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... of Microsoft Corporation. disclaims any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are not applicable. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of your computer.
... of Microsoft Corporation. disclaims any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are not applicable. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of your computer.
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...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 - NSS is necessary for your region to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell...
...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 - NSS is necessary for your region to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell...
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... Help Wizard, 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 Find It...
... Help Wizard, 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 Find It...
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Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. 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... damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is charged. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery charge. Quick Reference Guide 13 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. ...
Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. 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... damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is charged. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery charge. Quick Reference Guide 13 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. ...
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By default, a pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is in approximately 2 hours. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to room temperature. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to 100 percent ... computer. Then connect the computer to a docking device (docked), undock it. You can leave the battery in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is hot from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an ...
By default, a pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is in approximately 2 hours. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to room temperature. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to 100 percent ... computer. Then connect the computer to a docking device (docked), undock it. You can leave the battery in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is hot from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an ...
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... Utilities CD. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is recommended that you print these procedures before you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the procedures in this ...optional and may not ship with your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell™ computers. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD...
... Utilities CD. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is recommended that you print these procedures before you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the procedures in this ...optional and may not ship with your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell™ computers. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD...
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... appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Run Express Test first to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the... boot sequence for the option you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to answer questions periodically Tests a specific device. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a...
... appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Run Express Test first to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the... boot sequence for the option you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to answer questions periodically Tests a specific device. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a...
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...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...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 - See the software documentation 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 - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures 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...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 - See the software documentation 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 - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a ...
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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, ...