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... 129 13 Traveling With Your Computer 131 Identifying Your Computer 131 Packing the Computer 131 Travel Tips 132 Traveling by Air 132 14 Contacting Dell 133 15 Specifications 155 16 Appendix 163 Using the System Setup Program 163 Viewing the System Setup Screen 163 System Setup Screen 163 Commonly Used Options 164...
... 129 13 Traveling With Your Computer 131 Identifying Your Computer 131 Packing the Computer 131 Travel Tips 132 Traveling by Air 132 14 Contacting Dell 133 15 Specifications 155 16 Appendix 163 Using the System Setup Program 163 Viewing the System Setup Screen 163 System Setup Screen 163 Commonly Used Options 164...
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... problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; articles Dell Support Website - support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. NSS provides critical updates...language for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints • Frequently asked NOTE: Select your computing environment, software updates...
... problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; articles Dell Support Website - support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. NSS provides critical updates...language for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints • Frequently asked NOTE: Select your computing environment, software updates...
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...the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on either the computer display or the external device. Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with an... change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on battery power, you change . Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTE: Brightness key...
...the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on either the computer display or the external device. Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with an... change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on battery power, you change . Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTE: Brightness key...
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... on page 43 for more information about the battery operating time. For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in standby mode, it was in Dell QuickSet. If no lights appear, the battery is used and recharged. • Place the computer in one of its original charge capacity remains. If... five lights appear, less than 80 percent of two ways: by using the Power Management Wizard. See "Specifications" on page 155 for more information on using the charge gauge on the battery as described below or by turning off the display and the...
... on page 43 for more information about the battery operating time. For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in standby mode, it was in Dell QuickSet. If no lights appear, the battery is used and recharged. • Place the computer in one of its original charge capacity remains. If... five lights appear, less than 80 percent of two ways: by using the Power Management Wizard. See "Specifications" on page 155 for more information on using the charge gauge on the battery as described below or by turning off the display and the...
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... ExpressCard in the computer while the computer is installed in the Product Information Guide. To install an ExpressCard: 1 Hold the card with the card. See "Specifications" on page 66. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. CAUTION: Before you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. If you begin...
... ExpressCard in the computer while the computer is installed in the Product Information Guide. To install an ExpressCard: 1 Hold the card with the card. See "Specifications" on page 66. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. CAUTION: Before you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. If you begin...
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... set to the Classic Start menu option, you can view network connections by clicking the Start button, pointing to Settings, and then pointing to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. To view detailed information about the connection requirements for your Internet service...
... set to the Classic Start menu option, you can view network connections by clicking the Start button, pointing to Settings, and then pointing to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. To view detailed information about the connection requirements for your Internet service...
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...) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network via wireless technology. NOTE: The following in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network ... support.dell.com. NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in your computer and then search for that no network or USB cables, other end of wireless network card installed in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on page 72. Specific network ...
...) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network via wireless technology. NOTE: The following in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network ... support.dell.com. NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in your computer and then search for that no network or USB cables, other end of wireless network card installed in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on page 72. Specific network ...
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...provided in the area, a pop-up notifies you of the wireless network connection. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's configuration utility is managing the wireless...and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides. 3 Under Device Guides, select the documentation for which wireless configuration utility is managing your screen... that you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on to the network.
...provided in the area, a pop-up notifies you of the wireless network connection. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's configuration utility is managing the wireless...and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides. 3 Under Device Guides, select the documentation for which wireless configuration utility is managing your screen... that you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on to the network.
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...at the top of the screen. Allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of devices. Tests a specific device. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on page... 133. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to run a test ...
...at the top of the screen. Allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of devices. Tests a specific device. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on page... 133. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to run a test ...
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... or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . The hard drive failed initialization. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 133. Reinsert the card or try another drive. EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use a larger capacity disk. H ...usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see...
... or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . The hard drive failed initialization. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 133. Reinsert the card or try another drive. EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use a larger capacity disk. H ...usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see...
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... program. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Hard Drive" on page 133. The computer cannot find a specific track on page 163. OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - Contact Dell. Run the Windows error-checking utility to restore the data by entering the system setup program. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST...
... program. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Hard Drive" on page 133. The computer cannot find a specific track on page 163. OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - Contact Dell. Run the Windows error-checking utility to restore the data by entering the system setup program. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST...
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... autorcd.exe file. The CD automatically scans your hardware to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you installed the new driver. Click OK, and follow the instructions on ...utility (if available). The first time that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5 After the CD completes the hardware scan, you to display the files associated with your computer ...
... autorcd.exe file. The CD automatically scans your hardware to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you installed the new driver. Click OK, and follow the instructions on ...utility (if available). The first time that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5 After the CD completes the hardware scan, you to display the files associated with your computer ...
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... drive as the first solution for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE...
... drive as the first solution for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE...
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See "Specifications" on page 155 for your computer. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in the Product Information Guide. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. You can increase your computer memory by your computer ..."Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the system board. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114...
See "Specifications" on page 155 for your computer. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in the Product Information Guide. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. You can increase your computer memory by your computer ..."Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the system board. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114...
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...and E-Mail Address Website: www.dell.com.ai E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support Website: www.dell.com.ag E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™, Dell Inspiron™, Dell OptiPlex™, Dell Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers...use , contact a local or an international operator. NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to Dell™ XPS™ computers is available at the time that is specific for which codes to use within the country for XPS computers, you do not ...
...and E-Mail Address Website: www.dell.com.ai E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support Website: www.dell.com.ag E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™, Dell Inspiron™, Dell OptiPlex™, Dell Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers...use , contact a local or an international operator. NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to Dell™ XPS™ computers is available at the time that is specific for which codes to use within the country for XPS computers, you do not ...
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Specifications Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) Intel® Core™Duo processor, Intel Core Solo processor, or Intel ... connector Cards supported ExpressCard connector size Intel ICH7 one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 26 pins Specifications 155
Specifications Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) Intel® Core™Duo processor, Intel Core Solo processor, or Intel ... connector Cards supported ExpressCard connector size Intel ICH7 one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 26 pins Specifications 155
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... TV support NTSC or PAL in S-video, composite, and component modes Audio Audio type Audio controller two-channel high-definition audio codec Sigmatel STAC9200 Codec Specifications 157 Video type: integrated on page 15. To determine the configuration of your computer subject to 128 MB of shared memory (with 256 MB of...
... TV support NTSC or PAL in S-video, composite, and component modes Audio Audio type Audio controller two-channel high-definition audio codec Sigmatel STAC9200 Codec Specifications 157 Video type: integrated on page 15. To determine the configuration of your computer subject to 128 MB of shared memory (with 256 MB of...
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...; (WSXGA+) +15°/-30° (WXGA) ±50° (WSXGA+) 0.258 mm 0.197 mm brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts (see page 36) 158 Specifications
...; (WSXGA+) +15°/-30° (WXGA) ±50° (WSXGA+) 0.258 mm 0.197 mm brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts (see page 36) 158 Specifications
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... 2 hours Battery operating time varies depending on page 94. See "Using a Battery" on page 39 for more information on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 159 Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge...
... 2 hours Battery operating time varies depending on page 94. See "Using a Battery" on page 39 for more information on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 159 Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge...
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... 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 36 mm (1.42 inches) 356 mm (14.02 inches) 265.5 mm (10.45 inches) 2.9 kg (6.38 lb) 160 Specifications
... 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 36 mm (1.42 inches) 356 mm (14.02 inches) 265.5 mm (10.45 inches) 2.9 kg (6.38 lb) 160 Specifications