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...; 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 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 for your call when contacting support. What Are You Looking For? •...
...; 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 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 for your call when contacting support. What Are You Looking For? •...
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...8226; Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" in the taskbar. What Are You Looking For? Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in your User...Upgrades - Quick Reference Guide 7 NSS provides critical updates for your computer. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for...
...8226; Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" in the taskbar. What Are You Looking For? Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in your User...Upgrades - Quick Reference Guide 7 NSS provides critical updates for your computer. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for...
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...appear, the battery is connected to an electrical outlet. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of fire or explosion. See "Specifications" in about the battery operating time. By default, a pop-up window warns you like. You can change the settings for more ... and computer, and remove any other computers with your User's Guide. Each light represents incremental degradation. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature....
...appear, the battery is connected to an electrical outlet. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of fire or explosion. See "Specifications" in about the battery operating time. By default, a pop-up window warns you like. You can change the settings for more ... and computer, and remove any other computers with your User's Guide. Each light represents incremental degradation. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature....
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...for the option you to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. Tests a specific device. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you want to run . Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your part. 3... from the menu that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more and requires you for your...
...for the option you to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. Tests a specific device. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you want to run . Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your part. 3... from the menu that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more and requires you for your...
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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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...- support for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your selections. What Are You Looking For? Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. • Notebook System... and online courses, frequently asked NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your computer configuration, product region or business segment, and enter specifications, and white papers your computer • Reference - Proactive e-mail notification of your ...
...- support for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your selections. What Are You Looking For? Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. • Notebook System... and online courses, frequently asked NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your computer configuration, product region or business segment, and enter specifications, and white papers your computer • Reference - Proactive e-mail notification of your ...
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...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 display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be visible. NOTE: Use only the... Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, ...
...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 display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be visible. NOTE: Use only the... Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, ...
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... AC adapter cable from your wireless router. Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you attempt to set to...
... AC adapter cable from your wireless router. Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you attempt to set to...
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... a profile to open the wireless network properties screen. 66 Setting Up and Using Networks For information on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client...wireless network card in the user documentation for more information, the Windows XP operating system is managing the wireless network card. Specific network names and configuration details vary. To determine which wireless configuration utility is managing your computer to a WLAN. This ...
... a profile to open the wireless network properties screen. 66 Setting Up and Using Networks For information on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client...wireless network card in the user documentation for more information, the Windows XP operating system is managing the wireless network card. Specific network names and configuration details vary. To determine which wireless configuration utility is managing your computer to a WLAN. This ...
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...and Using Networks 67 Once you have configured your computer for which your screen. Thereafter, whenever you of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is not checked...the Connection to the network. Network security settings are enabled or disabled. Monitoring the Status of the wireless network connection. For specific information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, rightclick the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Help.
...and Using Networks 67 Once you have configured your computer for which your screen. Thereafter, whenever you of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is not checked...the Connection to the network. Network security settings are enabled or disabled. Monitoring the Status of the wireless network connection. For specific information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, rightclick the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Help.
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...you purchased your computer, the computer has a variety of configurations. What You Need to make a call from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you ...need a SIM card. Contact your service provider for coverage of a high-speed digital cellular network. Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected when you can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as a Wireless Wide Area ...
...you purchased your computer, the computer has a variety of configurations. What You Need to make a call from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you ...need a SIM card. Contact your service provider for coverage of a high-speed digital cellular network. Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected when you can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as a Wireless Wide Area ...
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... Catcher™ Network Locator The wireless switch on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for WiFi WLAN in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light is designed not to appear. Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is ... (click Start→ Help and Support). The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of the Control Panel. Windows Firewall is configured through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in standby mode, as long as the switch is automatically enabled when you must first use when your ...
... Catcher™ Network Locator The wireless switch on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for WiFi WLAN in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light is designed not to appear. Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is ... (click Start→ Help and Support). The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of the Control Panel. Windows Firewall is configured through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in standby mode, as long as the switch is automatically enabled when you must first use when your ...
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...assign a primary password at the prompt. When you first start your computer, you forget any of your passwords, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 199). NOTICE: If you to protect the computer from unauthorized access. Using an Administrator Password The administrator ...password is also disabled. To add or change administrator passwords, access User Accounts from the Control Panel. The computer does not specifically prompt you to assign a unique primary password. The administrators or technicians can assign identical administrator passwords to groups of computers,...
...assign a primary password at the prompt. When you first start your computer, you forget any of your passwords, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 199). NOTICE: If you to protect the computer from unauthorized access. Using an Administrator Password The administrator ...password is also disabled. To add or change administrator passwords, access User Accounts from the Control Panel. The computer does not specifically prompt you to assign a unique primary password. The administrators or technicians can assign identical administrator passwords to groups of computers,...
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... seep between the keys on the keyboard. 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. NOTICE: To avoid damaging...
... seep between the keys on the keyboard. 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. NOTICE: To avoid damaging...
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... Function Performs a quick test of devices. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to run . Tests a specific device. Performs a thorough check of devices. You can customize the tests you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more and requires you to increase the possibility of each test screen. If you...
... Function Performs a quick test of devices. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to run . Tests a specific device. Performs a thorough check of devices. You can customize the tests you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more and requires you to increase the possibility of each test screen. If you...
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...copying the file to commands from the computer. A memory module may be loose. The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in filenames. The computer cannot ... 108), and boot the computer from media. The amount of paper. GATE A20 F AILU RE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 106). D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I L U R E 0 - Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the ...
...copying the file to commands from the computer. A memory module may be loose. The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in filenames. The computer cannot ... 108), and boot the computer from media. The amount of paper. GATE A20 F AILU RE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 106). D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I L U R E 0 - Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the ...
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... are corrupted. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 101). D A...System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 193). The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 101). ...
... are corrupted. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 101). D A...System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 193). The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 101). ...
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... devices that option. Options or values that you see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on the screen. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see the Help area on page 137. The Boot Order page displays a general list of ...key functions are listed at the left. NOTE: To change settings that appear as white type on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the screen displays help...
... devices that option. Options or values that you see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on the screen. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see the Help area on page 137. The Boot Order page displays a general list of ...key functions are listed at the left. NOTE: To change settings that appear as white type on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the screen displays help...
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... preferred language for the driver or utility (if available). 4 At the welcome screen, click Next and wait 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 driver. 142 Reinstalling Software If instructed to navigate...
... preferred language for the driver or utility (if available). 4 At the welcome screen, click Next and wait 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 driver. 142 Reinstalling Software If instructed to navigate...
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...; Update Driver→ Browse my computer for which 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 previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the driver...
...; Update Driver→ Browse my computer for which 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 previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the driver...