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Dell PC Checkup 112 Dell Network Assistant 112 DellConnect 112 Drive Problems 113 Optical drive problems 113 Hard drive problems 114 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 115 Error Messages 117 ExpressCard Problems 122 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 123 ... repeatedly 125 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . 126 A solid blue screen appears 126 Dell MediaDirect problems 126 Other software problems 127 Memory Problems 128 Network Problems 128 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 129 Power Problems 129 8 Contents
Dell PC Checkup 112 Dell Network Assistant 112 DellConnect 112 Drive Problems 113 Optical drive problems 113 Hard drive problems 114 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 115 Error Messages 117 ExpressCard Problems 122 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 123 ... repeatedly 125 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . 126 A solid blue screen appears 126 Dell MediaDirect problems 126 Other software problems 127 Memory Problems 128 Network Problems 128 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 129 Power Problems 129 8 Contents
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... Before You Begin 153 Recommended Tools 153 Turning Off Your Computer 153 Before Working Inside Your Computer 154 Hard Drive 155 Removing the Hard Drive 156 Replacing the Hard Drive 157 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 158 Optical Drive 158 Removing the Optical Drive 158 Hinge Cover 159 Removing the Hinge Cover 160 Replacing the Hinge Cover 160 Keyboard 161 Removing...
... Before You Begin 153 Recommended Tools 153 Turning Off Your Computer 153 Before Working Inside Your Computer 154 Hard Drive 155 Removing the Hard Drive 156 Replacing the Hard Drive 157 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 158 Optical Drive 158 Removing the Optical Drive 158 Hinge Cover 159 Removing the Hinge Cover 160 Replacing the Hinge Cover 160 Keyboard 161 Removing...
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...? Proactive e-mail notification of your Dell computer. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click Go. 3 Select your operating system and language, and then click Find Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for your operating system and support for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer...
...? Proactive e-mail notification of your Dell computer. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click Go. 3 Select your operating system and language, and then click Find Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for your operating system and support for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer...
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... turn on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. NOTICE: To avoid loss of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light - WiFi status light - Hard-drive activity light - Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is flashing. To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless...
... turn on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. NOTICE: To avoid loss of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light - WiFi status light - Hard-drive activity light - Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is flashing. To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless...
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... in the air vents. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, this switch can damage the computer or cause a fire. Supports one ExpressCard. You can also use it... W I R V E N T S - A I T C H - H A R D D R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Do not store your vicinity. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - The computer turns the fan on page 99). Left Side View 1 2 1 security cable slot 3 hard drive 5 wireless switch 3 4 56 2 air vents 4 ExpressCard slot 6 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator light S E C U R I V E -
... in the air vents. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, this switch can damage the computer or cause a fire. Supports one ExpressCard. You can also use it... W I R V E N T S - A I T C H - H A R D D R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Do not store your vicinity. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - The computer turns the fan on page 99). Left Side View 1 2 1 security cable slot 3 hard drive 5 wireless switch 3 4 56 2 air vents 4 ExpressCard slot 6 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator light S E C U R I V E -
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Attach a microphone to the connector. About Your Computer 29 Right Side View 123 11 10 9 1 battery status light 3 power light 5 network connector (RJ-45) 7 IEEE 1394 connector 9 eject button 11 audio connectors AUDIO CONNECTORS 8 7 6 54 2 hard-drive activity light 4 USB connectors (2) 6 video connector 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 optical drive Attach headphones to the connector.
Attach a microphone to the connector. About Your Computer 29 Right Side View 123 11 10 9 1 battery status light 3 power light 5 network connector (RJ-45) 7 IEEE 1394 connector 9 eject button 11 audio connectors AUDIO CONNECTORS 8 7 6 54 2 hard-drive activity light 4 USB connectors (2) 6 video connector 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 optical drive Attach headphones to the connector.
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To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons or the mute button. C O N S U M E R I R S E N S O R - About Your Computer 33 Receives the signal from the Dell travel remote controller for basic multimedia navigation control. Bottom View 1 10 9 8 2 3 4 7 6 5 1 left speaker 3 memory module/coin-cell battery cover 5 Mini-Card cover 7 battery charge/health gauge 9 air vents 2 consumer IR sensor 4 right speaker 6 battery 8 battery release latches (2) 10 hard drive L E F T S P E A K E R -
To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons or the mute button. C O N S U M E R I R S E N S O R - About Your Computer 33 Receives the signal from the Dell travel remote controller for basic multimedia navigation control. Bottom View 1 10 9 8 2 3 4 7 6 5 1 left speaker 3 memory module/coin-cell battery cover 5 Mini-Card cover 7 battery charge/health gauge 9 air vents 2 consumer IR sensor 4 right speaker 6 battery 8 battery release latches (2) 10 hard drive L E F T S P E A K E R -
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... is being saved to a separate power strip that the device is available. A UPS protects against power interruptions. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage.
... is being saved to a separate power strip that the device is available. A UPS protects against power interruptions. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage.
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... icon in the notification area, click Power Options, and then select a plan in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to your previous work session without restarting your hard drive, and then returns you set the power management options in the Select a power plan window. To enter Sleep...
... icon in the notification area, click Power Options, and then select a plan in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to your previous work session without restarting your hard drive, and then returns you set the power management options in the Select a power plan window. To enter Sleep...
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... Volume Up Copying CD and DVD Media This section applies only to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive. The DVD drives installed in Dell computers do not support HD-DVD media. For a list of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country. How to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD using Roxio...
... Volume Up Copying CD and DVD Media This section applies only to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive. The DVD drives installed in Dell computers do not support HD-DVD media. For a list of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country. How to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD using Roxio...
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For more information on page 195). Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on using Dell MediaDirect, use the Help menu in the Dell MediaDirect application. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter cables are available for connecting your computer to a TV ...or other audio device may not be included with your computer. Connecting Your Computer to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. You need the installation software to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables...
For more information on page 195). Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on using Dell MediaDirect, use the Help menu in the Dell MediaDirect application. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter cables are available for connecting your computer to a TV ...or other audio device may not be included with your computer. Connecting Your Computer to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. You need the installation software to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables...
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..., along with other people. • Ensure that people are not foolproof. For your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you for proof of the computer. If you do not write down your description of your computer or hard drive. For example, do not use the names of your passwords, contact... Dell (see your password. If you forget any of family members or pets for data in your password. If ...
..., along with other people. • Ensure that people are not foolproof. For your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you for proof of the computer. If you do not write down your description of your computer or hard drive. For example, do not use the names of your passwords, contact... Dell (see your password. If you forget any of family members or pets for data in your password. If ...
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... System Setup Program" on page 125 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you receive notifications. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you contact Dell for your computer, perform the checks in the Product ...begin any of software and hardware updates for technical assistance. Troubleshooting 105 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is free and can be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test displays in the system setup program and is ...
... System Setup Program" on page 125 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you receive notifications. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you contact Dell for your computer, perform the checks in the Product ...begin any of software and hardware updates for technical assistance. Troubleshooting 105 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is free and can be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test displays in the system setup program and is ...
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.... 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, and hard drive. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again.... • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from ...
.... 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, and hard drive. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again.... • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from ...
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...customers in the notification area of Dell Support, a complimentary application that the Show icon on support.dell.com. The monthly version is available as an annual subscription and is a feature of your computer "tuned up includes hard drive defragmentation, removal of unwanted and ...temporary files, updated security settings, verification of the Dell Support window. and Canada. For more about Dell Support, click the question mark (?) at peak performance, search...
...customers in the notification area of Dell Support, a complimentary application that the Show icon on support.dell.com. The monthly version is available as an annual subscription and is a feature of your computer "tuned up includes hard drive defragmentation, removal of unwanted and ...temporary files, updated security settings, verification of the Dell Support window. and Canada. For more about Dell Support, click the question mark (?) at peak performance, search...
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TURN OFF SLEEP STATE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD/DVD DISC - Hard drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 114 ... the computer to return to room temperature before you write to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive C LOSE OTHER PROGRAMS - CD-RW and DVD+/-RW drives must receive a steady stream of bad sectors and click Start. A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting.
TURN OFF SLEEP STATE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD/DVD DISC - Hard drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 114 ... the computer to return to room temperature before you write to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive C LOSE OTHER PROGRAMS - CD-RW and DVD+/-RW drives must receive a steady stream of bad sectors and click Start. A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting.
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...Guide. (your program may be faulty. Error Messages CAUTION: Before you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the hard drive bay (see "Contacting Dell" on page 195). Ensure that was running when the message appeared. For more memory modules may require an upgrade) to ...For an external mouse, check the cable connection. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on page 105). Contact Dell (see "Drive Problems" on page 113). The CD drive does not respond to support.dell.com and search for the operating system or the program that you begin any ...
...Guide. (your program may be faulty. Error Messages CAUTION: Before you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the hard drive bay (see "Contacting Dell" on page 195). Ensure that was running when the message appeared. For more memory modules may require an upgrade) to ...For an external mouse, check the cable connection. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on page 105). Contact Dell (see "Drive Problems" on page 113). The CD drive does not respond to support.dell.com and search for the operating system or the program that you begin any ...
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... from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 105). The hard drive does not respond to carry out the command. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I O N E R R O R - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 195). GATE A20 FAILURE - Run the...
... from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 105). The hard drive does not respond to carry out the command. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I O N E R R O R - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 195). GATE A20 FAILURE - Run the...
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... memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. The computer cannot find the hard drive. OPTIONAL ROM B A D CHECKSUM - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be faulty or improperly seated. MEMORY WRITE/...N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 163). If the hard drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. A chip on page 105). NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. You have too many programs...
... memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. The computer cannot find the hard drive. OPTIONAL ROM B A D CHECKSUM - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be faulty or improperly seated. MEMORY WRITE/...N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 163). If the hard drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. A chip on page 105). NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. You have too many programs...
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.... Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. SECTOR NOT FOUND - O F-D A Y CLOCK STOPPED - D A Y N O T S E T - If a large number of sectors are corrupted. TI M E- TIME...
.... Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. SECTOR NOT FOUND - O F-D A Y CLOCK STOPPED - D A Y N O T S E T - If a large number of sectors are corrupted. TI M E- TIME...