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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 10 Left Side View 11 Right Side View 11 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Charging the Battery 16 Removing the Battery 16 Storing a Battery 17 Troubleshooting 17 Lockups and Software Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics 19 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 20 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 20 Index 23 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 10 Left Side View 11 Right Side View 11 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Charging the Battery 16 Removing the Battery 16 Storing a Battery 17 Troubleshooting 17 Lockups and Software Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics 19 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 20 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 20 Index 23 Contents 3
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...• Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers and to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or →... Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. ...
...• Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers and to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or →... Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. ...
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... system • Customer Care - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on . For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" in the taskbar. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Upgrade information for your selections. Computer documentation, details on your computer, you should also reinstall...
... system • Customer Care - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on . For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" in the taskbar. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Upgrade information for your selections. Computer documentation, details on your computer, you should also reinstall...
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...System media. The operating system is located on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use Windows XP • How to personalize my desktop ... Your operating system product key label is already installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell™ QuickSet in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. To reinstall your computer. What Are You Looking For? After you ordered...
...System media. The operating system is located on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use Windows XP • How to personalize my desktop ... Your operating system product key label is already installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell™ QuickSet in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. To reinstall your computer. What Are You Looking For? After you ordered...
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... to the Internet, your computer might be infected with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO...
... to the Internet, your computer might be infected with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO...
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...a software problem. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. See "Dell Diagnostics" on . If all tests run the Dell Diagnostics from your User's Guide. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Press and... does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on your computer and try again. - Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is recommended that you begin any ...
...a software problem. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. See "Dell Diagnostics" on . If all tests run the Dell Diagnostics from your User's Guide. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Press and... does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on your computer and try again. - Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is recommended that you begin any ...
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...Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 20 Quick Reference Guide Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. If multiple versions are detected during... tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. NOTE: It is recommended that appears and press...
...Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 20 Quick Reference Guide Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. If multiple versions are detected during... tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. NOTE: It is recommended that appears and press...
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... and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your hardware configuration for all devices attached to your computer or all ... your computer. Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). 22 Quick Reference Guide
... and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your hardware configuration for all devices attached to your computer or all ... your computer. Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). 22 Quick Reference Guide
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... media, 20 starting from the hard drive, 19 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 19 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics, 19 DVD Drivers and Utilities, 5 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 8 help file...
... media, 20 starting from the hard drive, 19 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 19 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics, 19 DVD Drivers and Utilities, 5 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 8 help file...
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... During POST 79 Dell™ Technical Update Service 81 Dell Diagnostics 81 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 82 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 83 Dell Support Utility 84 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 84 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 84...
... During POST 79 Dell™ Technical Update Service 81 Dell Diagnostics 81 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 82 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 83 Dell Support Utility 84 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 84 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 84...
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... 103 System Setup Screens 104 Commonly Used Options 104 Changing the Boot Sequence 104 Changing Printer Modes 105 Changing COM Ports 105 13 Reinstalling Software Drivers 107 What Is a Driver 107 Identifying Drivers 107 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 108 8 Contents
... 103 System Setup Screens 104 Commonly Used Options 104 Changing the Boot Sequence 104 Changing Printer Modes 105 Changing COM Ports 105 13 Reinstalling Software Drivers 107 What Is a Driver 107 Identifying Drivers 107 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 108 8 Contents
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...optional and may be found at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may not ship with...be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Finding Information 11 Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 81). Readme files may ship with your computer or advanced ...
...optional and may be found at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may not ship with...be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Finding Information 11 Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 81). Readme files may ship with your computer or advanced ...
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...software and hardware updates for correct operation of your computer • Reference - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Online discussion with... technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification...
...software and hardware updates for correct operation of your computer • Reference - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Online discussion with... technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification...
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... on page 137. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Find It Here • Information on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on your operating system, use... the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be...
... on page 137. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Find It Here • Information on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on your operating system, use... the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be...
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...Rate To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. It does not control the brightness on either the computer display or the external device. If you enable the ambient ...light sensor feature. NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to enable or disable the ambient light sensor. Dell™ QuickSet allows you . Switching the Video Image When you change any external monitors or projectors. Before you start the computer with an...
...Rate To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. It does not control the brightness on either the computer display or the external device. If you enable the ambient ...light sensor feature. NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to enable or disable the ambient light sensor. Dell™ QuickSet allows you . Switching the Video Image When you change any external monitors or projectors. Before you start the computer with an...
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NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your desktop. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on an external monitor, ...
NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your desktop. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on an external monitor, ...
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...® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your network devices: 52 Setting Up and Using Networks For information on the type of your router's broadcast name is installed...only your computer to the broadband modem. 8 Insert a network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of the network cable into the network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered broadband modem. 9 Connect...
...® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your network devices: 52 Setting Up and Using Networks For information on the type of your router's broadcast name is installed...only your computer to the broadband modem. 8 Insert a network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of the network cable into the network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered broadband modem. 9 Connect...
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... using the drive. Using Multimedia 59 Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for your computer or in the...
... using the drive. Using Multimedia 59 Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for your computer or in the...
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... detects the card. PC Card 1 Hold the card with the card. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. The latch may need to insert into the slot until the card is completely seated in the computer while the computer is running. If ... longer than a standard PC Card and extends outside the computer. Check the card orientation and try again. CAUTION: Before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to be in the...
... detects the card. PC Card 1 Hold the card with the card. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. The latch may need to insert into the slot until the card is completely seated in the computer while the computer is running. If ... longer than a standard PC Card and extends outside the computer. Check the card orientation and try again. CAUTION: Before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to be in the...
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... available, install a working modem into your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. Dell Diagnostics Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Contacting Dell" on Dell™ computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. • If the problem persists, contact contact Dell Support. Troubleshooting 81 Light Pattern Problem Description A possible modem failure has occurred...
... available, install a working modem into your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. Dell Diagnostics Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Contacting Dell" on Dell™ computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. • If the problem persists, contact contact Dell Support. Troubleshooting 81 Light Pattern Problem Description A possible modem failure has occurred...