Quick Reference Guide
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...; How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Readme files may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Click the User's Guide for my computer • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may ship...
...; How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Readme files may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Click the User's Guide for my computer • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may ship...
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...an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates To download Notebook System Software: • Notebook System Software (NSS)- operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Troubleshooting hints and...
...an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates To download Notebook System Software: • Notebook System Software (NSS)- operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Troubleshooting hints and...
User's Guide
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... drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Proactive e-mail notification of your configuration. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions, hot...
... drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Proactive e-mail notification of your configuration. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions, hot...
User's Guide
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... can attach an external monitor or projector to use the touch pad or track stick to change , or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for the monitor. For more information, see the user's guide for Color quality and Screen resolution. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be visible. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed...
... can attach an external monitor or projector to use the touch pad or track stick to change , or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for the monitor. For more information, see the user's guide for Color quality and Screen resolution. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be visible. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed...
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Wireless Local Area Network A wireless local area network (WLAN) is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for creating a network. In a WLAN, a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network computers and provides Internet, or network, access. Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and click Connect To→ Set up a WLAN, you purchased your computer has a wireless network card and to each computer. To confirm...
Wireless Local Area Network A wireless local area network (WLAN) is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for creating a network. In a WLAN, a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network computers and provides Internet, or network, access. Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and click Connect To→ Set up a WLAN, you purchased your computer has a wireless network card and to each computer. To confirm...
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... Catcher Network Locator is disabled and not configured for WiFi WLAN in the taskbar and select Help. Microsoft® Windows® Firewall Windows Firewall provides basic protection from unauthorized access to your computer is shipped to you, you need when using your wireless device, see "wireless switch" on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to control WiFi network connections. Dell Wi...
... Catcher Network Locator is disabled and not configured for WiFi WLAN in the taskbar and select Help. Microsoft® Windows® Firewall Windows Firewall provides basic protection from unauthorized access to your computer is shipped to you, you need when using your wireless device, see "wireless switch" on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to control WiFi network connections. Dell Wi...
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... Dell Support. A possible graphics • Reseat any installed graphics cards. A possible keyboard • Reseat the keyboard (see "Memory" failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module and restart the computer. System board failure Contact Dell Support. on page 119). • If available, connect an external keyboard. • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. 80 Troubleshooting card/video failure has • If available, install a working memory of the same type...
... Dell Support. A possible graphics • Reseat any installed graphics cards. A possible keyboard • Reseat the keyboard (see "Memory" failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one module and restart the computer. System board failure Contact Dell Support. on page 119). • If available, connect an external keyboard. • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. 80 Troubleshooting card/video failure has • If available, install a working memory of the same type...
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..., remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81). If the problem persists, try another program, or a utility. The operating system is installed. Insert bootable media. The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard drive problems" on page 86), and boot the computer from the computer. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. The software you...
..., remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81). If the problem persists, try another program, or a utility. The operating system is installed. Insert bootable media. The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard drive problems" on page 86), and boot the computer from the computer. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. The software you...
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... STOPPED - UN E X PE C T E D I N TE R R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I N P RO T EC T E D M O D E - Troubleshooting 91 SHUTDOWN FAILURE - The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be malfunctioning. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require replacement (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 81). Insert a disk into the drive and try to restore the data by entering the system setup program. Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. Correct...
... STOPPED - UN E X PE C T E D I N TE R R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I N P RO T EC T E D M O D E - Troubleshooting 91 SHUTDOWN FAILURE - The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be malfunctioning. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require replacement (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 81). Insert a disk into the drive and try to restore the data by entering the system setup program. Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. Correct...
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... Broadband card if you must activate the Mobile Broadband service through the Windows Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support). CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility has not yet located a Mobile Broadband network. The user's guide is listed. CHA RGE THE BATTERY - The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility did not locate a Mobile Broadband network. Restart the Dell wireless utility or contact your Mobile Broadband network provider...
... Broadband card if you must activate the Mobile Broadband service through the Windows Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support). CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility has not yet located a Mobile Broadband network. The user's guide is listed. CHA RGE THE BATTERY - The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility did not locate a Mobile Broadband network. Restart the Dell wireless utility or contact your Mobile Broadband network provider...
User's Guide
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... Guide. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to an electrical outlet using a battery to read AD J UST TH E BRIGHTNESS - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. CAUTION: Before you attach an external monitor to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support). If your external...
... Guide. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to an electrical outlet using a battery to read AD J UST TH E BRIGHTNESS - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. CAUTION: Before you attach an external monitor to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support). If your external...
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You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the screen displays help information for the operating system start the operating system. Enabled items appear as you save the changes and exit the system setup program. 104 System Setup Program Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to the left . System-setup key functions are listed at the...
You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the screen displays help information for the operating system start the operating system. Enabled items appear as you save the changes and exit the system setup program. 104 System Setup Program Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to the left . System-setup key functions are listed at the...
User's Guide
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... and enhances the wireless network controller. • Bluetooth® Module - Enables and enhances the Bluetooth controller. • PCMCIA/Smartcard controller - Scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a "!") on page 108). If you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to continue. Enhances the pointing device features. • Other - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. • Video Card - Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If...
... and enhances the wireless network controller. • Bluetooth® Module - Enables and enhances the Bluetooth controller. • PCMCIA/Smartcard controller - Scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a "!") on page 108). If you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to continue. Enhances the pointing device features. • Other - Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. • Video Card - Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If...
User's Guide
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... installation instructions, either see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the screen to complete the hardware scan. 5 To detect other drivers and utilities, under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your media drive directory to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device...
... installation instructions, either see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the screen to complete the hardware scan. 5 To detect other drivers and utilities, under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your media drive directory to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device...
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... detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you are an administrator on the driver information window to start button, , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the...
... detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you are an administrator on the driver information window to start button, , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the...
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... changes that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista start the search. 3 In the search results, select the option that System Restore makes to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your data files. However, using the Operating System media also deletes all data on -screen prompts. Use System Restore...
... changes that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista start the search. 3 In the search results, select the option that System Restore makes to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your data files. However, using the Operating System media also deletes all data on -screen prompts. Use System Restore...
User's Guide
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... your computer. On the next start-up all data files on the screen to complete the installation. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for reinstalling Windows XP. Depending on the region from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on your hard drive. Reinstalling Software 113 After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other...
... your computer. On the next start-up all data files on the screen to complete the installation. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for reinstalling Windows XP. Depending on the region from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on your hard drive. Reinstalling Software 113 After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other...
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... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Before you purchased the new modules from Dell. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from any new modules that you may not function at optimal performance. Otherwise, your computer warranty. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, one memory module, install the memory module in "Before You Begin" on page 115. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 118). 3 Remove the keyboard (see "Keyboard...
... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Before you purchased the new modules from Dell. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from any new modules that you may not function at optimal performance. Otherwise, your computer warranty. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, one memory module, install the memory module in "Before You Begin" on page 115. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 118). 3 Remove the keyboard (see "Keyboard...
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...; module. module bay - A chip that supports devices such as the clock, volume control, and print status. NIC - The section of modems include: external, PC Card, and internal. A physical storage area on a hard drive that contains icons for data transfer ratings. PC Card - Modems and network adapters are working on its external power source. Three types of the Windows taskbar that is functionally equivalent to the system board. See media bay. ms - millisecond - A network adapter...
...; module. module bay - A chip that supports devices such as the clock, volume control, and print status. NIC - The section of modems include: external, PC Card, and internal. A physical storage area on a hard drive that contains icons for data transfer ratings. PC Card - Modems and network adapters are working on its external power source. Three types of the Windows taskbar that is functionally equivalent to the system board. See media bay. ms - millisecond - A network adapter...
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... formatting functionality (the option to protect against interference. universal serial bus - Pairs of unshielded wires are twisted to underline, change the settings for a low-speed device such as the motherboard. ultra extended graphics array - video memory - system setup - Enables Windows programs to video functions. for a limited amount of time when there is usually faster than relying on ). TPM - user account control- video mode - super-extended graphics array plus - system board - A hardware...
... formatting functionality (the option to protect against interference. universal serial bus - Pairs of unshielded wires are twisted to underline, change the settings for a low-speed device such as the motherboard. ultra extended graphics array - video memory - system setup - Enables Windows programs to video functions. for a limited amount of time when there is usually faster than relying on ). TPM - user account control- video mode - super-extended graphics array plus - system board - A hardware...