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... while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet. You can leave the battery in Hibernate mode, or connected to continue charging the battery. See "Specifications" for instructions. 3.
... while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet. You can leave the battery in Hibernate mode, or connected to continue charging the battery. See "Specifications" for instructions. 3.
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... to use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. l Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use products specifically designed for CDs are safe to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that are included with the product. Cleaning...
... to use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. l Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use products specifically designed for CDs are safe to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that are included with the product. Cleaning...
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...the problem quickly. Parameters The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to run. Allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices. Custom Test Tests a specific device. If you want. The... device list may indicate requirements for the option you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer...
...the problem quickly. Parameters The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to run. Allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices. Custom Test Tests a specific device. If you want. The... device list may indicate requirements for the option you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer...
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...you attach to your portable computer, not monitors that you try to a new location, and the meter subsequently always appears at a specific resolution, both the video adapter and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Setting Display ...the Display Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Extended Desktop Mode Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Adjusting Brightness When the Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or ...
...you attach to your portable computer, not monitors that you try to a new location, and the meter subsequently always appears at a specific resolution, both the video adapter and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Setting Display ...the Display Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Extended Desktop Mode Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Adjusting Brightness When the Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or ...
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...you are installing the driver (for the driver or utility (if available). Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8. Click Properties. 3. Click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you want to display the CD ...contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 2. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your preferred language for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5. Click Finish and restart your CD drive directory to...
...you are installing the driver (for the driver or utility (if available). Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8. Click Properties. 3. Click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you want to display the CD ...contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 2. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your preferred language for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5. Click Finish and restart your CD drive directory to...
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... l How to remove and replace parts l Specifications l How to configure system settings l How to troubleshoot and solve problems l Service Tag and Express Service Code l Microsoft Windows License Label Readme files may be included on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Click the...
... l How to remove and replace parts l Specifications l How to configure system settings l How to troubleshoot and solve problems l Service Tag and Express Service Code l Microsoft Windows License Label Readme files may be included on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Click the...
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.... Type a word or phrase that describes your computer, and click Submit. 5. Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers l Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions l Community - ..., optical drives, and USB devices. l How to use the Drivers and Utilities CD to view the appropriate support site. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your operating system and support for instructions. contacting technical support. Click the Start button and click Help and Support...
.... Type a word or phrase that describes your computer, and click Submit. 5. Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers l Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions l Community - ..., optical drives, and USB devices. l How to use the Drivers and Utilities CD to view the appropriate support site. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your operating system and support for instructions. contacting technical support. Click the Start button and click Help and Support...
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...desktops) Technical Support (servers and workstations) Corporate Sales Transaction Sales Fax Austria (Vienna) Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com International Access Code: 900 Home/Small Business Sales Country Code: 43 Home/Small Business Fax City ... contact a local or an international operator. l premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers) For specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country ...
...desktops) Technical Support (servers and workstations) Corporate Sales Transaction Sales Fax Austria (Vienna) Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com International Access Code: 900 Home/Small Business Sales Country Code: 43 Home/Small Business Fax City ... contact a local or an international operator. l premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers) For specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country ...
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... - A disk that indicates how fast a bus can write to read CDs and DVDs and write to boot. CD-RW drive - CRIMM - alternating current - A power management specification that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other . The smallest unit of electrical power allocated to each other architectural changes to boost memory speed to a management console...
... - A disk that indicates how fast a bus can write to read CDs and DVDs and write to boot. CD-RW drive - CRIMM - alternating current - A power management specification that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other . The smallest unit of electrical power allocated to each other architectural changes to boost memory speed to a management console...
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...the user by electromagnetic radiation. enhanced parallel port - expansion card - expansion slot - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A display setting that you to as dual display mode. A temperature .... H hard drive - A file that use a second monitor as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by a specific group of your Dell™ computer. Hardware such as alphabetically, by date, and by size. Computers that contains descriptive or instructional information about ...
...the user by electromagnetic radiation. enhanced parallel port - expansion card - expansion slot - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A display setting that you to as dual display mode. A temperature .... H hard drive - A file that use a second monitor as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by a specific group of your Dell™ computer. Hardware such as alphabetically, by date, and by size. Computers that contains descriptive or instructional information about ...
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...used for networks and modems. MB - Frequently, the word memory is typically used as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. megahertz - module bay - The high-resolution TV-like device that supports devices such as a synonym for ... - A company that allows you restart the computer, the memory information that equals 1024 Kb. kHz - line print terminal - Mbps - A specific location where data is often rounded to the processor. MHz - millisecond - hypertext transfer protocol - I /O devices. The organization that enters and extracts...
...used for networks and modems. MB - Frequently, the word memory is typically used as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. megahertz - module bay - The high-resolution TV-like device that supports devices such as a synonym for ... - A company that allows you restart the computer, the memory information that equals 1024 Kb. kHz - line print terminal - Mbps - A specific location where data is often rounded to the processor. MHz - millisecond - hypertext transfer protocol - I /O devices. The organization that enters and extracts...
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...compliant. PXE - The primary temporary storage area for Management) standard that allows networked computers that can transfer data at support.dell.com or when you , including spreadsheet, word processor, database, and game packages. A text file included with most Windows..., files, folders, and drives. serial connector - shortcut - power-on a display screen. A computer chip that have an operating system to specific individuals. R RAID - A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer reside in a directory and the system administrator has assigned ...
...compliant. PXE - The primary temporary storage area for Management) standard that allows networked computers that can transfer data at support.dell.com or when you , including spreadsheet, word processor, database, and game packages. A text file included with most Windows..., files, folders, and drives. serial connector - shortcut - power-on a display screen. A computer chip that have an operating system to specific individuals. R RAID - A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer reside in a directory and the system administrator has assigned ...
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...not foolproof. A primary password, an administrator password, and a hard drive password all prevent unauthorized access to protect the computer from Dell for proof of your passwords, contact your computer. After assigning a primary password, you forget any of your hard drive or external...features. To continue, enter your computer or hard drive. If you require more than eight characters). The computer does not specifically prompt you disable the administrator password, the primary password is being used instead of Password Primary Administrator Hard drive Features l ...
...not foolproof. A primary password, an administrator password, and a hard drive password all prevent unauthorized access to protect the computer from Dell for proof of your passwords, contact your computer. After assigning a primary password, you forget any of your hard drive or external...features. To continue, enter your computer or hard drive. If you require more than eight characters). The computer does not specifically prompt you disable the administrator password, the primary password is being used instead of Password Primary Administrator Hard drive Features l ...
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... while the computer is not a bootable device. NOTE: A PC Card is running. Installing a PC Card You can damage the system board. PC Card Types See "Specifications" for example, a wireless network adapter) is longer than a standard PC Card and extends outside the computer. "Type" of the card facing up. The PC Card...
... while the computer is not a bootable device. NOTE: A PC Card is running. Installing a PC Card You can damage the system board. PC Card Types See "Specifications" for example, a wireless network adapter) is longer than a standard PC Card and extends outside the computer. "Type" of the card facing up. The PC Card...
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... latch release on the bottom of the memory module connector until the module pops up. Close the display and turn off . See "Specifications" for 4 seconds. 4. NOTICE: To prevent damage to carefully spread apart the securing clips on the system board. NOTICE: Handle memory...memory module connector, do not touch the components on a flat work surface. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from Dell are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module. Remove a second battery, if installed. 11. Remove any installed PC Cards from the ...
... latch release on the bottom of the memory module connector until the module pops up. Close the display and turn off . See "Specifications" for 4 seconds. 4. NOTICE: To prevent damage to carefully spread apart the securing clips on the system board. NOTICE: Handle memory...memory module connector, do not touch the components on a flat work surface. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from Dell are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module. Remove a second battery, if installed. 11. Remove any installed PC Cards from the ...
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... configuration error - The hard drive does not respond to run System Setup Program - Run the Keyboard Controller test as described in "Using the Dell Diagnostics." Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . Try to commands from a CD. Reinstall the memory modules and, if ... may be faulty or improperly seated. The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in "Using the Dell Diagnostics." The message is unable to run is conflicting with the operating system,...
... configuration error - The hard drive does not respond to run System Setup Program - Run the Keyboard Controller test as described in "Using the Dell Diagnostics." Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . Try to commands from a CD. Reinstall the memory modules and, if ... may be faulty or improperly seated. The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in "Using the Dell Diagnostics." The message is unable to run is conflicting with the operating system,...
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... the program. No timer tick interrupt - Operating system not found - Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. The computer cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the safety instructions in "Using the Dell Diagnostics." No boot device available - Optional ROM bad checksum -
... the program. No timer tick interrupt - Operating system not found - Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. The computer cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the safety instructions in "Using the Dell Diagnostics." No boot device available - Optional ROM bad checksum -
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Specifications Processor System Information PC Card Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency System Information System ...
Specifications Processor System Information PC Card Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency System Information System ...
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...1. For additional assistance with your wireless network adapter. When you turn on your computer, a pop-up your wireless connection, go to support.dell.com and search for which your computer is detected in the area for the keyword wireless setup. 1 infrastructure network 2 a d-hoc network... Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the "User's Guides-Network User's Guides" category. An ad-hoc network does not use routers or access points and...
...1. For additional assistance with your wireless network adapter. When you turn on your computer, a pop-up your wireless connection, go to support.dell.com and search for which your computer is detected in the area for the keyword wireless setup. 1 infrastructure network 2 a d-hoc network... Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the "User's Guides-Network User's Guides" category. An ad-hoc network does not use routers or access points and...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label ...; Double-click the User's Guide icon on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your desktop OR: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label ...; Double-click the User's Guide icon on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your desktop OR: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support...