System Information Guide
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... bay. 10 System Infor mation Guide For extended use in an office, it is recommended that your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see the User's Guide for extended periods of the display to clean your display. • If your computer gets wet or is ...in "If Your Computer Gets Wet" or "If You Drop or Damage Your Computer" in injury. CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for the appropriate contact information). Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use a commercial window cleaner to the bottom. NOTICE: The only...
... bay. 10 System Infor mation Guide For extended use in an office, it is recommended that your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see the User's Guide for extended periods of the display to clean your display. • If your computer gets wet or is ...in "If Your Computer Gets Wet" or "If You Drop or Damage Your Computer" in injury. CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for the appropriate contact information). Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use a commercial window cleaner to the bottom. NOTICE: The only...
System Information Guide
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... website may not be • Details on my computer configuration available in all regions. • Service contract for my computer • How to use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call status and support history D e l l P r e m i e r S ... o r t W e b s i t e - The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. • Use the number on the screen. Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word...
... website may not be • Details on my computer configuration available in all regions. • Service contract for my computer • How to use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call status and support history D e l l P r e m i e r S ... o r t W e b s i t e - The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. • Use the number on the screen. Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word...
System Information Guide
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...; Suspend testing if an error is detected. • Access help you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1 Shut down the mute button and press the computer's power button to begin . Starting the Dell Diagnostics It is recommended that you print these procedures before you whether...
...; Suspend testing if an error is detected. • Access help you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1 Shut down the mute button and press the computer's power button to begin . Starting the Dell Diagnostics It is recommended that you print these procedures before you whether...
System Information Guide
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... to retest the component that failed, press . • If failures are having. You can customize the tests you want. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of...
... to retest the component that failed, press . • If failures are having. You can customize the tests you want. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of...
System Information Guide
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... list in the following table for the selected device. Describes the test and may not display the names of each test screen. Allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the problem. Displays your computer. The device list may indicate...
... list in the following table for the selected device. Describes the test and may not display the names of each test screen. Allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the problem. Displays your computer. The device list may indicate...
Service Manual
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...appears, highlight Diagnostics and press . to continue to the next file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/diag.htm (2 of your Dell™ computer only. Then shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests... and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to wait until you cannot see the Windows desktop. Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual It is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: If you see anything on the computer. NOTE...
...appears, highlight Diagnostics and press . to continue to the next file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/diag.htm (2 of your Dell™ computer only. Then shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests... and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to wait until you cannot see the Windows desktop. Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual It is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: If you see anything on the computer. NOTE...
Service Manual
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...7. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. Write down the error code(s) and contact Dell before continuing on your User's Guide or file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/diag.htm (3 of tracing the problem quickly. See your part. Press any key to continue. 6. ... test you want to select a test based on the screen. Custom Test Tests a specific device. If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you to retest...
...7. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. Write down the error code(s) and contact Dell before continuing on your User's Guide or file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/diag.htm (3 of tracing the problem quickly. See your part. Press any key to continue. 6. ... test you want to select a test based on the screen. Custom Test Tests a specific device. If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you to retest...
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...changing the test settings. 4. If you to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/diag.htm (4 of the screen. When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Owner's Manual for running the test. Help Describes the test and...2004 8:26:25 AM] If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your hardware configuration for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Tab Function Results Displays the results of each test screen. The device list may indicate requirements for ...
...changing the test settings. 4. If you to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/diag.htm (4 of the screen. When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual Owner's Manual for running the test. Help Describes the test and...2004 8:26:25 AM] If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your hardware configuration for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Tab Function Results Displays the results of each test screen. The device list may indicate requirements for ...
User Guide
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... your hands when using your computer workstation: l Position your work . American National Standards Institute. CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations. l When sitting, make sure the weight of your legs is at a comfortable viewing...CA: Human Factors Society, Inc., 1988. 2. Adjust your sides. When you are resting flat on the display. Make sure the monitor screen is on your feet and not on the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) website at your chair's height or use : Human...
... your hands when using your computer workstation: l Position your work . American National Standards Institute. CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations. l When sitting, make sure the weight of your legs is at a comfortable viewing...CA: Human Factors Society, Inc., 1988. 2. Adjust your sides. When you are resting flat on the display. Make sure the monitor screen is on your feet and not on the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) website at your chair's height or use : Human...
User Guide
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...especially DVD and CD-RW drives l Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices l Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with the main battery installed at all times. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. You can ...: Misuse of fire or explosion. The lithium-ion battery is recommended that came with a compatible battery purchased from children. If Dell QuickSet is not connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery...
...especially DVD and CD-RW drives l Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices l Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with the main battery installed at all times. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. You can ...: Misuse of fire or explosion. The lithium-ion battery is recommended that came with a compatible battery purchased from children. If Dell QuickSet is not connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery...
User Guide
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... information about volume control options, click Help in the taskbar and click Help. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on the screen (if Dell QuickSet is enabled, adjust the volume using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. When the meter is installed). For...
... information about volume control options, click Help in the taskbar and click Help. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on the screen (if Dell QuickSet is enabled, adjust the volume using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. When the meter is installed). For...
User Guide
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... computer, press ; NOTE: If you want to test your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1. l Choose how many times a test is recommended that appear. to continue to an electrical outlet. 4. NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to run . When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you cannot see the Windows desktop.
... computer, press ; NOTE: If you want to test your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1. l Choose how many times a test is recommended that appear. to continue to an electrical outlet. 4. NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to run . When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you cannot see the Windows desktop.
User Guide
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...from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of each test screen. Allows you want to answer questions periodically. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1. When the tests are having. 2. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of ...Tag for running the test. Run Express Test first to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the selected device. Custom Test Tests a specific device. If you to run a test...
...from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of each test screen. Allows you want to answer questions periodically. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1. When the tests are having. 2. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of ...Tag for running the test. Run Express Test first to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the selected device. Custom Test Tests a specific device. If you to run a test...
User Guide
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...the Brightness Meter on your portable computer or docking device. NOTE: Brightness keyboard shortcuts only affect the display on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to your portable computer, not monitors that you attach to offer the best performance...brightness level, the Brightness Meter appears, but the brightness level on an external monitor). The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display. If your Dell-installed operating system. icon in the taskbar and click Help. l Press and the down-arrow...
...the Brightness Meter on your portable computer or docking device. NOTE: Brightness keyboard shortcuts only affect the display on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to your portable computer, not monitors that you attach to offer the best performance...brightness level, the Brightness Meter appears, but the brightness level on an external monitor). The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display. If your Dell-installed operating system. icon in the taskbar and click Help. l Press and the down-arrow...
User Guide
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...restarting and click OK. 7. option, and then click Apply. Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. For example, the taskbar that usually appears at support.dell.com that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest possible setting....projector to your computer use two displays together to simulate dual independent display behavior. Change Screen Area to the appropriate sizes for both screens independently and drag objects from the Dell Support website at the bottom of viewable work space. If you to use both ...
...restarting and click OK. 7. option, and then click Apply. Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. For example, the taskbar that usually appears at support.dell.com that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest possible setting....projector to your computer use two displays together to simulate dual independent display behavior. Change Screen Area to the appropriate sizes for both screens independently and drag objects from the Dell Support website at the bottom of viewable work space. If you to use both ...
User Guide
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...new driver was installed and click Properties. 7. A welcome screen appears. 4. Click the link of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers ...you installed the new driver. Click OK, and follow the extracting instructions, and then read the readme file. At the welcome screen, follow the screen prompts to begin installing the driver or utility. Click Properties. 3. Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4. Click ...
...new driver was installed and click Properties. 7. A welcome screen appears. 4. Click the link of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers ...you installed the new driver. Click OK, and follow the extracting instructions, and then read the readme file. At the welcome screen, follow the screen prompts to begin installing the driver or utility. Click Properties. 3. Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4. Click ...
User Guide
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...an Earlier Operating State NOTICE: Before you prefer. 5. Restoring the Computer to an earlier time is complete. 1. The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6. To change the restore point, you can undo the ...to resolve a hardware conflict on configuring the device. The Device status area in boldface type. 4. Click Troubleshooting and Maintenance on the screen. All calendar dates with an exclamation point to All Programs® Accessories® System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2. Double...
...an Earlier Operating State NOTICE: Before you prefer. 5. Restoring the Computer to an earlier time is complete. 1. The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6. To change the restore point, you can undo the ...to resolve a hardware conflict on configuring the device. The Device status area in boldface type. 4. Click Troubleshooting and Maintenance on the screen. All calendar dates with an exclamation point to All Programs® Accessories® System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2. Double...
User Guide
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...You Begin If you are listed. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that is automatically disabled. l Product Key (Product ID... in the order in before proceeding. 3. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with a newly installed driver, first try again. 4. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4. Ensure that came with less than 200 MB of your computer has a RAID controller. You may be ...
...You Begin If you are listed. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that is automatically disabled. l Product Key (Product ID... in the order in before proceeding. 3. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with a newly installed driver, first try again. 4. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4. Ensure that came with less than 200 MB of your computer has a RAID controller. You may be ...
User Guide
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...CD. 18. Click Next. 17. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that is... the bar code number on the sticker that were factory installed during assembly of your selections. When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select ...
...CD. 18. Click Next. 17. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that is... the bar code number on the sticker that were factory installed during assembly of your selections. When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select ...
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... reinstall your problem and click the arrow icon. 3. Follow the instructions on your problem. 4. l Top technical issues for my computer The Dell Premier Support website is located on the screen. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. l How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your operating system using...
... reinstall your problem and click the arrow icon. 3. Follow the instructions on your problem. 4. l Top technical issues for my computer The Dell Premier Support website is located on the screen. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. l How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your operating system using...