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..., see the Glossary in your User's Guide. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and Wi-Fi Catcher are not applicable. Trademarks used in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in trademarks and trade names...
..., see the Glossary in your User's Guide. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and Wi-Fi Catcher are not applicable. Trademarks used in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in trademarks and trade names...
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... your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot 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 ...
... your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot 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 ...
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... upgrades and troubleshooting hints - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Quick Reference Guide 7 Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in your User's Guide. • How to use Windows operating systems • How to work with...
... upgrades and troubleshooting hints - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Quick Reference Guide 7 Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in your User's Guide. • How to use Windows operating systems • How to work with...
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...operating system you reinstall 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 User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers...with your User's Guide. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in your computer. After you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. What Are You Looking For? ...
...operating system you reinstall 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 User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers...with your User's Guide. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in your computer. After you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. What Are You Looking For? ...
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... appear, the battery has no charge. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. 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 the taskbar.... (health). For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in one of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery as described below and ...
... appear, the battery has no charge. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. 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 the taskbar.... (health). For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in one of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery as described below and ...
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...being used in your User's Guide for information about 1 hour and to 80 percent in about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in good condition, and more than 60 percent of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. CAUTION: ... computer turned on the battery charge gauge for more information about the battery operating time. You can leave the battery in your Dell™ computer. Quick Reference Guide 15 Charge time is in your computer or being in approximately 2 hours. For more information ...
...being used in your User's Guide for information about 1 hour and to 80 percent in about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in good condition, and more than 60 percent of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. CAUTION: ... computer turned on the battery charge gauge for more information about the battery operating time. You can leave the battery in your Dell™ computer. Quick Reference Guide 15 Charge time is in your computer or being in approximately 2 hours. For more information ...
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... 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→... 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 - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . C H E C K ...
... 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→... 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 - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . C H E C K ...
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... press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your docking device for one...the computer. 2 If the computer is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting...
... press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your docking device for one...the computer. 2 If the computer is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting...
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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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... Corporation; EMC is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to either potential damage to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are either registered trademarks or trademarks of UPEK, Inc.; Environmental Protection Agency. Other trademarks and trade ...Active Management Technology, Centrino, and Intel are trademarks of Dell Inc.; has determined that helps you how to change without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. disclaims any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, TravelLite, Strike Zone, Wi-Fi Catcher, ...
... Corporation; EMC is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to either potential damage to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are either registered trademarks or trademarks of UPEK, Inc.; Environmental Protection Agency. Other trademarks and trade ...Active Management Technology, Centrino, and Intel are trademarks of Dell Inc.; has determined that helps you how to change without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. disclaims any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, TravelLite, Strike Zone, Wi-Fi Catcher, ...
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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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...health of your computer. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How ...to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support....
...health of your computer. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How ...to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support....
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To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for Dell™ Latitude™ D630c computers with iAMT capability only. After you ordered. • Intel® Active Management Technology Systems Management Administrator's (iAMT)...The operating system is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Reinstalling Windows" on your computer.Your operating system product key label is available for the devices that came with your computer. To view the ...
To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for Dell™ Latitude™ D630c computers with iAMT capability only. After you ordered. • Intel® Active Management Technology Systems Management Administrator's (iAMT)...The operating system is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Reinstalling Windows" on your computer.Your operating system product key label is available for the devices that came with your computer. To view the ...