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12 Traveling With Your Computer 125 Identifying Your Computer 125 Packing the Computer 125 Travel Tips 126 Traveling by Air 126 13 Getting Help 127 Obtaining Assistance 127 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 128 DellConnect 128 Online Services 128 AutoTech Service 129 Automated Order-Status Service 129 Problems With Your Order 129 Product Information 129 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 130 Before You Call 130 Contacting Dell 132 14 Specifications 133 10 Contents
12 Traveling With Your Computer 125 Identifying Your Computer 125 Packing the Computer 125 Travel Tips 126 Traveling by Air 126 13 Getting Help 127 Obtaining Assistance 127 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 128 DellConnect 128 Online Services 128 AutoTech Service 129 Automated Order-Status Service 129 Problems With Your Order 129 Product Information 129 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 130 Before You Call 130 Contacting Dell 132 14 Specifications 133 10 Contents
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... Drivers & Downloads. Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with To obtain documentation and software other Dell customers downloads for correct NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface operation of software and hardware updates for processors, optical drives, and USB the keyword Notebook System Software. system, and installs the updates 2 Enter...
... Drivers & Downloads. Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with To obtain documentation and software other Dell customers downloads for correct NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface operation of software and hardware updates for processors, optical drives, and USB the keyword Notebook System Software. system, and installs the updates 2 Enter...
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... button 4 5 6 2 Wi-Fi catcher light 4 optical drive 6 USB connector W I R E L E S S S W I G H T - F I C A T C H E R L I T C H - The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology. Press the eject button to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in your vicinity. The Wi-Fi catcher light operates as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. 26 About Your Computer W I V E - When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use it to open the optical drive. E J E C T B U T T O N - Supports...
... button 4 5 6 2 Wi-Fi catcher light 4 optical drive 6 USB connector W I R E L E S S S W I G H T - F I C A T C H E R L I T C H - The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology. Press the eject button to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in your vicinity. The Wi-Fi catcher light operates as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. 26 About Your Computer W I V E - When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use it to open the optical drive. E J E C T B U T T O N - Supports...
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To type a number or symbol, press . • To enable the keypad, press . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
To type a number or symbol, press . • To enable the keypad, press . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
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... screen to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. Click the Start →Programs→ Modem Diagnostic Tool→Modem Diagnostic Utility. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click the Modems tab. 4 Click the COM port for the operating...
... screen to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. Click the Start →Programs→ Modem Diagnostic Tool→Modem Diagnostic Utility. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click the Modems tab. 4 Click the COM port for the operating...
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...- If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. Troubleshooting 85 For external keyboards, check the cable connection. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I C E AVAILABLE - K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I O N E R R O R - M EMORY A L L O C A T I L U R E - MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page...
...- If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. Troubleshooting 85 For external keyboards, check the cable connection. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I C E AVAILABLE - K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I O N E R R O R - M EMORY A L L O C A T I L U R E - MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page...
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... the system board may be listed. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system setup program does not match the system clock. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 132). P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. If...
... the system board may be listed. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system setup program does not match the system clock. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 132). P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. If...
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... external monitor to your computer. Ensure that the light is recommended that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on . Check the AC adapter cable connections. AD J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 100. Connect the computer to power your computer is working...
... external monitor to your computer. Ensure that the light is recommended that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on . Check the AC adapter cable connections. AD J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 100. Connect the computer to power your computer is working...
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... F F E R E N T D I R E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Troubleshooting 99 If an error message appears, see "Error Messages" on page 132). If the display is difficult to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - If only part of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down -arrow key. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Display. 2 Click the area you still have a display problem, but the display...
... F F E R E N T D I R E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Troubleshooting 99 If an error message appears, see "Error Messages" on page 132). If the display is difficult to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - If only part of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down -arrow key. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Display. 2 Click the area you still have a display problem, but the display...
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..., your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Identifying Drivers If you install drivers obtained from other programs that only its own set of specialized commands that use the device. All devices require a driver program. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. If you experience a problem with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click Start→Control Panel→System. 2 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager...
..., your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Identifying Drivers If you install drivers obtained from other programs that only its own set of specialized commands that use the device. All devices require a driver program. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. If you experience a problem with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click Start→Control Panel→System. 2 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager...
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... Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 103) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your computer to the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click Start...
... Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 103) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your computer to the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click Start...
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... continuing with the device. If those drivers 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 which you want to your computer. 102 Troubleshooting Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified...
... continuing with the device. If those drivers 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 which you want to your computer. 102 Troubleshooting Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified...
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... backups of your operating system problem. For instructions, see "Using the Operating System Media" on the hard drive. Use the CD only if System Restore did not resolve your data files. System Restore does not monitor your operating system. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that System Restore makes...
... backups of your operating system problem. For instructions, see "Using the Operating System Media" on the hard drive. Use the CD only if System Restore did not resolve your data files. System Restore does not monitor your operating system. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that System Restore makes...
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... the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the installation. 106 Troubleshooting 4 Restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence...
... the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the installation. 106 Troubleshooting 4 Restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence...
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... cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for procedures on how to run Dell Diagnostics. 3 Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 128. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all locations outside the continental U.S. If you experience a problem with your local Dell representative for a more extensive list of Dell Support...
... cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for procedures on how to run Dell Diagnostics. 3 Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 128. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all locations outside the continental U.S. If you experience a problem with your local Dell representative for a more extensive list of Dell Support...
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... memory After you set up ) configuration • Basic device configuration settings • System security and hard drive password settings NOTE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to write down the information for future reference. Appendix 141 You can disable or enable only through system setup. For more information on page 16). Certain changes might make your operating system, see Windows Help and Support (see "Microsoft Windows...
... memory After you set up ) configuration • Basic device configuration settings • System security and hard drive password settings NOTE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to write down the information for future reference. Appendix 141 You can disable or enable only through system setup. For more information on page 16). Certain changes might make your operating system, see Windows Help and Support (see "Microsoft Windows...
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... can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the screen displays help information for new settings to start the operating system. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that may be installed in your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. System Setup Screen NOTE: For information about the computer. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed...
... can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the screen displays help information for new settings to start the operating system. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that may be installed in your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. System Setup Screen NOTE: For information about the computer. Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed...
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... devices on a network that are administered as an extension of users. driver - An Intel® technology in -line memory module - dual display mode - DVD-R - DVD+RW - digital video interface - it is different from disk storage. Memory that use disk striping generally allow the user to use by a specific group of your display. DVD recordable - Data can read DVDs and most CD media and write to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. A technique for use a second monitor as...
... devices on a network that are administered as an extension of users. driver - An Intel® technology in -line memory module - dual display mode - DVD-R - DVD+RW - digital video interface - it is different from disk storage. Memory that use disk striping generally allow the user to use by a specific group of your display. DVD recordable - Data can read DVDs and most CD media and write to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. A technique for use a second monitor as...
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... a hard drive that uses optical technology to as date, time, and other system setup options that equals one billionth of time that provides network capabilities. Each partition can set. PCI - millisecond - A network adapter is used for digital cameras. A measure of a second. nonvolatile random access memory - Example of storage devices are common types of image resolution used to connect a parallel printer to as video, drives, and networks. 158 Glossary P parallel connector - A removable I /O port often used...
... a hard drive that uses optical technology to as date, time, and other system setup options that equals one billionth of time that provides network capabilities. Each partition can set. PCI - millisecond - A network adapter is used for digital cameras. A measure of a second. nonvolatile random access memory - Example of storage devices are common types of image resolution used to connect a parallel printer to as video, drives, and networks. 158 Glossary P parallel connector - A removable I /O port often used...
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... starts. V - Glossary 163 USB devices can be defined as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of wires to a 4-pin socket on , and they can display. The circuitry on a video card or on the system board (in computers with an integrated video controller) that provides the video capabilities-in to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than system memory. video resolution - If the floppy disk is left in video modes...
... starts. V - Glossary 163 USB devices can be defined as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of wires to a 4-pin socket on , and they can display. The circuitry on a video card or on the system board (in computers with an integrated video controller) that provides the video capabilities-in to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than system memory. video resolution - If the floppy disk is left in video modes...