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... you make better use of your computer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. A00 All rights reserved. Model PP18L March 2007 P/N MY602 Rev. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and Wi-Fi Catcher are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in... or media may not be optional and may be available in your computer. NOTE: Some features or media may not ship with your User's Guide. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.
... you make better use of your computer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. A00 All rights reserved. Model PP18L March 2007 P/N MY602 Rev. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and Wi-Fi Catcher are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in... or media may not be optional and may be available in your computer. NOTE: Some features or media may not ship with your User's Guide. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.
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... Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may...) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers and ... provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. You can be available in certain countries. ...
... Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may...) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers and ... provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. You can be available in certain countries. ...
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...as an 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 • 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 your call when contacting support. What Are You Looking For?...
...as an 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 • 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 your call when contacting support. What Are You Looking For?...
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...computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration. Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in your User's Guide. • How to use Windows operating systems • How to work with ... system • Customer Care - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Service call and order ...
...computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration. Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in your User's Guide. • How to use Windows operating systems • How to work with ... system • Customer Care - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Service call and order ...
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The operating system is located on your User's Guide. What Are You Looking For? To reinstall your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. See "Restoring Your Operating System...Information on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your CD varies based on ...
The operating system is located on your User's Guide. What Are You Looking For? To reinstall your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. See "Restoring Your Operating System...Information on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your CD varies based on ...
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The accessories box also contains user documentation and any cards or connect the computer to turn on and shut down your computer. NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on page 10). Quick Reference Guide 9 Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of ...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you will need to complete the setup of your computer ...
The accessories box also contains user documentation and any cards or connect the computer to turn on and shut down your computer. NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on page 10). Quick Reference Guide 9 Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of ...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you will need to complete the setup of your computer ...
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...page 14). Replace the battery only with household waste. CAUTION: Do not dispose of your computer. See "Battery Disposal" in your User's Guide). NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the... purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in your User's Guide). The lithium-ion battery is significantly reduced when you may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery. Do not use a battery from Dell. To view battery charge status, click Start→ Settings→ ...
...page 14). Replace the battery only with household waste. CAUTION: Do not dispose of your computer. See "Battery Disposal" in your User's Guide). NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the... purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in your User's Guide). The lithium-ion battery is significantly reduced when you may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery. Do not use a battery from Dell. To view battery charge status, click Start→ Settings→ ...
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... the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. When you like. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the ...Disconnect the computer from the computer. Each light represents incremental degradation. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being in your User's Guide. Do not use a battery from other external cables from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to...
... the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. When you like. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the ...Disconnect the computer from the computer. Each light represents incremental degradation. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being in your User's Guide. Do not use a battery from other external cables from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to...
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... discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with your User's Guide. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to a docking device (docked), undock it (...
... discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with your User's Guide. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to a docking device (docked), undock it (...
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... go to a software problem. Enter system setup (see "System Setup Program" in your User's Guide), review your computer might be infected with spyware. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run successfully, the error ...computer. • Ensure that your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 18 Quick Reference Guide See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you begin...
... go to a software problem. Enter system setup (see "System Setup Program" in your User's Guide), review your computer might be infected with spyware. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run successfully, the error ...computer. • Ensure that your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 18 Quick Reference Guide See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you begin...
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Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). to a docking device (docked), undock it. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). 1 Shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is connected to retest the component that appear. • If...
Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). to a docking device (docked), undock it. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). 1 Shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is connected to retest the component that appear. • If...
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...and follow the instructions on the symptom of the problem you are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to increase the possibility of the test and any error conditions encountered. If multiple .... This test typically takes 10 to run. You can customize the tests you want to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your User's Guide). Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you for the option you want . This test typically takes 1 hour or more information...
...and follow the instructions on the symptom of the problem you are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to increase the possibility of the test and any error conditions encountered. If multiple .... This test typically takes 10 to run. You can customize the tests you want to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your User's Guide). Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you for the option you want . This test typically takes 1 hour or more information...
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... starting from the Drivers 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...
... starting from the Drivers 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...
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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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... • End User License Agreement NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • How to open my computer Find It Here Quick Reference Guide NOTE: This document...
... • End User License Agreement NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • How to open my computer Find It Here Quick Reference Guide NOTE: This document...
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... the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. The two lights next to a network. For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer in the air vents. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into , or allow dust to accumulate in...
... the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. The two lights next to a network. For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer in the air vents. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into , or allow dust to accumulate in...
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...mode. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. Before adjusting the refresh rate on an external monitor, see the user's guide for Color quality and Screen resolution. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be displayed at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and...the rest of the default settings for future reference. Before you want to pan up, down, left, and right. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the ...
...mode. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. Before adjusting the refresh rate on an external monitor, see the user's guide for Color quality and Screen resolution. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be displayed at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and...the rest of the default settings for future reference. Before you want to pan up, down, left, and right. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the ...
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The user's guide is available through the Windows Help and Support Center (...network, also known as the computer is within a cellular-data coverage zone. To determine your computer. Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on your computer, you purchased your service provider for instructions. What You Need to Establish...from your computer) If the utility is corrupted or deleted from your computer configuration, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for coverage of configurations. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you are able to ...
The user's guide is available through the Windows Help and Support Center (...network, also known as the computer is within a cellular-data coverage zone. To determine your computer. Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on your computer, you purchased your service provider for instructions. What You Need to Establish...from your computer) If the utility is corrupted or deleted from your computer configuration, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for coverage of configurations. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you are able to ...
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... 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. Or 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Wireless. The user's guide is listed under Modems. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to...
... 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. Or 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Wireless. The user's guide is listed under Modems. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to...
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...activated, see "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Windows desktop if the computer has a Dell Mobile Broadband card installed. NOTE: Remove any network cables from support.dell.com. If the status indicates the mobile broadband card is firmly inserted into both the ... the connection. Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network) NOTE: The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide is functioning. Replace the network cable. You can also download the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide from the computer and disable the WLAN card. If problems persist, ...
...activated, see "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Windows desktop if the computer has a Dell Mobile Broadband card installed. NOTE: Remove any network cables from support.dell.com. If the status indicates the mobile broadband card is firmly inserted into both the ... the connection. Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network) NOTE: The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide is functioning. Replace the network cable. You can also download the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide from the computer and disable the WLAN card. If problems persist, ...