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...your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. only) • 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 or advanced ... and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be optional and may not ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Quick Reference Guide 5 Readme files may be included on page 20). What Are You Looking For? •...
...your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. only) • 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 or advanced ... and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be optional and may not ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Quick Reference Guide 5 Readme files may be included on page 20). What Are You Looking For? •...
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... you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 ...Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for...
... you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 ...Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for...
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...8226; Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary configuration. system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your region or ... your User's Guide. • How to use Windows XP • How to work 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...
...8226; Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary configuration. system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your region or ... your User's Guide. • How to use Windows XP • How to work 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...
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... E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - It is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 20 Quick Reference Guide Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING...Internet, your hard drive or from your computer might be infected with your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer. Use an anti-...
... E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - It is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 20 Quick Reference Guide Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING...Internet, your hard drive or from your computer might be infected with your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer. Use an anti-...
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... of the problem you select Test System to select tests based on your computer. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices in the system. 4 ... you select Extended Test from the menu below to run a complete test on a symptom of devices in the system. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 22 Quick Reference Guide This option allows you want . If multiple versions are having.
... of the problem you select Test System to select tests based on your computer. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of devices in the system. 4 ... you select Extended Test from the menu below to run a complete test on a symptom of devices in the system. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 22 Quick Reference Guide This option allows you want . If multiple versions are having.
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... 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..., 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 mode, 16 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag,...
... 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..., 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 mode, 16 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag,...
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Q QuickSet Help, 8 U User's Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 5 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 19-20 spyware, 20 standby mode about, 15 support website, 7 system views back, 12 bottom, 12 front, 10 left side, 11 right side, 11 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 hibernate mode, 16 Program Compatibility Wizard, 19 reinstalling, 8 standby mode, 15 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 19 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 20 Help and Support Center, 7 26 Index
Q QuickSet Help, 8 U User's Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 5 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 19-20 spyware, 20 standby mode about, 15 support website, 7 system views back, 12 bottom, 12 front, 10 left side, 11 right side, 11 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 hibernate mode, 16 Program Compatibility Wizard, 19 reinstalling, 8 standby mode, 15 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 19 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 20 Help and Support Center, 7 26 Index
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Dell Support Utility 76 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 76 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 76 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 77 Drive Problems 77 CD and DVD drive problems 78 Hard drive problems 78 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 79 Error Messages 80 IEEE ...
Dell Support Utility 76 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 76 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 76 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 77 Drive Problems 77 CD and DVD drive problems 78 Hard drive problems 78 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 79 Error Messages 80 IEEE ...
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...Recommended Tools 107 Turning Off Your Computer 107 Before Working Inside Your Computer 107 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 Media Bay 110 Removing the Device Security Screw 110 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111 Hinge Cover 112 Keyboard .... . 122 FCM (Flash Cache Module 123 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 125 Coin-Cell Battery 126 15 Dell™ QuickSet 16 Specifications 17 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 139 Technical Support and Customer Service 139 DellConnect 140 Online Services 140 AutoTech Service 141 Contents 9
...Recommended Tools 107 Turning Off Your Computer 107 Before Working Inside Your Computer 107 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 Media Bay 110 Removing the Device Security Screw 110 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111 Hinge Cover 112 Keyboard .... . 122 FCM (Flash Cache Module 123 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 125 Coin-Cell Battery 126 15 Dell™ QuickSet 16 Specifications 17 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 139 Technical Support and Customer Service 139 DellConnect 140 Online Services 140 AutoTech Service 141 Contents 9
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...installed on page 73). Finding Information 11 Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. You can be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100) or to your... computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My computer ...
...installed on page 73). Finding Information 11 Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. You can be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100) or to your... computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My computer ...
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... • End User License Agreement • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer.
... • End User License Agreement • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer.
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... specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - What Are You Looking For? 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...
... specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - What Are You Looking For? 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...
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... System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 129. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start... or →Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with ...
... System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 129. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start... or →Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with ...
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...E Y B O A R D - Provide the functionality of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons or mute button. Helps to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. When you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to keep your user identity. Turns on when Bluetooth...enabled. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, use the wireless switch on the left side of the computer. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Numeric Keypad" on page 38). For information on how to charge the battery). About Your Computer 17 ...
...E Y B O A R D - Provide the functionality of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons or mute button. Helps to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. When you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to keep your user identity. Turns on when Bluetooth...enabled. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, use the wireless switch on the left side of the computer. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Numeric Keypad" on page 38). For information on how to charge the battery). About Your Computer 17 ...
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... when the computer gets hot. The computer uses an internal fan to the computer. Do not store your Dell™ computer in the air vents. NOTE: The computer turns on page 63. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a closed briefcase, while it will work with the fan...
... when the computer gets hot. The computer uses an internal fan to the computer. Do not store your Dell™ computer in the air vents. NOTE: The computer turns on page 63. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a closed briefcase, while it will work with the fan...
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... networks, see "Using Cards" on " position 3 "momentary" position AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones to the connector. Supports 34- NOTE: The wireless switch does not detect Mobile Broadband networks or networks that use internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology and scans for WiFi... networks. Attach a microphone to the connector. and 54-mm PCI ExpressCards or USB-based ExpressCards (see "Dell™ WiFi Catcher™ Network Locator" on /off wireless devices such as WiFi and internal cards with Bluetooth technology. 1 2 3 4 1...
... networks, see "Using Cards" on " position 3 "momentary" position AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones to the connector. Supports 34- NOTE: The wireless switch does not detect Mobile Broadband networks or networks that use internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology and scans for WiFi... networks. Attach a microphone to the connector. and 54-mm PCI ExpressCards or USB-based ExpressCards (see "Dell™ WiFi Catcher™ Network Locator" on /off wireless devices such as WiFi and internal cards with Bluetooth technology. 1 2 3 4 1...
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... blank installed in the system setup program. Right Side View 1 2 1 media bay 2 USB connectors (2) M E D I - See "Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 56 for networks - W I A B A Y - Flashing green: Searching for ...page 110). Solid yellow: Weak network found - Flashing yellow: Error - S M A R T C A R D S L O T - F I C A T C H E R ™ L I G H T - Supports one smart card (see "Media Bay" on page 59. Supports a floppy drive, optical drives, a second battery, or a second hard drive (see "Smart Cards" on " Enables wireless devices...
... blank installed in the system setup program. Right Side View 1 2 1 media bay 2 USB connectors (2) M E D I - See "Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 56 for networks - W I A B A Y - Flashing green: Searching for ...page 110). Solid yellow: Weak network found - Flashing yellow: Error - S M A R T C A R D S L O T - F I C A T C H E R ™ L I G H T - Supports one smart card (see "Media Bay" on page 59. Supports a floppy drive, optical drives, a second battery, or a second hard drive (see "Smart Cards" on " Enables wireless devices...
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...the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. 28 About Your Computer The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, Transfer...Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. Follow the instructions provided on the screen. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your new computer. screen, select the items you chose for document #PA1089586 (How Do I Transfer Files From My...
...the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. 28 About Your Computer The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, Transfer...Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. Follow the instructions provided on the screen. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your new computer. screen, select the items you chose for document #PA1089586 (How Do I Transfer Files From My...
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... connected to a network). Using the Keyboard 37 For information about the Control Panel, see the Windows Help and Support Center (click the Start button or the Windows Vista® Start button →Help and Support. On the second tap, leave your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly...
... connected to a network). Using the Keyboard 37 For information about the Control Panel, see the Windows Help and Support Center (click the Start button or the Windows Vista® Start button →Help and Support. On the second tap, leave your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly...
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... purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell website at www.dell.com. 1 Pull the cap off the track stick. 38 Using the Keyboard Press the track stick left touch-pad button twice. Click the Start button or the Windows Vista® Start button →Help and Support. 2 In the Mouse Properties window: ... use a mouse. You can use the Mouse Properties window to move the cursor. For information about the Control Panel, see the Windows Help and Support Center. You can replace your thumb to press the left , right, up, or down from prolonged use the track stick to disable the touch ...
... purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell website at www.dell.com. 1 Pull the cap off the track stick. 38 Using the Keyboard Press the track stick left touch-pad button twice. Click the Start button or the Windows Vista® Start button →Help and Support. 2 In the Mouse Properties window: ... use a mouse. You can use the Mouse Properties window to move the cursor. For information about the Control Panel, see the Windows Help and Support Center. You can replace your thumb to press the left , right, up, or down from prolonged use the track stick to disable the touch ...