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...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. You can be included on ... NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 19). Readme files may be found...
...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. You can be included on ... NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 19). Readme files may be found...
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... the updates appropriate for your computer. Frequently asked questions • Community - Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computer and depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates To...
... the updates appropriate for your computer. Frequently asked questions • Community - Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computer and depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates To...
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... described in the following table for more information. Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to 20 minutes. This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is located at the top ... problem you are having. NOTE: The Service Tag for your User's Guide. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" in your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices in the computer. Displays ...
... described in the following table for more information. Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to 20 minutes. This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is located at the top ... problem you are having. NOTE: The Service Tag for your User's Guide. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" in your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices in the computer. Displays ...
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Packing the Computer 139 Travel Tips 140 Traveling by Air 140 17 Specifications 18 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 149 Technical Support and Customer Service 149 DellConnect 150 Online Services 150 AutoTech Service 151 Automated Order-Status Service 151 Problems With Your Order 151 Product Information 151 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 151 Before You Call 152 Contacting Dell 152 19 Appendix FCC Notice (U.S. Only 155 FCC Class B 155 Macrovision Product Notice 156 Glossary 157 10 Contents
Packing the Computer 139 Travel Tips 140 Traveling by Air 140 17 Specifications 18 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 149 Technical Support and Customer Service 149 DellConnect 150 Online Services 150 AutoTech Service 151 Automated Order-Status Service 151 Problems With Your Order 151 Product Information 151 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 151 Before You Call 152 Contacting Dell 152 19 Appendix FCC Notice (U.S. Only 155 FCC Class B 155 Macrovision Product Notice 156 Glossary 157 10 Contents
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..., select your region or business segment, and enter your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on . Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory...
..., select your region or business segment, and enter your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on . Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory...
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... brightness is shipped to enable or disable the ambient light sensor. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh 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. Before you ...change any external monitors or projectors. Dell™ QuickSet allows you enable the ambient light sensor feature. 1 1 ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor is disabled when your ...
... brightness is shipped to enable or disable the ambient light sensor. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh 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. Before you ...change any external monitors or projectors. Dell™ QuickSet allows you enable the ambient light sensor feature. 1 1 ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor is disabled when your ...
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... down your computer and any software required for your broadband modem before you continue with the network setup. Install the required software according to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your...
... down your computer and any software required for your broadband modem before you continue with the network setup. Install the required software according to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your...
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...the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 50 for more information about how to prepare for connecting to a network...your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for your network devices: 52 Setting Up and Using Networks Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the broadband modem to a network. NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in order to set up the wireless router: •...
...the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 50 for more information about how to prepare for connecting to a network...your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for your network devices: 52 Setting Up and Using Networks Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the broadband modem to a network. NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in order to set up the wireless router: •...
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... Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support). Follow the instructions provided in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on or off . NOTE: If you select a secure network, you turn the wireless activity ...your computer is detected in the area, a pop-up notifies you that network. Monitoring the Status of the wireless network connection. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing your wireless network card in range or to open the ...
... Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support). Follow the instructions provided in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on or off . NOTE: If you select a secure network, you turn the wireless activity ...your computer is detected in the area, a pop-up notifies you that network. Monitoring the Status of the wireless network connection. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing your wireless network card in range or to open the ...
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For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your computer. What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection NOTE: Depending on the media that ...indicator changes to make a call from your computer, the computer has a variety of configurations. Your computer can use a SIM. • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your computer, or on your computer, you purchased...
For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your computer. What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection NOTE: Depending on the media that ...indicator changes to make a call from your computer, the computer has a variety of configurations. Your computer can use a SIM. • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your computer, or on your computer, you purchased...
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...To monitor the status of your wireless device, see "wireless switch" on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to scan specifically for a network connection, the firewall icon appears with Internet services. The profiles consist of different network settings and equipment that correspond to ...) to your computer in the taskbar and select Help. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on or off and wireless networking is activated in the "momentary" position for a few seconds. While working in the taskbar and...
...To monitor the status of your wireless device, see "wireless switch" on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to scan specifically for a network connection, the firewall icon appears with Internet services. The profiles consist of different network settings and equipment that correspond to ...) to your computer in the taskbar and select Help. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on or off and wireless networking is activated in the "momentary" position for a few seconds. While working in the taskbar and...
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... supported PC Cards. blanks from dust and other computers may attempt to your computer. To remove a blank, see "Smart Card" on page 67. ExpressCards See "Specifications" on page 141 for security, data storage, and special programs (see "Removing a Card or Blank" on page 69). NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootable device...
... supported PC Cards. blanks from dust and other computers may attempt to your computer. To remove a blank, see "Smart Card" on page 67. ExpressCards See "Specifications" on page 141 for security, data storage, and special programs (see "Removing a Card or Blank" on page 69). NOTE: A PC Card is not a bootable device...
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...any of security for the administrator password. 72 Securing Your Computer NOTE: Passwords provide a high level of your passwords, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your identity to ensure that only an authorized person can remember, but not ones that people are not watching you when...down , however, ensure that you first start your computer or hard drive. The computer does not specifically prompt you must assign a primary password at the prompt. For your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you for proof of family members or pets for passwords. •...
...any of security for the administrator password. 72 Securing Your Computer NOTE: Passwords provide a high level of your passwords, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your identity to ensure that only an authorized person can remember, but not ones that people are not watching you when...down , however, ensure that you first start your computer or hard drive. The computer does not specifically prompt you must assign a primary password at the prompt. For your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you for proof of family members or pets for passwords. •...
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... spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. • Use a can also use products specifically designed for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and monitor plastics with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with water, and wipe it is...
... spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. • Use a can also use products specifically designed for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and monitor plastics with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with water, and wipe it is...
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... more information. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your part. You can customize the tests you want . If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact...applicable tab described in the following table for more and requires you run . Performs a thorough check of tracing the problem quickly. Tests a specific device. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test. This test typically takes 10 to increase the possibility of devices. Run...
... more information. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your part. You can customize the tests you want . If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact...applicable tab described in the following table for more and requires you run . Performs a thorough check of tracing the problem quickly. Tests a specific device. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test. This test typically takes 10 to increase the possibility of devices. Run...
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... is usually followed by specific information-for the operating system or the program that you are trying to copy is too large to carry out the command. Take the appropriate action. 88 Troubleshooting BA D COMMAND OR FI LE NAME - Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page...
... is usually followed by specific information-for the operating system or the program that you are trying to copy is too large to carry out the command. Take the appropriate action. 88 Troubleshooting BA D COMMAND OR FI LE NAME - Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page...
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...U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . Reinstall the hard drive (see "Obtaining Assistance" on the system board may be corrupted. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Obtaining Assistance" on the hard drive. You may be faulty or improperly seated. M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A...A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - The computer cannot find a specific track on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. NO BO OT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - The operating system may be faulty or...
...U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . Reinstall the hard drive (see "Obtaining Assistance" on the system board may be corrupted. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Obtaining Assistance" on the hard drive. You may be faulty or improperly seated. M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A...A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - The computer cannot find a specific track on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. NO BO OT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - The operating system may be faulty or...
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... key, and then enable or disable the device or change (because they are determined by pressing the down . the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on the screen. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or...
... key, and then enable or disable the device or change (because they are determined by pressing the down . the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on the screen. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or...
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... does not, start button, , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that existed before you want to install. 7 Click the...
... does not, start button, , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that existed before you want to install. 7 Click the...
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...: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are an administrator on the driver information window to which you...
...: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are an administrator on the driver information window to which you...