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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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...: Additional information may not ship with your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions ... • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in certain countries. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 20). Dell™ Product Information Guide Quick Reference Guide ...
...: Additional information may not ship with your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions ... • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in certain countries. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 20). Dell™ Product Information Guide Quick Reference Guide ...
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... Utility" in the taskbar. Online discussion with programs and files • How 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 operating system and search for your selections....online discussions with technical support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - system and installs the updates appropriate for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your Dell computer. This support provides real-time health scans of your...
... Utility" in the taskbar. Online discussion with programs and files • How 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 operating system and search for your selections....online discussions with technical support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - system and installs the updates appropriate for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your Dell computer. This support provides real-time health scans of your...
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For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. The operating system is located on your CD or DVD varies based on the operating system ... reinstall your online User's 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. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your operating system, use the optional...
For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. The operating system is located on your CD or DVD varies based on the operating system ... reinstall your online User's 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. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your operating system, use the optional...
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... the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 20 Quick Reference Guide Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety... you are having problems connecting to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin . When to the Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is compatible with the operating ...
... the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 20 Quick Reference Guide Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety... you are having problems connecting to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin . When to the Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is compatible with the operating ...
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... NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your docking device for one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard...to wait until you will receive the message, "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to continue". 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If the computer is ...
... NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your docking device for one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard...to wait until you will receive the message, "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to continue". 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If the computer is ...
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Displays your computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration ...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). Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. Describes the test ... pane of the test and any error conditions encountered. Quick Reference Guide 23 The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test.
Displays your computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration ...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). Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. Describes the test ... pane of the test and any error conditions encountered. Quick Reference Guide 23 The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test.
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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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... Utilities CD may be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information 11 Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your CD to provide last-minute...
... Utilities CD may be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information 11 Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your CD to provide last-minute...
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... vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - 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 computing environment, software updates, and relevant self...
... vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - 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 computing environment, software updates, and relevant self...
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... on your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or →Help and Support....on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. To reinstall your computer. After you ordered. 14 Finding Information To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset icon in the Microsoft® ...
... on your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or →Help and Support....on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. To reinstall your computer. After you ordered. 14 Finding Information To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset icon in the Microsoft® ...
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... the front of the drive. 2 Pull out the tray. 3 Place the disc, label side up, in certain countries). 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 tray and snap the...: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you are not using the drive. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. Using Multimedia 41
... the front of the drive. 2 Pull out the tray. 3 Place the disc, label side up, in certain countries). 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 tray and snap the...: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you are not using the drive. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. Using Multimedia 41
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NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you want to the operating system your Dellinstalled operating system. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for Color quality ... time, and the taskbar 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. NOTICE: You can enhance the legibility of text and change , or under Resolution, slide the slide bar to the closest supported values...
NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you want to the operating system your Dellinstalled operating system. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for Color quality ... time, and the taskbar 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. NOTICE: You can enhance the legibility of text and change , or under Resolution, slide the slide bar to the closest supported values...
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... in the user documentation for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless network card. For information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 50 for more information about how to prepare for...
... in the user documentation for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless network card. For information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 50 for more information about how to prepare for...
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The computer recognizes most cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. ExpressCard 1 Hold the card with its orientation symbol pointing into the slot and the top side of the card facing up . PC Card 1 Hold the .... Check the card orientation and try again. 60 Using Cards Check the card orientation and try again. The latch may need to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the PC Card. CAUTION: Before you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. If...
The computer recognizes most cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. ExpressCard 1 Hold the card with its orientation symbol pointing into the slot and the top side of the card facing up . PC Card 1 Hold the .... Check the card orientation and try again. 60 Using Cards Check the card orientation and try again. The latch may need to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the PC Card. CAUTION: Before you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. If...
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For information about using the PC Card slot, see "PC Card" on page 60. Using Cards 61 The computer recognizes most cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing a Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you can use the floppy disk or CD that came with the card. If you have an adapter, such as the one shown below, you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the PC Card slot. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use 34-mm ExpressCards in your Product Information Guide.
For information about using the PC Card slot, see "PC Card" on page 60. Using Cards 61 The computer recognizes most cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing a Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you can use the floppy disk or CD that came with the card. If you have an adapter, such as the one shown below, you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the PC Card slot. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use 34-mm ExpressCards in your Product Information Guide.
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... enroll for your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 143). Light Pattern Problem Description A possible modem failure has occurred. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is connected to an... the problem persists, contact contact Dell Support. It is connected to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD. See the ...
... enroll for your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 143). Light Pattern Problem Description A possible modem failure has occurred. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is connected to an... the problem persists, contact contact Dell Support. It is connected to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD. See the ...
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... Partition.Press any key to continue". 4 Press any questions that you select Test System to run. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down completely. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the option you... then, shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. then, shut down your computer and try again. a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), ...
... Partition.Press any key to continue". 4 Press any questions that you select Test System to run. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down completely. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the option you... then, shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. then, shut down your computer and try again. a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), ...