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... damage to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are not applicable. October 2004 P/N D5037 Rev. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of your...
... damage to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are not applicable. October 2004 P/N D5037 Rev. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of your...
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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 8 Battery Performance 9 Checking the Battery Charge 11 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 11 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 11 Charge Gauge 12 Health Gauge 12 Low-Battery Warning 13 Charging the Battery 13 Removing a Battery 14 Installing a Battery 14 Storing a Battery 14 About Your Computer 15 Front View 15 Left View 16 Right View 17 Back View 18 Bottom View 19 Solving Problems 20 Notebook System Software 20 Lockups and Software Problems 20 Running the Dell Diagnostics 22 Index 27 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 8 Battery Performance 9 Checking the Battery Charge 11 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 11 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 11 Charge Gauge 12 Health Gauge 12 Low-Battery Warning 13 Charging the Battery 13 Removing a Battery 14 Installing a Battery 14 Storing a Battery 14 About Your Computer 15 Front View 15 Left View 16 Right View 17 Back View 18 Bottom View 19 Solving Problems 20 Notebook System Software 20 Lockups and Software Problems 20 Running the Dell Diagnostics 22 Index 27 Contents 3
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... last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer or in certain countries. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings... • How to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License ...
... last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer or in certain countries. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings... • How to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License ...
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...may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - NSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Certified drivers, patches, and software... updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service ...
...may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - NSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Certified drivers, patches, and software... updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service ...
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... with your computer. Quick Reference Guide 7 Operating System CD The operating system is located on your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See your Latitude User's Guide for the devices that describes your computer. NOTE: The color of your computer. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and...
... with your computer. Quick Reference Guide 7 Operating System CD The operating system is located on your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See your Latitude User's Guide for the devices that describes your computer. NOTE: The color of your computer. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and...
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... you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to complete the setup of your computer. 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 will...
... you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to complete the setup of your computer. 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 will...
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... during the initial 1-year period of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the battery bay. For more information about the Dell warranty for your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in the Product Information Guide.
... during the initial 1-year period of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the battery bay. For more information about the Dell warranty for your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in the Product Information Guide.
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... writing to alert you insert the battery into the computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as DVD and CD drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC ... 65°C (149°F). Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to significantly increase operating time. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery operating time varies depending on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk...
... writing to alert you insert the battery into the computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as DVD and CD drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC ... 65°C (149°F). Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to significantly increase operating time. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery operating time varies depending on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk...
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... taskbar, and click Help. Quick Reference Guide 11 For more information about the Power Meter tab, see your User's Guide. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning..., charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in a docking device does not power the docking device or computer. In addition, when your computer. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter.
... taskbar, and click Help. Quick Reference Guide 11 For more information about the Power Meter tab, see your User's Guide. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning..., charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in a docking device does not power the docking device or computer. In addition, when your computer. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter.
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... health. Health Gauge The battery operating time is in good condition, and more information about the battery operating time. 12 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Charge Gauge Before you should consider replacing the battery. Each light represents incremental degradation. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of...
... health. Health Gauge The battery operating time is in good condition, and more information about the battery operating time. 12 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Charge Gauge Before you should consider replacing the battery. Each light represents incremental degradation. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of...
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A pop-up window warns you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. For more information about low-battery alarms, see your User's Guide. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being in the module bay. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. For more information about ...
A pop-up window warns you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. For more information about low-battery alarms, see your User's Guide. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being in the module bay. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. For more information about ...
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... before you store your docking device for an extended period of the computer, and then remove the battery from the telephone wall jack. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the bay. For information about installing the second battery, see your User...
... before you store your docking device for an extended period of the computer, and then remove the battery from the telephone wall jack. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the bay. For information about installing the second battery, see your User...
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About Your Computer Front View display keyboard and wireless status lights mute button volume control buttons track stick track stick/touch pad button speakers power button device status lights keyboard touch pad display latch Quick Reference Guide 15
About Your Computer Front View display keyboard and wireless status lights mute button volume control buttons track stick track stick/touch pad button speakers power button device status lights keyboard touch pad display latch Quick Reference Guide 15
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Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. S-video TV-out connector network connector (RJ-45) USB connectors (2) modem connector (RJ-11) parallel connector serial connector video connector AC adapter connector air vents 18 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Do not store your computer in the air vents.
Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. S-video TV-out connector network connector (RJ-45) USB connectors (2) modem connector (RJ-11) parallel connector serial connector video connector AC adapter connector air vents 18 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Do not store your computer in the air vents.
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Bottom View memory module cover battery-bay latch release hard drive battery charge gauge battery modem cover fan docking device slot Quick Reference Guide 19
Bottom View memory module cover battery-bay latch release hard drive battery charge gauge battery modem cover fan docking device slot Quick Reference Guide 19
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...Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of USB devices, including the Dell D/Bay, D/Dock, D/Port, and D/View devices. Then restart your Dell computer. NOTICE: NSS is critical for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives,...this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Solving Problems Notebook System Software Notebook System Software (NSS) is a utility that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. 20 Quick Reference Guide...
...Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of USB devices, including the Dell D/Bay, D/Dock, D/Port, and D/View devices. Then restart your Dell computer. NOTICE: NSS is critical for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives,...this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Solving Problems Notebook System Software Notebook System Software (NSS) is a utility that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. 20 Quick Reference Guide...
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A program is designed for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system I F YO U A R E U S I N G W I N D O W S X P, R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point ...
A program is designed for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system I F YO U A R E U S I N G W I N D O W S X P, R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point ...
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...drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). It is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU S C A N T H... P Y W A R E - If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you begin . Running the Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you are having problems connecting to scan the computer and remove spyware. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "...
...drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). It is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU S C A N T H... P Y W A R E - If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you begin . Running the Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you are having problems connecting to scan the computer and remove spyware. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "...
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...desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has ...been found, run the Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you receive...
...desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has ...been found, run the Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you receive...
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... NOTE: The Service Tag for your User's Guide. Tests a specific device. If you cannot resolve the error condition, see "Contacting Dell" section in your Service Tag. 24 Quick Reference Guide This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your computer...Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to answer questions periodically. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your part. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to...
... NOTE: The Service Tag for your User's Guide. Tests a specific device. If you cannot resolve the error condition, see "Contacting Dell" section in your Service Tag. 24 Quick Reference Guide This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your computer...Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to answer questions periodically. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your part. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to...