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...-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 Appendix 205 Using the System Setup Program 205 Viewing the System Setup Screen 206 System Setup Screen 206 Commonly Used Options 206...
...-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 Appendix 205 Using the System Setup Program 205 Viewing the System Setup Screen 206 System Setup Screen 206 Commonly Used Options 206...
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... You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft®...; Windows® Product Key Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your call when contacting support. NOTE: As an increased security measure,...
... You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft®...; Windows® Product Key Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your call when contacting support. NOTE: As an increased security measure,...
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...depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your your selections. ..., and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates for your computer • Reference - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Find It Here • Solutions - NSS automatically & Downloads. Finding Information 17 What Are You Looking For...
...depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your your selections. ..., and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates for your computer • Reference - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Find It Here • Solutions - NSS automatically & Downloads. Finding Information 17 What Are You Looking For...
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To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the...the Display As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. In contrast, lower resolution ...Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for your Dell-installed operating system. As you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings ...
To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the...the Display As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. In contrast, lower resolution ...Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for your Dell-installed operating system. As you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings ...
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... security features. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on your computer. Using ExpressCards 85 See "Specifications" on supported ExpressCards. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. The 54-mm card only fits into both the 34-mm...
... security features. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on your computer. Using ExpressCards 85 See "Specifications" on supported ExpressCards. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. The 54-mm card only fits into both the 34-mm...
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... broadband modem before continuing with installation media. 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 connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection (see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem...
... broadband modem before continuing with installation media. 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 connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection (see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem...
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...network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 95). Specific network names and configuration details vary. Setting Up and Using Networks 95 NOTE: If the software is installed... wireless network card. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a WLAN, ensure that you connect to a network using wireless technology. ...'s broadcast name. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support...
...network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 95). Specific network names and configuration details vary. Setting Up and Using Networks 95 NOTE: If the software is installed... wireless network card. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a WLAN, ensure that you connect to a network using wireless technology. ...'s broadcast name. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support...
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... computer, you can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as the computer is corrupted or deleted from your computer, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your card if you purchased it separately from your computer's configuration) NOTE: For instructions on using ExpressCards...
... computer, you can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as the computer is corrupted or deleted from your computer, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your card if you purchased it separately from your computer's configuration) NOTE: For instructions on using ExpressCards...
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...requires your part. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of tracing the problem quickly. Tests a specific device in the computer. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following menu appears. Run Express...thorough check of the devices in the system and can be used to answer specific questions. The test typically takes an hour or more thorough check of system devices. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the...
...requires your part. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of tracing the problem quickly. Tests a specific device in the computer. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following menu appears. Run Express...thorough check of the devices in the system and can be used to answer specific questions. The test typically takes an hour or more thorough check of system devices. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the...
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.... Computers purchased on your computer, such as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more information about installing recommended drivers and downloads. When permissions are given to Dell to use your Service Tag, additional details about your computer's desktop to run the application and...
.... Computers purchased on your computer, such as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more information about installing recommended drivers and downloads. When permissions are given to Dell to use your Service Tag, additional details about your computer's desktop to run the application and...
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...(FAQs) to enhance understanding of networking principles To access Dell Network Assistant: 1 Click the Dell Support Center icon on a regular basis or before contacting Dell for users of Dell™ computers, the Dell Network Assistant helps simplify the setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, ...access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to resolve your issue quickly. Dell PC Checkup Dell PC Checkup is a troubleshooting and diagnostic tool that provides customized scanning and testing of your network. Dell Network Assistant Designed specifically for assistance. PC Checkup ...
...(FAQs) to enhance understanding of networking principles To access Dell Network Assistant: 1 Click the Dell Support Center icon on a regular basis or before contacting Dell for users of Dell™ computers, the Dell Network Assistant helps simplify the setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, ...access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to resolve your issue quickly. Dell PC Checkup Dell PC Checkup is a troubleshooting and diagnostic tool that provides customized scanning and testing of your network. Dell Network Assistant Designed specifically for assistance. PC Checkup ...
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... to fit on page 105). H A R D - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed... another drive. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 155), and boot the computer from a CD. HA R D - Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard ...
... to fit on page 105). H A R D - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed... another drive. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 155), and boot the computer from a CD. HA R D - Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard ...
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...the system configuration settings may be malfunctioning. D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105). Troubleshooting 121 A chip on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard ... T U P P R O G R A M - See Windows Help and Support for the Date and Time options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 195). SEEK ERROR - The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. You may be malfunctioning. TI M E - A chip on the system board may require recharging. D A...
...the system configuration settings may be malfunctioning. D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105). Troubleshooting 121 A chip on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard ... T U P P R O G R A M - See Windows Help and Support for the Date and Time options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 195). SEEK ERROR - The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. You may be malfunctioning. TI M E - A chip on the system board may require recharging. D A...
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...a Consumer IR port and 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 reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you want to reinstall... additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that you must first enable the Consumer IR port in your computer. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If you previously copied the driver files. 140 Troubleshooting For information about components installed on your computer...
...a Consumer IR port and 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 reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you want to reinstall... additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that you must first enable the Consumer IR port in your computer. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If you previously copied the driver files. 140 Troubleshooting For information about components installed on your computer...
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See "Specifications" on page 197 for your computer warranty. Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the keyboard. You can increase your computer memory by your computer. ... four screws at the top of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board.
See "Specifications" on page 197 for your computer warranty. Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the keyboard. You can increase your computer memory by your computer. ... four screws at the top of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board.
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...-E X16 32 bits x16 ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. ExpressCard controller Intel ICH8M ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) Specifications 197 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may not be available in some regions.
...-E X16 32 bits x16 ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. ExpressCard controller Intel ICH8M ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) Specifications 197 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may not be available in some regions.
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... slots must be populated and must match in size. Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394 microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-pin serial connector 198 Specifications
... slots must be populated and must match in size. Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394 microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-pin serial connector 198 Specifications
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... nVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 128 MB (GeForce 8400M GS) or 256 MB (GeForce 8600M GT) LVDS NTSC or PAL in S-video, composite, and component modes Specifications 199
... nVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 128 MB (GeForce 8400M GS) or 256 MB (GeForce 8600M GT) LVDS NTSC or PAL in S-video, composite, and component modes Specifications 199
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... (17.0 in) 1440 x 900 at 262 K colors 1440 x 900 at 262 K colors 1920 x 1200 at 262 K colors 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 155° 200 Specifications
... (17.0 in) 1440 x 900 at 262 K colors 1440 x 900 at 262 K colors 1920 x 1200 at 262 K colors 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 155° 200 Specifications
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...) sensor-active area 34.0-mm (1.3-in) rectangle 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 67.6 mm (2.66 inches) (9 cell) 47.5 mm (1.87 inches) (6 cell) Specifications 201 Display (continued) Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch: WXGA+ WUXGA Controls Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size...
...) sensor-active area 34.0-mm (1.3-in) rectangle 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 67.6 mm (2.66 inches) (9 cell) 47.5 mm (1.87 inches) (6 cell) Specifications 201 Display (continued) Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch: WXGA+ WUXGA Controls Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size...