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... your computer. Model PP04X December 2005 P/N MD971 Rev. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are not applicable. Dell Inc. Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you...
... your computer. Model PP04X December 2005 P/N MD971 Rev. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are not applicable. Dell Inc. Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you...
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...detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your operating system and support for components, such premier.support.dell.com. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information •...)- 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 •...
...detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your operating system and support for components, such premier.support.dell.com. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information •...)- 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 •...
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...Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Dell... QuickSet 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. ...
...Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Dell... QuickSet 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. ...
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... damage. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to illuminate the charge-level lights. 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 taskbar. If no lights...
... damage. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to illuminate the charge-level lights. 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 taskbar. If no lights...
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...: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being used in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. By default, a pop-up window warns you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is turned off. 14...battery purchased from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet. Disconnect the computer from Dell. Then connect the computer to room temperature. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the computer to a docking device (docked...
...: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being used in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. By default, a pop-up window warns you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is turned off. 14...battery purchased from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet. Disconnect the computer from Dell. Then connect the computer to room temperature. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the computer to a docking device (docked...
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...; logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is connected to start the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. to the next test, press ; Press any key to continue. 5 Press any questions that no diagnostics...
...; logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is connected to start the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. to the next test, press ; Press any key to continue. 5 Press any questions that no diagnostics...
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.... Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your part. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to increase the possibility of devices. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom ...Drive and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. You can customize the tests you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. Quick...
.... Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your part. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to increase the possibility of devices. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom ...Drive and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. You can customize the tests you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. Quick...
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... A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 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...
... A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 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...
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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, ...