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... A program stops responding or crashes 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
... A program stops responding or crashes 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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... 136 If only part of the display is readable 137 Drivers 137 What Is a Driver 137 Identifying Drivers 137 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 138 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 141 Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System 142 Restoring Windows Vista 142 Restoring Windows XP 147 Contents 9
... 136 If only part of the display is readable 137 Drivers 137 What Is a Driver 137 Identifying Drivers 137 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 138 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 141 Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System 142 Restoring Windows Vista 142 Restoring Windows XP 147 Contents 9
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Only 210 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 211 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 211 12 Contents AutoTech Service 191 Automated Order-Status Service 191 Problems With Your Order 191 Product Information 192 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . 192 Before You Call 193 Contacting Dell 195 17 Specifications 197 18...
Only 210 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 211 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 211 12 Contents AutoTech Service 191 Automated Order-Status Service 191 Problems With Your Order 191 Product Information 192 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . 192 Before You Call 193 Contacting Dell 195 17 Specifications 197 18...
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...at support.dell.com. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS)...-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 138) or run the Dell Support 3 utility (see "Dell Support" on your computer. Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or...
...at support.dell.com. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS)...-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 138) or run the Dell Support 3 utility (see "Dell Support" on your computer. Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or...
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... information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with site. Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - NSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Finding Information 17 other...
... information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with site. Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - NSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Finding Information 17 other...
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... computer in a low-airflow environment, such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in the air vents. Fan noise is running. Stores software and data. When enabled through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Supports one ExpressCard. W I R E L E S S S W I T Y ...R V E N T S - Do not store your vicinity. About Your Computer 27 The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on when the computer gets hot. For more information see "Security Cable Lock" on page 85. The...
... computer in a low-airflow environment, such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in the air vents. Fan noise is running. Stores software and data. When enabled through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Supports one ExpressCard. W I R E L E S S S W I T Y ...R V E N T S - Do not store your vicinity. About Your Computer 27 The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on when the computer gets hot. For more information see "Security Cable Lock" on page 85. The...
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... and Replacing Parts" on page 52). M I N I G H T S P E A K E R - Covers Mini-Cards (WLAN, WWAN, or WPAN) or a Flash Cache Module (FCM) (see "Using a Battery" on page 179). R I - B A T T E R Y - Stores software and data. 34 About Your Computer When a battery is installed, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into...
... and Replacing Parts" on page 52). M I N I G H T S P E A K E R - Covers Mini-Cards (WLAN, WWAN, or WPAN) or a Flash Cache Module (FCM) (see "Using a Battery" on page 179). R I - B A T T E R Y - Stores software and data. 34 About Your Computer When a battery is installed, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into...
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... computer. Keep the tray closed when you follow all copyright laws when copying media. To format media for storing or copying data, see the media software that you are not using the drive.
... computer. Keep the tray closed when you follow all copyright laws when copying media. To format media for storing or copying data, see the media software that you are not using the drive.
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... a blank 650-MB CD. For a list of the blank space to finalize the recording. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that have MP3 software installed. • Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are muted, you do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank CD-R. •...
... a blank 650-MB CD. For a list of the blank space to finalize the recording. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that have MP3 software installed. • Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are muted, you do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank CD-R. •...
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... you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. You need the installation software to a TV or other audio device may not be included with your computer to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on using Dell MediaDirect, use the Help menu in the Dell MediaDirect application. For more information on page 195). Connecting Your...
... you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. You need the installation software to a TV or other audio device may not be included with your computer to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on using Dell MediaDirect, use the Help menu in the Dell MediaDirect application. For more information on page 195). Connecting Your...
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... or access point • A wireless network card for Your Computer The order confirmation that you received when you ordered your computer lists the hardware and software that shipped with a network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer, the computer has...
... or access point • A wireless network card for Your Computer The order confirmation that you received when you ordered your computer lists the hardware and software that shipped with a network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer, the computer has...
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... the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on your wireless router. Install the required software according to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. 4 Shut down your computer and any software required for your wireless router and wait for at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to stabilize. NOTE...
... the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on your wireless router. Install the required software according to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. 4 Shut down your computer and any software required for your wireless router and wait for at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to stabilize. NOTE...
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...in order to a WLAN, ensure that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For information on the type of your router's broadcast name is Service...for connecting your wireless network card. NOTE: If the software is already installed. The technical term for connecting to a network. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you turn on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in...
...in order to a WLAN, ensure that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For information on the type of your router's broadcast name is Service...for connecting your wireless network card. NOTE: If the software is already installed. The technical term for connecting to a network. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you turn on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in...
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... Information Guide. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you want to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. The service is free and can be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. It is active (see "Drivers... and Utilities Media" on page 205). Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you receive notifications. To enroll for...
... Information Guide. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you want to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. The service is free and can be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. It is active (see "Drivers... and Utilities Media" on page 205). Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you receive notifications. To enroll for...
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... as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. When permissions are given to Dell to use your Service Tag, additional details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. This...
... as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. When permissions are given to Dell to use your Service Tag, additional details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. This...
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...and other maintenance activities designed to support.dell.com and download the software. in the U.S. NOTE: If Dell Support is checked. Troubleshooting 111 • View frequently asked questions. • Learn more information about Dell Support. • Turn Dell Support off. Ensure that provides real... "tuned up includes hard drive defragmentation, removal of unwanted and temporary files, updated security settings, verification of the Dell Support window. and Canada. The monthly version is available as an annual subscription and is a feature of the ...
...and other maintenance activities designed to support.dell.com and download the software. in the U.S. NOTE: If Dell Support is checked. Troubleshooting 111 • View frequently asked questions. • Learn more information about Dell Support. • Turn Dell Support off. Ensure that provides real... "tuned up includes hard drive defragmentation, removal of unwanted and temporary files, updated security settings, verification of the Dell Support window. and Canada. The monthly version is available as an annual subscription and is a feature of the ...
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If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with a Dell associate: 1 Click the Dell Support Center icon on your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that the original media is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the ...• Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to check for and remove viruses. See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 141. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 208. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is defective....
If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with a Dell associate: 1 Click the Dell Support Center icon on your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that the original media is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the ...• Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to check for and remove viruses. See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 141. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 208. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is defective....
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.... A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. See the help files for information on page 54 for your CD or DVD creation software. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→Tools→ Check Now. 4 Click Scan for and attempt recovery...
.... A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. See the help files for information on page 54 for your CD or DVD creation software. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→Tools→ Check Now. 4 Click Scan for and attempt recovery...
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Correct the appropriate options in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 205). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 105). K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A ... "Memory" on page 105). Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 105). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. The software you are attempting to nonbootable media, such as a floppy disk or...
Correct the appropriate options in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 205). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 105). K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A ... "Memory" on page 105). Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 105). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. The software you are attempting to nonbootable media, such as a floppy disk or...
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... 125 NOTE: The chkdsk program may run when you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy disk or CD. Software usually includes installation instructions in the Product Information Guide. To bring it back on, disconnect the AC adapter from the power source for at least... 8 to the electrical outlet. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. The computer does not start CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Ensure that is...
... 125 NOTE: The chkdsk program may run when you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy disk or CD. Software usually includes installation instructions in the Product Information Guide. To bring it back on, disconnect the AC adapter from the power source for at least... 8 to the electrical outlet. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. The computer does not start CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Ensure that is...