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... be optional and may not ship with your computer. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. Trademarks used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of... or media may be available in your User's Guide. Other trademarks and trade names may not be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and Wi-Fi Catcher are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in certain countries. All rights reserved...
... be optional and may not ship with your computer. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. Trademarks used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of... or media may be available in your User's Guide. Other trademarks and trade names may not be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and Wi-Fi Catcher are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in certain countries. All rights reserved...
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...increased security measure. 6 Quick Reference Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to ...and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for...
...increased security measure. 6 Quick Reference Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to ...and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for...
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...Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell...view the appropriate support site. • Community - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your selections. • Software ...
...Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell...view the appropriate support site. • Community - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your selections. • Software ...
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...drivers for the devices that came with your computer. The operating system is located on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall... To reinstall your User's Guide. After you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here • Information on your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar.
...drivers for the devices that came with your computer. The operating system is located on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall... To reinstall your User's Guide. After you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here • Information on your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar.
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...-level lights. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in Dell QuickSet. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on . For...
...-level lights. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in Dell QuickSet. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on . For...
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...approximately 2 hours. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your User's Guide for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. For more than 60 percent of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from being used in your...electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. If no lights appear, the battery is hot from Dell. Then connect the computer to continue charging the battery. The battery is longer with a battery, see "Power Problems" in your ...
...approximately 2 hours. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your User's Guide for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. For more than 60 percent of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from being used in your...electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. If no lights appear, the battery is hot from Dell. Then connect the computer to continue charging the battery. The battery is longer with a battery, see "Power Problems" in your ...
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... unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button 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 O N - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a... system shutdown. A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 ...
... unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button 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 O N - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a... system shutdown. A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation 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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... a Turn on your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities ...media. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See the documentation that failed...
... a Turn on your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities ...media. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See the documentation that failed...
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... and Utilities media, 19 starting from the hard drive, 19 using, 18 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 18 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics, 18 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Media Drivers and Utilities, 5 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 E End...
... and Utilities media, 19 starting from the hard drive, 19 using, 18 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 18 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics, 18 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Media Drivers and Utilities, 5 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 E End...
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problems (continued) software, 17-18 spyware, 18 Product Information Guide, 5 Q QuickSet Help, 8 R regulatory information, 5 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 17-18 spyware, 18 support website, 7 system views back, 12 bottom, 12 front, 10 left side, 11 right side, 11 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 18 Help and Support Center, 7 lockups and software problems, 17 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 8 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 24 Index
problems (continued) software, 17-18 spyware, 18 Product Information Guide, 5 Q QuickSet Help, 8 R regulatory information, 5 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 17-18 spyware, 18 support website, 7 system views back, 12 bottom, 12 front, 10 left side, 11 right side, 11 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 18 Help and Support Center, 7 lockups and software problems, 17 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 8 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 24 Index
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...Environmental Protection Agency. Model PP24L May 2008 P/N HN566 Rev. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, TravelLite, Strike Zone, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Client Manager are not applicable. Dell Inc. A03 2 NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to change without notice. ...EMC is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; has determined that helps you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of your computer. disclaims any references in this document to...
...Environmental Protection Agency. Model PP24L May 2008 P/N HN566 Rev. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, TravelLite, Strike Zone, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Client Manager are not applicable. Dell Inc. A03 2 NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to change without notice. ...EMC is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; has determined that helps you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of your computer. disclaims any references in this document to...
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...Right Side View 28 Back View 28 Bottom View 32 3 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 35 Microsoft® Windows® XP 35 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media 36 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without ...the Operating System Media 37 Microsoft Windows Vista 39 Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista 39 4 Using a Battery 41 Battery Performance 41 Checking the Battery Charge 42 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 42 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 43 Charge Gauge 43 3
...Right Side View 28 Back View 28 Bottom View 32 3 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 35 Microsoft® Windows® XP 35 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media 36 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without ...the Operating System Media 37 Microsoft Windows Vista 39 Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista 39 4 Using a Battery 41 Battery Performance 41 Checking the Battery Charge 42 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 42 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 43 Charge Gauge 43 3
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... Errors 48 5 Using the Keyboard 49 Numeric Keypad 49 Key Combinations 50 System Functions 50 Battery 50 Display Functions 50 Power Management 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 51 Touch Pad 51 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 52 Changing the Track Stick Cap 53 6 Using the Display...
... Errors 48 5 Using the Keyboard 49 Numeric Keypad 49 Key Combinations 50 System Functions 50 Battery 50 Display Functions 50 Power Management 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 51 Touch Pad 51 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 52 Changing the Track Stick Cap 53 6 Using the Display...
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...61 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 61 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 62 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 62 Wireless Local Area Network 63 What You Need to Establish a ... 68 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 68 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network 69 Enabling/Disabling the Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card 70 Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler 70 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 71 Microsoft® Windows® Firewall 71...
...61 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 61 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 62 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 62 Wireless Local Area Network 63 What You Need to Establish a ... 68 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 68 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network 69 Enabling/Disabling the Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card 70 Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler 70 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 71 Microsoft® Windows® Firewall 71...
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... How to Copy Media 75 Using Blank Media 76 Helpful Tips 77 Adjusting the Volume 78 Adjusting the Picture 79 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 79 Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 79 9 Using Cards 81 Card Types 81 PC Cards 81 ExpressCards 81 Smart Cards 81 Card Blanks 82...
... How to Copy Media 75 Using Blank Media 76 Helpful Tips 77 Adjusting the Volume 78 Adjusting the Picture 79 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 79 Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 79 9 Using Cards 81 Card Types 81 PC Cards 81 ExpressCards 81 Smart Cards 81 Card Blanks 82...
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... Icon 106 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 106 Drive Problems 106 Media drive problems 107 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray 107 ... does not start up 117 The computer stops responding 117 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 117 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 118 A solid blue screen appears 118 Other software problems 118 Memory Problems 119 Network Problems 119 General 120 Wireless Local Area Network...
... Icon 106 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 106 Drive Problems 106 Media drive problems 107 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray 107 ... does not start up 117 The computer stops responding 117 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 117 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 118 A solid blue screen appears 118 Other software problems 118 Memory Problems 119 Network Problems 119 General 120 Wireless Local Area Network...
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Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 144 Microsoft Windows XP 144 Microsoft Windows Vista 144 Restoring Your Operating System 144 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 145 Using the Operating System Media 146 15 Adding and Replacing Parts 149 Before You Begin 149 Recommended Tools 149 Turning Off ...
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 144 Microsoft Windows XP 144 Microsoft Windows Vista 144 Restoring Your Operating System 144 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 145 Using the Operating System Media 146 15 Adding and Replacing Parts 149 Before You Begin 149 Recommended Tools 149 Turning Off ...
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What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer: • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 16 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer: • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 16 Finding Information
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... the icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet ...icon in the taskbar. • How to use Windows XP • How to work ...
... the icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet ...icon in the taskbar. • How to use Windows XP • How to work ...
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Finding Information 19 To view the Systems Management Administrator's Guide, go to support.dell.com. To reinstall your computer. After you ordered. • Intel® Active Management Technology Systems Management Administrator's (iAMT) features...operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Reinstalling Windows" on your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for Dell™ Latitude™ D630c computers with your computer. The operating system is already installed on page ...
Finding Information 19 To view the Systems Management Administrator's Guide, go to support.dell.com. To reinstall your computer. After you ordered. • Intel® Active Management Technology Systems Management Administrator's (iAMT) features...operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Reinstalling Windows" on your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for Dell™ Latitude™ D630c computers with your computer. The operating system is already installed on page ...