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16 Specifications 159 A Appendix 169 Using the System Setup Program 169 Viewing the System Setup Screen 170 System Setup Screen 170 Commonly Used Options 170 Cleaning Your Computer 172 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 172 Touch Pad 173 Mouse 173 Media 173 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 174 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 175 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 175 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 175 FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 Glossary 177 Index 195 12 Contents
16 Specifications 159 A Appendix 169 Using the System Setup Program 169 Viewing the System Setup Screen 170 System Setup Screen 170 Commonly Used Options 170 Cleaning Your Computer 172 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 172 Touch Pad 173 Mouse 173 Media 173 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 174 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 175 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 175 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 175 FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 Glossary 177 Index 195 12 Contents
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... Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - automatically detects your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface configuration. updates appropriate for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your Service Tag or Product Type... • Reference - What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Solutions - other Dell customers • Upgrades - may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall...
... Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - automatically detects your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface configuration. updates appropriate for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your Service Tag or Product Type... • Reference - What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Solutions - other Dell customers • Upgrades - may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall...
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... found Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vent A I R V E N T - Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator has an LED that... damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on page 83). Solid orange: Weak network found - The computer uses an internal fan to scan specifically for networks - D E L L W I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R - Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in your computer in the air vents. Fan noise is running. F I ...
... found Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vent A I R V E N T - Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator has an LED that... damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on page 83). Solid orange: Weak network found - The computer uses an internal fan to scan specifically for networks - D E L L W I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R - Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in your computer in the air vents. Fan noise is running. F I ...
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...can change the appearance of text and change back to decrease/increase the screen resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. These drivers are designed to the closest supported values. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note ...of the current settings so you can enhance the legibility of images on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read if you ...
...can change the appearance of text and change back to decrease/increase the screen resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. These drivers are designed to the closest supported values. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note ...of the current settings so you can enhance the legibility of images on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read if you ...
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... camera's Video Software Help file, right-click the icon in the notification area and click Launch Webcam Center. For more information about camera features, see "Specifications" on . Click Help from the menu and select Contents. Using the Camera 69 NOTE: It is turned on page 159. The blue camera light appears...
... camera's Video Software Help file, right-click the icon in the notification area and click Launch Webcam Center. For more information about camera features, see "Specifications" on . Click Help from the menu and select Contents. Using the Camera 69 NOTE: It is turned on page 159. The blue camera light appears...
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... factors: • ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) • ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide in the slot; Save the blank for information on page 72. See "Specifications" on page 159 for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with a 34 mm connector...
... factors: • ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) • ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide in the slot; Save the blank for information on page 72. See "Specifications" on page 159 for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with a 34 mm connector...
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... media usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. 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 wireless network card: 1 Right-click the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. Your wireless router may have wired Internet...
... media usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. 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 wireless network card: 1 Right-click the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. Your wireless router may have wired Internet...
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... information on the type of wireless network card that is installed in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on page 76 for more information about the ...is not configured) is managing your computer and then search for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that name on page 76. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the Windows Help ...
... information on the type of wireless network card that is installed in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on page 76 for more information about the ...is not configured) is managing your computer and then search for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that name on page 76. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the Windows Help ...
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...page 71. • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your computer, or on the ... your computer, you purchased your computer, see one of configurations. To determine your computer configuration, 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, the computer has a ...
...page 71. • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your computer, or on the ... your computer, you purchased your computer, see one of configurations. To determine your computer configuration, 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, the computer has a ...
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... of common symptoms and allows you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following menu appears. The test typically takes 10 to answer specific questions. Performs a thorough check of tracing the problem quickly. The test typically takes an hour or more thorough check of the devices in ... to run a complete test on your input to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the symptom of system devices. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you have selected the Test System option ...
... of common symptoms and allows you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following menu appears. The test typically takes 10 to answer specific questions. Performs a thorough check of tracing the problem quickly. The test typically takes an hour or more thorough check of the devices in ... to run a complete test on your input to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the symptom of system devices. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you have selected the Test System option ...
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... Service Tag for your computer. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides service, support and system-specific information. If you to your computer is located at support.dell.com. The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on...
... Service Tag for your computer. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides service, support and system-specific information. If you to your computer is located at support.dell.com. The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on...
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...; 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, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more information about installing recommended..., such as telephone numbers • Resources specific to your computer are provided. In addition, using your Service Tag, Dell can download Dell Support Center from the Services page at the top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model...
...; 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, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more information about installing recommended..., such as telephone numbers • Resources specific to your computer are provided. In addition, using your Service Tag, Dell can download Dell Support Center from the Services page at the top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model...
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...Dell Network Assistant Designed specifically for a fee through an Internet connection, diagnose your computer's desktop. 2 Click Assistance From Dell→ Technical Support→ DellConnect→ Phone and follow the instructions. 96 Troubleshooting The associate works with your permission under your supervision, and you must have an Internet connection and your Dell...computer's desktop. 2 Click Self Help→ Network / Internet→ Network Management. The Dell Network Assistant provides the following features: • Consolidated setup, alerting, and device status •...
...Dell Network Assistant Designed specifically for a fee through an Internet connection, diagnose your computer's desktop. 2 Click Assistance From Dell→ Technical Support→ DellConnect→ Phone and follow the instructions. 96 Troubleshooting The associate works with your permission under your supervision, and you must have an Internet connection and your Dell...computer's desktop. 2 Click Self Help→ Network / Internet→ Network Management. The Dell Network Assistant provides the following features: • Consolidated setup, alerting, and device status •...
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...remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive,...D - 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 - H A R D - H A R D - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I V E - The operating system is unable to commands from the computer. Try copying the file to nonbootable media, such as a floppy...
...remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive,...D - 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 - H A R D - H A R D - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I V E - The operating system is unable to commands from the computer. Try copying the file to nonbootable media, such as a floppy...
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...specific track on page 169). SHUTDOWN FAILURE - TI M E- Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. D A Y N O T S E T - Correct the settings for the Date and Time options (see "Using the System Setup Program" on the hard drive. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell... E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I B L E . Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. OF ...
...specific track on page 169). SHUTDOWN FAILURE - TI M E- Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. D A Y N O T S E T - Correct the settings for the Date and Time options (see "Using the System Setup Program" on the hard drive. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell... E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I B L E . Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. OF ...
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.... 4 Replace the hinge covers and the center control cover (see "Replacing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers" on page 136). See "Specifications" on page 159 for your computer warranty. NOTICE: If you begin any of the computer). Memory CAUTION: Before you need to removing the memory... module from DIMM 1. You can be accessed from Dell are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to do so could result in the Product Information Guide. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets...
.... 4 Replace the hinge covers and the center control cover (see "Replacing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers" on page 136). See "Specifications" on page 159 for your computer warranty. NOTICE: If you begin any of the computer). Memory CAUTION: Before you need to removing the memory... module from DIMM 1. You can be accessed from Dell are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to do so could result in the Product Information Guide. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets...
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...) 800 MHz (Intel 45 nm Core 2 processor) Mobile Intel 965PM 64 bits dual-channel (2) 64-bit buses 32 bits 2 MB PCI-E X16 32 bits x16 Specifications 159 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region.
...) 800 MHz (Intel 45 nm Core 2 processor) Mobile Intel 965PM 64 bits dual-channel (2) 64-bit buses 32 bits 2 MB PCI-E X16 32 bits x16 Specifications 159 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region.
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.... It does NOT support PC Cards. NOTE: PCMCIA may not be populated and must match in some memory is designed only for system files. 160 Specifications ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is reserved for ExpressCards.
.... It does NOT support PC Cards. NOTE: PCMCIA may not be populated and must match in some memory is designed only for system files. 160 Specifications ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is reserved for ExpressCards.
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... on page 25. To determine the configuration of purchase. Video type 1: discrete video card Data bus PCI Express X16 Video controller nVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS Specifications 161 Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Consumer IR Mini-Card HDMI connector Network adapter S-Video TV-out USB Video microphone-in connector, two stereo...
... on page 25. To determine the configuration of purchase. Video type 1: discrete video card Data bus PCI Express X16 Video controller nVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS Specifications 161 Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Consumer IR Mini-Card HDMI connector Network adapter S-Video TV-out USB Video microphone-in connector, two stereo...
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... 4 ohms program menus and media control buttons 15.4-inch WXGA TrueLife 15.4-inch WXGA+ TrueLife 15.4-inch WLED WXGA+ TrueLife 15.4-inch WSXGA+ TrueLife 162 Specifications
... 4 ohms program menus and media control buttons 15.4-inch WXGA TrueLife 15.4-inch WXGA+ TrueLife 15.4-inch WLED WXGA+ TrueLife 15.4-inch WSXGA+ TrueLife 162 Specifications