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...-Status Service 195 Problems With Your Order 195 Product Information 196 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 196 Before You Call 197 Contacting Dell 199 18 Specifications 201 19 Appendix 211 Using the System Setup Program 211 Viewing the System Setup Screen 212 System Setup Screen 212 Commonly Used Options 212...
...-Status Service 195 Problems With Your Order 195 Product Information 196 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 196 Before You Call 197 Contacting Dell 199 18 Specifications 201 19 Appendix 211 Using the System Setup Program 211 Viewing the System Setup Screen 212 System Setup Screen 212 Commonly Used Options 212...
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...? Certified drivers, patches, and software updates To download Notebook System Software: • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - appropriate for your configuration, 3 Select your operating system and providing critical updates for your computer...
...? Certified drivers, patches, and software updates To download Notebook System Software: • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - appropriate for your configuration, 3 Select your operating system and providing critical updates for your computer...
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As you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 ... the slide bar to the left/right to offer the best performance with vision impairments. for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 4 Click How do I get the best display? To set the display resolution and...
As you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 ... the slide bar to the left/right to offer the best performance with vision impairments. for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 4 Click How do I get the best display? To set the display resolution and...
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...'s Help File To access the camera's Video Software Help file, right-click the icon in the computer display. For more information about camera features, see "Specifications" on . Click Help from the menu and select Contents. Using the Optional Camera If you ordered a camera when you to take photos and videos and...
...'s Help File To access the camera's Video Software Help file, right-click the icon in the computer display. For more information about camera features, see "Specifications" on . Click Help from the menu and select Contents. Using the Optional Camera If you ordered a camera when you to take photos and videos and...
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See "Specifications" on page 201 for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with a 34 mm connector) ...
See "Specifications" on page 201 for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with a 34 mm connector) ...
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... any software required for your wireless router. 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 wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. Installation media usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. If Wireless Network Connection...
... any software required for your wireless router. 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 wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. Installation media usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. If Wireless Network Connection...
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...click View Available Wireless Networks. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: If the software is managing your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client... Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-click a profile to open the wireless network properties screen. 104 Setting Up and Using Networks Specific network names and configuration details vary. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. To determine which wireless configuration utility...
...click View Available Wireless Networks. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: If the software is managing your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client... Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-click a profile to open the wireless network properties screen. 104 Setting Up and Using Networks Specific network names and configuration details vary. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. To determine which wireless configuration utility...
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... for which your computer is not configured) is on to monitor the status of your computer within the range of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Thereafter, whenever you that appear on or off . ... Activity Indicator Off is not checked, the indicator is detected in the area, a pop-up to 1 minute to connect to display the status. For specific information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups.
... for which your computer is not configured) is on to monitor the status of your computer within the range of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Thereafter, whenever you that appear on or off . ... Activity Indicator Off is not checked, the indicator is detected in the area, a pop-up to 1 minute to connect to display the status. For specific information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups.
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...• A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card (depending on your computer's configuration) NOTE: For instructions on using ExpressCards, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for coverage of a high-speed digital cellular network. Contact your computer. 106 Setting Up and Using...Module (SIM) for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased it separately from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may not necessarily be within a...
...• A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card (depending on your computer's configuration) NOTE: For instructions on using ExpressCards, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for coverage of a high-speed digital cellular network. Contact your computer. 106 Setting Up and Using...Module (SIM) for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased it separately from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may not necessarily be within a...
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... move the switch to enable the switch and the Dell Mobile Broadband card. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. You can turn your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for establishing a Mobile Broadband connection (see "Monitoring the... Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on page 105. For information about the...
... move the switch to enable the switch and the Dell Mobile Broadband card. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. You can turn your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for establishing a Mobile Broadband connection (see "Monitoring the... Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on page 105. For information about the...
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... Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you have selected the Test System option from the menu to ... Troubleshooting Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you want to answer specific questions. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of system devices. Tests...
... Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you have selected the Test System option from the menu to ... Troubleshooting Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you want to answer specific questions. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of system devices. Tests...
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... for following features: • Self-help tools such as telephone numbers • Resources specific to Dell's Consumer Services website at www.dell.com/services. This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for your computer. Dell Support 3 Dell Support 3 is customized for your computing environment. Computers purchased prior to June 26, 2007...
... for following features: • Self-help tools such as telephone numbers • Resources specific to Dell's Consumer Services website at www.dell.com/services. This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for your computer. Dell Support 3 Dell Support 3 is customized for your computing environment. Computers purchased prior to June 26, 2007...
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... provides customized scanning and testing of networked devices through "Dell On Call." 122 Troubleshooting Dell PC Checkup Dell PC Checkup is a troubleshooting and diagnostic tool that Dell technicians can work with Dell's associate during the troubleshooting session. Dell Network Assistant Designed specifically for users of Dell™ computers, the Dell Network Assistant helps simplify the setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and...
... provides customized scanning and testing of networked devices through "Dell On Call." 122 Troubleshooting Dell PC Checkup Dell PC Checkup is a troubleshooting and diagnostic tool that Dell technicians can work with Dell's associate during the troubleshooting session. Dell Network Assistant Designed specifically for users of Dell™ computers, the Dell Network Assistant helps simplify the setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and...
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...THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity disk. GATE A20 FAILURE - The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in the... - ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I O N E R R O R - If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on page 166), and boot the computer from a CD. Try copying the file to commands from the computer. Reinstall the memory modules...
...THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity disk. GATE A20 FAILURE - The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in the... - ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I O N E R R O R - If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on page 166), and boot the computer from a CD. Try copying the file to commands from the computer. Reinstall the memory modules...
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..., try to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may require recharging. Troubleshooting...Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. SECTOR NOT FOUND - The operating system cannot find a specific...
..., try to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may require recharging. Troubleshooting...Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. SECTOR NOT FOUND - The operating system cannot find a specific...
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...; Update Driver→ Browse my computer for which you 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 are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click...
...; Update Driver→ Browse my computer for which you 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 are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click...
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See "Specifications" on page 201 for your computer. NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMMA" ... back of the computer). 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, DIMM A and DIMM B accessed from Dell are intended for information on the system board. You can increase your computer warranty. Memory CAUTION: Before you install a module in the connector labeled "DIMMA...
See "Specifications" on page 201 for your computer. NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMMA" ... back of the computer). 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, DIMM A and DIMM B accessed from Dell are intended for information on the system board. You can increase your computer warranty. Memory CAUTION: Before you install a module in the connector labeled "DIMMA...
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...Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency Intel® Core™2 Duo processor Intel® Celeron® processor (available in specific countries) 32 KB per instruction, 32 KB data cache per core 2 MB or 4 MB per core 667 and 800 MHz System Information ... bits dual-channel (2) 64-bit buses 32 bits 1 MB PCI-E X16 32 bits ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. It does NOT support PC Cards. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→...
...Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency Intel® Core™2 Duo processor Intel® Celeron® processor (available in specific countries) 32 KB per instruction, 32 KB data cache per core 2 MB or 4 MB per core 667 and 800 MHz System Information ... bits dual-channel (2) 64-bit buses 32 bits 1 MB PCI-E X16 32 bits ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. It does NOT support PC Cards. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→...
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NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is reserved for system files. 202 Specifications ExpressCard (continued) ExpressCard connector Cards supported ExpressCard connector size one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 26 pins 8-...
NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is reserved for system files. 202 Specifications ExpressCard (continued) ExpressCard connector Cards supported ExpressCard connector size one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 26 pins 8-...
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... 56K MDC softmodem Intel High-Definition Audio 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal WLAN, WWAN, WPAN MiniCards WWAN ExpressCard Bluetooth® 2.0 wireless technology Specifications 203
... 56K MDC softmodem Intel High-Definition Audio 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal WLAN, WWAN, WPAN MiniCards WWAN ExpressCard Bluetooth® 2.0 wireless technology Specifications 203