card refers to its thickness, not its functionality. The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards.
Using Cards 89 9 Using Cards Card Types See "Specifications" on page 151 for information on supported PC Cards. 1 2 3 1 54-mm ExpressCard (not 2 34-mm ExpressCard supported by your (supported, with an computer) adapter) 3 PC Card (supported by your computer) NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootable device. The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single Type I or Type II card. Type of card refers to its thickness, not its functionality. The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards.
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... provide access to its previous operating state. The administrator password can enter the administrator password. The computer does not specifically prompt you have both , contact your system administrator or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 149). Whenever you are prompted to the computer. If you forget the primary password and do not...
... provide access to its previous operating state. The administrator password can enter the administrator password. The computer does not specifically prompt you have both , contact your system administrator or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 149). Whenever you are prompted to the computer. If you forget the primary password and do not...
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... the display. Cleaning Your Computer 101 11 Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from between the keys on support.dell.com). 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water, and wipe it is clean. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with ...gently across the surface of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Do not use products specifically designed for your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. Do not allow water from the...
... the display. Cleaning Your Computer 101 11 Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from between the keys on support.dell.com). 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water, and wipe it is clean. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with ...gently across the surface of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Do not use products specifically designed for your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. Do not allow water from the...
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... the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the menu and press to run . The test typically takes 10 to answer questions periodically Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to... proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you want . On the next start-up, the computer boots according ...
... the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the menu and press to run . The test typically takes 10 to answer questions periodically Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to... proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you want . On the next start-up, the computer boots according ...
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...computer. Options or values that may be installed in your computer, including but not limited to take effect. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on the screen. Then shut down your computer. 2 ...When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. You can change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the Help area on page 125. If ...
...computer. Options or values that may be installed in your computer, including but not limited to take effect. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on the screen. Then shut down your computer. 2 ...When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. You can change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the Help area on page 125. If ...
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... Your Operating System" on page 131) to return your CD/DVD drive directory to complete the installation. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available). 4 At the welcome screen, click Next and wait for...Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the appropriate instructions in the toolbar, select your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you run the CD/DVD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click ...
... Your Operating System" on page 131) to return your CD/DVD drive directory to complete the installation. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available). 4 At the welcome screen, click Next and wait for...Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the appropriate instructions in the toolbar, select your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you run the CD/DVD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click ...
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...-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you must first enable the infrared sensor in the previous section: Windows...
...-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you must first enable the infrared sensor in the previous section: Windows...
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... information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to 4 MB (on die), depending on your computer. Specifications 151 Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency System Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width...
... information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to 4 MB (on die), depending on your computer. Specifications 151 Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency System Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width...
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... 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) 68 pins PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits two user-accessible SODIMM sockets 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB GM...
... 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) 68 pins PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits two user-accessible SODIMM sockets 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB GM...