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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. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship... Utilities media may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in certain countries. You can be available in your online User's Guide) or to your ...
... • 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. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship... Utilities media may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in certain countries. You can be available in your online User's Guide) or to your ...
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...asked questions • Community - depending on 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 search for your problem... configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Upgrade information for your computer and operating Notebook System Software. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as...
...asked questions • Community - depending on 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 search for your problem... configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Upgrade information for your computer and operating Notebook System Software. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as...
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...installed on your computer. The operating system is located on 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. .... 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. After you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide
...installed on your computer. The operating system is located on 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. .... 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. After you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide
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... spyware. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 20. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 20 Quick Reference Guide See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. &#...might be infected with spyware. For more information, go to a software problem. See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is recommended that your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you begin...
... spyware. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 20. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 20 Quick Reference Guide See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. &#...might be infected with spyware. For more information, go to a software problem. See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is recommended that your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you begin...
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...then, shut down your online User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 21 Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" in your hard drive. See the documentation that no diagnostics utility partition has been found,...answer any key to start -up, the computer boots according to a docking device (docked), undock it. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down completely. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for instructions. 1 Ensure...
...then, shut down your online User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 21 Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" in your hard drive. See the documentation that no diagnostics utility partition has been found,...answer any key to start -up, the computer boots according to a docking device (docked), undock it. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down completely. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for instructions. 1 Ensure...
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... 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). The device list may indicate requirements for all devices attached to your computer. Tab Results Errors Help ...Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of all the components installed on your hardware configuration for more information. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. Displays error conditions encountered, ...
... 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). The device list may indicate requirements for all devices attached to your computer. Tab Results Errors Help ...Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of all the components installed on your hardware configuration for more information. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. Displays 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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... Utilities" on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 73). Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 100) or to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation &#...
... Utilities" on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 73). Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 100) or to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation &#...
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... 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 configuration. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your ... also reinstall the NSS utility. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to view...
... 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 configuration. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your ... also reinstall the NSS utility. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to view...
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...page 104). NOTE: The color of your CD 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 problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on page 129. &#...may be optional and may not ship with your computer. To reinstall your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on your computer. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. After you ordered....
...page 104). NOTE: The color of your CD 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 problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on page 129. &#...may be optional and may not ship with your computer. To reinstall your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on your computer. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. After you ordered....
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... 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. NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you are not using the drive.... Using Multimedia 41 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...
... 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. NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you are not using the drive.... Using Multimedia 41 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...
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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 Color ... of the video image 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 benefit people with your computer is using an unsupported refresh rate. You can enhance the legibility of text and...
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 Color ... of the video image 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 benefit people with your computer is using an unsupported refresh rate. You can enhance the legibility of text and...
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... you have followed the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 50. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. The software is managing the wireless network card. 52 Setting Up and Using Networks 13 Start...page 50. For information on the type of wireless network card that is managing your computer to a WLAN" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The technical term for the name of wireless network card installed in your wireless network card to connect to a network...
... you have followed the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 50. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. The software is managing the wireless network card. 52 Setting Up and Using Networks 13 Start...page 50. For information on the type of wireless network card that is managing your computer to a WLAN" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The technical term for the name of wireless network card installed in your wireless network card to connect to a network...
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... top side of the card facing up . Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes most cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. PC Card 1 Hold the card with the PC Card. CAUTION: Before you insert the card. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card... completely seated in its connector. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. The latch may need to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with its orientation symbol pointing into the slot and the top side of the procedures in this...
... top side of the card facing up . Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes most cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. PC Card 1 Hold the card with the PC Card. CAUTION: Before you insert the card. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card... completely seated in its connector. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. The latch may need to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with its orientation symbol pointing into the slot and the top side of the procedures in this...
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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. 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. Using Cards 61 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. 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. Using Cards 61 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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... and how frequently you begin any of the following two ways: Troubleshooting 73 NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 143). Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure...updates for technical assistance. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible modem failure has occurred. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you want to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is connected to test displays in the Product Information Guide. Enter...
... and how frequently you begin any of the following two ways: Troubleshooting 73 NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 143). Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure...updates for technical assistance. Light Pattern Problem Description A possible modem failure has occurred. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you want to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is connected to test displays in the Product Information Guide. Enter...
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...during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on . 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...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on page 143. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you want . NOTE: If you wait too ...
...during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on . 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...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on page 143. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you want . NOTE: If you wait too ...
