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... a CD, DVD, or BD 70 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 71 Helpful Tips 72 Adjusting the Volume 73 Adjusting the Picture 74 Using Dell MediaDirect 74 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 75 S-Video and Standard Audio 77 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 78 Composite Video and... Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 90 8 Using ExpressCards 91 ExpressCard Blanks 91 Installing an ExpressCard 92 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 93 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 95 Memory Card Blanks 95 Installing a Memory Card 95 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 96 6 Contents
... a CD, DVD, or BD 70 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 71 Helpful Tips 72 Adjusting the Volume 73 Adjusting the Picture 74 Using Dell MediaDirect 74 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 75 S-Video and Standard Audio 77 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 78 Composite Video and... Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 90 8 Using ExpressCards 91 ExpressCard Blanks 91 Installing an ExpressCard 92 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 93 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 95 Memory Card Blanks 95 Installing a Memory Card 95 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 96 6 Contents
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Dell MediaDirect problems 134 Other software problems 135 Memory Problems 136 Network Problems 136 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 137 Power Problems 137 Printer Problems 139 Scanner Problems 140 Sound and Speaker ...
Dell MediaDirect problems 134 Other software problems 135 Memory Problems 136 Network Problems 136 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 137 Power Problems 137 Printer Problems 139 Scanner Problems 140 Sound and Speaker ...
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...Inside Your Computer 162 Hard Drive 164 Removing the Hard Drive 164 Replacing the Hard Drive 166 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 167 Optical Drive 167 Removing the Optical Drive 167 Hinge Cover 168 Removing the Hinge Cover 168 Replacing the Hinge Cover 169... Keyboard 169 Removing the Keyboard 170 Replacing the Keyboard 171 Memory 172 Removing the DIMM A Memory Module 172 Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . 173 Removing the DIMM B Memory Module 175 Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module . . . . . 176 Subscriber Identity Module 178 10 Contents
...Inside Your Computer 162 Hard Drive 164 Removing the Hard Drive 164 Replacing the Hard Drive 166 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 167 Optical Drive 167 Removing the Optical Drive 167 Hinge Cover 168 Removing the Hinge Cover 168 Replacing the Hinge Cover 169... Keyboard 169 Removing the Keyboard 170 Replacing the Keyboard 171 Memory 172 Removing the DIMM A Memory Module 172 Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . 173 Removing the DIMM B Memory Module 175 Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module . . . . . 176 Subscriber Identity Module 178 10 Contents
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... appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your operating system and support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS automatically & Downloads. NSS is necessary ...or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your your operating system and language, and then click Find Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care...
... appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your operating system and support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS automatically & Downloads. NSS is necessary ...or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your your operating system and language, and then click Find Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care...
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...hard-drive activity light 4 optical drive 6 8-in -1 memory card reader reads the following digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • SDIO card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed...-SD • Hi Density-SD I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - For more information about the optical drive, see "Using Multimedia" on a memory card. I V E - The 8-in -1 memory card reader 8 video connector (VGA) 10 USB connectors (2) O PT I CA L D R I N - 1 M E MO R Y C A R D R E A D E R - Press the ...
...hard-drive activity light 4 optical drive 6 8-in -1 memory card reader reads the following digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • SDIO card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed...-SD • Hi Density-SD I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - For more information about the optical drive, see "Using Multimedia" on a memory card. I V E - The 8-in -1 memory card reader 8 video connector (VGA) 10 USB connectors (2) O PT I CA L D R I N - 1 M E MO R Y C A R D R E A D E R - Press the ...
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Covers the DIMM B memory module and the coin-cell battery. For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 161. 34 About Your Computer To adjust the volume ... volume control buttons or the mute button. M E M O R Y M O D U L E / C O I N - C E L L B A T T E R Y C O V E R - Bottom View 1 23 4 10 9 8 7 1 left speaker 3 consumer IR sensor 5 wireless Mini-Card cover 7 battery charge/health gauge 9 fan 6 5 2 memory module/coin-cell battery cover 4 right speaker 6 battery 8 battery release latches (2) 10 hard drive L E F T S PE A K E R -
Covers the DIMM B memory module and the coin-cell battery. For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 161. 34 About Your Computer To adjust the volume ... volume control buttons or the mute button. M E M O R Y M O D U L E / C O I N - C E L L B A T T E R Y C O V E R - Bottom View 1 23 4 10 9 8 7 1 left speaker 3 consumer IR sensor 5 wireless Mini-Card cover 7 battery charge/health gauge 9 fan 6 5 2 memory module/coin-cell battery cover 4 right speaker 6 battery 8 battery release latches (2) 10 hard drive L E F T S PE A K E R -
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... computer to an electrical outlet when writing to , the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in ... your computer. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer...
... computer to an electrical outlet when writing to , the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in ... your computer. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer...
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... button to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button 74 Using Multimedia Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is turned off or in Sleep state, you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click Start ...and drag the bar to reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down menu under Color quality, click Medium (16 bit). 5 Click OK. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on multimedia playback mode for digital media.
... button to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button 74 Using Multimedia Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is turned off or in Sleep state, you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click Start ...and drag the bar to reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down menu under Color quality, click Medium (16 bit). 5 Click OK. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on multimedia playback mode for digital media.
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...) The 34-mm card fits into a 54-mm card slot. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Using ExpressCards 91 8 Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features.
...) The 34-mm card fits into a 54-mm card slot. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Using ExpressCards 91 8 Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features.
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...not fit your computer. To remove the blank, see the documentation that came with the card. The 8-in -1 memory card reader. Remove the blank before installing a memory card. If card orientation is running. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Save the blank for use when no... or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. Memory cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. Using the Memory Card Reader 95 9 Using the Memory Card Reader The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, ...
...not fit your computer. To remove the blank, see the documentation that came with the card. The 8-in -1 memory card reader. Remove the blank before installing a memory card. If card orientation is running. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Save the blank for use when no... or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. Memory cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. Using the Memory Card Reader 95 9 Using the Memory Card Reader The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, ...
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...release it is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. If you do not force the card. To install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the memory card, if applicable. Check the card orientation and try again. When it from functioning before you to load the ...partially ejected, remove the card. 96 Using the Memory Card Reader The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you could lose data. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the ...
...release it is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. If you do not force the card. To install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the memory card, if applicable. Check the card orientation and try again. When it from functioning before you to load the ...partially ejected, remove the card. 96 Using the Memory Card Reader The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you could lose data. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the ...
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... on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, and hard drive. • During the assessment, answer any questions that appear. • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down completely. - to continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on ... 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be powered down the error codes and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 203). The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the following option...
... on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, and hard drive. • During the assessment, answer any questions that appear. • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down completely. - to continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on ... 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be powered down the error codes and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 203). The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the following option...
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...the devices in the system and can be used to run a complete test on your computer. Tests a specific device in the computer. 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. Performs a thorough check of system...System to customize the tests you have selected the Test System option from the menu to run a more and periodically requires your part. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you want .
...the devices in the system and can be used to run a complete test on your computer. Tests a specific device in the computer. 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. Performs a thorough check of system...System to customize the tests you have selected the Test System option from the menu to run a more and periodically requires your part. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you want .
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... for your computer is located at the top of all the components installed on your hardware configuration for running the test. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. Troubleshooting 117 NOTE: The Service... Tag for tests run from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it appears and follow the instructions on page 203). The device list may not display the names ...
... for your computer is located at the top of all the components installed on your hardware configuration for running the test. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. Troubleshooting 117 NOTE: The Service... Tag for tests run from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it appears and follow the instructions on page 203). The device list may not display the names ...
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.... 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 information about installing recommended drivers...
.... 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 information about installing recommended drivers...
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...in this section, follow the safety instructions in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 164). The hard drive cannot read the data (see "Contacting Dell" on page 121). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see the documentation for the keyword spyware.... If the message is not listed, see "Memory" on page 121). Ensure that was running when the message...
...in this section, follow the safety instructions in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 164). The hard drive cannot read the data (see "Contacting Dell" on page 121). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see the documentation for the keyword spyware.... If the message is not listed, see "Memory" on page 121). Ensure that was running when the message...
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...computer. GATE A20 FA ILURE - The message 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 Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113). D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O... try another drive. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113). 126 Troubleshooting Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer....
...computer. GATE A20 FA ILURE - The message 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 Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113). D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O... try another drive. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113). 126 Troubleshooting Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer....
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... keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 113). Try to run is trying to boot to nonbootable... media, such as a floppy disk or CD. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 215). KE Y B O A R D S T U C K KE Y FAI LURE - Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions on the file, ...
... keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 113). Try to run is trying to boot to nonbootable... media, such as a floppy disk or CD. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 215). KE Y B O A R D S T U C K KE Y FAI LURE - Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions on the file, ...
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... L L F I V E - The program that you want to open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. A memory module may be corrupted. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113). N O BOO T SE C T OR ON H ARD D R I L E WAS N O T F O ... for installation instructions. 128 Troubleshooting The optional ROM has failed. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113). A chip on page 172). You have...
... L L F I V E - The program that you want to open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. A memory module may be corrupted. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113). N O BOO T SE C T OR ON H ARD D R I L E WAS N O T F O ... for installation instructions. 128 Troubleshooting The optional ROM has failed. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113). A chip on page 172). You have...
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... Also, for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 113). X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N D O W S - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in this feature. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 137. Insert a disk into the connector. WA R N I N G : BA T T E R Y I S C R I T I CA L L Y L O W - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or...
... Also, for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 113). X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N D O W S - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in this feature. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 137. Insert a disk into the connector. WA R N I N G : BA T T E R Y I S C R I T I CA L L Y L O W - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or...