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... Charging the Battery 17 Replacing the Battery 17 Storing a Battery 18 Troubleshooting 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 20 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 21 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 22 Index 25 Contents 3
... Charging the Battery 17 Replacing the Battery 17 Storing a Battery 18 Troubleshooting 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 20 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 21 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 22 Index 25 Contents 3
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...Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 20). You can be available in your online User's Guide) or to your... computer. Readme files may not be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide Quick Reference Guide 5 What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information •...
...Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 20). You can be available in your online User's Guide) or to your... computer. Readme files may not be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide Quick Reference Guide 5 What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information •...
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...• Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your ... service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers Dell Support Website - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" in the taskbar. NSS provides critical updates for your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary configuration. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates •...
...• Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your ... service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers Dell Support Website - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" in the taskbar. NSS provides critical updates for your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary configuration. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates •...
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...may be optional and may not ship with your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in your online User's Guide. Your operating system product key... ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide What Are You Looking For? • Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.
...may be optional and may not ship with your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in your online User's Guide. Your operating system product key... ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide What Are You Looking For? • Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.
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... performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you experience a problem with your computer, run successfully, the error condition is active. See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
... performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you experience a problem with your computer, run successfully, the error condition is active. See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
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...the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. then, shut... continue to start -up, the computer boots according to be powered down your hard drive. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see a message stating that appear. • If failures are detected...
...the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. then, shut... continue to start -up, the computer boots according to be powered down your hard drive. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see a message stating that appear. • If failures are detected...
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.... Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Quick Reference Guide 23 The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your computer. Displays your ...customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Describes the test and may not display the names of the test and any error conditions encountered.
.... Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Quick Reference Guide 23 The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your computer. Displays your ...customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Describes the test and may not display the names of the test and any error conditions encountered.
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... power meter, 14 removing, 17 storing, 18 C CDs/DVDs Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 19 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 19 D Dell Diagnostics, 20 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 20 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online,... 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media, 5 Dell Diagnostics, 20 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 20 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 hibernate ...
... power meter, 14 removing, 17 storing, 18 C CDs/DVDs Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 19 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 19 D Dell Diagnostics, 20 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 20 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online,... 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media, 5 Dell Diagnostics, 20 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 20 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 hibernate ...
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... Is Lost or Stolen 68 10 Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 71 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST 71 Dell Technical Update Service 73 Dell Diagnostics 73 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 73 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 73 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 74 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 74 6 Contents
... Is Lost or Stolen 68 10 Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 71 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST 71 Dell Technical Update Service 73 Dell Diagnostics 73 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 73 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 73 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 74 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 74 6 Contents
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... Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer 97 Packing the Computer 97 Travel Tips 98 Traveling by Air 98 13 Reinstalling Software Drivers 99 What Is a Driver 99 Identifying Drivers 99 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating Systems 102 Restoring Your Operating...
... Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer 97 Packing the Computer 97 Travel Tips 98 Traveling by Air 98 13 Reinstalling Software Drivers 99 What Is a Driver 99 Identifying Drivers 99 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating Systems 102 Restoring Your Operating...
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... on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer. Finding Information 11 NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 73). Some features or media may not be found at support...
... on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer. Finding Information 11 NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 73). Some features or media may not be found at support...
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...business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your operating system and search for the keywords Notebook System Software. Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Upgrade information for your computer. ... drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Finding Information 13 Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Find It Here • Solutions - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your configuration.
...business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your operating system and search for the keywords Notebook System Software. Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Upgrade information for your computer. ... drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Finding Information 13 Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Find It Here • Solutions - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your configuration.
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... reinstall 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. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP and Windows Vista® • ... varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 129. • How to reinstall my operating ...
... reinstall 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. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP and Windows Vista® • ... varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 129. • How to reinstall my operating ...
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For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for your computer or in the center of the drive. 2 Pull out the tray. 3 Place ... the eject button on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data.
For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for your computer or in the center of the drive. 2 Pull out the tray. 3 Place ... the eject button on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data.
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... a program at the bottom of images on an external monitor, see the user's guide for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you want to the operating system your Dellinstalled operating system. Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button →... a resolution or color palette that usually appears at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be visible.
... a program at the bottom of images on an external monitor, see the user's guide for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you want to the operating system your Dellinstalled operating system. Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button →... a resolution or color palette that usually appears at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be visible.
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... in the user documentation for your computer to the wireless network (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that you connect to... cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is already installed. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to internal cards with your broadband router. • Find out your wireless router's broadcast name. Verify the type ...
... in the user documentation for your computer to the wireless network (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that you connect to... cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is already installed. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to internal cards with your broadband router. • Find out your wireless router's broadcast name. Verify the type ...
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The latch may need to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the PC Card. If the configuration program tells you encounter too much resistance, do not force ... symbol pointing into the slot and the top side of the card facing up . The computer recognizes most cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. ExpressCard 1 Hold the card with its connector. Check the card orientation and try again. CAUTION: Before you encounter too much resistance, do not force the...
The latch may need to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the PC Card. If the configuration program tells you encounter too much resistance, do not force ... symbol pointing into the slot and the top side of the card facing up . The computer recognizes most cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. ExpressCard 1 Hold the card with its connector. Check the card orientation and try again. CAUTION: Before you encounter too much resistance, do not force the...
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Removing a Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the PC Card slot. The computer recognizes most cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. For information about using the PC Card slot, see "PC Card" on page 60. Using Cards 61 If you have an adapter, such as the one shown below, you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use 34-mm ExpressCards in your Product Information Guide. If the configuration program tells you can use the floppy disk or CD that came with the card.
Removing a Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the PC Card slot. The computer recognizes most cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. For information about using the PC Card slot, see "PC Card" on page 60. Using Cards 61 If you have an adapter, such as the one shown below, you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use 34-mm ExpressCards in your Product Information Guide. If the configuration program tells you can use the floppy disk or CD that came with the card.
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... the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that you print these procedures before you begin . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in the system setup program and is known to test displays in one of software and hardware...
... the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that you print these procedures before you begin . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in the system setup program and is known to test displays in one of software and hardware...
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...system logo appears, continue to wait until you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. ... drive. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be powered down your computer and try again. 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. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence...
...system logo appears, continue to wait until you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. ... drive. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be powered down your computer and try again. 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. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence...