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...CD and DVD Media 72 Helpful Tips 72 Adjusting the Volume 73 Adjusting the Picture 74 Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect™ 74 If the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode 75 ...If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode 75 Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 76 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device . . 76 S-Video and Standard... Installing an ExpressCard 94 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 95 10 Using the Memory Card Reader 97 Memory Card Blanks 97 Installing a Memory Card 97 6 Contents
...CD and DVD Media 72 Helpful Tips 72 Adjusting the Volume 73 Adjusting the Picture 74 Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect™ 74 If the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode 75 ...If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode 75 Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 76 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device . . 76 S-Video and Standard... Installing an ExpressCard 94 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 95 10 Using the Memory Card Reader 97 Memory Card Blanks 97 Installing a Memory Card 97 6 Contents
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Removing a Memory Card or Blank 98 11 Setting Up and Using Networks 99 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . . 99 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® ... Wide Area Network) . 106 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 106 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 107 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 107 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 108 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 108 12 Securing Your Computer 111 Security Cable Lock 111 Passwords...
Removing a Memory Card or Blank 98 11 Setting Up and Using Networks 99 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . . 99 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® ... Wide Area Network) . 106 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 106 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 107 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 107 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 108 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 108 12 Securing Your Computer 111 Security Cable Lock 111 Passwords...
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Other software problems 137 Memory Problems 138 Network Problems 138 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) 139 Power Problems 140 Printer Problems 141 Scanner Problems 142 Sound and Speaker ...
Other software problems 137 Memory Problems 138 Network Problems 138 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) 139 Power Problems 140 Printer Problems 141 Scanner Problems 142 Sound and Speaker ...
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... Computer 164 Before Working Inside Your Computer 164 Hard Drive 166 Removing the Hard Drive 166 Replacing the Hard Drive 168 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 168 Optical Drive 169 Removing the Optical Drive 169 Replacing the Optical Drive 170 Central Control Cover 170 Removing the Central Control Cover 170 Replacing... the Central Control Cover 171 Keyboard 171 Removing the Keyboard 172 Replacing the Keyboard 173 Memory 173 Removing the Memory Module 173 Replacing the Memory Module 175 Modem 176 10 Contents
... Computer 164 Before Working Inside Your Computer 164 Hard Drive 166 Removing the Hard Drive 166 Replacing the Hard Drive 168 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 168 Optical Drive 169 Removing the Optical Drive 169 Replacing the Optical Drive 170 Central Control Cover 170 Removing the Central Control Cover 170 Replacing... the Central Control Cover 171 Keyboard 171 Removing the Keyboard 172 Replacing the Keyboard 173 Memory 173 Removing the Memory Module 173 Replacing the Memory Module 175 Modem 176 10 Contents
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...Type detects your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your Dell computer. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and ...providing critical updates for your language, and then click Find operating system and support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care -
...Type detects your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your Dell computer. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and ...providing critical updates for your language, and then click Find operating system and support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care -
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... microphones for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. Turn the volume down. Play the next track. Built-in -1 memory card reader 14 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 16 power button C A M E R A I N D I C R O P H O N E S - Play or pause. D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Turn the volume up. Stop. C A M E R A - M E D I S P L A Y - Play the previous track. About Your Computer 25...
... microphones for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. Turn the volume down. Play the next track. Built-in -1 memory card reader 14 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 16 power button C A M E R A I N D I C R O P H O N E S - Play or pause. D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Turn the volume up. Stop. C A M E R A - M E D I S P L A Y - Play the previous track. About Your Computer 25...
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... off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in -1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density... blinks to indicate battery charge status. Bluetooth status light - For more information, see the documentation that came with your card. Battery status light - Turns on a memory card.
... off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in -1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density... blinks to indicate battery charge status. Bluetooth status light - For more information, see the documentation that came with your card. Battery status light - Turns on a memory card.
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..." on page 55). B A T T E R Y - Stores software and data. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - Bottom View 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 battery-bay latch releases (2) 2 hard drive 3 battery 4 battery charge/health gauge 5 processor and thermal module cover 6 memory module/coin-cell battery/bluetooth/modem compartment B A T T E R Y -
..." on page 55). B A T T E R Y - Stores software and data. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - Bottom View 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 battery-bay latch releases (2) 2 hard drive 3 battery 4 battery charge/health gauge 5 processor and thermal module cover 6 memory module/coin-cell battery/bluetooth/modem compartment B A T T E R Y -
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For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 163. NOTE: Bluetooth is optional and may not be included in your computer. MEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL/BLUETOOTH/MODEM BATTERY COMPARTMENT - Covers the processor and thermal module. About Your Computer 35 Compartment that contains the memory modules, modem, bluetooth, and the coincell battery. P R O C E S S O R A N D T H E R M A L M O D U L E C O V E R -
For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 163. NOTE: Bluetooth is optional and may not be included in your computer. MEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL/BLUETOOTH/MODEM BATTERY COMPARTMENT - Covers the processor and thermal module. About Your Computer 35 Compartment that contains the memory modules, modem, bluetooth, and the coincell battery. P R O C E S S O R A N D T H E R M A L M O D U L E C O V E R -
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...applications. • Running the computer in the Windows notification area. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 60 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties, ...to connect your new computer to , the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard ...
...applications. • Running the computer in the Windows notification area. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 60 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties, ...to connect your new computer to , the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard ...
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... or disabling the QuickSet default settings can limit Dell MediaDirect functionality. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on configuration settings and selections you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties... the Picture If an error message notifies you made when ordering your computer, your computer provides support for: • Dell Media Experience, which is a multimedia user interface for accessing and playing digital media, such as music and videos. •...
... or disabling the QuickSet default settings can limit Dell MediaDirect functionality. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on configuration settings and selections you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties... the Picture If an error message notifies you made when ordering your computer, your computer provides support for: • Dell Media Experience, which is a multimedia user interface for accessing and playing digital media, such as music and videos. •...
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Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. ExpressCards support two form factors: • ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) • ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide ...
Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. ExpressCards support two form factors: • ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) • ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide ...
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... the blank before installing a media memory card. Using the Memory Card Reader 97 The 8-in-1 memory card reader reads the following memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture ...shipped with a plastic blank installed in the slot; Save the blank for use when no media memory card is not clear, see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on a memory card. The computer automatically detects the card. To remove the blank, see the documentation that came ...
... the blank before installing a media memory card. Using the Memory Card Reader 97 The 8-in-1 memory card reader reads the following memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture ...shipped with a plastic blank installed in the slot; Save the blank for use when no media memory card is not clear, see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on a memory card. The computer automatically detects the card. To remove the blank, see the documentation that came ...
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...CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the notification area) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top..., do not stop it from functioning before you to select a card and stop the card in its connector. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you remove it from the computer. Press the card into...
...CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the notification area) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top..., do not stop it from functioning before you to select a card and stop the card in its connector. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you remove it from the computer. Press the card into...
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then, shut down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 199). Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. The ...questions that appear. • If a failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive. 116 Troubleshooting If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop...
then, shut down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 199). Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. The ...questions that appear. • If a failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive. 116 Troubleshooting If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop...
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... System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you are having. 118 Troubleshooting The test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction ... and periodically requires your part. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following menu appears. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run. Option Express Test Extended Test...
... System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you are having. 118 Troubleshooting The test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction ... and periodically requires your part. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following menu appears. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run. Option Express Test Extended Test...
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... The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it appears and follow the instructions on page 199). The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to customize the test by changing the... test settings. Allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. Troubleshooting 119 If you to your computer is located at the top of the test and any error...
... The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it appears and follow the instructions on page 199). The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to customize the test by changing the... test settings. Allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. Troubleshooting 119 If you to your computer is located at the top of the test and any error...
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... Troubleshooting This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for remote, real-time, technical support • Dell support contact information including e-mail and online chat addresses as well as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more are available under Drivers...
... Troubleshooting This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for remote, real-time, technical support • Dell support contact information including e-mail and online chat addresses as well as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more are available under Drivers...
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... in the hard drive bay (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 123). C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I L U R E - Contact Dell (see "Drive Problems" on page 199). Troubleshooting 127 For more memory modules may be faulty. The hard drive cannot read the data (see "Contacting Dell" on page 123). The touch pad ...on page 115). Enable the Pointing Device option in the bay before it can continue. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 173). The primary cache internal to commands from the computer (see the documentation for the keyword spyware. DATA ERROR...
... in the hard drive bay (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 123). C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I L U R E - Contact Dell (see "Drive Problems" on page 199). Troubleshooting 127 For more memory modules may be faulty. The hard drive cannot read the data (see "Contacting Dell" on page 123). The touch pad ...on page 115). Enable the Pointing Device option in the bay before it can continue. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 173). The primary cache internal to commands from the computer (see the documentation for the keyword spyware. DATA ERROR...
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..." on page 173). The operating system is full. Take the appropriate action. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 115). Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another card (see "Using ...
..." on page 173). The operating system is full. Take the appropriate action. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 115). Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another card (see "Using ...