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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 ExpressCard Problems 105 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 105 Keyboard Problems ... 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 ExpressCard Problems 105 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 105 Keyboard Problems ... 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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... support • Community - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with site. Proactive e-mail notification of your Dell computer. updates appropriate for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - What Are You Looking For? Service call and...
... support • Community - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with site. Proactive e-mail notification of your Dell computer. updates appropriate for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - What Are You Looking For? Service call and...
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... wired network connections. Right Side View 12 3 4 5 67 1 ExpressCard slot 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 USB connector 7 security cable slot 2 Wireless On/Off switch 4 optical drive 6 S-Video connector 32 About Your Computer The two lights next to a network. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. For information on using...
... wired network connections. Right Side View 12 3 4 5 67 1 ExpressCard slot 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 USB connector 7 security cable slot 2 Wireless On/Off switch 4 optical drive 6 S-Video connector 32 About Your Computer The two lights next to a network. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. For information on using...
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... network (WLAN) in the slot. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on page 71. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - For more information about the optical drive see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83...
... network (WLAN) in the slot. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on page 71. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - For more information about the optical drive see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83...
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... power management settings). Operating time 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 ... over the battery icon in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you may not be fully charged,...
... power management settings). Operating time 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 ... over the battery icon in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you may not be fully charged,...
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... Dell computers do not support HD-DVD media. NOTE: Copying a BD-R to BD-RE does not produce an exact copy. 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Roxio Creator→ Projects→ Copy. 2 Under the Copy tab, click Copy Disc. 3 To copy the CD, DVD or BD: • If you have one optical drive... or BD NOTE: Most commercial DVDs and BDs have inserted your computer or backing up important data. How to make an exact copy of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country. NOTE: The types of a CD, DVD or BD using Roxio Creator Plus. Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™...
... Dell computers do not support HD-DVD media. NOTE: Copying a BD-R to BD-RE does not produce an exact copy. 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Roxio Creator→ Projects→ Copy. 2 Under the Copy tab, click Copy Disc. 3 To copy the CD, DVD or BD: • If you have one optical drive... or BD NOTE: Most commercial DVDs and BDs have inserted your computer or backing up important data. How to make an exact copy of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country. NOTE: The types of a CD, DVD or BD using Roxio Creator Plus. Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™...
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...before you write to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to an optical drive C LOSE OTHER PROGRAMS - Try closing all DVD titles work in the Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 121. TURN OFF... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the drive or the media. See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 89. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 172. Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is interrupted, an error occurs. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS®...
...before you write to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to an optical drive C LOSE OTHER PROGRAMS - Try closing all DVD titles work in the Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 121. TURN OFF... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the drive or the media. See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 89. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 172. Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is interrupted, an error occurs. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS®...
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To disable wireless activity, use the wireless switch (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). ... temperature for 1 hour before turning it on. • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from your government. • Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will ...8226; Consider disabling wireless activity on the computer. • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that using the optical drive to maximize battery operating time. Send the computer through a metal detector. Some airlines forbid the use of data...
To disable wireless activity, use the wireless switch (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). ... temperature for 1 hour before turning it on. • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from your government. • Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will ...8226; Consider disabling wireless activity on the computer. • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that using the optical drive to maximize battery operating time. Send the computer through a metal detector. Some airlines forbid the use of data...
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Never touch the lens in the optical drive, and follow the instructions that come with a solution of three parts water and one part ... Disconnect any installed batteries (see "Battery Performance" on page 43). 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water. Cleaning an Optical Mouse Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with the playback quality of your media, try cleaning the discs.... or keyboard. Do not allow water from the cloth to clean the lens in the drive. You can also use compressed air to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest.
Never touch the lens in the optical drive, and follow the instructions that come with a solution of three parts water and one part ... Disconnect any installed batteries (see "Battery Performance" on page 43). 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water. Cleaning an Optical Mouse Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with the playback quality of your media, try cleaning the discs.... or keyboard. Do not allow water from the cloth to clean the lens in the drive. You can also use compressed air to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest.
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... program (or utility) that serves as system setup. The smallest unit of the devices from which can use to start your hard drive is usually equal to start your computer has a virus, ensure that you can be written to as an interface between the components ... processor operations. 178 Glossary C C - Also referred to once. BD-R discs can use to 8 bits. A disk that can be recorded with an optical disc recorder. bus speed - basic input/output system - A byte is damaged or your computer. A special high-speed storage mechanism which the computer attempts to...
... program (or utility) that serves as system setup. The smallest unit of the devices from which can use to start your hard drive is usually equal to start your computer has a virus, ensure that you can be written to as an interface between the components ... processor operations. 178 Glossary C C - Also referred to once. BD-R discs can use to 8 bits. A disk that can be recorded with an optical disc recorder. bus speed - basic input/output system - A byte is damaged or your computer. A special high-speed storage mechanism which the computer attempts to...
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...computer. Frequently, the word memory is typically used as a synonym for devices to indicate the status of memory, such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. memory module - Mini PCI - Glossary 185 megabyte - A bay that is functionally equivalent to a standard...such as communication NICs. memory address - A small circuit board containing memory chips, which the computer assigns memory addresses to hard drive storage, the term is typically used to refer to physical locations at start-up. MB/sec - This measurement is often ...
...computer. Frequently, the word memory is typically used as a synonym for devices to indicate the status of memory, such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. memory module - Mini PCI - Glossary 185 megabyte - A bay that is functionally equivalent to a standard...such as communication NICs. memory address - A small circuit board containing memory chips, which the computer assigns memory addresses to hard drive storage, the term is typically used to refer to physical locations at start-up. MB/sec - This measurement is often ...
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A device that provides network capabilities. Three types of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. 186 Glossary NIC - See network adapter. NVRAM - nonvolatile random access memory - See media bay. Access times of storage devices...which cellular telephone service is available. A measure of image resolution used for digital cameras. Your computer can set. millisecond - O optical drive - The section of the Windows taskbar that you can maintain the Mobile Broadband network connection regardless of time that uses...
A device that provides network capabilities. Three types of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. 186 Glossary NIC - See network adapter. NVRAM - nonvolatile random access memory - See media bay. Access times of storage devices...which cellular telephone service is available. A measure of image resolution used for digital cameras. Your computer can set. millisecond - O optical drive - The section of the Windows taskbar that you can maintain the Mobile Broadband network connection regardless of time that uses...
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...54 copying DVDs helpful tips, 56 how to, 54 D Dell contacting, 158 Dell Diagnostics about, 89 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 91 starting from your hard drive, 90 Dell MediaDirect about, 26 problems, 108 Dell support site, 15 DellConnect, 154 Device Driver Rollback, 119 ...67 drivers about, 118 identifying, 118 reinstalling, 119 Drivers and Utilities media, 13 about, 120 Dell Diagnostics, 89 drives problems, 97 See also hard drive See also optical drive DVD blank, 55 drive problems, 97 E End User License Agreement, 14 ergonomics information, 14 error messages, 100 ExpressCard slot...
...54 copying DVDs helpful tips, 56 how to, 54 D Dell contacting, 158 Dell Diagnostics about, 89 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 91 starting from your hard drive, 90 Dell MediaDirect about, 26 problems, 108 Dell support site, 15 DellConnect, 154 Device Driver Rollback, 119 ...67 drivers about, 118 identifying, 118 reinstalling, 119 Drivers and Utilities media, 13 about, 120 Dell Diagnostics, 89 drives problems, 97 See also hard drive See also optical drive DVD blank, 55 drive problems, 97 E End User License Agreement, 14 ergonomics information, 14 error messages, 100 ExpressCard slot...