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...-Status Service 191 Problems With Your Order 191 Product Information 192 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . 192 Before You Call 193 Contacting Dell 195 17 Specifications 197 18 Appendix 205 Using the System Setup Program 205 Viewing the System Setup Screen 206 System Setup Screen 206 Commonly Used Options 206...
...-Status Service 191 Problems With Your Order 191 Product Information 192 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . 192 Before You Call 193 Contacting Dell 195 17 Specifications 197 18 Appendix 205 Using the System Setup Program 205 Viewing the System Setup Screen 206 System Setup Screen 206 Commonly Used Options 206...
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...You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to discourage removal of the label, to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and...174; Windows® Product Key Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your call when contacting support. Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product ...
...You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to discourage removal of the label, to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and...174; Windows® Product Key Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your call when contacting support. Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product ...
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... download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall country/region, and then click Drivers the NSS utility. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Computer documentation, details on your computer, you reinstall the operating system on 1 Go to...
... download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall country/region, and then click Drivers the NSS utility. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Computer documentation, details on your computer, you reinstall the operating system on 1 Go to...
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...Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 46 Using the Display To display a program at a specific... a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to decrease/increase the screen resolution. If you want to change, ...
...Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 46 Using the Display To display a program at a specific... a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to decrease/increase the screen resolution. If you want to change, ...
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...: An ExpressCard is installed in the ExpressCard slot. The 54-mm card only fits into both the 34-mm and 54-mm card slots. See "Specifications" on supported ExpressCards. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide...
...: An ExpressCard is installed in the ExpressCard slot. The 54-mm card only fits into both the 34-mm and 54-mm card slots. See "Specifications" on supported ExpressCards. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide...
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... broadband modem. After 2 minutes, proceed to stabilize. Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection (see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem...
... broadband modem. After 2 minutes, proceed to stabilize. Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection (see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem...
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Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a network. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a WLAN, ensure that you turn on page 92 for more information about how to prepare ...for connecting your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com...
Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a network. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a WLAN, ensure that you turn on page 92 for more information about how to prepare ...for connecting your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com...
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...8226; Your order confirmation • Microsoft Windows Help and Support Setting Up and Using Networks 97 Checking Your Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer, or on your computer if... you purchased the card when you purchased your computer configuration, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your card if you purchased it separately from your computer....as the computer is corrupted or deleted from your computer, see one of configurations.
...8226; Your order confirmation • Microsoft Windows Help and Support Setting Up and Using Networks 97 Checking Your Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer, or on your computer if... you purchased the card when you purchased your computer configuration, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your card if you purchased it separately from your computer....as the computer is corrupted or deleted from your computer, see one of configurations.
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Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of system devices. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you select Test System to run . Option Test Memory... of the devices in the system and can be used to customize the tests you want . The test typically takes 10 to answer specific questions. Tests a specific device in the computer. NOTE: It is recommended that you want to increase the possibility of the problem you select Extended Test from...
Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of system devices. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you select Test System to run . Option Test Memory... of the devices in the system and can be used to customize the tests you want . The test typically takes 10 to answer specific questions. Tests a specific device in the computer. NOTE: It is recommended that you want to increase the possibility of the problem you select Extended Test from...
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... information, software updates, and health scans for your computer, such as telephone numbers • Resources specific to use your Service Tag, additional details about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. For computers purchased prior to June 26, 2007 you to access the following features...
... information, software updates, and health scans for your computer, such as telephone numbers • Resources specific to use your Service Tag, additional details about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. For computers purchased prior to June 26, 2007 you to access the following features...
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Dell Network Assistant Designed specifically for users of Dell™ computers, the Dell Network Assistant helps simplify the setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of your issue quickly. DellConnect DellConnect is also available for a fee through "Dell On Call." 112 Troubleshooting To use to resolve your network. DellConnect is a simple online access tool that Dell...problems • Tutorials, setup wizards, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) to access your Dell computer. PC Checkup verifies whether your hardware is a troubleshooting and diagnostic tool that you ...
Dell Network Assistant Designed specifically for users of Dell™ computers, the Dell Network Assistant helps simplify the setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of your issue quickly. DellConnect DellConnect is also available for a fee through "Dell On Call." 112 Troubleshooting To use to resolve your network. DellConnect is a simple online access tool that Dell...problems • Tutorials, setup wizards, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) to access your Dell computer. PC Checkup verifies whether your hardware is a troubleshooting and diagnostic tool that you ...
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... down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on page 155), and boot the computer from a CD. A memory module may be loose. The message is too large to copy is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile ...memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in filenames. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on page 195). H A R D -...
... down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on page 155), and boot the computer from a CD. A memory module may be loose. The message is too large to copy is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile ...memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in filenames. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on page 195). H A R D -...
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.... TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E D - SECTOR NOT FOUND - You may be malfunctioning. O F- TIME- If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105). O F - The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 195). TI M E- The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 195). SHUTDOWN FAILURE - Run the...
.... TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E D - SECTOR NOT FOUND - You may be malfunctioning. O F- TIME- If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105). O F - The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 195). TI M E- The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 195). SHUTDOWN FAILURE - Run the...
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... is not required by your computer are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to reinstall and follow the instructions on page 21. 5 At the Welcome... Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window....
... is not required by your computer are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to reinstall and follow the instructions on page 21. 5 At the Welcome... Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window....
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See "Specifications" on page 197 for your computer warranty. 2 1 3 4 5 1 tabs (7) 3 notch on keyboard 5 palm rest 2 keyboard connector 4 tab on computer base 3 Replace the four screws at the ... 163 Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the keyboard. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board.
See "Specifications" on page 197 for your computer warranty. 2 1 3 4 5 1 tabs (7) 3 notch on keyboard 5 palm rest 2 keyboard connector 4 tab on computer base 3 Replace the four screws at the ... 163 Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the keyboard. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board.
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NOTE: PCMCIA may vary by region. ExpressCard controller Intel ICH8M ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) Specifications 197 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start , click Help and Support, and then select the option to view information about ... buses 32 bits 1 MB PCI-E X16 32 bits x16 ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. It does NOT support PC Cards. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may not be available in some regions.
NOTE: PCMCIA may vary by region. ExpressCard controller Intel ICH8M ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) Specifications 197 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start , click Help and Support, and then select the option to view information about ... buses 32 bits 1 MB PCI-E X16 32 bits x16 ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. It does NOT support PC Cards. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may not be available in some regions.
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... installed because some memory is reserved for system files. Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394 microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-pin serial connector 198 Specifications ExpressCard (continued) Cards supported ExpressCard connector size ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 26 pins 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader 8-in-1 memory card...
... installed because some memory is reserved for system files. Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394 microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-pin serial connector 198 Specifications ExpressCard (continued) Cards supported ExpressCard connector size ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 26 pins 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader 8-in-1 memory card...
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... nVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 128 MB (GeForce 8400M GS) or 256 MB (GeForce 8600M GT) LVDS NTSC or PAL in S-video, composite, and component modes Specifications 199
... nVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 128 MB (GeForce 8400M GS) or 256 MB (GeForce 8600M GT) LVDS NTSC or PAL in S-video, composite, and component modes Specifications 199
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... (17.0 in) 1440 x 900 at 262 K colors 1440 x 900 at 262 K colors 1920 x 1200 at 262 K colors 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 155° 200 Specifications
... (17.0 in) 1440 x 900 at 262 K colors 1440 x 900 at 262 K colors 1920 x 1200 at 262 K colors 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 155° 200 Specifications
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...) sensor-active area 34.0-mm (1.3-in) rectangle 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 67.6 mm (2.66 inches) (9 cell) 47.5 mm (1.87 inches) (6 cell) Specifications 201
...) sensor-active area 34.0-mm (1.3-in) rectangle 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 67.6 mm (2.66 inches) (9 cell) 47.5 mm (1.87 inches) (6 cell) Specifications 201