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... 86 10 Troubleshooting 87 Dell Technical Update Service 87 Dell Diagnostics 87 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 88 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 89 Dell Support Utility 90 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 90 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 91...
... 86 10 Troubleshooting 87 Dell Technical Update Service 87 Dell Diagnostics 87 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 88 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 89 Dell Support Utility 90 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 90 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 91...
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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...
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...
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...electrical ratings, and Agency approval marks are located inside the computer base battery compartment of your computer. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your computer. See "Removing the Battery" on the base of your computer. The Microsoft Windows License Label in... my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Model Name, electrical ratings, Agency approval marks Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License The service tag label is located inside the computer base battery ...
...electrical ratings, and Agency approval marks are located inside the computer base battery compartment of your computer. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your computer. See "Removing the Battery" on the base of your computer. The Microsoft Windows License Label in... my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Model Name, electrical ratings, Agency approval marks Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License The service tag label is located inside the computer base battery ...
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...your computer and operating system and installs the Notebook System Software. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on your Dell computer. Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for your Service Tag. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) -... utility. your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop...
...your computer and operating system and installs the Notebook System Software. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on your Dell computer. Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for your Service Tag. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) -... utility. your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop...
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...CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Then place the computer upside down on a clean flat surface. 2 Push the latch release button (#1) on page 49. The battery is located... inside the battery compartment of fire or explosion. NOTE: The Service Tag label is designed to work with a compatible battery purchased from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with your...
...CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Then place the computer upside down on a clean flat surface. 2 Push the latch release button (#1) on page 49. The battery is located... inside the battery compartment of fire or explosion. NOTE: The Service Tag label is designed to work with a compatible battery purchased from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with your...
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..., connect a telephone line to the modem connector on the screen to the telephone wall jack before you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up your Internet connection. Setting Up Your Internet...
..., connect a telephone line to the modem connector on the screen to the telephone wall jack before you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up your Internet connection. Setting Up Your Internet...
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... to a new computer, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. NOTE: If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP, but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might...; If you have a setup disc, click Use the CD I got from a source computer to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an ISP. 5 Click Next. This ...
... to a new computer, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. NOTE: If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP, but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might...; If you have a setup disc, click Use the CD I got from a source computer to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an ISP. 5 Click Next. This ...
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... other over the air waves. NOTE: Selecting the connection method labeled This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 4 Complete the checklist. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on what you selected when you purchased your computer, the...
... other over the air waves. NOTE: Selecting the connection method labeled This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 4 Complete the checklist. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on what you selected when you purchased your computer, the...
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... setup. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer and the modem. Setting Up a New WLAN Connecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to the broadband modem. Install the required software according to the instructions provided by clicking the Start button, pointing to Settings, and then...
... setup. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer and the modem. Setting Up a New WLAN Connecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to the broadband modem. Install the required software according to the instructions provided by clicking the Start button, pointing to Settings, and then...
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...: The following in the user documentation for connecting your computer to the wireless network. The software is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless router to do the ...is already installed. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that name on the Dell™ Support website at least 2 minutes for the name of wireless network card installed in "Wireless Local Area...Your wireless network card's client utility • The Microsoft Windows XP operating system 76 Using Networks (LAN or Wireless)
...: The following in the user documentation for connecting your computer to the wireless network. The software is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless router to do the ...is already installed. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that name on the Dell™ Support website at least 2 minutes for the name of wireless network card installed in "Wireless Local Area...Your wireless network card's client utility • The Microsoft Windows XP operating system 76 Using Networks (LAN or Wireless)
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..., a Mobile Broadband network uses cellular technology and therefore provides Internet access in the same varied locations from which cellular telephone service is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with an easy way to monitor the status of your computer, the computer ...(also known as the computer remains in your computer's integrated wireless devices are enabled or disabled. Right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the service area of your computer). The wireless activity indicator displays whether your taskbar to select or deselect Wireless Activity Indicator Off...
..., a Mobile Broadband network uses cellular technology and therefore provides Internet access in the same varied locations from which cellular telephone service is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with an easy way to monitor the status of your computer, the computer ...(also known as the computer remains in your computer's integrated wireless devices are enabled or disabled. Right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the service area of your computer). The wireless activity indicator displays whether your taskbar to select or deselect Wireless Activity Indicator Off...
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... Note that enabling the Windows Firewall does not reduce the need for the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Using Networks (LAN or Wireless) 79 To access the Help and Support ... Support Center" on page 13. The firewall is enabled for additional information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 13. When the... and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a task, click Use Tools to view your cellular service provider. Hardware screen, you purchased the card separately from unauthorized access to the computer while the computer...
... Note that enabling the Windows Firewall does not reduce the need for the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Using Networks (LAN or Wireless) 79 To access the Help and Support ... Support Center" on page 13. The firewall is enabled for additional information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 13. When the... and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a task, click Use Tools to view your cellular service provider. Hardware screen, you purchased the card separately from unauthorized access to the computer while the computer...
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...identified automatically as missing or stolen. Ask that provides the tracking service to its previous operating state. If you turn on page 57). The Dell customer service representative will log your report under the computer Service Tag and record the computer as missing or stolen. If Your ...live. • If the computer belongs to a company, notify the security office of the company. • Contact Dell customer service to which you can contact your Dell sales representative for data in that people are not foolproof. • Do not share your password with the name, address...
...identified automatically as missing or stolen. Ask that provides the tracking service to its previous operating state. If you turn on page 57). The Dell customer service representative will log your report under the computer Service Tag and record the computer as missing or stolen. If Your ...live. • If the computer belongs to a company, notify the security office of the company. • Contact Dell customer service to which you can contact your Dell sales representative for data in that people are not foolproof. • Do not share your password with the name, address...
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... and press . Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell™ Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. If you wait too...
... and press . Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell™ Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. If you wait too...
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... tracing the problem quickly. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for your Service Tag. 3 If you run . Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on your part. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for...
... tracing the problem quickly. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for your Service Tag. 3 If you run . Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on your part. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for...
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... to verify that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in length, try a shorter one. Listen for your Internet service provider. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it is not available on the modem. (The jack has either...
... to verify that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in length, try a shorter one. Listen for your Internet service provider. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it is not available on the modem. (The jack has either...
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... the connection. C H E C K T H E S T A T U S I N T H E D E L L M O B I L E B R O A D B A N D C A R D U T I L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - Check the status in the main window: icon in order to verify coverage plan and supported services. Restart the computer and launch the utility again. • Radio Off - CANNOT CONNECT - The Dell Mobile Broadband card must be activated on page 149 as you are correct and that no network communication...
... the connection. C H E C K T H E S T A T U S I N T H E D E L L M O B I L E B R O A D B A N D C A R D U T I L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - Check the status in the main window: icon in order to verify coverage plan and supported services. Restart the computer and launch the utility again. • Radio Off - CANNOT CONNECT - The Dell Mobile Broadband card must be activated on page 149 as you are correct and that no network communication...
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... Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the media included with your cellular service provider. When the power light is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on page 13. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - NOTE: The ExpressCard slot does not support PC cards. P R O V I N D O W S - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A C A R D N O T P R O... Before you complete these checks. If the light is adequate. • No service - See "Contacting Dell" on the computer. The user's guide is lit or blinking, the computer has...
... Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the media included with your cellular service provider. When the power light is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on page 13. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - NOTE: The ExpressCard slot does not support PC cards. P R O V I N D O W S - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A C A R D N O T P R O... Before you complete these checks. If the light is adequate. • No service - See "Contacting Dell" on the computer. The user's guide is lit or blinking, the computer has...
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... together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. Use the Service Tag, which is located in the battery compartment of your credit card company and ask if it in an overhead storage compartment. Traveling... With Your Computer 117 Packing the Computer • Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in the trunk of your Service Tag and store it offers coded identification tags. NOTICE: When the display is Lost or Stolen" on page 86. • Create a file...
... together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. Use the Service Tag, which is located in the battery compartment of your credit card company and ask if it in an overhead storage compartment. Traveling... With Your Computer 117 Packing the Computer • Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in the trunk of your Service Tag and store it offers coded identification tags. NOTICE: When the display is Lost or Stolen" on page 86. • Create a file...
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... cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from being scratched. 2 Turn off your warranty. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 49. if you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in... on the work surface is clean and flat to servicing that is not authorized by its pins. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by Dell is closed and latched before you begin any of the #1 arrow. Then place ...
... cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from being scratched. 2 Turn off your warranty. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 49. if you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in... on the work surface is clean and flat to servicing that is not authorized by its pins. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by Dell is closed and latched before you begin any of the #1 arrow. Then place ...