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...Connection to the WLAN 77 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 77 Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet 78 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 78 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection . 78... Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 78 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network 79 Windows Firewall 79 8 Using Cards 81 Supported Cards 81 Media Memory Card Reader 81 Compact Flash Card Reader 81 ExpressCard Reader 82 Extended Cards ...
...Connection to the WLAN 77 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 77 Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet 78 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 78 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection . 78... Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 78 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network 79 Windows Firewall 79 8 Using Cards 81 Supported Cards 81 Media Memory Card Reader 81 Compact Flash Card Reader 81 ExpressCard Reader 82 Extended Cards ...
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... is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system 99 A solid blue screen appears 99 Dell MediaDirect problems 99 Other software problems 100 Memory Problems 100 Network Problems 101 General 101 Mobile Broadband Network 101 Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Problems 102 Power Problems 102 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 103 Printer...
... is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system 99 A solid blue screen appears 99 Dell MediaDirect problems 99 Other software problems 100 Memory Problems 100 Network Problems 101 General 101 Mobile Broadband Network 101 Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Problems 102 Power Problems 102 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 103 Printer...
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... Is a Driver 119 Identifying Drivers 119 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 120 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 122 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 122 Using the Operating System Installation Media 124 14 Adding and Replacing Parts 127 Before You Begin 127 Recommended Tools 127 Turning Off...
... Is a Driver 119 Identifying Drivers 119 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 120 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 122 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 122 Using the Operating System Installation Media 124 14 Adding and Replacing Parts 127 Before You Begin 127 Recommended Tools 127 Turning Off...
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...service contract, online discussions with technical support • Reference - Computer documentation, details on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word...provides real-time health scans of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on my computer configuration, product ...
...service contract, online discussions with technical support • Reference - Computer documentation, details on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word...provides real-time health scans of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on my computer configuration, product ...
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... musical input into discover mode to the connector. M I O N B U T T O N - Right View 1 1 display latch release 4 compact flash card reader 23 4 5 2 IEEE 1394 connector (firewire) 5 ExpressCard Slot 3 media memory card reader 20 About Your Computer Puts the computer into a sound or W I R E L E S S C O N N E C T I C R O P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Attach headphones to connect the wireless keyboard and mouse with the system using...
... musical input into discover mode to the connector. M I O N B U T T O N - Right View 1 1 display latch release 4 compact flash card reader 23 4 5 2 IEEE 1394 connector (firewire) 5 ExpressCard Slot 3 media memory card reader 20 About Your Computer Puts the computer into a sound or W I R E L E S S C O N N E C T I C R O P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Attach headphones to connect the wireless keyboard and mouse with the system using...
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... R D R E A D E R - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card. Supports 34- About Your Computer 21 Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras, hard drives, and ... • Compact Flash Type II • Microdrive E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - The media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • MiniSD • RSMMC • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro Duo C O M P A C T F L A S H C A R D R E A D E R - and ...
... R D R E A D E R - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card. Supports 34- About Your Computer 21 Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras, hard drives, and ... • Compact Flash Type II • Microdrive E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - The media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • MiniSD • RSMMC • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro Duo C O M P A C T F L A S H C A R D R E A D E R - and ...
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.... The computer uses an internal fan to keep the computer within proper functioning temperature. Do not store your computer in the air vents. Bottom View 1 6 2 1 memory module cover 4 battery latch release 5 4 2 battery 5 subwoofer cover 24 About Your Computer 3 3 battery charge gauge 6 fan air vents When you wrap the AC adapter cable...
.... The computer uses an internal fan to keep the computer within proper functioning temperature. Do not store your computer in the air vents. Bottom View 1 6 2 1 memory module cover 4 battery latch release 5 4 2 battery 5 subwoofer cover 24 About Your Computer 3 3 battery charge gauge 6 fan air vents When you wrap the AC adapter cable...
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...O D U L E C O V E R - See "Charge Gauge" on page 55. Covers the compartment that contains the secondary memory module. The computer uses an internal fan to an electrical outlet. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a..., which prevents the computer from overheating. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to keep the computer within proper functioning temperature. See "Memory" on page 55 for instructions. Releases the battery. About Your Computer 25 F A N A I R V E N T S - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - NOTE: The ...
...O D U L E C O V E R - See "Charge Gauge" on page 55. Covers the compartment that contains the secondary memory module. The computer uses an internal fan to an electrical outlet. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a..., which prevents the computer from overheating. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to keep the computer within proper functioning temperature. See "Memory" on page 55 for instructions. Releases the battery. About Your Computer 25 F A N A I R V E N T S - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - NOTE: The ...
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... The types of supported media formats, see "Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media" on page 41. For a list of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country. NOTE: Copying a BD-R to the blank disc. The computer copies the data from audio files stored on your computer or backing ... click OK. • If you have copyright protection and cannot be copied to make an exact copy of a CD, DVD, or BD using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Display→ Settings. 2 Under Screen resolution, click and drag ...
... The types of supported media formats, see "Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media" on page 41. For a list of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country. NOTE: Copying a BD-R to the blank disc. The computer copies the data from audio files stored on your computer or backing ... click OK. • If you have copyright protection and cannot be copied to make an exact copy of a CD, DVD, or BD using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Display→ Settings. 2 Under Screen resolution, click and drag ...
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... may need to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell computer. Using a Battery 59 Operating time is designed to configure power management settings. See "Configuring Power...
... may need to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell computer. Using a Battery 59 Operating time is designed to configure power management settings. See "Configuring Power...
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...8226; MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS) • Memory Stick Pro • xD-Picture Card With a commonly available adapter, the memory card reader also reads the following digital media memory cards: • MiniSD • RSMCC • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro Duo Compact Flash Card ...memory cards: • Compact Flash Type I • Compact Flash Type II • Microdrive Using Cards 81 NOTE: Your computer does not support PC cards. For more information, see "Specifications" on a media memory card, and one slot for an ExpressCard for purchase from Dell...
...8226; MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS) • Memory Stick Pro • xD-Picture Card With a commonly available adapter, the memory card reader also reads the following digital media memory cards: • MiniSD • RSMCC • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro Duo Compact Flash Card ...memory cards: • Compact Flash Type I • Compact Flash Type II • Microdrive Using Cards 81 NOTE: Your computer does not support PC cards. For more information, see "Specifications" on a media memory card, and one slot for an ExpressCard for purchase from Dell...
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...case. ExpressCard Reader NOTE: PCMCIA cards will not work in the Product Information Guide. 1 1394 connector 4 ExpressCard slot 12 34 2 media memory card slot 3 compact flash card slot 82 Using Cards Extended Cards An extended card is not clear, see "Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area...connector that came with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to prevent incorrect insertion. Installing a Media Memory Card or ExpressCard You can damage the system board. • Always remove an extended card before you begin any of the procedures in ...
...case. ExpressCard Reader NOTE: PCMCIA cards will not work in the Product Information Guide. 1 1394 connector 4 ExpressCard slot 12 34 2 media memory card slot 3 compact flash card slot 82 Using Cards Extended Cards An extended card is not clear, see "Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area...connector that came with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to prevent incorrect insertion. Installing a Media Memory Card or ExpressCard You can damage the system board. • Always remove an extended card before you begin any of the procedures in ...
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...click, double-click, or right-click the icon. 90 Troubleshooting Allows you to your computer and available from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of all ...the components installed on your computer. The Dell Support icon in your computing environment. The Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer...
...click, double-click, or right-click the icon. 90 Troubleshooting Allows you to your computer and available from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of all ...the components installed on your computer. The Dell Support icon in your computing environment. The Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer...
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... pad or external mouse may be faulty. See "Contacting Dell" on page 90. DATA ERROR - DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY - DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION - Restart the computer. A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I V E - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . If the ... follow the safety instructions in the computer. See "Contacting Dell" on page 90. EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - See "Memory" on page 129. GATE A20 FAILURE - See "Memory" on page 129. 94 Troubleshooting Use an anti-virus program...
... pad or external mouse may be faulty. See "Contacting Dell" on page 90. DATA ERROR - DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY - DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION - Restart the computer. A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I V E - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . If the ... follow the safety instructions in the computer. See "Contacting Dell" on page 90. EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - See "Memory" on page 129. GATE A20 FAILURE - See "Memory" on page 129. 94 Troubleshooting Use an anti-virus program...
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...media. See "System Setup Program" on page 87. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. A memory module may be defective. Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. ...Run the HardDisk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N E R R O R - MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions on page 87. The...
...media. See "System Setup Program" on page 87. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. A memory module may be defective. Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. ...Run the HardDisk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N E R R O R - MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions on page 87. The...
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..." on page 87. Connect your boot device, ensure that you want to check the file structure on page 150. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N - NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 129) and, if necessary, replace them...
..." on page 87. Connect your boot device, ensure that you want to check the file structure on page 150. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N - NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 129) and, if necessary, replace them...
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...the computer to open the System Properties window. 3 Click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics. TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED - A chip on page 134. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click... the System Set tests in the system setup program does not match the system clock. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require replacing. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Product Information Guide. T H E D E V I C E I S CRITICALLY LOW - The...
...the computer to open the System Properties window. 3 Click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics. TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED - A chip on page 134. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click... the System Set tests in the system setup program does not match the system clock. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require replacing. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Product Information Guide. T H E D E V I C E I S CRITICALLY LOW - The...
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...anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - If necessary, install additional memory. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY. See "Memory" on page 87. SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN...are not using to run successfully, the error condition is related to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 129. • Run the Dell Diagnostics. Memory Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see if that resolves the problem. ...
...anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - If necessary, install additional memory. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY. See "Memory" on page 87. SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN...are not using to run successfully, the error condition is related to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 129. • Run the Dell Diagnostics. Memory Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see if that resolves the problem. ...
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...E C T O R - Check the status in the main window: icon in the notification area if the computer has a Dell Mobile Broadband card installed. Double-click the icon to connect. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Activate your Mobile Broadband card" on page 102 for details on your Mobile Broadband... verify coverage plan and supported services. The Dell Mobile Broadband card must be activated on page 149 as you complete these checks. If the status indicates the mobile broadband card is not activated, see "Memory" on page 129) to ensure that your...
...E C T O R - Check the status in the main window: icon in the notification area if the computer has a Dell Mobile Broadband card installed. Double-click the icon to connect. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Activate your Mobile Broadband card" on page 102 for details on your Mobile Broadband... verify coverage plan and supported services. The Dell Mobile Broadband card must be activated on page 149 as you complete these checks. If the status indicates the mobile broadband card is not activated, see "Memory" on page 129) to ensure that your...
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... Guide. E N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I V A T E Y O U R M OBILE B R O A D B A N D C A R D - CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - A C T I N D O W S - Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you must activate the Mobile Broadband service through the Windows Help and Support Center. Contact.... 3 Turn on the computer. P R O V I D E D C A R D - If the light is listed. The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility did not locate a Mobile Broadband network. • Searching - Contact your cellular service provider. To access the Help and...
... Guide. E N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I V A T E Y O U R M OBILE B R O A D B A N D C A R D - CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - A C T I N D O W S - Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you must activate the Mobile Broadband service through the Windows Help and Support Center. Contact.... 3 Turn on the computer. P R O V I D E D C A R D - If the light is listed. The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility did not locate a Mobile Broadband network. • Searching - Contact your cellular service provider. To access the Help and...