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...damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may not be used in this document is strictly... and Support Center → User and system guides). Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Wi-Fi Catcher, ExpressCharge, Dell MediaDirect, and Latitude are not applicable. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of your computer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice...
...damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may not be used in this document is strictly... and Support Center → User and system guides). Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Wi-Fi Catcher, ExpressCharge, Dell MediaDirect, and Latitude are not applicable. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of your computer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice...
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... does not start up 18 The computer stops responding 18 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 18 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 18 A solid blue screen appears 19 Dell MediaDirect™ problems 19 Other software problems 19...
... does not start up 18 The computer stops responding 18 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 18 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 18 A solid blue screen appears 19 Dell MediaDirect™ problems 19 Other software problems 19...
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... to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP 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...
... to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP 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...
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.... For more information, see your User's Guide. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your configuration. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - ...Notebook System Software: the operating system for your computer, you should 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your operating system and support for your region or business segment to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word...
.... For more information, see your User's Guide. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your configuration. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - ...Notebook System Software: the operating system for your computer, you should 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your operating system and support for your region or business segment to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word...
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... your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. For more information on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System...
... your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. For more information on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System...
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... on the taskbar. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on . Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge gauge ...to illuminate the charge-level lights. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon ...
... on the taskbar. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on . Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge gauge ...to illuminate the charge-level lights. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon ...
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... you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. 18 Quick Reference Guide Then restart your computer for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 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 - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is ...designed for an extended period of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2...
... you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. 18 Quick Reference Guide Then restart your computer for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 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 - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is ...designed for an extended period of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2...
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... YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY. TO P L A Y M O V I E S W I T H D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T , Y O U M U S T H A V E A D V D D R I L E S - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to them. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO DARK OR... do not conflict with your mouse, press and hold the power button for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" in the Windows XP operating system environment. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR ...
... YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY. TO P L A Y M O V I E S W I T H D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T , Y O U M U S T H A V E A D V D D R I L E S - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to them. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO DARK OR... do not conflict with your mouse, press and hold the power button for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" in the Windows XP operating system environment. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR ...
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..., or you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. If you are having problems connecting to the...D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - Use an anti-virus program that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may not ship with your computer. S C A N T H E C O M P U T...
..., or you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. If you are having problems connecting to the...D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - Use an anti-virus program that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may not ship with your computer. S C A N T H E C O M P U T...
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... appropriate for one time only. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. Press any key to continue. 5 Press any questions that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and... computer boots according to the devices specified in your User's Guide). If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the...
... appropriate for one time only. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. Press any key to continue. 5 Press any questions that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and... computer boots according to the devices specified in your User's Guide). If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the...
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...device, 5 online, 7 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 20 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 O Operating System CD, 8 Installation Guide, 8 Operating System CD, 8 P problems blue screen, 19 computer crashes, ...18-19 computer does not start up, 18 computer stops responding, 18 Dell Diagnostics, 20 Dell MediaDirect, 19 lockups, 18 program crashes, 18 program stops responding, 18 programs and Windows compatibility, 18 slow computer performance, 20 software, 18-19 spyware, 20 M ...
...device, 5 online, 7 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 20 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 O Operating System CD, 8 Installation Guide, 8 Operating System CD, 8 P problems blue screen, 19 computer crashes, ...18-19 computer does not start up, 18 computer stops responding, 18 Dell Diagnostics, 20 Dell MediaDirect, 19 lockups, 18 program crashes, 18 program stops responding, 18 programs and Windows compatibility, 18 slow computer performance, 20 software, 18-19 spyware, 20 M ...
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R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 20 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 18-19 spyware, 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 20 system views back, 12 bottom, 13 front, 10 left side, 11 right side, 12 W warranty, 5 Windows XP Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 20 U User's Guide, 6 24 Index
R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 20 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 18-19 spyware, 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 20 system views back, 12 bottom, 13 front, 10 left side, 11 right side, 12 W warranty, 5 Windows XP Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 20 U User's Guide, 6 24 Index
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... indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Finding Information System Setup Program About Your Computer Reinstalling Software Using a...Dell QuickSet Features Using the Display Traveling With Your Computer Using Multimedia Getting Help Using a Network Specifications Using Cards Appendix Securing Your Computer Glossary Troubleshooting For information on other documentation included with your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to Microsoft® Windows...
... indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Finding Information System Setup Program About Your Computer Reinstalling Software Using a...Dell QuickSet Features Using the Display Traveling With Your Computer Using Multimedia Getting Help Using a Network Specifications Using Cards Appendix Securing Your Computer Glossary Troubleshooting For information on other documentation included with your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to Microsoft® Windows...
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Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. EMC is a trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Model PP18L January 2006 P/N PC979 Rev. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo...
Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. EMC is a trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Model PP18L January 2006 P/N PC979 Rev. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo...
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... User's Guide for your computer. Click Dell User and System Guides and click System Guides. 3. Finding Information: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide ● How to set up my computer ● Basic troubleshooting information ● How to run the Dell Diagnostics ● How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Latitude User's Guide Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1.
... User's Guide for your computer. Click Dell User and System Guides and click System Guides. 3. Finding Information: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide ● How to set up my computer ● Basic troubleshooting information ● How to run the Dell Diagnostics ● How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Latitude User's Guide Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1.
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... or stolen. ● Enter the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. Finding Information: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide ● Service Tag and Express Service Code ● Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. ● Use the Service...
... or stolen. ● Enter the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. Finding Information: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide ● Service Tag and Express Service Code ● Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. ● Use the Service...
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... Accessing the Dell Support Utility. ● How to use Windows XP ● How to work with programs and files ● How to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2. Follow the instructions on /Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/findinfo.htm (4 of your Dell computer. Under... environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4. Finding Information: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide white papers ● Downloads Certified drivers, patches, and software updates ● Notebook System Software (NSS) If you...
... Accessing the Dell Support Utility. ● How to use Windows XP ● How to work with programs and files ● How to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2. Follow the instructions on /Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/findinfo.htm (4 of your Dell computer. Under... environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4. Finding Information: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide white papers ● Downloads Certified drivers, patches, and software updates ● Notebook System Software (NSS) If you...
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... information on /Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/findinfo.htm (5 of your CD varies based on your computer. Finding Information: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide ● Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar.
... information on /Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/findinfo.htm (5 of your CD varies based on your computer. Finding Information: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide ● Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar.
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See Windows Help and Support Center. The system setup screens display ...settings ● System security and hard-drive password settings file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/setup.htm (1 of the options available in system setup, thus overriding options that you set through... your operating system, see the Help and Support Center. System Setup Program: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Commonly Used ...
See Windows Help and Support Center. The system setup screens display ...settings ● System security and hard-drive password settings file:///S|/Integration%20Specialist/Hardware%20Docu...ation/Kim%20&%20Jay/Dell%20Laptops/D620UG/setup.htm (1 of the options available in system setup, thus overriding options that you set through... your operating system, see the Help and Support Center. System Setup Program: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens Commonly Used ...
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...the right side of the bootable devices that you cannot change the boot sequence on the screen. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see Performing a One-Time Boot. To view the types of ...highlight the category and press . System Setup Program: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do not change settings that appear as white type on a one-time-only basis, see the Windows desktop. Commonly Used Settings Certain settings require that setting...
...the right side of the bootable devices that you cannot change the boot sequence on the screen. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see Performing a One-Time Boot. To view the types of ...highlight the category and press . System Setup Program: Dell Latitude D620 User's Guide NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do not change settings that appear as white type on a one-time-only basis, see the Windows desktop. Commonly Used Settings Certain settings require that setting...