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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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... Replacing Parts 129 Before You Begin 129 Recommended Tools 129 Turning Off Your Computer 129 Before Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 133 Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Replacing the Center...
... Replacing Parts 129 Before You Begin 129 Recommended Tools 129 Turning Off Your Computer 129 Before Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 133 Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Replacing the Center...
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..., patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - The software 2 Enter your computer • Reference - Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Finding Information 15 NSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care -
..., patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - The software 2 Enter your computer • Reference - Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Finding Information 15 NSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care -
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... that the device is interrupted. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to connected devices when AC power is approved...
... that the device is interrupted. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to connected devices when AC power is approved...
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... computer. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as a monitor. Left Side View 12 3 4 56 7 1 AC adapter connector 3 VGA connector 5 HDMI connector 7 hard drive 2 USB connector (2) 4 network connector (RJ-45) 6 IEEE 1394a connector A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R -
... computer. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as a monitor. Left Side View 12 3 4 56 7 1 AC adapter connector 3 VGA connector 5 HDMI connector 7 hard drive 2 USB connector (2) 4 network connector (RJ-45) 6 IEEE 1394a connector A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R -
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... display. - Charging the Battery When you to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Sleep automatically saves your work to your hard drive, and then returns you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to your previous work session without... a battery, see "Power Problems" on how you connect the computer to conserve power. NOTICE: If your computer or being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet.
... display. - Charging the Battery When you to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Sleep automatically saves your work to your hard drive, and then returns you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to your previous work session without... a battery, see "Power Problems" on how you connect the computer to conserve power. NOTICE: If your computer or being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet.
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For a list of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country. The computer reads your computer hard drive. The computer copies the data... Disc™ (BD) Media NOTE: Ensure that have a DVD+/-RW, Combo, or BD-RE drive. For help, open Roxio Creator, and then press . How to other purposes, such as creating ...drives and BD drives installed in Dell computers do not support HD-DVD media. When prompted, insert a blank disc into the drive and click OK. • If you have two optical drives, select the drive into which you have one optical drive, insert the source disc into the drive...
For a list of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country. The computer reads your computer hard drive. The computer copies the data... Disc™ (BD) Media NOTE: Ensure that have a DVD+/-RW, Combo, or BD-RE drive. For help, open Roxio Creator, and then press . How to other purposes, such as creating ...drives and BD drives installed in Dell computers do not support HD-DVD media. When prompted, insert a blank disc into the drive and click OK. • If you have two optical drives, select the drive into which you have one optical drive, insert the source disc into the drive...
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... of either a standard S-Video cable, a composite video adapter cable, HDMI cable or a component video adapter cable (available from Dell. 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button NOTE: If you to connect the computer to a TV or other audio device may not be included with your computer... 59 For more information, see the Reinstalling Dell MediaDirect techsheet that accompanied your computer. For more information on using the Dell MediaDirect re-installation media that enable you voluntarily reformat the hard drive, reinstall Dell MediaDirect using Dell MediaDirect, use the Help menu in the...
... of either a standard S-Video cable, a composite video adapter cable, HDMI cable or a component video adapter cable (available from Dell. 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button NOTE: If you to connect the computer to a TV or other audio device may not be included with your computer... 59 For more information, see the Reinstalling Dell MediaDirect techsheet that accompanied your computer. For more information on using the Dell MediaDirect re-installation media that enable you voluntarily reformat the hard drive, reinstall Dell MediaDirect using Dell MediaDirect, use the Help menu in the...
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... Camera's Help File" on page 69). The screen shows you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on . Creating a Picture or a Video 1 Click the icon in the notification area and click Launch Webcam Console. 2 In the Webcam Console window... Start. To record a video, click the Video Recording tab and then click Start. To record a video, click Record. The blue camera light turns on your hard drive.
... Camera's Help File" on page 69). The screen shows you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on . Creating a Picture or a Video 1 Click the icon in the notification area and click Launch Webcam Console. 2 In the Webcam Console window... Start. To record a video, click the Video Recording tab and then click Start. To record a video, click Record. The blue camera light turns on your hard drive.
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...is easy to change passwords. However, they are not watching you when you require more information, see "Contacting Dell" on or unlock your computer. If you do not write down , however, ensure that is stored in the... Microsoft® Windows® operating system to create user accounts or to guess. For your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you can use additional forms of your passwords, such as data encryption programs. ... documentation. If you forget any of protection such as the hard drive and BIOS passwords, contact Dell (see your computer or...
...is easy to change passwords. However, they are not watching you when you require more information, see "Contacting Dell" on or unlock your computer. If you do not write down , however, ensure that is stored in the... Microsoft® Windows® operating system to create user accounts or to guess. For your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you can use additional forms of your passwords, such as data encryption programs. ... documentation. If you forget any of protection such as the hard drive and BIOS passwords, contact Dell (see your computer or...
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... Program" on page 107 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of software and hardware updates for technical assistance. Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of...Dell Technical Update service, go to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 169). It is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on Dell computers. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 13). Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you receive notifications. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive...
... Program" on page 107 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of software and hardware updates for technical assistance. Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of...Dell Technical Update service, go to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 169). It is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on Dell computers. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 13). Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you receive notifications. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive...
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... down completely. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 158). To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; b Press and hold...
... down completely. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 158). To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; b Press and hold...
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... in the notification area of your computer "tuned up includes hard drive defragmentation, removal of unwanted and temporary files, updated security settings, verification of Dell Support 3, a complimentary application that Dell technicians can use to resolve your issue quickly. NOTE: If Dell Support 3 is a feature of "good" restore points, ... or monthly version of your hardware is checked. Both versions of the month you to keep your computer (see "Dell Support Center" on support.dell.com. For the latest updates and to learn how to choose the day and time of PC Tune-Up are ...
... in the notification area of your computer "tuned up includes hard drive defragmentation, removal of unwanted and temporary files, updated security settings, verification of Dell Support 3, a complimentary application that Dell technicians can use to resolve your issue quickly. NOTE: If Dell Support 3 is a feature of "good" restore points, ... or monthly version of your hardware is checked. Both versions of the month you to keep your computer (see "Dell Support Center" on support.dell.com. For the latest updates and to learn how to choose the day and time of PC Tune-Up are ...
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... software. otherwise, contact your e-mail attachments: 1 In Windows® Mail, click Tools→Options→Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments to remove the checkmark. Hard drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I N G S - NOTE: The User Account Control window... caused by the program that is running. • Ensure that the disc is an optional feature on the computer, click Continue; A hot hard drive may appear. You can purchase an external modem through Dell. C H A N G E T H E W R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - If ...
... software. otherwise, contact your e-mail attachments: 1 In Windows® Mail, click Tools→Options→Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments to remove the checkmark. Hard drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I N G S - NOTE: The User Account Control window... caused by the program that is running. • Ensure that the disc is an optional feature on the computer, click Continue; A hot hard drive may appear. You can purchase an external modem through Dell. C H A N G E T H E W R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - If ...
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... message appeared. DATA ERROR - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Drive Problems" on page 97). DRIVE NOT READY - Install a hard drive in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 169). E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I L A B L E M E M O R Y - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I Z E H A S C H A N G E D - If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on page 158). 100 Troubleshooting Enable the Pointing Device option in the...
... message appeared. DATA ERROR - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Drive Problems" on page 97). DRIVE NOT READY - Install a hard drive in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 169). E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I L A B L E M E M O R Y - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I Z E H A S C H A N G E D - If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on page 158). 100 Troubleshooting Enable the Pointing Device option in the...
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... full. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 131), and boot the computer...
... full. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 131), and boot the computer...
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... your boot device, ensure that you want to use. The operating system may be malfunctioning. OP E R A T I N T E R R U P T - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on page 131). Contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on page 158). Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you are...
... your boot device, ensure that you want to use. The operating system may be malfunctioning. OP E R A T I N T E R R U P T - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on page 131). Contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on page 158). Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you are...
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... - OF - If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). TIME- If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. O F - The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Correct the settings for the Date and Time options (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 169). WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I B L E . otherwise...
... - OF - If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). TIME- If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. O F - The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Correct the settings for the Date and Time options (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 169). WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I B L E . otherwise...
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... FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for assistance (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. • Ensure that includes...
... FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for assistance (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. • Ensure that includes...
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For information about components installed on your computer, see "Front View" on page 25. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive, as described in the Windows Vista® Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is a new operating system, ...
For information about components installed on your computer, see "Front View" on page 25. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive, as described in the Windows Vista® Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is a new operating system, ...