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www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • .... See your operating system, use the Operating System CD. The operating system product key is located on the screen. NOTE: The Operating System CD is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your Latitude User's Guide for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. Operating System...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • .... See your operating system, use the Operating System CD. The operating system product key is located on the screen. NOTE: The Operating System CD is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your Latitude User's Guide for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. Operating System...
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... checking the charge on the optional second battery, see your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to a docking device (docked), the Battery Meter window includes a Dock Battery tab, which displays the charge level... as DVD or CD drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. NOTE: You can check the battery charge before you insert the battery into the computer. See "...
... checking the charge on the optional second battery, see your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to a docking device (docked), the Battery Meter window includes a Dock Battery tab, which displays the charge level... as DVD or CD drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. NOTE: You can check the battery charge before you insert the battery into the computer. See "...
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...program is designed for at least 8 to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it... computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F -
...program is designed for at least 8 to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it... computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F -
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...desktop. However, the Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1 Shut down your docking device for technical assistance. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your ...safety instructions located in "Solving Problems" (see a message stating that came with your online User's Guide) and run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). See the documentation that no diagnostics utility partition ...
...desktop. However, the Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1 Shut down your docking device for technical assistance. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your ...safety instructions located in "Solving Problems" (see a message stating that came with your online User's Guide) and run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). See the documentation that no diagnostics utility partition ...
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...restart the computer. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Use the down your computer and try again. NOTE: If the boot device list does not display and the screen is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Press any key to run. 22 ...Quick Reference Guide Then shut down -arrow key to select Diagnostics and press to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on to wait until...
...restart the computer. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Use the down your computer and try again. NOTE: If the boot device list does not display and the screen is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Press any key to run. 22 ...Quick Reference Guide Then shut down -arrow key to select Diagnostics and press to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on to wait until...
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... Displays your hardware configuration for more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on your...results of devices. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your part. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for all devices attached to your computer. Quick Reference Guide 23
... Displays your hardware configuration for more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on your...results of devices. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your part. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for all devices attached to your computer. Quick Reference Guide 23
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To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 24 Quick Reference Guide
To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 24 Quick Reference Guide
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..., 16 removing, 17 storing, 18 C CD operating system, 8 computer crashes, 19-20 slow performance, 21 stops responding, 19 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 7 Diagnostics Dell, 21 documentation device, 5 online, 7 ResourceCD, 5 drivers, 5 P problems blue screen, 20 computer crashes, 19-20 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 lockups, 19 program...