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...Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. •...For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button ...
...Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. •...For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button ...
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... Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com from technicians, online courses,... support. • Solutions - Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System...
... Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com from technicians, online courses,... support. • Solutions - Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System...
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...Latitude User's Guide for instructions. See your computer. Quick Reference Guide 7 NOTE: The Operating System CD is located on your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows... with your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen...
...Latitude User's Guide for instructions. See your computer. Quick Reference Guide 7 NOTE: The Operating System CD is located on your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows... with your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen...
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... - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the program is ... until the computer turns off. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation 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 - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY...
... - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the program is ... until the computer turns off. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation 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 - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY...
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...your computer and try again. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Quick Reference Guide 23 NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to continue to start -up, the computer boots... to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time ...
...your computer and try again. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Quick Reference Guide 23 NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to continue to start -up, the computer boots... to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time ...
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... slow performance, 22 stops responding, 20 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 22 Dell Premier Support website, 5-6 diagnostics Dell, 22 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6 ResourceCD, 5 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 22 Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O Operating System CD, 7 Installation...
... slow performance, 22 stops responding, 20 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 22 Dell Premier Support website, 5-6 diagnostics Dell, 22 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6 ResourceCD, 5 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 22 Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O Operating System CD, 7 Installation...
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...is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your User's Guide. 4. Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. even ...a slight bump can damage the drive. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" in your User's Guide. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. Turn...Slide the drive into place. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If ...
...is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your User's Guide. 4. Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. even ...a slight bump can damage the drive. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" in your User's Guide. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. Turn...Slide the drive into place. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If ...
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...came with another computer, you create CDs. To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. 4. Click the Start button, point to enable or disable the Volume Meter on the front of the tray and snap the ... Keep the tray closed when you do not hear the CD or DVD playing. 1. icon in the Volume Control window. Back to Contents Page Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Playing a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio...
...came with another computer, you create CDs. To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. 4. Click the Start button, point to enable or disable the Volume Meter on the front of the tray and snap the ... Keep the tray closed when you do not hear the CD or DVD playing. 1. icon in the Volume Control window. Back to Contents Page Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Playing a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio...
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... if your computer has a DVD drive, you can enable digital audio for DVD playback. 1. Click the DVD option. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver NOTE: Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows notification area. 2. Click Start®Programs®PowerDVD to launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2. Click the Settings option. 4. Click Advanced. 4. 4. Double-click...
... if your computer has a DVD drive, you can enable digital audio for DVD playback. 1. Click the DVD option. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver NOTE: Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows notification area. 2. Click Start®Programs®PowerDVD to launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2. Click the Settings option. 4. Click Advanced. 4. 4. Double-click...
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...Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin. It is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your display, hold down the error code(s) and contact Dell before you cannot see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on the computer. Starting the Dell...you print these procedures before you begin the Dell Diagnostics. Connect the computer to the next test, press ; Then shut down the computer. 2. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ...
...Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin. It is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your display, hold down the error code(s) and contact Dell before you cannot see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on the computer. Starting the Dell...you print these procedures before you begin the Dell Diagnostics. Connect the computer to the next test, press ; Then shut down the computer. 2. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ...
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.... Type 2 to wait until you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you are running the test. You can customize the tests you ... Test Performs a quick test of each test screen. Symptom Tree Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to run a test from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. Select the CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive option from the menu that appears. 6. This test typically takes 1 hour or...
.... Type 2 to wait until you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you are running the test. You can customize the tests you ... Test Performs a quick test of each test screen. Symptom Tree Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to run a test from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. Select the CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive option from the menu that appears. 6. This test typically takes 1 hour or...
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... both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be displayed at the bottom of the default settings for the monitor. If the ... screen, use it as an extension of your Dell-installed operating system. Back to Contents Page Using the Display Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image ...projector) attached and turned on, the image may no longer be visible. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5. Dual Independent Display Mode You can damage an external monitor by...
... both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be displayed at the bottom of the default settings for the monitor. If the ... screen, use it as an extension of your Dell-installed operating system. Back to Contents Page Using the Display Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image ...projector) attached and turned on, the image may no longer be visible. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5. Dual Independent Display Mode You can damage an external monitor by...
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... as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Ensure that use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to Contents Page Reinstalling Software Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD and the Operating System CD are installing software...
... as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Ensure that use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to Contents Page Reinstalling Software Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD and the Operating System CD are installing software...
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... browse to the location to display information about the driver or utility that driver. Click Next. Click the link of the device for the driver or utility (if available). In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. After extracting the driver files to complete the installation. A welcome screen appears...
... browse to the location to display information about the driver or utility that driver. Click Next. Click the link of the device for the driver or utility (if available). In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. After extracting the driver files to complete the installation. A welcome screen appears...
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... your Dell™ computer to return your data files. Creating a Restore Point 1. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in the Search Results list. 4. 9. Click Hardware Troubleshooter in boldface type. 4. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10. Click a calendar date to which you to the Windows Classic...
... your Dell™ computer to return your data files. Creating a Restore Point 1. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in the Search Results list. 4. 9. Click Hardware Troubleshooter in boldface type. 4. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10. Click a calendar date to which you to the Windows Classic...
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...Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The optional Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Click Next. After the computer restarts, click OK. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. See the documentation that came with Windows XP, disable any required drivers. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows... 5. Before You Begin If you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform all open files and exit...
...Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The optional Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Click Next. After the computer restarts, click OK. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. See the documentation that came with Windows XP, disable any required drivers. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows... 5. Before You Begin If you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform all open files and exit...
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...Windows License Label NOTE: This document is available as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. l Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use the CD to reinstall drivers or utilities or to run the Dell...and may not ship with your computer. l Warranty information l Terms and Conditions (U.S. Documentation and drivers are located on your computer. Back to Contents Page Finding Information Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your ...
...Windows License Label NOTE: This document is available as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. l Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use the CD to reinstall drivers or utilities or to run the Dell...and may not ship with your computer. l Warranty information l Terms and Conditions (U.S. Documentation and drivers are located on your computer. Back to Contents Page Finding Information Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your ...
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... files l How to reinstall my operating system To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the taskbar. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer. Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3. icon in the Microsoft® Windows® NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and... may vary depending on your Dell computer. Follow the instructions on network ...
... files l How to reinstall my operating system To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the taskbar. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer. Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3. icon in the Microsoft® Windows® NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and... may vary depending on your Dell computer. Follow the instructions on network ...
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...- A byte is a bootable CD. A special high-speed storage mechanism which the computer attempts to boot. Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Terms in this program. antivirus software - A docking device that you to conveniently use a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other...174; Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of the faster interface between the components in MHz, that allows system memory to be depleted and recharged. battery operating time - Your Drivers and ...
...- A byte is a bootable CD. A special high-speed storage mechanism which the computer attempts to boot. Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Terms in this program. antivirus software - A docking device that you to conveniently use a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other...174; Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of the faster interface between the components in MHz, that allows system memory to be depleted and recharged. battery operating time - Your Drivers and ...
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...such as the Product Key or Product ID. A drive that allows the operating system to fill unused RIMM slots. The CD player displays a window with common rules and procedures for audio and software programs. CD drive - DDR2 SDRAM - disk striping - DMA - A user logs on ... video interface - A standard for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A rewritable version of Authenticity - Control Panel - device driver - See APR. domain - Memory that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. Many devices do not work...
...such as the Product Key or Product ID. A drive that allows the operating system to fill unused RIMM slots. The CD player displays a window with common rules and procedures for audio and software programs. CD drive - DDR2 SDRAM - disk striping - DMA - A user logs on ... video interface - A standard for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A rewritable version of Authenticity - Control Panel - device driver - See APR. domain - Memory that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. Many devices do not work...