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... the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. Use of... intended for property damage, personal injury, or death. disclaims any proprietary interest in any references in this text: Dell, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks, and Core is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and is a trademark of certain U.S. NOTICE...
... the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. Use of... intended for property damage, personal injury, or death. disclaims any proprietary interest in any references in this text: Dell, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks, and Core is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and is a trademark of certain U.S. NOTICE...
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Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 9 Battery Removal 10 Wireless Switch 10 2 Setting Up Your Computer 11 Quick Setup 11 Connecting to the Internet 13 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 14 Transferring Information to a New Computer 15 Microsoft Windows XP Operating System . . . . . 15 Microsoft Windows Vista 18 3 Specifications 19 4 Troubleshooting 27 Tools 27 Power Lights 27 Beep Codes 27 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 9 Battery Removal 10 Wireless Switch 10 2 Setting Up Your Computer 11 Quick Setup 11 Connecting to the Internet 13 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 14 Transferring Information to a New Computer 15 Microsoft Windows XP Operating System . . . . . 15 Microsoft Windows Vista 18 3 Specifications 19 4 Troubleshooting 27 Tools 27 Power Lights 27 Beep Codes 27 Contents 3
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... Utility 42 5 Reinstalling Software 45 Drivers 45 Identifying Drivers 45 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 46 Restoring Your Operating System 48 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 48 Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore 50 Using the Operating System Media 51 6 Finding Information 53 7 Getting Help 55 Obtaining Assistance 55 Technical Support...
... Utility 42 5 Reinstalling Software 45 Drivers 45 Identifying Drivers 45 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 46 Restoring Your Operating System 48 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 48 Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore 50 Using the Operating System Media 51 6 Finding Information 53 7 Getting Help 55 Obtaining Assistance 55 Technical Support...
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...Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→Internet Explorer→Connect to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next. 6 Use the setup information provided ... wizard. If you have already obtained setup information from an ISP. 4 Click Next. If you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a desktop shortcut provided by your ISP to complete the setup...
...Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→Internet Explorer→Connect to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next. 6 Use the setup information provided ... wizard. If you have already obtained setup information from an ISP. 4 Click Next. If you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a desktop shortcut provided by your ISP to complete the setup...
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... or serial connection, or you can transfer information from a source computer to a new computer. Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an old computer to a new computer by your ISP. 5 Follow...store it on removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer. This information may not be available in Windows XP. For transferring information to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in certain countries. NOTE: If you do not know ...
... or serial connection, or you can transfer information from a source computer to a new computer. Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an old computer to a new computer by your ISP. 5 Follow...store it on removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer. This information may not be available in Windows XP. For transferring information to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in certain countries. NOTE: If you do not know ...
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...click Next at this ? After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. To copy data from the Windows XP CD→Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to transfer and click Next. The wizard reads the collected...Setting Up Your Computer screen, click I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do you chose for the file transfer: 1 ...
...click Next at this ? After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. To copy data from the Windows XP CD→Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to transfer and click Next. The wizard reads the collected...Setting Up Your Computer screen, click I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do you chose for the file transfer: 1 ...
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... Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes and the Now go to your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following steps: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start→All Programs→ Accessories→System Tools→Files...from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start→Run. 2 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. 3 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click ...
... Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes and the Now go to your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following steps: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start→All Programs→ Accessories→System Tools→Files...from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start→Run. 2 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. 3 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click ...
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... #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Follow the instructions on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. 18 Setting Up Your Computer The wizard reads the collected files and settings...
... #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Follow the instructions on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. 18 Setting Up Your Computer The wizard reads the collected files and settings...
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... the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. The operating system may be corrupted. OP E R A T I O N E R R O R - M...Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 36). A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I L A B L E - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be malfunctioning. Close all windows...
... the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. The operating system may be corrupted. OP E R A T I O N E R R O R - M...Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 36). A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I L A B L E - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be malfunctioning. Close all windows...
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...program (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com). If the message reappears, contact Dell (see your computer ... L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61). The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - You may be malfunctioning. Troubleshooting 33 See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. O F- The program that you want to open...
...program (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com). If the message reappears, contact Dell (see your computer ... L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 61). The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - You may be malfunctioning. Troubleshooting 33 See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. O F- The program that you want to open...
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...page 61 for assistance). Disconnect the USB device. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. Possible hard drive failure during harddrive start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and ... hard drive, or the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com). HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T ...
...page 61 for assistance). Disconnect the USB device. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. Possible hard drive failure during harddrive start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and ... hard drive, or the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your Service Manual at support.dell.com). HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T ...
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... restart) your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 40) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. 36 Troubleshooting Windows XP: 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in this section...
... restart) your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 40) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. 36 Troubleshooting Windows XP: 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in this section...
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...NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test... has been found, run , and follow the instructions on the screen. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Troubleshooting 37 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the numbered list. On the ...
...NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test... has been found, run , and follow the instructions on the screen. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Troubleshooting 37 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the numbered list. On the ...
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... message. This message may not apply if you set your Dell computer to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to the Windows Classic view. IF T H E POWER LIGHT IS O F F - IF ... any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the system board (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on . •...
... message. This message may not apply if you set your Dell computer to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to the Windows Classic view. IF T H E POWER LIGHT IS O F F - IF ... any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the system board (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on . •...
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...A program is compatible with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start ...→Control Panel→Programs→Use an older program with the operating system installed on the screen. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the program is designed for at least 8 to non-XP operating ...
...A program is compatible with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start ...→Control Panel→Programs→Use an older program with the operating system installed on the screen. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the program is designed for at least 8 to non-XP operating ...
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... exclamation point is the source of your administrator to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 46). Microsoft® Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. If you may appear. otherwise...update the driver. Reinstalling Software Drivers Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with a [!]) on the device icon. Microsoft Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the ...
... exclamation point is the source of your administrator to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 46). Microsoft® Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. If you may appear. otherwise...update the driver. Reinstalling Software Drivers Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with a [!]) on the device icon. Microsoft Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the ...
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...8594;Hardware→Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If you are an administrator on page 48) to return your computer to a Previous Device Driver Version Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties...→Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was ...
...8594;Hardware→Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If you are an administrator on page 48) to return your computer to a Previous Device Driver Version Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties...→Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was ...
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... Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for the 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. The drivers that came with the device. If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for...
... Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for the 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. The drivers that came with the device. If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for...
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...System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can use... it was in an undesirable operating state. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not ...
...System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can use... it was in an undesirable operating state. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not ...
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...: 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If you may undo the last system restore (see "Undoing the Last System Restore" on the screen. Reinstalling Software 49 NOTE: The...
...: 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If you may undo the last system restore (see "Undoing the Last System Restore" on the screen. Reinstalling Software 49 NOTE: The...