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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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...Update Service - NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on your Dell computer. Finding Information 15 Upgrade information for your computer, you reinstall the operating system for...your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface configuration. Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with site. NSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system ...
...Update Service - NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on your Dell computer. Finding Information 15 Upgrade information for your computer, you reinstall the operating system for...your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface configuration. Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with site. NSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system ...
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NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to connected devices ...
NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to connected devices ...
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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 - VGA CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as some digital video cameras. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a ...
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 - VGA CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as some digital video cameras. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a ...
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... conserve power. To exit Sleep state, press the power button. Sleep automatically saves your work session without restarting your hard drive, and then returns you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet. Close the display. - Using a Battery 47
... conserve power. To exit Sleep state, press the power button. Sleep automatically saves your work session without restarting your hard drive, and then returns you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet. Close the display. - Using a Battery 47
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...to make an exact copy of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country. NOTE: The types of a CD, DVD or BD using Roxio Creator Plus. When prompted, insert a blank disc into the drive and click OK. • If you have inserted your computer hard drive. Once you have finished copying the ... computer copies the data from audio files stored on page 55. You can only be copied using Roxio Creator. The DVD drives and BD drives installed in Dell computers do not support HD-DVD media. How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD NOTE: Most commercial DVDs and BDs have copyright protection...
...to make an exact copy of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country. NOTE: The types of a CD, DVD or BD using Roxio Creator Plus. When prompted, insert a blank disc into the drive and click OK. • If you have inserted your computer hard drive. Once you have finished copying the ... computer copies the data from audio files stored on page 55. You can only be copied using Roxio Creator. The DVD drives and BD drives installed in Dell computers do not support HD-DVD media. How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD NOTE: Most commercial DVDs and BDs have copyright protection...
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... computer to a TV with the help of either a standard S-Video cable, a composite video adapter cable, HDMI cable or a component video adapter cable (available from Dell. 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...
... computer to a TV with the help of either a standard S-Video cable, a composite video adapter cable, HDMI cable or a component video adapter cable (available from Dell. 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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...you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start. The blue camera light turns on your hard drive. To record a video, click Record. For more information about camera settings and other camera-related topics, see the camera's Video Software Help file ... If you do not want to record. Unless 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 ...
...you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start. The blue camera light turns on your hard drive. To record a video, click Record. For more information about camera settings and other camera-related topics, see the camera's Video Software Help file ... If you do not want to record. Unless 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 ...
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... obtain and use additional forms of protection such as the hard drive and BIOS passwords, contact Dell (see your computer. If you require more information, see "Contacting Dell" on or unlock your Windows documentation. For your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you do not use the ... • Use the fingerprint reader to manage OS-level authentication 86 Securing Your Computer If you forget any of your computer or hard drive. If you do write it each time you type your password. When using passwords, observe the following ways: • Associate ...
... obtain and use additional forms of protection such as the hard drive and BIOS passwords, contact Dell (see your computer. If you require more information, see "Contacting Dell" on or unlock your Windows documentation. For your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you do not use the ... • Use the fingerprint reader to manage OS-level authentication 86 Securing Your Computer If you forget any of your computer or hard drive. If you do write it each time you type your password. When using passwords, observe the following ways: • Associate ...
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... If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 13). Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test displays in the system setup program...
... If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 13). Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test displays in the system setup program...
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... If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen... . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your hard drive. 90 Troubleshooting Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that is connected to be powered down completely. The...
... If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen... . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your hard drive. 90 Troubleshooting Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that is connected to be powered down completely. The...
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... that provides customized scanning and testing of your Dell computer. Dell PC Tune-Up The automated or monthly version of Dell PC Tune-Up allows you to choose the day and time of your issue quickly. PC Checkup verifies whether your computer "tuned up includes hard drive defragmentation, removal of unwanted and temporary files, updated...
... that provides customized scanning and testing of your Dell computer. Dell PC Tune-Up The automated or monthly version of Dell PC Tune-Up allows you to choose the day and time of your issue quickly. PC Checkup verifies whether your computer "tuned up includes hard drive defragmentation, removal of unwanted and temporary files, updated...
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...the disc is an optional feature on this section only apply if you begin any of bad sectors, and then click Start. A hot hard drive may appear. Try allowing the computer to return to remove the checkmark. otherwise, contact your CD, DVD, or BD creation software. E-...Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you have purchased an external modem. You can purchase an external modem through Dell. NOTE: The User Account Control window may prevent the operating system from starting. If you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Windows...
...the disc is an optional feature on this section only apply if you begin any of bad sectors, and then click Start. A hot hard drive may appear. Try allowing the computer to return to remove the checkmark. otherwise, contact your CD, DVD, or BD creation software. E-...Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you have purchased an external modem. You can purchase an external modem through Dell. NOTE: The User Account Control window may prevent the operating system from starting. If you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Windows...
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... computer (see "Drive Problems" on page 131). The hard drive failed initialization. DRIVE NOT READY - Ensure that was running when the message appeared. Install a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 97). Restart the computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "Drive Problems" on page 89). Run the hard drive tests in the hard drive bay (see "Dell Diagnostics" on...
... computer (see "Drive Problems" on page 131). The hard drive failed initialization. DRIVE NOT READY - Ensure that was running when the message appeared. Install a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 97). Restart the computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "Drive Problems" on page 89). Run the hard drive tests in the hard drive bay (see "Dell Diagnostics" on...
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... boot to a different disk or use these characters in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 89). The operating system is full. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in filenames. HA R D - A memory module may be loose. 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 O N E R R O R - Try...
... boot to a different disk or use these characters in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 89). The operating system is full. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in filenames. HA R D - A memory module may be loose. 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 O N E R R O R - Try...
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..." on page 138). The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that you are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES.... If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). D L L F I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D -...
..." on page 138). The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that you are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES.... If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). D L L F I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D -...
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... controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. Insert a disk into the drive and try to an electrical outlet; otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. 104...T E R 2 F A I L E D - D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 158). D A Y N O T S E T - The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be loose. A chip on the hard drive. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the system board may require recharging. OF...
... controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. Insert a disk into the drive and try to an electrical outlet; otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. 104...T E R 2 F A I L E D - D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 158). D A Y N O T S E T - The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be loose. A chip on the hard drive. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the system board may require recharging. OF...
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...scan the computer and remove spyware. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Troubleshooting 109 ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT... ARE TOO D A R K O R TOO BRIGHT - For more information, go to run the software. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - If all tests run...
...scan the computer and remove spyware. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Troubleshooting 109 ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT... ARE TOO D A R K O R TOO BRIGHT - For more information, go to run the software. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - If all tests run...
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... or applications that support certain devices may appear. NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to your hard drive, as described in the system setup program (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 169) before continuing with the driver installation (see "Front View...
... or applications that support certain devices may appear. NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to your hard drive, as described in the system setup program (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 169) before continuing with the driver installation (see "Front View...