Quick Reference Guide
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... enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your operating system and search for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. This support provides...
... enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your operating system and search for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. This support provides...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Power Options Properties window, click Start or → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you like. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to avoid possible connector damage. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables...
... Power Options Properties window, click Start or → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you like. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to avoid possible connector damage. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables...
Quick Reference Guide
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... instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 20. Enter the system setup program, review your computer. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is optional and may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is compatible with the operating system installed...
... instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 20. Enter the system setup program, review your computer. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is optional and may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is compatible with the operating system installed...
User's Guide
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... Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your Dell computer. Finding Information 13 The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for the keywords Notebook System Software. Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. To download Notebook System Software...
... Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your Dell computer. Finding Information 13 The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for the keywords Notebook System Software. Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. To download Notebook System Software...
User's Guide
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... and can use the touch pad or track stick to "pan" (or move) the image up, down, left /right to change the appearance of images on an external monitor, see the user's guide for Color quality and Screen resolution. If you want to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 4 Click How do I get the best display? Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button →Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance...
... and can use the touch pad or track stick to "pan" (or move) the image up, down, left /right to change the appearance of images on an external monitor, see the user's guide for Color quality and Screen resolution. If you want to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 4 Click How do I get the best display? Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button →Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance...
User's Guide
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... you turn the wireless networking function on your computer's wireless devices. NOTE: Your computer can take up notifies you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. To determine which your wireless network card in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. Network security settings are enabled or disabled. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is checked, the indicator is managing your computer is not configured) is on or off , the wireless activity indicator changes to open the wireless network properties screen.
... you turn the wireless networking function on your computer's wireless devices. NOTE: Your computer can take up notifies you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. To determine which your wireless network card in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. Network security settings are enabled or disabled. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is checked, the indicator is managing your computer is not configured) is on or off , the wireless activity indicator changes to open the wireless network properties screen.
User's Guide
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... hardware components. 54 Setting Up and Using Networks For instructions on using ExpressCards, see one of the following: • Your order confirmation • Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center To check your computer, the computer has a variety of interconnected computers that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide...
... hardware components. 54 Setting Up and Using Networks For instructions on using ExpressCards, see one of the following: • Your order confirmation • Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center To check your computer, the computer has a variety of interconnected computers that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide...
User's Guide
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... the switch is enabled by verifying the setting of your wireless device, see the user's guide available through your cellular service provider. NOTE: Before you connect to enable the switch and the Dell Mobile Broadband card. NOTE: The Connect button changes to the Disconnect button. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to internal cards with the utility. To access the Help and Support Center, click Start or →Help and Support. Setting Up and Using Networks 55 You can turn...
... the switch is enabled by verifying the setting of your wireless device, see the user's guide available through your cellular service provider. NOTE: Before you connect to enable the switch and the Dell Mobile Broadband card. NOTE: The Connect button changes to the Disconnect button. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to internal cards with the utility. To access the Help and Support Center, click Start or →Help and Support. Setting Up and Using Networks 55 You can turn...
User's Guide
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... "wireless switch" on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to enable the feature through QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to create profiles for WiFi wireless local area networks (LAN) in your office, home, or other public places with a red background in different locations. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of different network settings and equipment that you need for a few seconds. Note that enabling the Internet Connection...
... "wireless switch" on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to enable the feature through QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to create profiles for WiFi wireless local area networks (LAN) in your office, home, or other public places with a red background in different locations. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of different network settings and equipment that you need for a few seconds. Note that enabling the Internet Connection...
User's Guide
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... computer. To set or change passwords. NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of protection, such as smart cards, data encryption programs, or PC Cards with encryption features. If you to create user accounts and add or change administrator passwords, access User Accounts from the Control Panel to assign a unique primary password. A primary (or system) password, an administrator password, and a hard drive password all prevent unauthorized access to assign passwords remotely. NOTE: Dell OpenManage™...
... computer. To set or change passwords. NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of protection, such as smart cards, data encryption programs, or PC Cards with encryption features. If you to create user accounts and add or change administrator passwords, access User Accounts from the Control Panel to assign a unique primary password. A primary (or system) password, an administrator password, and a hard drive password all prevent unauthorized access to assign passwords remotely. NOTE: Dell OpenManage™...
User's Guide
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... access to the computer, but forget them both . If the Boot First Device option is installed when the user creates the primary hard disk password, then the administrative password can enter the administrator password. Two different passwords provide greater security. After assigning a hard drive password, you must enter it each time you restore the computer to start -up from standby mode. When you set an administrator password, the Configure Setup option becomes available in when you turned...
... access to the computer, but forget them both . If the Boot First Device option is installed when the user creates the primary hard disk password, then the administrative password can enter the administrator password. Two different passwords provide greater security. After assigning a hard drive password, you must enter it each time you restore the computer to start -up from standby mode. When you set an administrator password, the Configure Setup option becomes available in when you turned...
User's Guide
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... reinstalled all modules without error (see "Memory" on page 115). • If available, install working graphics occurred. on page 113). • If available, connect an external keyboard. • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. 72 Troubleshooting A possible graphics • Reseat any installed graphics cards. card/video failure has • If available, install a working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. computer's Service Manual). • If...
... reinstalled all modules without error (see "Memory" on page 115). • If available, install working graphics occurred. on page 113). • If available, connect an external keyboard. • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. 72 Troubleshooting A possible graphics • Reseat any installed graphics cards. card/video failure has • If available, install a working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. computer's Service Manual). • If...
User's Guide
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... the hard drive, and restart the computer. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 115) and, if necessary, replace Troubleshooting 81 If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115) and, if necessary, replace them. K E Y B O A R D S T U C K K E Y F A I L U R E - I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I N G V A L U E - Reinstall the memory modules (see the software documentation...
... the hard drive, and restart the computer. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 115) and, if necessary, replace Troubleshooting 81 If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115) and, if necessary, replace them. K E Y B O A R D S T U C K K E Y F A I L U R E - I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I N G V A L U E - Reinstall the memory modules (see the software documentation...
User's Guide
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... T E M N O T F O U N D - A memory module may require recharging. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that you are trying to charge the battery. Close all windows and open . O P T I O N A L R O M B A D C H E C K S U M - The optional ROM apparently failed. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Setup Program" on page 143). Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to use. The reserve battery that you want to charge the battery. D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Set...
... T E M N O T F O U N D - A memory module may require recharging. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that you are trying to charge the battery. Close all windows and open . O P T I O N A L R O M B A D C H E C K S U M - The optional ROM apparently failed. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Setup Program" on page 143). Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to use. The reserve battery that you want to charge the battery. D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Set...
User's Guide
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... you cannot change its order in the list. • To enable or disable a device, highlight the item and press the space bar. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system. Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you reboot the computer for new settings to take effect. System Setup Screens NOTE: For information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight...
... you cannot change its order in the list. • To enable or disable a device, highlight the item and press the space bar. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system. Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you reboot the computer for new settings to take effect. System Setup Screens NOTE: For information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight...
User's Guide
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... Back Driver. If you install or update a driver, use "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 100. Scroll down the list to replace the driver with a [!]) on the computer, click Continue; 2 Click Properties→Device Manager NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you installed the new driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem...
... Back Driver. If you install or update a driver, use "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 100. Scroll down the list to replace the driver with a [!]) on the computer, click Continue; 2 Click Properties→Device Manager NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you installed the new driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem...
User's Guide
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... appears, continue to do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver. Therefore, the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. If you see if System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. See "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 103. To...
... appears, continue to do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver. Therefore, the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. If you see if System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. See "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 103. To...
User's Guide
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NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use DIMM B. CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you did not order additional memory, DIMM B is located on the system board. DIMM A holds the basic memory module as configured from the connector...
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use DIMM B. CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you did not order additional memory, DIMM B is located on the system board. DIMM A holds the basic memory module as configured from the connector...
User's Guide
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... board. partition - A removable I /O port often used for integrated peripherals, such as an LPT port. PCI - The process by which connects to as a NIC (network interface controller). modem - module bay - Because the data in ms. N network adapter - memory address - A small card designed for digital cameras. MP - Your computer can contain several different forms of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. The speeds for RAM...
... board. partition - A removable I /O port often used for integrated peripherals, such as an LPT port. PCI - The process by which connects to as a NIC (network interface controller). modem - module bay - Because the data in ms. N network adapter - memory address - A small card designed for digital cameras. MP - Your computer can contain several different forms of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. The speeds for RAM...
User's Guide
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... formatting functionality (the option to underline, change the settings for a few minutes to enable you to configure userselectable options in video modes that serves as file and e-mail protection. T TAPI - Text editors do not change fonts, and so on , and they can display. uninterruptible power supply - A UPS keeps a computer running for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050. USB - USB devices can be daisy-chained together. video memory - Memory...
... formatting functionality (the option to underline, change the settings for a few minutes to enable you to configure userselectable options in video modes that serves as file and e-mail protection. T TAPI - Text editors do not change fonts, and so on , and they can display. uninterruptible power supply - A UPS keeps a computer running for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050. USB - USB devices can be daisy-chained together. video memory - Memory...
