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... the Operating System CD are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are not applicable. Model PP15L February 2005 P/N D5184 Rev. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in... For a complete list of your desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and then click User and system guides). Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you ...
... the Operating System CD are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are not applicable. Model PP15L February 2005 P/N D5184 Rev. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in... For a complete list of your desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and then click User and system guides). Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you ...
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... available for experienced users or technicians. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: The latest drivers and documentation updates can use support.dell.com or contact technical support • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. Quick Reference Guide 5 You can be included on your CD to...
... available for experienced users or technicians. Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: The latest drivers and documentation updates can use support.dell.com or contact technical support • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. Quick Reference Guide 5 You can be included on your CD to...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Find It Here Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and System Guides and click User Guides. 6 Quick Reference Guide
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Find It Here Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and System Guides and click User Guides. 6 Quick Reference Guide
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... the updates appropriate for correct operation of your configuration. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS is necessary for your Dell computer. support.dell.com articles from technicians, online courses, NOTE: Select your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to view the appropriate...
... the updates appropriate for correct operation of your configuration. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS is necessary for your Dell computer. support.dell.com articles from technicians, online courses, NOTE: Select your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to view the appropriate...
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...or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with all computers. 8 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (... your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. See your operating system, use the Operating System CD. To reinstall your Latitude User's Guide for instructions. Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on your computer. NOTE: The Operating System CD ...
...or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with all computers. 8 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (... your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. See your operating system, use the Operating System CD. To reinstall your Latitude User's Guide for instructions. Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on your computer. NOTE: The Operating System CD ...
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... computer to complete your computer setup. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as chair legs or desk supports. Quick Reference Guide 9 The accessories box also contains user documentation and any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the...
... computer to complete your computer setup. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as chair legs or desk supports. Quick Reference Guide 9 The accessories box also contains user documentation and any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the...
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.... Operating time from a single fully charged battery with your computer. For more information on ports and connectors, see "Using a Battery" on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on page 14. For more information about battery performance and usage, see "About..., see "Back View" on your User's Guide. 10 Quick Reference Guide For connector locations, see your desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and then click User and system guides.
.... Operating time from a single fully charged battery with your computer. For more information on ports and connectors, see "Using a Battery" on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on page 14. For more information about battery performance and usage, see "About..., see "Back View" on your User's Guide. 10 Quick Reference Guide For connector locations, see your desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and then click User and system guides.
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... latch button speakers (2) Quick Reference Guide 11 For information on your online User's Guide. • Docking devices: Your computer supports the Dell D/Dock Expansion Station and the Dell D/Port Advanced Port Replicator. • Module bay devices: For information on the module bay and the devices it... supports, see "Using the Module Bay" in your optional docking device, see "Solving Problems" in all countries. - NOTE: Docking devices ...
... latch button speakers (2) Quick Reference Guide 11 For information on your online User's Guide. • Docking devices: Your computer supports the Dell D/Dock Expansion Station and the Dell D/Port Advanced Port Replicator. • Module bay devices: For information on the module bay and the devices it... supports, see "Using the Module Bay" in your optional docking device, see "Solving Problems" in all countries. - NOTE: Docking devices ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left View processorfan air vent security cable slot hard drive PC Card slot smart card slot Right View module bay audio connectors (2) USB 2.0 air vent connectors (2) 12 Quick Reference Guide
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... at all times. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time it is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View battery battery-bay latch release Mini PCI card/ modem/memory module cover processor-fan air vent docking device slot...follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer, see your computer. 14 Quick Reference Guide Battery operating time varies depending on how often the...
... at all times. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time it is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View battery battery-bay latch release Mini PCI card/ modem/memory module cover processor-fan air vent docking device slot...follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer, see your computer. 14 Quick Reference Guide Battery operating time varies depending on how often the...
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... represent incremental degradation when lit. 16 Quick Reference Guide To check the battery health, press and hold the status button on the taskbar. www.dell.com | support.dell.com The following icons appear in the Battery Meter window: The computer or docking device is charged. For more information about the Power Meter tab...
... represent incremental degradation when lit. 16 Quick Reference Guide To check the battery health, press and hold the status button on the taskbar. www.dell.com | support.dell.com The following icons appear in the Battery Meter window: The computer or docking device is charged. For more information about the Power Meter tab...
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... storage. Solving Problems Notebook System Software (NSS) If you reinstall the operating system for an extended period of time. To download the utility from the Dell Support Website, go to the Downloads section of the website and select your User's Guide. Installing a Battery Ensure that the computer is available on the optional... the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. Select the Download Category "System and Configuration Utilities," select your computer, you use it. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the...
... storage. Solving Problems Notebook System Software (NSS) If you reinstall the operating system for an extended period of time. To download the utility from the Dell Support Website, go to the Downloads section of the website and select your User's Guide. Installing a Battery Ensure that the computer is available on the optional... the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. Select the Download Category "System and Configuration Utilities," select your computer, you use it. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the...
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... your mouse, press and hold the power button for the correct operation of USB devices, including the Dell D/Bay, D/Dock, D/Port, and D/View devices. Then restart your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your Dell computer. NSS is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. The software automatically detects your configuration. NSS provides critical updates for ...
... your mouse, press and hold the power button for the correct operation of USB devices, including the Dell D/Bay, D/Dock, D/Port, and D/View devices. Then restart your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your Dell computer. NSS is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. The software automatically detects your configuration. NSS provides critical updates for ...
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... SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A solid blue screen appears TU...
... SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A solid blue screen appears TU...
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... computer to scan the computer and remove spyware. However, the Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell™ computers. If you experience a problem with a list of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Solving... operating system logo appears, continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. When to support.dell.com and search for technical assistance. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may require an upgrade) to an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on ...
... computer to scan the computer and remove spyware. However, the Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell™ computers. If you experience a problem with a list of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Solving... operating system logo appears, continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. When to support.dell.com and search for technical assistance. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may require an upgrade) to an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on ...
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...NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Use the down-arrow key to select Diagnostics and press to run.... 22 Quick Reference Guide When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are detected...
...NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Use the down-arrow key to select Diagnostics and press to run.... 22 Quick Reference Guide When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are detected...
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... all the components installed on your Service Tag. 3 If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. If you run . If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your part. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want . You...
... all the components installed on your Service Tag. 3 If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. If you run . If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your part. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want . You...
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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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...power meter, 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... computer performance, 21 software, 19-20 solving, 18 spyware, 21 Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 H Help and Support Center, 8 O Operating System CD, 8 Installation Guide, 8 Operating System CD, 8 S software problems, 20 spyware, 21 T troubleshooting Help and...
...power meter, 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... computer performance, 21 software, 19-20 solving, 18 spyware, 21 Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 H Help and Support Center, 8 O Operating System CD, 8 Installation Guide, 8 Operating System CD, 8 S software problems, 20 spyware, 21 T troubleshooting Help and...
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W Windows XP Help and Support Center, 8 Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 26 Index
W Windows XP Help and Support Center, 8 Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 26 Index