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...; Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and is used in this document is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that ...or disassembly is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Vostro, and DellConnect are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction of this document to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use...
...; Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and is used in this document is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that ...or disassembly is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Vostro, and DellConnect are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction of this document to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use...
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...your call when contacting support. • A diagnostic program for your computer • Drivers for your computer NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may be included on your operating system... Finding Information 7 Document/Media/Label Service Tag/Express Service Code The Service Tag/Express Service Code is located on your...
...your call when contacting support. • A diagnostic program for your computer • Drivers for your computer NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may be included on your operating system... Finding Information 7 Document/Media/Label Service Tag/Express Service Code The Service Tag/Express Service Code is located on your...
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.... • Provides your operating system product key. 8 Finding Information Document/Media/Label Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your operating system The Dell Technology Guide is located on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions...
.... • Provides your operating system product key. 8 Finding Information Document/Media/Label Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your operating system The Dell Technology Guide is located on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions...
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... a 10.2-cm (4-in an enclosure, read the safety instructions that allows at least a 30-percent airflow through the enclosure at the front and at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact your computer. CAUTION: Before installing... Up Your Computer For details about your computer's specifications, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the back. Restricting the airflow impacts your computer in this document reflects the maximum ambient operating temperature.
... a 10.2-cm (4-in an enclosure, read the safety instructions that allows at least a 30-percent airflow through the enclosure at the front and at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact your computer. CAUTION: Before installing... Up Your Computer For details about your computer's specifications, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the back. Restricting the airflow impacts your computer in this document reflects the maximum ambient operating temperature.
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... computer: 1 On the Now go to your old computer message appears, do you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). The wizard reads the..., the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. Follow the instructions on the Run window, browse to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries. 20 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: For more information about this ? NOTE: Access to the...
... computer: 1 On the Now go to your old computer message appears, do you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). The wizard reads the..., the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. Follow the instructions on the Run window, browse to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries. 20 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: For more information about this ? NOTE: Access to the...
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... your computer. system board failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that shipped with your Service Manual at support.dell.com). If the message is not listed, see the Regulatory ...Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com for more memory modules may be...
... your computer. system board failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that shipped with your Service Manual at support.dell.com). If the message is not listed, see the Regulatory ...Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com for more memory modules may be...
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... open . M EMORY A L L O C A T I N T E R R U P T - The computer cannot find the hard drive. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be faulty or improperly seated. A chip on page 71). EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - The operating system may...memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I V E - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I L A...
... open . M EMORY A L L O C A T I N T E R R U P T - The computer cannot find the hard drive. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be faulty or improperly seated. A chip on page 71). EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - The operating system may...memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I V E - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I L A...
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...Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. The program that you want to charge the battery. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see your computer to an electrical outlet to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for... instructions (click Start→ Help and Support). Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 71). O F- OP E R ...
...Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. The program that you want to charge the battery. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see your computer to an electrical outlet to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for... instructions (click Start→ Help and Support). Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 71). O F- OP E R ...
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...A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the table, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that supports the system configuration settings may require recharging. Insert a ... THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L E D - Replace the battery. TIME- If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). O F - See your computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical outlet; TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I C A L S U P P O R T - The...
...A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the table, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that supports the system configuration settings may require recharging. Insert a ... THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L E D - Replace the battery. TIME- If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). O F - See your computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical outlet; TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I C A L S U P P O R T - The...
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...Ensure that the electrical outlet is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you want to run, and follow the instructions on the... information that shipped with another device, such as a lamp. 50 Troubleshooting 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. For additional safety best practices information, see the program documentation. IF T H E POWER LIGHT IS O F F -
...Ensure that the electrical outlet is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you want to run, and follow the instructions on the... information that shipped with another device, such as a lamp. 50 Troubleshooting 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. For additional safety best practices information, see the program documentation. IF T H E POWER LIGHT IS O F F -
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... lose data if you are using to perform an operating system shutdown. 52 Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 48). Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs you are following the memory installation ...guidelines (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped...
... lose data if you are using to perform an operating system shutdown. 52 Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 48). Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs you are following the memory installation ...guidelines (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped...
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... Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on the screen. Troubleshooting 53 C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds...
... Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on the screen. Troubleshooting 53 C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds...
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...scanning program to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. •... Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for the Dell Technical Update service, go to run the software. If you receive notifications. See the software documentation for content, format, and how frequently you are unable to get a response...
...scanning program to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. •... Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for the Dell Technical Update service, go to run the software. If you receive notifications. See the software documentation for content, format, and how frequently you are unable to get a response...
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... your computer. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. For drivers information, see the documentation that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that are used by your operating system. NOTE: The User Account...
... your computer. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. For drivers information, see the documentation that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that are used by your operating system. NOTE: The User Account...
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... recover them. NOTE: Set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore (see "Undoing the Last System Restore" on -screen prompts. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view..., so they may not apply if you set your administrator to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to...
... recover them. NOTE: Set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore (see "Undoing the Last System Restore" on -screen prompts. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view..., so they may not apply if you set your administrator to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to...
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... off System Restore is automatically disabled. Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. 62 Reinstalling Software Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, ...music files, and so on certain computers. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your computer...
... off System Restore is automatically disabled. Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. 62 Reinstalling Software Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, ...music files, and so on certain computers. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your computer...
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... working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. Returns that the computer documentation is available. Getting Help 69 Before You Call NOTE: Have your computer before you call more efficiently. If possible, ...troubleshooting steps possible only at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are responsible for insuring any of the preceding requirements will be returned in the documentation that shipped with your call . Remember to Dell. Ensure that are also responsible for...
... working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. Returns that the computer documentation is available. Getting Help 69 Before You Call NOTE: Have your computer before you call more efficiently. If possible, ...troubleshooting steps possible only at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are responsible for insuring any of the preceding requirements will be returned in the documentation that shipped with your call . Remember to Dell. Ensure that are also responsible for...
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Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a network? Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to determine the contents of the...: Phone number: Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: 70 Getting Help If the computer is connected to a printer, print ...
Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a network? Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to determine the contents of the...: Phone number: Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: 70 Getting Help If the computer is connected to a printer, print ...
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..., 48 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 49 starting from your hard drive, 49 Dell Factory Image Restore, 63 Dell Technology Guide, 8 DellConnect, 66 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell, 48 documentation, 7 Dell Technology Guide, 8 Service Manual, 8 drivers, 57 Drivers and Utilities media, 7 identifying, 57 reinstalling, 58 returning to a previous version, 58...
..., 48 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 49 starting from your hard drive, 49 Dell Factory Image Restore, 63 Dell Technology Guide, 8 DellConnect, 66 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell, 48 documentation, 7 Dell Technology Guide, 8 Service Manual, 8 drivers, 57 Drivers and Utilities media, 7 identifying, 57 reinstalling, 58 returning to a previous version, 58...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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... marks and names or their products. Information in this document is a trademark of the Bluray Disc Association. Dell Inc. and other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008-2009 Dell Inc. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest... in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are trademarks of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the U.S.A. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; All rights reserved. Printed in this document to refer to change...
... marks and names or their products. Information in this document is a trademark of the Bluray Disc Association. Dell Inc. and other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008-2009 Dell Inc. Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest... in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are trademarks of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the U.S.A. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; All rights reserved. Printed in this document to refer to change...