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... and may not be used in your online User's Guide. Some features or media may not ship with your computer. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are trademarks of Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable. A00 disclaims any references in this document is subject to Microsoft®...
... and may not be used in your online User's Guide. Some features or media may not ship with your computer. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are trademarks of Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable. A00 disclaims any references in this document is subject to Microsoft®...
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... 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 your call...
... 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 your call...
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...scans of your User's Guide. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support site. • Upgrades - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" in the taskbar. NSS provides critical updates ... instructions on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Quick Reference Guide 7 support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Type a word or ...
...scans of your User's Guide. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support site. • Upgrades - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" in the taskbar. NSS provides critical updates ... instructions on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Quick Reference Guide 7 support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Type a word or ...
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...optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD or DVD varies based on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. To reinstall your online User's Guide. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in 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...
...optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD or DVD varies based on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. To reinstall your online User's Guide. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in 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...
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...Reference Guide The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, and click Help. If the computer is charged. That is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Check ... lights are on the battery charge gauge to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar....
...Reference Guide The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, and click Help. If the computer is charged. That is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Check ... lights are on the battery charge gauge to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar....
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...NOTE: See "Power Management Modes" on page 15 for more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, and click Help. NOTICE: If your work immediately after a predetermined period of its original charge capacity remains. Conserving Battery ...light represents incremental degradation. See "Specifications" in your computer's power usage. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. If the battery runs completely out of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below and...
...NOTE: See "Power Management Modes" on page 15 for more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, and click Help. NOTICE: If your work immediately after a predetermined period of its original charge capacity remains. Conserving Battery ...light represents incremental degradation. See "Specifications" in your computer's power usage. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. If the battery runs completely out of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below and...
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or • Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods to the same operating state it returns to enter hibernate mode: - NOTE: Some... mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods: - Close the display. - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge ...
or • Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods to the same operating state it returns to enter hibernate mode: - NOTE: Some... mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods: - Close the display. - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge ...
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...electrical outlet. For information about QuickSet, click the Help button in the Power Management Wizard. • To access the Power Options Properties window, click Start or → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. You can use a battery from overcharging. For... of fire or explosion. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is designed to avoid possible connector damage. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery...
...electrical outlet. For information about QuickSet, click the Help button in the Power Management Wizard. • To access the Power Options Properties window, click Start or → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. You can use a battery from overcharging. For... of fire or explosion. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is designed to avoid possible connector damage. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery...
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... unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. A ...response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the ...
... unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. A ...response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the ...
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... System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down completely. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one of your...
... System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down completely. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one of your...
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...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, 6 O operating system media, 8 reinstalling, 8 ..., 19 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 20 lockups, 19 program crashes, 19 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 19 slow computer performance, 20 software, 19-20 spyware, 20...
...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, 6 O operating system media, 8 reinstalling, 8 ..., 19 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 20 lockups, 19 program crashes, 19 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 19 slow computer performance, 20 software, 19-20 spyware, 20...
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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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...Core, and Celeron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. EMC is subject to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation; Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to change without the written permission of your computer. is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows Vista, and Windows... owned by Dell under license; All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, TravelLite, Strike Zone, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell OpenManage are ...
...Core, and Celeron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. EMC is subject to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation; Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to change without the written permission of your computer. is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows Vista, and Windows... owned by Dell under license; All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, TravelLite, Strike Zone, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell OpenManage are ...
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... System CD 26 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 27 Windows Vista 28 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 29 Checking the Battery Charge 30 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 30 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 30 Charge Gauge 30 Low-Battery Warning 31 Conserving Battery Power 31...
... System CD 26 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 27 Windows Vista 28 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 29 Checking the Battery Charge 30 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 30 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 30 Charge Gauge 30 Low-Battery Warning 31 Conserving Battery Power 31...
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... 34 4 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 35 System Functions 35 Battery 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 36 Touch Pad 37 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 38 Changing the Track Stick Cap 38 5 Using ...Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDs 41 Adjusting the Volume 42 Volume Control Window 42 Volume Control Buttons 42 Adjusting the Picture 42 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness 43 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display ...
... 34 4 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 35 System Functions 35 Battery 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 36 Touch Pad 37 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 38 Changing the Track Stick Cap 38 5 Using ...Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDs 41 Adjusting the Volume 42 Volume Control Window 42 Volume Control Buttons 42 Adjusting the Picture 42 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness 43 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display ...
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...7 Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 49 Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP 49 Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows Vista 50 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 50 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 50 Checking Your Wireless... Network Card 50 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 51 Connecting to a WLAN 52 Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell...
...7 Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 49 Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP 49 Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows Vista 50 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 50 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 50 Checking Your Wireless... Network Card 50 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 51 Connecting to a WLAN 52 Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell...
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... 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 ... does not start up 85 The computer stops responding 85 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 85 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 85 A solid blue screen appears 85 Other software problems 85 Memory Problems 86 Network Problems 86 General 86 PC Card or ExpressCard...
... 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 ... does not start up 85 The computer stops responding 85 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 85 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 85 A solid blue screen appears 85 Other software problems 85 Memory Problems 86 Network Problems 86 General 86 PC Card or ExpressCard...
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... 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 System 102 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 103 Using the Operating System CD 104 8 Contents
... 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 System 102 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 103 Using the Operating System CD 104 8 Contents
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Enter the Express Service Code to run the Dell Diagnostics Find It Here Quick Reference Guide NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with your computer. • Warranty information • Terms ... • 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 call when contacting Dell technical support. 12 Finding Information What Are You Looking...
Enter the Express Service Code to run the Dell Diagnostics Find It Here Quick Reference Guide NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with your computer. • Warranty information • Terms ... • 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 call when contacting Dell technical support. 12 Finding Information What Are You Looking...
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... and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer. After you ordered. 14 Finding Information For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on page 104). Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers...
... and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer. After you ordered. 14 Finding Information For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on page 104). Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers...