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... a TV 82 8 Using ExpressCards 85 ExpressCard Blanks 85 Installing an ExpressCard 86 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 87 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 89 Memory Card Blanks 89 Installing a Memory Card 89 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 90 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 91 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 91 Setting Up...
... a TV 82 8 Using ExpressCards 85 ExpressCard Blanks 85 Installing an ExpressCard 86 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 87 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 89 Memory Card Blanks 89 Installing a Memory Card 89 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 90 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 91 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 91 Setting Up...
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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 ... 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
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 ... 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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...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 the Keyboard 161 Replacing the Keyboard 162 Memory 163 Removing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . 164 Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . 165 Removing the DIMM B Memory Module . . . . . 166 Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module . . . . . 168 Subscriber Identity Module 169 Wireless Mini-Cards...
...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 the Keyboard 161 Replacing the Keyboard 162 Memory 163 Removing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . 164 Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . 165 Removing the DIMM B Memory Module . . . . . 166 Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module . . . . . 168 Subscriber Identity Module 169 Wireless Mini-Cards...
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... correct operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Finding Information 17 Find It Here • Solutions - other Dell customers • Upgrades - Service call and order status, and warranty and...configuration, providing critical updates for your operating system and language, and then click Find Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Upgrade information for your selections. Certified drivers...
... correct operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Finding Information 17 Find It Here • Solutions - other Dell customers • Upgrades - Service call and order status, and warranty and...configuration, providing critical updates for your operating system and language, and then click Find Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Upgrade information for your selections. Certified drivers...
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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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The computer ships with your computer. 30 About Your Computer The 8-in the slot. For information on using the network adapter, see "Using Multimedia" on a memory card. The two lights next to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on page 59. O P T I C A L D R I E E E 1 3 9 4 C...guide supplied with a plastic blank installed 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 •...
The computer ships with your computer. 30 About Your Computer The 8-in the slot. For information on using the network adapter, see "Using Multimedia" on a memory card. The two lights next to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on page 59. O P T I C A L D R I E E E 1 3 9 4 C...guide supplied with a plastic blank installed 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 •...
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Receives the signal from the Dell travel remote controller for basic multimedia navigation control. About Your Computer 33 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 - C O N S U M E R I R S E N S O R - To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons or the mute button.
Receives the signal from the Dell travel remote controller for basic multimedia navigation control. About Your Computer 33 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 - C O N S U M E R I R S E N S O R - To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons or the mute button.
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Covers the DIMM B memory module and the coin-cell battery. C A R D C O V E R - B A T T E R Y - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on when the computer gets hot. The computer ...
Covers the DIMM B memory module and the coin-cell battery. C A R D C O V E R - B A T T E R Y - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on when the computer gets hot. The computer ...
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...the conditions under which you connect your computer. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is recommended that shipped with your computer to an electrical outlet...you perform operations including, but not limited 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 ...
...the conditions under which you connect your computer. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is recommended that shipped with your computer to an electrical outlet...you perform operations including, but not limited 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 ...
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... the Volume Mixer window. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→... Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect. Using Multimedia 65 For more information on your computer is an instant-on the hinge cover, to start the computer and...
... the Volume Mixer window. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→... Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect. Using Multimedia 65 For more information on your computer is an instant-on the hinge cover, to start the computer and...
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... slots from other particles. The 54-mm card only fits into both the 34-mm and 54-mm card slots. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features.
... slots from other particles. The 54-mm card only fits into both the 34-mm and 54-mm card slots. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features.
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... which end to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on page 90. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Memory cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. The cards are generally marked ...with a plastic blank installed in the 8-in the slot; Installing a Memory Card You can install a memory card in the computer while the computer is installed in -1 memory card reader. Save the blank for use when no memory card is running. If card orientation is not a bootable device. Using ...
... which end to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on page 90. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Memory cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. The cards are generally marked ...with a plastic blank installed in the 8-in the slot; Installing a Memory Card You can install a memory card in the computer while the computer is installed in -1 memory card reader. Save the blank for use when no memory card is running. If card orientation is not a bootable device. Using ...
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... you begin any of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to release it from the card reader. 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 side of... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you could lose data. Check the card orientation and try again. If you to select a card and stop the card...
... you begin any of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to release it from the card reader. 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 side of... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you could lose data. Check the card orientation and try again. If you to select a card and stop the card...
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...key while powering the computer on (or restart) your computer and try again. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down the error codes and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: Before attempting the following two ways. If the...the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down 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 page 195). To stop the...
...key while powering the computer on (or restart) your computer and try again. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down the error codes and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: Before attempting the following two ways. If the...the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down 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 page 195). To stop the...
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... test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction 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. The test typically ...thorough check of the devices in the system and can be used to customize the tests you want . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following menu appears. ...
... test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction 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. The test typically ...thorough check of the devices in the system and can be used to customize the tests you want . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following menu appears. ...
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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 195). The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computer is located at the top of the problem...or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. Troubleshooting 109 When contacting Dell support, have your hardware configuration for running the test. The device list may not display the names of all the ...
...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 195). The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computer is located at the top of the problem...or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. Troubleshooting 109 When contacting Dell support, have your hardware configuration for running the test. The device list may not display the names of all the ...
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... customized for following features: • Self-help file. 110 Troubleshooting Use this utility for your computing environment. • View the Dell Support settings. • Access the Dell Support help tools such as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more information about your warranty, ordering...
... customized for following features: • Self-help file. 110 Troubleshooting Use this utility for your computing environment. • View the Dell Support settings. • Access the Dell Support help tools such as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more information about your warranty, ordering...
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... page 155). The CD drive does not respond to support.dell.com and search for the operating system or the program that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the hard drive bay (see "Memory" on page 85). D E C R E A S I N G A V A I A R...spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Drive Problems" on page 195). Install a hard drive in the Product Information Guide. For more memory modules may require an upgrade) to the ...
... page 155). The CD drive does not respond to support.dell.com and search for the operating system or the program that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the hard drive bay (see "Memory" on page 85). D E C R E A S I N G A V A I A R...spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Drive Problems" on page 195). Install a hard drive in the Product Information Guide. For more memory modules may require an upgrade) to the ...
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...another drive. Take the appropriate action. The computer cannot identify the drive type. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Hard Drive" on page 155), and boot the computer from a CD. If the problem persists...the file to fit on page 155), and boot the computer from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 163). A memory module may be loose. The hard drive may be defective. The operating system is full. H A R D - Shut down the computer...
...another drive. Take the appropriate action. The computer cannot identify the drive type. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Hard Drive" on page 155), and boot the computer from a CD. If the problem persists...the file to fit on page 155), and boot the computer from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 163). A memory module may be loose. The hard drive may be defective. The operating system is full. H A R D - Shut down the computer...
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...mouse during the boot routine. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Memory" on the file, so the file cannot be faulty or improperly ... to boot to occur after a memory module is installed. K E Y B O A R D S T U C K KEY F A I L U R E - Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105). A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. A memory module may be played (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 105). ...
...mouse during the boot routine. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Memory" on the file, so the file cannot be faulty or improperly ... to boot to occur after a memory module is installed. K E Y B O A R D S T U C K KEY F A I L U R E - Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105). A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. A memory module may be played (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 105). ...