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... a Video 70 8 Using ExpressCards 71 ExpressCard Blanks 71 Installing an ExpressCard 72 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 72 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 73 Memory Card Blanks 73 Installing a Memory Card 73 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 74 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up...
... a Video 70 8 Using ExpressCards 71 ExpressCard Blanks 71 Installing an ExpressCard 72 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 72 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 73 Memory Card Blanks 73 Installing a Memory Card 73 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 74 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up...
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Dell Network Assistant 96 DellConnect 96 Drive Problems 97 Optical drive problems 97 Hard drive problems 98 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 98 Error Messages 100 ... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 108 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 108 A solid blue screen appears 108 Dell MediaDirect problems 108 Other software problems 109 Memory Problems 110 Network Problems 110 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 111 Power Problems 111 8 Contents
Dell Network Assistant 96 DellConnect 96 Drive Problems 97 Optical drive problems 97 Hard drive problems 98 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 98 Error Messages 100 ... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 108 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 108 A solid blue screen appears 108 Dell MediaDirect problems 108 Other software problems 109 Memory Problems 110 Network Problems 110 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 111 Power Problems 111 8 Contents
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...Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 133 Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Replacing the Center Control Cover ...and Hinge Covers 136 Keyboard 136 Removing the Keyboard 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 138 Removing the Memory Module 138 Replacing the Memory Module 140 Subscriber Identity Module 142 Wireless Mini-Cards 142 Removing a WLAN Card 143 Replacing a WLAN Card 144 ...
...Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 133 Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Replacing the Center Control Cover ...and Hinge Covers 136 Keyboard 136 Removing the Keyboard 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 138 Removing the Memory Module 138 Replacing the Memory Module 140 Subscriber Identity Module 142 Wireless Mini-Cards 142 Removing a WLAN Card 143 Replacing a WLAN Card 144 ...
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...Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Proactive e-mail notification of your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface configuration. NSS provides critical updates for your selections. other Dell customers • Upgrades - updates appropriate for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and... operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select...
...Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Proactive e-mail notification of your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface configuration. NSS provides critical updates for your selections. other Dell customers • Upgrades - updates appropriate for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and... operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select...
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... connector 11 consumer IR 13 touch pad 15 power button 2 camera 4 media control buttons 6 keyboard 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I S P L A Y ...a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. P O W E R B U T T O N - For more information about the keyboard, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 58). Built-in microphone for video capture, conferencing, and chat. D I C A T O R - D E L L M E D I A D I C R ...
... connector 11 consumer IR 13 touch pad 15 power button 2 camera 4 media control buttons 6 keyboard 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I S P L A Y ...a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. P O W E R B U T T O N - For more information about the keyboard, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 58). Built-in microphone for video capture, conferencing, and chat. D I C A T O R - D E L L M E D I A D I C R ...
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... R E A D E R - Control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media Player playback. A port on the front of a mouse (see "Touch Pad" on a memory card. Provides a fast and convenient way to move the cursor on the display (see "Fingerprint Reader" on page 39). There are four sub items in...MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD T O U C H P A D - Provides the functionality of the computer that controls the biometric reader, see "Touch Pad" on page 86. To enroll your Dell™ computer secure. ...
... R E A D E R - Control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media Player playback. A port on the front of a mouse (see "Touch Pad" on a memory card. Provides a fast and convenient way to move the cursor on the display (see "Fingerprint Reader" on page 39). There are four sub items in...MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD T O U C H P A D - Provides the functionality of the computer that controls the biometric reader, see "Touch Pad" on page 86. To enroll your Dell™ computer secure. ...
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...charge (see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 138. Compartment for instructions). 36 About Your Computer B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - Releases the battery (see "Memory" on page 142). C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - For additional information, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 48 for WLAN, WWAN, and Flash Cache Module (FCM) Mini-Cards (see... "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 43). Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - When a...
...charge (see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 138. Compartment for instructions). 36 About Your Computer B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - Releases the battery (see "Memory" on page 142). C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - For additional information, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 48 for WLAN, WWAN, and Flash Cache Module (FCM) Mini-Cards (see... "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 43). Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - When a...
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... may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is significantly reduced when 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 power-intensive programs such as ...
... may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is significantly reduced when 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 power-intensive programs such as ...
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... the Picture If an error message notifies you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on multimedia playback mode for digital media. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is an instant-on the hinge cover, to start the... computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Sleep state, you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the ...
... the Picture If an error message notifies you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on multimedia playback mode for digital media. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is an instant-on the hinge cover, to start the... computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Sleep state, you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the ...
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Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. The 54 mm card only fits into both the 34 mm and 54 mm card slots. Using ...
Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. The 54 mm card only fits into both the 34 mm and 54 mm card slots. Using ...
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...Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Using the Memory Card Reader 73 NOTE: A memory card is not clear, see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on a memory card. The cards are generally marked with the card. Memory cards are keyed to view and share digital photos,...music, and videos stored on page 74. The computer automatically detects the card. Installing a Memory Card You can install a 8-in-1 memory card in the slot; The 8-in-1 memory card reader reads the following memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) •...
...Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Using the Memory Card Reader 73 NOTE: A memory card is not clear, see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on a memory card. The cards are generally marked with the card. Memory cards are keyed to view and share digital photos,...music, and videos stored on page 74. The computer automatically detects the card. Installing a Memory Card You can install a 8-in-1 memory card in the slot; The 8-in-1 memory card reader reads the following memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) •...
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... card into the slot to select a card and stop the card, you do not force the card. If you could lose data. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Press the... card into the slot until the card is partially ejected, remove the card. 74 Using the Memory Card Reader If the configuration program tells you remove it from the computer. NOTICE: Click the icon in the Product Information Guide. Check ...
... card into the slot to select a card and stop the card, you do not force the card. If you could lose data. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Press the... card into the slot until the card is partially ejected, remove the card. 74 Using the Memory Card Reader If the configuration program tells you remove it from the computer. NOTICE: Click the icon in the Product Information Guide. Check ...
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...menu, and then press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During ...the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 158). NOTE: If...
...menu, and then press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During ...the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 158). NOTE: If...
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... problem you are having. 92 Troubleshooting Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of system devices. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you have selected the Test System option from the menu to run...Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of common symptoms and allows you to select a test based on your 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.
... problem you are having. 92 Troubleshooting Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of system devices. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you have selected the Test System option from the menu to run...Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of common symptoms and allows you to select a test based on your 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.
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... For any requirements for running the test. If you to your computer is located at support.dell.com. The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left... pane of all the components installed on the screen. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the ...
... For any requirements for running the test. If you to your computer is located at support.dell.com. The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left... pane of all the components installed on the screen. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the ...
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... computing environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the Dell Support 3 help tools such as, Dell Support 3, Dell PC Tune-Up, Dell PC CheckUp, and Network Assistant • DellConnect for remote, real-time, technical support • Dell support contact information including e-mail and online chat addresses as well as available memory, disk space, installed hardware...
... computing environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the Dell Support 3 help tools such as, Dell Support 3, Dell PC Tune-Up, Dell PC CheckUp, and Network Assistant • DellConnect for remote, real-time, technical support • Dell support contact information including e-mail and online chat addresses as well as available memory, disk space, installed hardware...
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... the microprocessor has failed. One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. The operation requires a hard drive in the system setup program (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I L A B L E M E M O R Y - If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "Using the System Setup Program"... on page 131). CAUTION: Before you begin any of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the hard drive bay (see "Contacting Dell" on page 157 as you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the...
... the microprocessor has failed. One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. The operation requires a hard drive in the system setup program (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I L A B L E M E M O R Y - If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "Using the System Setup Program"... on page 131). CAUTION: Before you begin any of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the hard drive bay (see "Contacting Dell" on page 157 as you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the...
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... Drive" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. GATE A20 FAILURE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). Take the appropriate action. H A R D - D I S K ... R - Insert bootable media. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 89). The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper. GENERAL FAILURE - If the problem persists...
... Drive" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. GATE A20 FAILURE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). Take the appropriate action. H A R D - D I S K ... R - Insert bootable media. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 89). The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper. GENERAL FAILURE - If the problem persists...
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... information does not match the hardware configuration. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 138). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys ... or improperly seated. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 169). Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The message is most...
... information does not match the hardware configuration. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 138). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys ... or improperly seated. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 169). Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The message is most...
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... Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. Contact Dell (see "Memory" on the hard drive. You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 158). D L L F I N G S YS T E M... N O T F O U N D - The operating system cannot locate a sector on page 158). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - OP E R A T I L E W A S N O T F O U N D -...
... Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. Contact Dell (see "Memory" on the hard drive. You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 158). D L L F I N G S YS T E M... N O T F O U N D - The operating system cannot locate a sector on page 158). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - OP E R A T I L E W A S N O T F O U N D -...