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NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are optional and may be used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how ..., Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and then click User and system guides). The Drivers and Utilities CD and the Operating System CD are trademarks of...
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are optional and may be used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how ..., Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and then click User and system guides). The Drivers and Utilities CD and the Operating System CD are trademarks of...
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... CD is not available in certain countries. NOTE: The latest drivers and documentation updates can use support.dell.com or contact technical support • Enter the Express Service Code to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer or in all computers. Only) • Safety instructions •... users or technicians. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: Additional information may ship with all countries. You can be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information for Your Computer NOTE: Some features may not be available for your documentation.
... CD is not available in certain countries. NOTE: The latest drivers and documentation updates can use support.dell.com or contact technical support • Enter the Express Service Code to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer or in all computers. Only) • Safety instructions •... users or technicians. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: Additional information may ship with all countries. You can be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information for Your Computer NOTE: Some features may not be available for your documentation.
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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 operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click ...174; Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Troubleshooting hints and tips, Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Find It Here • Solutions - support.dell.com articles from technicians, online courses, NOTE: Select your configuration. NSS is necessary for correct...
... the operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click ...174; Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Troubleshooting hints and tips, Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Find It Here • Solutions - support.dell.com articles from technicians, online courses, NOTE: Select your configuration. NSS is necessary for correct...
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...and may not ship with your computer. See your Latitude User's Guide for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. 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) • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the...
...and may not ship with your computer. See your Latitude User's Guide for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. 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) • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the...
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... the computer to the electrical outlet. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as chair legs or desk supports.
... the computer to the electrical outlet. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as chair legs or desk supports.
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...computer. • Modem and network adapter: The computer may include both a v.90 56K modem and a 10/100/1000 Ethernet LOM network adapter. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on your desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and... Support Center, and then click User and system guides. Depending on your User's Guide. 10 Quick Reference Guide For more information about conserving power...
...computer. • Modem and network adapter: The computer may include both a v.90 56K modem and a 10/100/1000 Ethernet LOM network adapter. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on your desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and... Support Center, and then click User and system guides. Depending on your User's Guide. 10 Quick Reference Guide For more information about conserving power...
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NOTE: Docking devices may not be available in your online User's Guide. • Docking devices: Your computer supports the Dell D/Dock Expansion Station and the Dell D/Port Advanced Port Replicator. For information on obtaining optimal performance when using a docking device with this computer, see "Solving Problems" in all countries. - • Module ...
NOTE: Docking devices may not be available in your online User's Guide. • Docking devices: Your computer supports the Dell D/Dock Expansion Station and the Dell D/Port Advanced Port Replicator. For information on obtaining optimal performance when using a docking device with this computer, see "Solving Problems" in all countries. - • Module ...
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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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...the conditions under which it is not connected to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. 14 Quick Reference Guide 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 ... to significantly increase operating time. Battery operating time varies depending on how often the battery is used , you begin any of your Dell™ portable computer with your User's Guide. NOTE: For information about the second battery, see the Product Information Guide or separate...
...the conditions under which it is not connected to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. 14 Quick Reference Guide 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 ... to significantly increase operating time. Battery operating time varies depending on how often the battery is used , you begin any of your Dell™ portable computer with your User's Guide. NOTE: For information about the second battery, see the Product Information Guide or separate...
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... least 3 seconds, the charge-level lights will first light to display the current charge status. NOTE: When you should consider replacing the battery. www.dell.com | support.dell.com The following icons appear in the Battery Meter window: The computer or docking device is running on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the...
... least 3 seconds, the charge-level lights will first light to display the current charge status. NOTE: When you should consider replacing the battery. www.dell.com | support.dell.com The following icons appear in the Battery Meter window: The computer or docking device is running on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the...
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...the website and select your computer model from the bay. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the Dell Support Website. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer, you use it. For ... is turned off. Select the Download Category "System and Configuration Utilities," select your User's Guide. To download the utility from the Dell Support Website, go to the Downloads section of the computer, and then remove the battery from the pull-down menu. After a long storage...
...the website and select your computer model from the bay. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the Dell Support Website. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer, you use it. For ... is turned off. Select the Download Category "System and Configuration Utilities," select your User's Guide. To download the utility from the Dell Support Website, go to the Downloads section of the computer, and then remove the battery from the pull-down menu. After a long storage...
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...THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is critical for the correct operation of your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software... system and installs the updates appropriate for your computer. NSS provides critical updates for your Dell computer. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Quick Reference Guide 19 NSS is necessary for correct operation of USB devices, including the...
...THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is critical for the correct operation of your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software... system and installs the updates appropriate for your computer. NSS provides critical updates for your Dell computer. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Quick Reference Guide 19 NSS is necessary for correct operation of USB devices, including the...
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... DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU 20 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR...
... DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU 20 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR...
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... in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Solving Problems" (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer cannot display a screen image, contact...computer. The one-time boot menu displays with your Drivers and Utilities CD. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. NOTE: If you wait too long and the...
... in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Solving Problems" (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer cannot display a screen image, contact...computer. The one-time boot menu displays with your Drivers and Utilities CD. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. NOTE: If you wait too long and the...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Use the down-arrow key to select Diagnostics and press to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If the boot device list does not display and the screen is optional and ... from the numbered list. Then press the key to the next test, press ; If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you want to the Dell Diagnostics. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Use the down-arrow key to select Diagnostics and press to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If the boot device list does not display and the screen is optional and ... from the numbered list. Then press the key to the next test, press ; If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you want to the Dell Diagnostics. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the...
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...the device list in the following table for the selected device. The device list may indicate requirements for running the test. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to customize the test by ...and problem description and follow the instructions on the symptom of the problem you to increase the possibility of the problem. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer. If you to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Describes the test and may not...
...the device list in the following table for the selected device. The device list may indicate requirements for running the test. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to customize the test by ...and problem description and follow the instructions on the symptom of the problem you to increase the possibility of the problem. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer. If you to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Describes the test and may not...
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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 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen.
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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