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... trademark of your computer. Abbreviations and Acronyms If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. Notes, Notices, and Cautions... potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are registered trademarks of data and tells you how to either the entities claiming the marks and names or...
... trademark of your computer. Abbreviations and Acronyms If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. Notes, Notices, and Cautions... potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are registered trademarks of data and tells you how to either the entities claiming the marks and names or...
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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 my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified ...your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to support.dell.com→ Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select...
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 my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified ...your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to support.dell.com→ Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select...
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... CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Find It Here • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system,..., hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the in the Product Information Guide. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Quick Reference Guide 7 ...
... CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Find It Here • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system,..., hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the in the Product Information Guide. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Quick Reference Guide 7 ...
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...the computer is charged. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. 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 . Do... not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage....
...the computer is charged. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. 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 . Do... not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage....
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...User's Guide. When you should consider replacing the battery. Disconnect the computer from Dell. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to 100 percent in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer...to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is turned off. 14 Quick Reference Guide Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with a compatible battery purchased from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and ...
...User's Guide. When you should consider replacing the battery. Disconnect the computer from Dell. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to 100 percent in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer...to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is turned off. 14 Quick Reference Guide Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with a compatible battery purchased from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and ...
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NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . It is recommended that you print these procedures before you see a message stating that appear. •... from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. To stop the assessment and restart the...
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . It is recommended that you print these procedures before you see a message stating that appear. •... from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. To stop the assessment and restart the...
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait...one time only. The test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you see the Windows desktop. You can customize the tests you are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to...
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait...one time only. The test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you see the Windows desktop. You can customize the tests you are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to...
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...turns off. A program stops 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 Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2... the screen. A program is no longer responding. 5 Click End Task. Then restart 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 T Y W I O N - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-...
...turns off. A program stops 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 Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2... the screen. A program is no longer responding. 5 Click End Task. Then restart 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 T Y W I O N - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-...
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...19 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 18 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 16 Dell Premier Support website, 5 diagnostics Dell, 16 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 6 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 5 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O operating system CD, 7 ... 18-19 computer does not start up, 18 computer stops responding, 18 Dell Diagnostics, 16 lockups, 18 program crashes, 19 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 19 slow computer performance, 20 software, 18-19 spyware, 20 ...
...19 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 18 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 16 Dell Premier Support website, 5 diagnostics Dell, 16 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 6 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 5 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O operating system CD, 7 ... 18-19 computer does not start up, 18 computer stops responding, 18 Dell Diagnostics, 16 lockups, 18 program crashes, 19 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 19 slow computer performance, 20 software, 18-19 spyware, 20 ...
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..., 5 serial connector description, 11 system view, 11 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 19 spyware, 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 17 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 16 support website, 6 system views back, 11 bottom, 11 front, 9 left side..., 10 right side, 10 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, ...
..., 5 serial connector description, 11 system view, 11 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 19 spyware, 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 17 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 16 support website, 6 system views back, 11 bottom, 11 front, 9 left side..., 10 right side, 10 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, ...