Ubuntu® Quick Reference Guide
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... this icon menu to access Preferences, Places (useful file locations), and Help and Support. 6 Running Tasks Click the required tab to view the associated window. 7 Panel The panel provides quick access to open running tasks on desktop, or to frequentlyused programs, files, or utilities on your computer. 8 Search Icon Click on this icon to search for files and folders. 9 Battery/Charging Status Indicator Click on...
... this icon menu to access Preferences, Places (useful file locations), and Help and Support. 6 Running Tasks Click the required tab to view the associated window. 7 Panel The panel provides quick access to open running tasks on desktop, or to frequentlyused programs, files, or utilities on your computer. 8 Search Icon Click on this icon to search for files and folders. 9 Battery/Charging Status Indicator Click on...
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... you want to a web browser. Getting Started with Ubuntu® Browsing Files and Folders Using Nautilus The Nautilus File Manager allows you to view, create, organize, and search for your files and folders using an interface similar to create the new folder. 2. Browse to the location where you want to help you quickly open Nautilus, click → Places→ Home...
... you want to a web browser. Getting Started with Ubuntu® Browsing Files and Folders Using Nautilus The Nautilus File Manager allows you to view, create, organize, and search for your files and folders using an interface similar to create the new folder. 2. Browse to the location where you want to help you quickly open Nautilus, click → Places→ Home...
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... boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 7. Restoring Your Ubuntu System Restoring Your Ubuntu System Ubuntu Reinstallation If you received an Operating System media with your computer, you need a Ubuntu OS Recovery media. Starting System Restore 1. Insert the Ubuntu OS Recovery media in an external USB optical disc drive into your computer. 3. Turn On the computer. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the hard disk...
... boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 7. Restoring Your Ubuntu System Restoring Your Ubuntu System Ubuntu Reinstallation If you received an Operating System media with your computer, you need a Ubuntu OS Recovery media. Starting System Restore 1. Insert the Ubuntu OS Recovery media in an external USB optical disc drive into your computer. 3. Turn On the computer. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the hard disk...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Contents Contents About Your Computer 5 Front View 5 Right View 7 Left View 9 Battery Removal 11 Quick Setup 13 Connecting to the Internet 16 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 16 Transferring Information to a New Computer 18 Specifications 23 Troubleshooting Tips 31 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 31 Tips 31 Power Problems 32 Memory Problems 33 3
Contents Contents About Your Computer 5 Front View 5 Right View 7 Left View 9 Battery Removal 11 Quick Setup 13 Connecting to the Internet 16 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 16 Transferring Information to a New Computer 18 Specifications 23 Troubleshooting Tips 31 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 31 Tips 31 Power Problems 32 Memory Problems 33 3
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... and Software Problems. . 33 Dell Technical Update Service . . . 35 Dell Support Utility 35 Dell Diagnostics 36 Reinstalling Software 39 Drivers 39 Identifying Drivers 39 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 39 Restoring Your Operating System . . 41 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 42 Using the Operating System Media 43 4 Finding Information 45 Getting Help 49 Obtaining Assistance 49 Technical Support and Customer Service 50 Online Services 50 AutoTech Service 51 Automated Order-Status Service 51 Problems With Your Order 52 Product...
... and Software Problems. . 33 Dell Technical Update Service . . . 35 Dell Support Utility 35 Dell Diagnostics 36 Reinstalling Software 39 Drivers 39 Identifying Drivers 39 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 39 Restoring Your Operating System . . 41 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 42 Using the Operating System Media 43 4 Finding Information 45 Getting Help 49 Obtaining Assistance 49 Technical Support and Customer Service 50 Online Services 50 AutoTech Service 51 Automated Order-Status Service 51 Problems With Your Order 52 Product...
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Quick Setup 2 Connect the network cable. 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on and shut down your computer at least once before you turn on page 16 for more information. 14 NOTE: It is recommended that you install any cards or connect the computer to the Internet" on the computer. 3 Connect USB devices, such as a printer. 5 Connect to the Internet. See "Connecting to a docking device or other external device, such as a mouse or keyboard.
Quick Setup 2 Connect the network cable. 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on and shut down your computer at least once before you turn on page 16 for more information. 14 NOTE: It is recommended that you install any cards or connect the computer to the Internet" on the computer. 3 Connect USB devices, such as a printer. 5 Connect to the Internet. See "Connecting to a docking device or other external device, such as a mouse or keyboard.
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... by your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually in step 3, continue to step 5. Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→Internet Explorer→Connect to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an...
... by your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually in step 3, continue to step 5. Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→Internet Explorer→Connect to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an...
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... certain computers. Quick Setup Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an old computer to a new computer by directly connecting a serial cable to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 18 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media NOTE: This...
... certain computers. Quick Setup Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an old computer to a new computer by directly connecting a serial cable to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 18 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media NOTE: This...
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... remaining troubleshooting steps. Troubleshooting Tips Tips • If a device does not work, ensure that best describes the problem and click Next to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that the device is correctly installed. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Using the Hardware Troubleshooter To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter...
... remaining troubleshooting steps. Troubleshooting Tips Tips • If a device does not work, ensure that best describes the problem and click Next to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that the device is correctly installed. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Using the Hardware Troubleshooter To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter...
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... then turn it with another device, such as a lamp. 32 • Ensure that shipped with your computer or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The display may not be responding. The computer is working inside your computer, read the safety information that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board. Troubleshooting Tips Power Problems CAUTION: Before working by...
... then turn it with another device, such as a lamp. 32 • Ensure that shipped with your computer or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The display may not be responding. The computer is working inside your computer, read the safety information that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board. Troubleshooting Tips Power Problems CAUTION: Before working by...
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... about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Specifications" on page 23. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). Troubleshooting Tips IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you are using to ensure...
... about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Specifications" on page 23. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). Troubleshooting Tips IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you are using to ensure...
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... Update service, go to run the software. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is checked. 35 Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans of software and hardware updates for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers...
... Update service, go to run the software. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is checked. 35 Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans of software and hardware updates for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers...
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... the Dell Support Utility is connected to a working electrical outlet. 2 Turn on the screen. 36 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Solid-state Drive 1 Ensure that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any of the Dell™ Support screen. Select Diagnostics from the start the Dell Diagnostics from the Start menu, go to wait until you begin any key to start menu and press...
... the Dell Support Utility is connected to a working electrical outlet. 2 Turn on the screen. 36 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Solid-state Drive 1 Ensure that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any of the Dell™ Support screen. Select Diagnostics from the start the Dell Diagnostics from the Start menu, go to wait until you begin any key to start menu and press...
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..., your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver. 39 Returning to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the device icon. Scroll down the list of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click Start→Control Panel→System. 2 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager...
..., your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver. 39 Returning to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the device icon. Scroll down the list of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click Start→Control Panel→System. 2 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager...
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... the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the prompts on the screen. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 41) to return your computer to restart the computer. 4 When you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that existed before you installed the new driver. Reinstalling Software If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to...
... the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the prompts on the screen. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 41) to return your computer to restart the computer. 4 When you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that existed before you installed the new driver. Reinstalling Software If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to...
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Use System Restore as described in the previous section: 1 Click Start→My Computer→Properties→ Hardware→Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. Reinstalling Software 3 Double-click the name of the driver→OK→...
Use System Restore as described in the previous section: 1 Click Start→My Computer→Properties→ Hardware→Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. Reinstalling Software 3 Double-click the name of the driver→OK→...
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... also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key to Boot from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on the screen to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System media. 3 If the Install Windows message appears...
... also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key to Boot from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on the screen to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System media. 3 If the Install Windows message appears...
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.... Dell Technology Guide The Dell Technology Guide is located on www.dell.com at support.dell.com. and Canada) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to remove and replace parts • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • About your operating system • Using and maintaining devices • Understanding technologies such as RAID, Internet, Bluetooth® wireless...
.... Dell Technology Guide The Dell Technology Guide is located on www.dell.com at support.dell.com. and Canada) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to remove and replace parts • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • About your operating system • Using and maintaining devices • Understanding technologies such as RAID, Internet, Bluetooth® wireless...
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networks connecting, 14 overview, 15 Notebook System Software, 46 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 43 media, 43 operating system product key, 47 P phone numbers, 54 power power light conditions, 32 troubleshooting, 32 R regulatory information, 47 reinstalling drivers and utilities, 39 software, 39 S safety information, 47 security cable slot description, 10 Service Manual, 47 Service Tag, 45 setup computer, 13 quick setup, 13 software reinstalling, 39 troubleshooting, 34 updates, 35 Index 57
networks connecting, 14 overview, 15 Notebook System Software, 46 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 43 media, 43 operating system product key, 47 P phone numbers, 54 power power light conditions, 32 troubleshooting, 32 R regulatory information, 47 reinstalling drivers and utilities, 39 software, 39 S safety information, 47 security cable slot description, 10 Service Manual, 47 Service Tag, 45 setup computer, 13 quick setup, 13 software reinstalling, 39 troubleshooting, 34 updates, 35 Index 57
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... specifications AC adapter, 27 all, 23 audio, 25 battery, 26 communications, 24 display, 25 environmental, 29 keyboard, 26 memory, 23 physical, 28 ports and connectors, 24 processor, 23 touch pad, 26 video, 24 support, 49 contacting Dell, 54 DellConnect, 50 online services, 50 regional, 50 technical support and customer service, 50 support information, 47 58 T Terms and Conditions, 47 track stick/touch pad buttons description, 6-7 transferring information to a new computer, 18 troubleshooting...
... specifications AC adapter, 27 all, 23 audio, 25 battery, 26 communications, 24 display, 25 environmental, 29 keyboard, 26 memory, 23 physical, 28 ports and connectors, 24 processor, 23 touch pad, 26 video, 24 support, 49 contacting Dell, 54 DellConnect, 50 online services, 50 regional, 50 technical support and customer service, 50 support information, 47 58 T Terms and Conditions, 47 track stick/touch pad buttons description, 6-7 transferring information to a new computer, 18 troubleshooting...