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... text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and Wi-Fi Catcher are trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in certain countries. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable. Other trademarks and trade names may be available in this document to refer to either potential damage to avoid the problem. Dell Inc.... A00 NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not be used in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Some features or media may not ship with your...
... text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and Wi-Fi Catcher are trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in certain countries. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable. Other trademarks and trade names may be available in this document to refer to either potential damage to avoid the problem. Dell Inc.... A00 NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not be used in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Some features or media may not ship with your...
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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 12 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Charging the Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Storing a Battery 16 Troubleshooting 17 Lockups and Software Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics 18 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 12 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Charging the Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Storing a Battery 16 Troubleshooting 17 Lockups and Software Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics 18 Index 23 Contents 3
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...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 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...
...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 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...
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...screen. The software automatically detects your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of ...topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your operating system and support for the keyword Notebook System Software. If you reinstall the operating system for correct operation of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary...
...screen. The software automatically detects your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of ...topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your operating system and support for the keyword Notebook System Software. If you reinstall the operating system for correct operation of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary...
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...To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work with your computer or being in the computer for the battery alarms in your Dell™ computer. You can leave the battery in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of the charge capacity remains,...computers with a compatible battery purchased from the computer. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your User's Guide for information about resolving problems with the computer turned on the battery charge gauge for more information about 1 hour and to room temperature. Then connect the computer to...
...To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work with your computer or being in the computer for the battery alarms in your Dell™ computer. You can leave the battery in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of the charge capacity remains,...computers with a compatible battery purchased from the computer. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your User's Guide for information about resolving problems with the computer turned on the battery charge gauge for more information about 1 hour and to room temperature. Then connect the computer to...
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... is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for...
... is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for...
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... program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - See the software documentation for technical assistance. For more information, go to a software problem. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 18. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY. USE A VIRUS..., OR CDS. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer. If you are having problems connecting to run the Dell Diagnostics before you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you begin any of ...
... program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - See the software documentation for technical assistance. For more information, go to a software problem. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 18. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY. USE A VIRUS..., OR CDS. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer. If you are having problems connecting to run the Dell Diagnostics before you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you begin any of ...
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...typically takes 1 hour or more information. Write down the error code and problem description, and follow the instructions on the symptom of the problem you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the following table for your Service Tag. 3 If you run .... Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. 20 Quick Reference Guide Option ...
...typically takes 1 hour or more information. Write down the error code and problem description, and follow the instructions on the symptom of the problem you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the following table for your Service Tag. 3 If you run .... Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. 20 Quick Reference Guide Option ...
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... and Utilities, 5 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 18 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 P problems blue screen, 17 computer crashes, 17 computer does not start up, 17 computer stops responding, 17... Dell Diagnostics, 18 lockups, 17 program crashes, 17 program stops responding, 17 programs ...
... and Utilities, 5 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 18 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 P problems blue screen, 17 computer crashes, 17 computer does not start up, 17 computer stops responding, 17... Dell Diagnostics, 18 lockups, 17 program crashes, 17 program stops responding, 17 programs ...
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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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...important information that this document is a registered trademark of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, TravelLite, Strike Zone, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Client Manager are not applicable....Agency. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for energy efficiency. EMC is subject to avoid the problem. If you how to change without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation; All rights reserved...
...important information that this document is a registered trademark of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, TravelLite, Strike Zone, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Client Manager are not applicable....Agency. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for energy efficiency. EMC is subject to avoid the problem. If you how to change without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation; All rights reserved...
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...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 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 108 Hard drive problems 108 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 108 ...Error Messages 110 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 115 Keyboard Problems 115 External Keyboard problems 115 Unexpected characters 117 Lockups and Software Problems 117 The computer does not start up 117 The ...
...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 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 108 Hard drive problems 108 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 108 ...Error Messages 110 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 115 Keyboard Problems 115 External Keyboard problems 115 Unexpected characters 117 Lockups and Software Problems 117 The computer does not start up 117 The ...
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... No sound from integrated speakers 125 No sound from external speakers 126 No sound from headphones 126 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 126 Video and Display Problems 127 If the display is blank 128 If the display is difficult to read 128 If only part of the display is readable 129 12...
... No sound from integrated speakers 125 No sound from external speakers 126 No sound from headphones 126 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 126 Video and Display Problems 127 If the display is blank 128 If the display is difficult to read 128 If only part of the display is readable 129 12...
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Only 201 FCC Class B 201 11 16 Dell™ QuickSet 177 17 Traveling With Your Computer 179 Identifying Your Computer 179 Packing the Computer 179 Travel Tips 180 Traveling by Air 181 18 Specifications 183 19 Getting Help 193 Obtaining Assistance 193 Technical Support and Customer Service 194 DellConnect 194 Online Services 194 AutoTech Service 195 Automated Order-Status Service 195 Problems With Your Order 195 Product Information 196 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 196 Before You Call 196 Contacting Dell 199 20 Appendix 201 FCC Notice (U.S.
Only 201 FCC Class B 201 11 16 Dell™ QuickSet 177 17 Traveling With Your Computer 179 Identifying Your Computer 179 Packing the Computer 179 Travel Tips 180 Traveling by Air 181 18 Specifications 183 19 Getting Help 193 Obtaining Assistance 193 Technical Support and Customer Service 194 DellConnect 194 Online Services 194 AutoTech Service 195 Automated Order-Status Service 195 Problems With Your Order 195 Product Information 196 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 196 Before You Call 196 Contacting Dell 199 20 Appendix 201 FCC Notice (U.S.
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... provides real-time health scans of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on page 177. 18 Finding Information Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar...
... provides real-time health scans of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on page 177. 18 Finding Information Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar...
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... sensor ("Using the Ambient Light Sensor" on the fan when the computer gets hot. Do not store your computer is normal and does not indicate a problem with blank) 6 wireless switch 8 PC Card slot A I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Fan noise ...is connected to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is disabled when your Dell computer in the air vents. The computer uses an internal fan to the computer (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 85). Left Side ...
... sensor ("Using the Ambient Light Sensor" on the fan when the computer gets hot. Do not store your computer is normal and does not indicate a problem with blank) 6 wireless switch 8 PC Card slot A I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Fan noise ...is connected to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is disabled when your Dell computer in the air vents. The computer uses an internal fan to the computer (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 85). Left Side ...
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... from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with your Dell™ computer. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in ...from overcharging. The battery is longer with a compatible battery purchased from being used in your computer or being in about resolving problems with your docking device for as long as you connect the computer to 100 percent in the computer for instructions. Then ...
... from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with your Dell™ computer. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in ...from overcharging. The battery is longer with a compatible battery purchased from being used in your computer or being in about resolving problems with your docking device for as long as you connect the computer to 100 percent in the computer for instructions. Then ...
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...Click Start→ Help and Support→ Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 2 Under Tools, click My Computer Information→ Find information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the user's guide available through your cellular service provider. NOTE:... 3 Follow the instructions on the Windows 2 Click Connect. NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on this computer. on the screen to manage the network connection with wireless technology. • Your order confirmation...
...Click Start→ Help and Support→ Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 2 Under Tools, click My Computer Information→ Find information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the user's guide available through your cellular service provider. NOTE:... 3 Follow the instructions on the Windows 2 Click Connect. NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on this computer. on the screen to manage the network connection with wireless technology. • Your order confirmation...
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... your computer or backing up important data. Eject. The following instructions explain how to computers that have a CDRW/DVD combo drive and you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at sonic.com. You can write to... and copies the data to and may vary by country. The DVD-writable drives installed in the upper-right corner of media drives offered by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to a temporary folder on the CD or DVD player (if...
... your computer or backing up important data. Eject. The following instructions explain how to computers that have a CDRW/DVD combo drive and you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at sonic.com. You can write to... and copies the data to and may vary by country. The DVD-writable drives installed in the upper-right corner of media drives offered by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to a temporary folder on the CD or DVD player (if...
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.../DVD drive, and follow the instructions that come with a swab. You can also touch the inside edge of water and mild soap. If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your floppy drive using water or a diluted solution of the center hole. You can also purchase commercial...
.../DVD drive, and follow the instructions that come with a swab. You can also touch the inside edge of water and mild soap. If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your floppy drive using water or a diluted solution of the center hole. You can also purchase commercial...