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... a Video 70 8 Using ExpressCards 71 ExpressCard Blanks 71 Installing an ExpressCard 72 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 72 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 73 Memory Card Blanks 73 Installing a Memory Card 73 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 74 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up...
... a Video 70 8 Using ExpressCards 71 ExpressCard Blanks 71 Installing an ExpressCard 72 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 72 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 73 Memory Card Blanks 73 Installing a Memory Card 73 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 74 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up...
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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 ... A program stops responding 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 ... A program stops responding 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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...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 Control Cover ...and Hinge Covers 136 Keyboard 136 Removing the Keyboard 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 138 Removing the Memory Module 138 Replacing the Memory Module 140 Subscriber Identity Module 142 Wireless Mini-Cards 142 Removing a WLAN Card 143 Replacing a WLAN Card 144 ...
...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 Control Cover ...and Hinge Covers 136 Keyboard 136 Removing the Keyboard 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 138 Removing the Memory Module 138 Replacing the Memory Module 140 Subscriber Identity Module 142 Wireless Mini-Cards 142 Removing a WLAN Card 143 Replacing a WLAN Card 144 ...
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..., and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Find It Here • Solutions - automatically detects your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface configuration. What Are You Looking For? If To download Notebook System Software: you reinstall the operating system for your computer 4...the Go. NSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers ...
..., and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Find It Here • Solutions - automatically detects your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface configuration. What Are You Looking For? If To download Notebook System Software: you reinstall the operating system for your computer 4...the Go. NSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers ...
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... power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on page 58). Built-in -1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I C R O P H O N E S - D ...O N - D E L L M E D I A D I S P L A Y - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 37. D U A L D I G I T A L M I C A T O R - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® ...
... power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on page 58). Built-in -1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I C R O P H O N E S - D ...O N - D E L L M E D I A D I S P L A Y - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 37. D U A L D I G I T A L M I C A T O R - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® ...
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...display (see "Touch Pad" on page 86. To enroll your Dell™ computer secure. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 memory card reader reads the following digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) card •...Tutorial - The 8-in the slot. Control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media Player playback. HTML-based help For information on a memory card. There are four sub items in this folder. - About Your Computer 27 To access the Fingerprint Reader Suite settings - C O N S U ...
...display (see "Touch Pad" on page 86. To enroll your Dell™ computer secure. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 memory card reader reads the following digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) card •...Tutorial - The 8-in the slot. Control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media Player playback. HTML-based help For information on a memory card. There are four sub items in this folder. - About Your Computer 27 To access the Fingerprint Reader Suite settings - C O N S U ...
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... 48 for WLAN, WWAN, and Flash Cache Module (FCM) Mini-Cards (see "Using a Battery" on page 44). Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules. C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the ... Mini-Cards" on page 138. B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Memory" on page 142). Compartment for instructions). 36 About Your Computer W I R E L E S S M I N I - For additional information, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 43).
... 48 for WLAN, WWAN, and Flash Cache Module (FCM) Mini-Cards (see "Using a Battery" on page 44). Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules. C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the ... Mini-Cards" on page 138. B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Memory" on page 142). Compartment for instructions). 36 About Your Computer W I R E L E S S M I N I - For additional information, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 43).
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...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 savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard ...equipment in the battery bay. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer to an...
...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 savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard ...equipment in the battery bay. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer to an...
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... button to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Sleep state, you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start →...
... button to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Sleep state, you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start →...
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... available on page 72. The 54 mm card only fits into both the 34 mm and 54 mm card slots. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. Using ExpressCards 71
... available on page 72. The 54 mm card only fits into both the 34 mm and 54 mm card slots. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. Using ExpressCards 71
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blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. The computer automatically detects the card. Using the Memory Card Reader 73 Remove the blank before installing a memory card. The cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate ... the computer while the computer is not clear, see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on a memory card. Save the blank for use when no memory card is not a bootable device. Installing a Memory Card You can install a 8-in-1 memory card in the slot; To remove the blank, see the documentation...
blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. The computer automatically detects the card. Using the Memory Card Reader 73 Remove the blank before installing a memory card. The cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate ... the computer while the computer is not clear, see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on a memory card. Save the blank for use when no memory card is not a bootable device. Installing a Memory Card You can install a 8-in-1 memory card in the slot; To remove the blank, see the documentation...
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... you begin any of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to release it from the computer. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Check the card orientation and try again. Press the card into the slot until the card is... partially ejected, remove the card. 74 Using the Memory Card Reader If you encounter too much resistance, do not stop it is completely seated in the notification area to load the manufacturer's drivers, use...
... you begin any of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to release it from the computer. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Check the card orientation and try again. Press the card into the slot until the card is... partially ejected, remove the card. 74 Using the Memory Card Reader If you encounter too much resistance, do not stop it is completely seated in the notification area to load the manufacturer's drivers, use...
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... is known to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, ...answer any key to an electrical outlet that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see a message stating that ...
... is known to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, ...answer any key to an electrical outlet that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see a message stating that ...
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...recommended that you select Test System to answer specific questions. Performs a thorough check of system devices. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you are having. 92 Troubleshooting Lists a number of the problem you...requires your part. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following menu appears. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want .
...recommended that you select Test System to answer specific questions. Performs a thorough check of system devices. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you are having. 92 Troubleshooting Lists a number of the problem you...requires your part. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following menu appears. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want .
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... device. The device list may not display the names of each test screen. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides service, support and system-specific information. NOTE: The Service Tag for tests run from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it appears and follow the instructions on your...
... device. The device list may not display the names of each test screen. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides service, support and system-specific information. NOTE: The Service Tag for tests run from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it appears and follow the instructions on your...
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...access the following functions: • Check your computing environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the Dell Support 3 help tools such as, Dell Support 3, Dell PC Tune-Up, Dell PC CheckUp, and Network Assistant • DellConnect for your computing environment. This utility... specific to use your Service Tag, additional details about your computer, such as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more information about Dell Support 3, click the question mark (?) at support...
...access the following functions: • Check your computing environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the Dell Support 3 help tools such as, Dell Support 3, Dell PC Tune-Up, Dell PC CheckUp, and Network Assistant • DellConnect for your computing environment. This utility... specific to use your Service Tag, additional details about your computer, such as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more information about Dell Support 3, click the question mark (?) at support...
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...pathname. AU X I L I L U R E - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. The operation requires a hard drive in the system... for the operating system or the program that you begin any of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 157 as you complete these checks. Reinsert the card or...
...pathname. AU X I L I L U R E - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. The operation requires a hard drive in the system... for the operating system or the program that you begin any of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 157 as you complete these checks. Reinsert the card or...
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... are trying to copy is too large to commands from the computer. Take the appropriate action. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Memory" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. HA R D - The operating system is full. Insert bootable media. D I S K D R I V E C O ..., remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E 0 - GATE A20 FAILURE - A memory module may be loose. D I S K ...
... are trying to copy is too large to commands from the computer. Take the appropriate action. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Memory" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. HA R D - The operating system is full. Insert bootable media. D I S K D R I V E C O ..., remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E 0 - GATE A20 FAILURE - A memory module may be loose. D I S K ...
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... the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 138). 102 Troubleshooting For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 169). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ... VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - If the error message still appears, see "Memory" on page 89). A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC ...
... the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 138). 102 Troubleshooting For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 169). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ... VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - If the error message still appears, see "Memory" on page 89). A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC ...
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... T I C K I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - SECTOR NOT FOUND - You may be faulty or improperly seated. Troubleshooting 103 Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Reinstall the hard drive (see "Memory" on page 131). See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. The optional ROM has failed. The... operating system cannot locate a sector on page 89). Contact Dell (see "Memory" on the system board may have too many programs open the program that you want to...
... T I C K I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - SECTOR NOT FOUND - You may be faulty or improperly seated. Troubleshooting 103 Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Reinstall the hard drive (see "Memory" on page 131). See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. The optional ROM has failed. The... operating system cannot locate a sector on page 89). Contact Dell (see "Memory" on the system board may have too many programs open the program that you want to...