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... and Acronyms For a complete list of your computer. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to refer to either potential damage to avoid the problem. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and Wi-Fi Catcher are trademarks of data and...
... and Acronyms For a complete list of your computer. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to refer to either potential damage to avoid the problem. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and Wi-Fi Catcher are trademarks of data and...
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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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... tips, articles from the icon in your User's Guide. • How to use Windows operating systems • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select ...my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support....
... tips, articles from the icon in your User's Guide. • How to use Windows operating systems • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select ...my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support....
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...label is already installed on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. NOTE: The color of your CD varies... based on your computer. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon...
...label is already installed on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. NOTE: The color of your CD varies... based on your computer. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon...
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Keep the battery away from children. 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 battery, you can check: • ...; Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery as described below and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. That is charged. After hundreds of fire or chemical...
Keep the battery away from children. 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 battery, you can check: • ...; Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery as described below and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. That is charged. After hundreds of fire or chemical...
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...connect the computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical outlet. For more information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. You can leave the battery in the computer for the battery alarms in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk... charge gauge for information about resolving problems with your computer or being in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to an electrical outlet. Removing the Battery CAUTION: Before ...
...connect the computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical outlet. For more information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. You can leave the battery in the computer for the battery alarms in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk... charge gauge for information about resolving problems with your computer or being in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to an electrical outlet. Removing the Battery CAUTION: Before ...
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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 - A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. Then restart your computer. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E ...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 ...
... 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 - A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. Then restart your computer. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E ...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 ...
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...boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you ... is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See the documentation that appear. • If a failure is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your ...
...boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you ... is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See the documentation that appear. • If a failure is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your ...
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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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If you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are either registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation; Trademarks used in this document to refer to change without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. and is a trademark of your computer. TouchStrip is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, TravelLite, Strike Zone...
If you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are either registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation; Trademarks used in this document to refer to change without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. and is a trademark of your computer. TouchStrip is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, TravelLite, Strike Zone...
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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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...This support provides real-time health scans of your computer. What Are You Looking For? Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. 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...
...This support provides real-time health scans of your computer. What Are You Looking For? Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. 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...
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... the Operating System media (see "Reinstalling Windows" on page 147). Finding Information 19 NOTE: The color of your media varies based on your computer. To view the Systems Management Administrator's Guide, go to support.dell.com. To reinstall your operating system, use... media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.Your operating system product key label is available for Dell™ Latitude™ D630c computers with your computer. After you ordered. • Intel® Active Management Technology Systems Management Administrator's (iAMT) ...
... the Operating System media (see "Reinstalling Windows" on page 147). Finding Information 19 NOTE: The color of your media varies based on your computer. To view the Systems Management Administrator's Guide, go to support.dell.com. To reinstall your operating system, use... media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.Your operating system product key label is available for Dell™ Latitude™ D630c computers with your computer. After you ordered. • Intel® Active Management Technology Systems Management Administrator's (iAMT) ...