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..., your computer documentation for your Service Manual. 4 Disconnect the network cable, if applicable, and the mass storage devices like hard drives or USB flash keys. 9 Restart the computer. If you obtained from the label inside of the following four configuration-mode ...illegible, contact Dell to select the appropriate configuration for contact information). 3 Replace the bottom access panel. An initialization screen is displayed. Once the initialization is complete, the computer shuts down. 8 Reconnect the network cable and the mass storage devices like hard drives or USB flash...
..., your computer documentation for your Service Manual. 4 Disconnect the network cable, if applicable, and the mass storage devices like hard drives or USB flash keys. 9 Restart the computer. If you obtained from the label inside of the following four configuration-mode ...illegible, contact Dell to select the appropriate configuration for contact information). 3 Replace the bottom access panel. An initialization screen is displayed. Once the initialization is complete, the computer shuts down. 8 Reconnect the network cable and the mass storage devices like hard drives or USB flash...
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... can damage the computer or cause a fire. About Your Computer 9 Do not store your Dell computer in the cooling vents. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is running. Back View 10 1 2 3 9 8 7 6 4 5 1 hard drive 3 air vents 5 video connector 7 AC adapter connector 9 battery 2 smart card slot 4 eSATA/USB...
... can damage the computer or cause a fire. About Your Computer 9 Do not store your Dell computer in the cooling vents. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is running. Back View 10 1 2 3 9 8 7 6 4 5 1 hard drive 3 air vents 5 video connector 7 AC adapter connector 9 battery 2 smart card slot 4 eSATA/USB...
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...mm (12.2 inches) Depth 217 mm (8.543 inches) Weight 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) (with 3-cell battery, airbay, and an SSD drive) 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) (with hard drive in operating status and a 2-ms half-sine pulse for storage specification): Operating 143 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15...a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with 3-cell battery, DVDRW drive, and an SSD drive) Environmental Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65...
...mm (12.2 inches) Depth 217 mm (8.543 inches) Weight 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) (with 3-cell battery, airbay, and an SSD drive) 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) (with hard drive in operating status and a 2-ms half-sine pulse for storage specification): Operating 143 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15...a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with 3-cell battery, DVDRW drive, and an SSD drive) Environmental Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65...
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... in the proper place, and used the correct pathname. C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I L U R E - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65). The hard drive cannot read the safety information that shipped with your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. system board failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty. If...
... in the proper place, and used the correct pathname. C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I L U R E - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65). The hard drive cannot read the safety information that shipped with your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. system board failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty. If...
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...), and boot the computer from a CD. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E 0 - GENERAL FAILURE - H A R D - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I V E - If the problem persists, try another drive. Install a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Try copying the file to commands from a CD. The operating system...
...), and boot the computer from a CD. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E 0 - GENERAL FAILURE - H A R D - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I V E - If the problem persists, try another drive. Install a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Try copying the file to commands from a CD. The operating system...
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...). Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). The hard drive may be played (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). If the problem persists, try another drive. The system configuration information does not match...
...). Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). The hard drive may be played (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). If the problem persists, try another drive. The system configuration information does not match...
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...Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. If the hard drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - ...The computer cannot find the hard drive. The operating system may be faulty or improperly seated. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be faulty or improperly...
...Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. If the hard drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - ...The computer cannot find the hard drive. The operating system may be faulty or improperly seated. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be faulty or improperly...
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...program. SECTOR NOT FOUND - You may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 38). Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Microsoft® Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button → Control ...cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. TI M E- The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. A chip on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see your computer to an electrical...
...program. SECTOR NOT FOUND - You may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 38). Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Microsoft® Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button → Control ...cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. TI M E- The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. A chip on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see your computer to an electrical...
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... malfunctioning or system board failure (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com. To start test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for the USB device. Possible hard drive failure during the operating system setup or is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, or the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the...
... malfunctioning or system board failure (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com. To start test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for the USB device. Possible hard drive failure during the operating system setup or is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, or the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the...
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... list, select the option that shipped with your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. 38 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . See your computer. NOTE: The...
... list, select the option that shipped with your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. 38 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . See your computer. NOTE: The...
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... and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. then, shut down your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot ...display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 65. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to ...
... and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. then, shut down your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot ...display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 65. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to ...
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... the program. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY • Use a virus-scanning program to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. 44 Troubleshooting To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs • Save and close any open files or programs... and shut down your computer through the Start menu Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive...
... the program. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY • Use a virus-scanning program to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. 44 Troubleshooting To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs • Save and close any open files or programs... and shut down your computer through the Start menu Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive...
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...new hardware might not be displayed. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that the Drivers and Utilities media is not required by...If those drivers are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your hard drive as described in your computer. The drivers that are used by your computer. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program ...
...new hardware might not be displayed. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that the Drivers and Utilities media is not required by...If those drivers are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your hard drive as described in your computer. The drivers that are used by your computer. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program ...
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...problem. • If you received the Operating System media with your operating system. The program permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you can restore your operating system in an undesirable operating state. However, using the Operating ...operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in when you to restore your computer, you received the computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to return your...
...problem. • If you received the Operating System media with your operating system. The program permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you can restore your operating system in an undesirable operating state. However, using the Operating ...operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in when you to restore your computer, you received the computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to return your...
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... System Restore is automatically disabled. These options restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on . If possible, back up the data...Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. If you...
... System Restore is automatically disabled. These options restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on . If possible, back up the data...Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. If you...
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...do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to a Previous Device Driver Version" on the computer. NOTE: Depending upon your operating system to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 6 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next...you installed the new device driver. See "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on as a local user. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restart the computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve...
...do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to a Previous Device Driver Version" on the computer. NOTE: Depending upon your operating system to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 6 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next...you installed the new device driver. See "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on as a local user. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restart the computer. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve...
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...on your computer. After you reinstall the operating system, you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Dell Operating System media may not ship with your primary hard drive. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any key to Boot from which you ordered your computer... and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer, or whether you must also ...
...on your computer. After you reinstall the operating system, you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Dell Operating System media may not ship with your primary hard drive. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any key to Boot from which you ordered your computer... and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer, or whether you must also ...
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.../regulatory_compliance. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. For additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on your hard drive. • Overview of Dell Latitude ON Reader • How to set up , configure, and use the application • How to connect to remove and replace parts The Service Manual for ...
.../regulatory_compliance. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. For additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on your hard drive. • Overview of Dell Latitude ON Reader • How to set up , configure, and use the application • How to connect to remove and replace parts The Service Manual for ...
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... and Utilities media, 39 starting from your hard drive, 39 Dell Factory Image Restore, 53 Dell Latitude ON guide, 56 Dell Latitude ON Reader Help, 56 Dell Technology Guide, 56 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator, 11 DellConnect, 60 diagnostics beep codes, 29 Dell, 38 documentation, 55 Dell Latitude ON guide, 56 Dell Latitude ON Reader Help, 56 Dell Technology Guide, 56 Service Manual, 56...
... and Utilities media, 39 starting from your hard drive, 39 Dell Factory Image Restore, 53 Dell Latitude ON guide, 56 Dell Latitude ON Reader Help, 56 Dell Technology Guide, 56 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator, 11 DellConnect, 60 diagnostics beep codes, 29 Dell, 38 documentation, 55 Dell Latitude ON guide, 56 Dell Latitude ON Reader Help, 56 Dell Technology Guide, 56 Service Manual, 56...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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... additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to avoid damaging the cable. NOTE: Some devices may cause fire or equipment damage. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that shipped with electrical outlets worldwide. 1 hard drive 3 cooling vents 5 video connector 7 AC...
... additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to avoid damaging the cable. NOTE: Some devices may cause fire or equipment damage. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that shipped with electrical outlets worldwide. 1 hard drive 3 cooling vents 5 video connector 7 AC...