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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 your computer. You can be available in your online User's Guide) or to your ...; My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and may not be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You ...
...; 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 your computer. You can be available in your online User's Guide) or to your ...; My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and may not be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You ...
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... Quick Reference Guide 7 Online discussion with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support site. • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer,... and troubleshooting hints - What Are You Looking For? The software 1 Go 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 the keyword automatically...
... Quick Reference Guide 7 Online discussion with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support site. • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer,... and troubleshooting hints - What Are You Looking For? The software 1 Go 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 the keyword automatically...
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... Looking For? • Information on the operating system you 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 the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. NOTE: The... color of your CD or DVD varies based 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 operating system, use the Operating System media.
... Looking For? • Information on the operating system you 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 the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. NOTE: The... color of your CD or DVD varies based 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 operating system, use the Operating System media.
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...an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may not ship with spyware. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 20. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may require an upgrade) to run successfully, the error condition is related ...follow the safety instructions in the system setup program and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 20 Quick Reference Guide See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO ...
...an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may not ship with spyware. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 20. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may require an upgrade) to run successfully, the error condition is related ...follow the safety instructions in the system setup program and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 20 Quick Reference Guide See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO ...
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...or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in your hard drive. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your online User's Guide for details). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the... error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. then, shut down your online User's Guide....
...or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in your hard drive. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your online User's Guide for details). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the... error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. then, shut down your online User's Guide....
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The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the ... 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). Displays your computer. Quick Reference Guide 23 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for the selected...
The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the ... 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). Displays your computer. Quick Reference Guide 23 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for the selected...
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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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...; A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. 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 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100) or to your computer... • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may be included on your CD to provide last-minute ...
...; A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. 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 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100) or to your computer... • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may be included on your CD to provide last-minute ...
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...; Service and support - Proactive e-mail notification of 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 operating system and support for your computing environment...view the appropriate support site. • Community - This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as memory, the hard ...
...; Service and support - Proactive e-mail notification of 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 operating system and support for your computing environment...view the appropriate support site. • Community - This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as memory, the hard ...
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... (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. After you ordered. 14 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the...or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP and Windows Vista® • ...
... (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. After you ordered. 14 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the...or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP and Windows Vista® • ...
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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 tray and snap the disc onto ... not move the computer while playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the CD or DVD tray when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you open or close it. Keep...
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 disc onto ... not move the computer while playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the CD or DVD tray when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you open or close it. Keep...
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.... To view the parts of the desktop may no longer be installed. for the monitor. 44 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you want to change the appearance of images on the screen. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for..., 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. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen by using . You can enhance the legibility of ...
.... To view the parts of the desktop may no longer be installed. for the monitor. 44 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you want to change the appearance of images on the screen. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for..., 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. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen by using . You can enhance the legibility of ...
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...wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer and then search for ...connecting to a network. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in the user documentation for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers...
...wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer and then search for ...connecting to a network. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in the user documentation for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers...
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... the floppy disk or CD that came with its connector. The computer recognizes most cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. The latch may need to be in the "in" position before you insert the card. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is ...
... the floppy disk or CD that came with its connector. The computer recognizes most cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. The latch may need to be in the "in" position before you insert the card. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is ...
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If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use 34-mm ExpressCards in your Product Information Guide. Using Cards 61 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. For information about using the PC Card slot, see "PC Card" on page 60. The computer recognizes most cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use 34-mm ExpressCards in your Product Information Guide. Using Cards 61 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. For information about using the PC Card slot, see "PC Card" on page 60. The computer recognizes most cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
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... modem failure has occurred. See the documentation that you print these procedures before you begin . Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for the Dell Technical Update service, go to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is connected to an electrical outlet that the device you want to Use...
... modem failure has occurred. See the documentation that you print these procedures before you begin . Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for the Dell Technical Update service, go to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is connected to an electrical outlet that the device you want to Use...
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...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . then, shut down your computer. 74 Troubleshooting b Press... only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down completely. then, shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu screen appears, select the test you see "Contacting Dell" on . a When the DELL™ logo appears...
...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . then, shut down your computer. 74 Troubleshooting b Press... only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down completely. then, shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu screen appears, select the test you see "Contacting Dell" on . a When the DELL™ logo appears...