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Only 177 FCC Class B 177 Glossary 179 Index 189 10 Contents 15 Dell QuickSet 135 16 Specifications 137 17 Obtaining Assistance 145 Online Services 145 AutoTech Service 146 Automated Order-Status Service 146 Support Service 146 Problems With Your Order ...147 Product Information 147 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147 Before You Call 148 Contacting Dell 150 18 Appendix 175 Caution ...
Only 177 FCC Class B 177 Glossary 179 Index 189 10 Contents 15 Dell QuickSet 135 16 Specifications 137 17 Obtaining Assistance 145 Online Services 145 AutoTech Service 146 Automated Order-Status Service 146 Support Service 146 Problems With Your Order ...147 Product Information 147 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147 Before You Call 148 Contacting Dell 150 18 Appendix 175 Caution ...
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...Drivers & Downloads and click Go. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on the screen. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files •... discussion with technical support • Reference - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - updates appropriate for your computer. Computer documentation, details on your computer, you reinstall the...
...Drivers & Downloads and click Go. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on the screen. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files •... discussion with technical support • Reference - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - updates appropriate for your computer. Computer documentation, details on your computer, you reinstall the...
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...display, the computer enters pan mode. For more information, see the user's guide for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the ... Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change the display resolution from one time. check box, and then click Apply. To display a program at a specific resolution, both screens independently and drag objects from the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may no longer be displayed at the...
...display, the computer enters pan mode. For more information, see the user's guide for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the ... Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change the display resolution from one time. check box, and then click Apply. To display a program at a specific resolution, both screens independently and drag objects from the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may no longer be displayed at the...
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... Settings tab→ Advanced→ Identify. If necessary, press to bring the screen image back to close the Display Properties window. For more information, see "Specifications" on page 137. 52 Using the Display 5 Change Screen Area to the appropriate sizes for both displays and click Apply. 6 If prompted to restart the...
... Settings tab→ Advanced→ Identify. If necessary, press to bring the screen image back to close the Display Properties window. For more information, see "Specifications" on page 137. 52 Using the Display 5 Change Screen Area to the appropriate sizes for both displays and click Apply. 6 If prompted to restart the...
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... shipped with installation media. NOTE: If your computer is no network or USB cables, other wireless-enabled computers in the order described below to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. Installation media usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. To view detailed information...
... shipped with installation media. NOTE: If your computer is no network or USB cables, other wireless-enabled computers in the order described below to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. Installation media usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. To view detailed information...
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... your wireless router and wait for at least 2 minutes for that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. After 2 minutes, proceed to internal cards with your wireless router to do the following networking...ensure that is already installed. This section provides general procedures for at support.dell.com. 11 Turn on only your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Microsoft Windows XP operating system 76 Using Networks (LAN or Wireless) See "Connecting to ...
... your wireless router and wait for at least 2 minutes for that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. After 2 minutes, proceed to internal cards with your wireless router to do the following networking...ensure that is already installed. This section provides general procedures for at support.dell.com. 11 Turn on only your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Microsoft Windows XP operating system 76 Using Networks (LAN or Wireless) See "Connecting to ...
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... card. You can take up notifies you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer's wireless networking function on and off by pressing... . Thereafter, whenever you log on to your computer within the range of the wireless network connection. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing your wireless network documentation in... in range or to get more information, the Windows XP operating system is enabled by pressing the key combination.
... card. You can take up notifies you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer's wireless networking function on and off by pressing... . Thereafter, whenever you log on to your computer within the range of the wireless network connection. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing your wireless network documentation in... in range or to get more information, the Windows XP operating system is enabled by pressing the key combination.
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For more information, see "Specifications" on a media memory card, and one slot for an ExpressCard for WWAN support. Media Memory Card Reader The media memory card reader reads the following ... Type I • Compact Flash Type II • Microdrive Using Cards 81 NOTE: Your computer does not support PC cards. Cards are available for purchase from Dell. Using Cards Supported Cards Your computer has two slots for memory storage media that provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos...
For more information, see "Specifications" on a media memory card, and one slot for an ExpressCard for WWAN support. Media Memory Card Reader The media memory card reader reads the following ... Type I • Compact Flash Type II • Microdrive Using Cards 81 NOTE: Your computer does not support PC cards. Cards are available for purchase from Dell. Using Cards Supported Cards Your computer has two slots for memory storage media that provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos...
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... takes one hour or more information. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Lists the... on the symptom of the problem you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the problem. Performs a thorough check of devices. Tests a specific device. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on page 150.
... takes one hour or more information. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Lists the... on the symptom of the problem you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the problem. Performs a thorough check of devices. Tests a specific device. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on page 150.
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...Y A D D R E S S L I N E 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 G V A L U E - GENERAL FAILURE - The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper. The message is unable to commands from the computer. H A R D -D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I L U R E 0 - Run the HardDisk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. H A R D -D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I O N E R R O R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE - The hard...
...Y A D D R E S S L I N E 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 G V A L U E - GENERAL FAILURE - The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper. The message is unable to commands from the computer. H A R D -D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I L U R E 0 - Run the HardDisk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. H A R D -D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I O N E R R O R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE - The hard...
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... device, ensure that you want to open . If the message reappears, contact Dell. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - The computer cannot find a specific track on the system board may have too many programs open is missing an essential... modules (see "Memory" on page 129) and, if necessary, replace them . If the hard drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. Contact Dell. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 87. O...
... device, ensure that you want to open . If the message reappears, contact Dell. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - The computer cannot find a specific track on the system board may have too many programs open is missing an essential... modules (see "Memory" on page 129) and, if necessary, replace them . If the hard drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. Contact Dell. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 87. O...
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System Setup Screens NOTE: For information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on the left ; You can control the boot sequence and enable/...
System Setup Screens NOTE: For information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on the left ; You can control the boot sequence and enable/...
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..., click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of a specific driver or utility to display the disc contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts... Drivers and Utilities program automatically scans your hardware to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of device for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices).
..., click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of a specific driver or utility to display the disc contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts... Drivers and Utilities program automatically scans your hardware to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of device for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices).
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...written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in...driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to restore your operating...arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to resolve a hardware conflict on using the Operating System installation media ...
...written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in...driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to restore your operating...arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to resolve a hardware conflict on using the Operating System installation media ...
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... can increase your computer. See "Specifications" on page 137 for your computer warranty. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. c Using your thumbs, slide the battery in the Product Information Guide. See "Removing a Card" on page 83. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the...
... can increase your computer. See "Specifications" on page 137 for your computer warranty. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. c Using your thumbs, slide the battery in the Product Information Guide. See "Removing a Card" on page 83. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the...
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... (HDA) microphone miniconnector, stereo headphones/speakers miniconnector Eight 4-ohm speakers (16 ohm total) in the display One 12-ohm subwoofer speaker in the base 138 Specifications Ports and Connectors (continued) DVI-I (Digital Video Interface) Audio/IR blaster connector Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Graphics Controller Data bus Video...
... (HDA) microphone miniconnector, stereo headphones/speakers miniconnector Eight 4-ohm speakers (16 ohm total) in the display One 12-ohm subwoofer speaker in the base 138 Specifications Ports and Connectors (continued) DVI-I (Digital Video Interface) Audio/IR blaster connector Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Graphics Controller Data bus Video...
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.../85° 16:10 0.2588 mm the international standard of color reproduction 16.7 M colors Glare polarizer 16.6 W (typ) brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts Specifications 139
.../85° 16:10 0.2588 mm the international standard of color reproduction 16.7 M colors Glare polarizer 16.6 W (typ) brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts Specifications 139
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... conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions See "Battery Performance" on page 58 for more information. 300 discharge/charge cycles 140 Specifications
... conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions See "Battery Performance" on page 58 for more information. 300 discharge/charge cycles 140 Specifications
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...; to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 75.3 mm (2.9 inches) 470 mm (18.5 inches) 405.6 mm (15.9 inches) approximately 18.1 lb depending upon configuration Specifications 141
...; to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 75.3 mm (2.9 inches) 470 mm (18.5 inches) 405.6 mm (15.9 inches) approximately 18.1 lb depending upon configuration Specifications 141
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ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. up (vertical) Logitech QuickCam 142 Specifications ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V Cards supported ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) ExpressCard connector size 26 pins Media ...
ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. up (vertical) Logitech QuickCam 142 Specifications ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V Cards supported ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) ExpressCard connector size 26 pins Media ...