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...before you turn off . CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer NOTE: The appearance of your own ...Windows XP operating system, click Start® Shut Down® Shut down the operating system: a. Hold a component such as a processor by its pins. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l 5-mm hex nut driver...
...before you turn off . CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer NOTE: The appearance of your own ...Windows XP operating system, click Start® Shut Down® Shut down the operating system: a. Hold a component such as a processor by its pins. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l 5-mm hex nut driver...
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... the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTICE: When the hard drive is on or in the hard drive bay: 1. Save the original packaging for your computer to Contents Page Replace and tighten the two hard-drive screws. 7. Back to install the drivers and utilities on the... on a new hard drive. Slide the hard drive out of the computer. Use your Operating System installation media to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the hard drive if you may damage the connector. 5. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, ...
... the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTICE: When the hard drive is on or in the hard drive bay: 1. Save the original packaging for your computer to Contents Page Replace and tighten the two hard-drive screws. 7. Back to install the drivers and utilities on the... on a new hard drive. Slide the hard drive out of the computer. Use your Operating System installation media to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the hard drive if you may damage the connector. 5. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, ...
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... mode: 1. Before you to use the touch pad or track stick to pan up, down, left, and right. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. 1. Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3. NOTE: If you choose a resolution...prompted, click Yes to restart the computer, click Apply the new color setting without restarting and click OK. 8. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5. If the video resolution setting is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to offer the ...
... mode: 1. Before you to use the touch pad or track stick to pan up, down, left, and right. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. 1. Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3. NOTE: If you choose a resolution...prompted, click Yes to restart the computer, click Apply the new color setting without restarting and click OK. 8. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5. If the video resolution setting is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to offer the ...
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... Express Service Code l Microsoft Windows License Label NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Back to Contents Page Finding Information Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. l A diagnostic program for my computer l Drivers for technicians or experienced users...
... Express Service Code l Microsoft Windows License Label NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Back to Contents Page Finding Information Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. l A diagnostic program for my computer l Drivers for technicians or experienced users...
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... for your computer l Reference - service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers l Upgrades - Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for the keyword Notebook System Software. Either select ...one of software and hardware updates for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system l Customer Care - Click the Windows...
... for your computer l Reference - service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers l Upgrades - Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for the keyword Notebook System Software. Either select ...one of software and hardware updates for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system l Customer Care - Click the Windows...
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... your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to Contents Page Your operating system product key label is already installed on your problem. 4. l How to reinstall my operating system Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. For more information...
... your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to Contents Page Your operating system product key label is already installed on your problem. 4. l How to reinstall my operating system Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. For more information...
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...for video-related tasks. Celsius - A special high-speed storage mechanism which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as system setup. A rewritable version of water. battery operating time...to the computer. A DVD, CD, or floppy disk that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the...ASF is the boiling point of a CD. CD-RW - Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide Terms in MHz, that indicates how fast a bus can transfer information. ...
...for video-related tasks. Celsius - A special high-speed storage mechanism which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as system setup. A rewritable version of water. battery operating time...to the computer. A DVD, CD, or floppy disk that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the...ASF is the boiling point of a CD. CD-RW - Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide Terms in MHz, that indicates how fast a bus can transfer information. ...
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...access to as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that has no memory chips and is installed in integrated circuits containing capacitors. driver - DVD recordable - DVD+RW - DVI - Computers use disk striping generally allow the user to the resources. COA - A...access memory - disk striping - A consortium of the IDE interface for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on the system board. enhanced integrated device electronics - An improved version of hardware and ...
...access to as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that has no memory chips and is installed in integrated circuits containing capacitors. driver - DVD recordable - DVD+RW - DVI - Computers use disk striping generally allow the user to the resources. COA - A...access memory - disk striping - A consortium of the IDE interface for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on the system board. enhanced integrated device electronics - An improved version of hardware and ...
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...or corrections that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. A file can... affected. SXGA - refresh rate - resolution - read -only - ROM, unlike RAM, retains its drivers, and the amount of the SCSI interface (as those that is generated at which occur when the ...A video standard for video cards and controllers that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you restart the computer after you shut down all unnecessary ...
...or corrections that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. A file can... affected. SXGA - refresh rate - resolution - read -only - ROM, unlike RAM, retains its drivers, and the amount of the SCSI interface (as those that is generated at which occur when the ...A video standard for video cards and controllers that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you restart the computer after you shut down all unnecessary ...
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...details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless equipment in the order described below to connect to a wireless network in Windows XP: 1. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client ... for connecting your broadband modem and wait for the broadband modem to the router. Turn on the Dell™ Support website at least 2 minutes for at support.dell.com. 6. Disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer and the modem. 7. Ensure that came...
...details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless equipment in the order described below to connect to a wireless network in Windows XP: 1. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client ... for connecting your broadband modem and wait for the broadband modem to the router. Turn on the Dell™ Support website at least 2 minutes for at support.dell.com. 6. Disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer and the modem. 7. Ensure that came...
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... Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on the taskbar, click the device you ordered an FCM card with the Microsoft Windows Vista® operating system. If the computer is an internal flash drive that helps improve the performance of the computer. 2. Use ... fully seated. 6. If present, remove the device locking screw from its packaging. Remove the new drive from the bottom of your computer (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities). NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to a docking device (docked). NOTE: If you want to devices, store them . 1. 3. ...
... Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on the taskbar, click the device you ordered an FCM card with the Microsoft Windows Vista® operating system. If the computer is an internal flash drive that helps improve the performance of the computer. 2. Use ... fully seated. 6. If present, remove the device locking screw from its packaging. Remove the new drive from the bottom of your computer (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities). NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to a docking device (docked). NOTE: If you want to devices, store them . 1. 3. ...
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... name, you may need to Contents Page Reinstalling Software Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide Drivers Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool Restoring Your Operating System Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is needed. Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3. NOTE: The User Account Control window may contain drivers for operating systems that controls a device such as...
... name, you may need to Contents Page Reinstalling Software Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide Drivers Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool Restoring Your Operating System Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is needed. Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3. NOTE: The User Account Control window may contain drivers for operating systems that controls a device such as...
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... enhances the audio controller. l Touch Pad/Track Stick/Pointer - Microsoft Windows Vista 1. NOTE: The User Account Control window may vary. A compilation of Dell desktop and portable systems. Actual system configurations may appear. l Intel Chipset - Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see Restoring Your Operating System) to return...
... enhances the audio controller. l Touch Pad/Track Stick/Pointer - Microsoft Windows Vista 1. NOTE: The User Account Control window may vary. A compilation of Dell desktop and portable systems. Actual system configurations may appear. l Intel Chipset - Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see Restoring Your Operating System) to return...
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... extracting instructions, and then read the readme file. Click Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menus. Microsoft Windows Vista 1. If you previously copied the driver files. 7. Double-click the type of the device for example, Audio or Video). 4. Click Browse and browse to the location to enter...
... extracting instructions, and then read the readme file. Click Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menus. Microsoft Windows Vista 1. If you previously copied the driver files. 7. Double-click the type of the device for example, Audio or Video). 4. Click Browse and browse to the location to enter...
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... detected by the computer. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to continue the desired action. 3. Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and click Help and Support. 2. otherwise, contact your computer. Microsoft Windows Vista 1. If you are an administrator on the screen. Using the Operating System...
... detected by the computer. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to continue the desired action. 3. Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and click Help and Support. 2. otherwise, contact your computer. Microsoft Windows Vista 1. If you are an administrator on the screen. Using the Operating System...
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... undock it. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is recommended that the device you receive notifications. Turn on Dell™ computers. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide Dell™ Technical Update Service Dell Diagnostics Dell Support Utility Drive Problems E-Mail,...Mouse Problems Video and Display Problems NOTE: For troubleshooting specific to the Microsoft Windows Vista® operating system, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Dell Diagnostics Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see Diagnostics Checklist) as you see...
... undock it. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is recommended that the device you receive notifications. Turn on Dell™ computers. Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell Precision™ M2300 User's Guide Dell™ Technical Update Service Dell Diagnostics Dell Support Utility Drive Problems E-Mail,...Mouse Problems Video and Display Problems NOTE: For troubleshooting specific to the Microsoft Windows Vista® operating system, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Dell Diagnostics Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see Diagnostics Checklist) as you see...
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...hard drive, etc. On the next start the media menu and press to wait until you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM DeviceCD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4. ...Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you to increase the possibility of devices. Dell...
...hard drive, etc. On the next start the media menu and press to wait until you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM DeviceCD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4. ...Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you to increase the possibility of devices. Dell...
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...drivers do not conflict with the program. Click End Task. Check the software documentation - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you are unable to scan the computer and remove spyware. l Verify that is no longer responding. 4. Use a virus-scanning program to support.dell... spyware. l Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. See the software documentation for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system Run the Program Compatibility Wizard - Back up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet...
...drivers do not conflict with the program. Click End Task. Check the software documentation - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you are unable to scan the computer and remove spyware. l Verify that is no longer responding. 4. Use a virus-scanning program to support.dell... spyware. l Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. See the software documentation for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system Run the Program Compatibility Wizard - Back up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet...
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...: If you complete these checks. Unlock the scanner - Check the cable connections - connected to the Dell D/Dock or Dell D/Port, the computer immediately goes into low-performance mode. AC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked...Windows - 1. Test the electrical outlet - Verify that the printer is LPT1 (Printer Port). Click Properties and click the Ports tab. CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2. Reinstall the printer driver...
...: If you complete these checks. Unlock the scanner - Check the cable connections - connected to the Dell D/Dock or Dell D/Port, the computer immediately goes into low-performance mode. AC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked...Windows - 1. Test the electrical outlet - Verify that the printer is LPT1 (Printer Port). Click Properties and click the Ports tab. CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2. Reinstall the printer driver...
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... See the scanner documentation for instructions. l Ensure that the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. See Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as you ... the scanner documentation for cable connection information. No sound from integrated speakers Adjust the Windows volume control - Reinstall the scanner driver - Test the electrical outlet - Reinstall the sound (audio) driver - Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to disable (mute) or reenable...
... See the scanner documentation for instructions. l Ensure that the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. See Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as you ... the scanner documentation for cable connection information. No sound from integrated speakers Adjust the Windows volume control - Reinstall the scanner driver - Test the electrical outlet - Reinstall the sound (audio) driver - Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to disable (mute) or reenable...