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... network. NOTE: The following in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for at support.dell.com. Specific network names and configuration details vary. For information on the type of wireless network card that is already...and drivers for connecting your computer to a WLAN. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that no network or USB cables, other end of the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45)...
... network. NOTE: The following in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for at support.dell.com. Specific network names and configuration details vary. For information on the type of wireless network card that is already...and drivers for connecting your computer to a WLAN. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that no network or USB cables, other end of the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45)...
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... be invoked one of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to wait until you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition...
... be invoked one of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to wait until you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition...
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...and beeps. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During... screen appears, click the button for the option you want . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to increase the possibility of devices...
...and beeps. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During... screen appears, click the button for the option you want . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to increase the possibility of devices...
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...drive tests in the bay before it can continue. Install a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 112), and boot the computer from the computer. Restart the computer. See "Contacting Dell" on page 83. Take the appropriate action. Shut down the computer, remove the ...CD. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 112), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the computer. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 83. DATA ERROR - See "Drive Problems" on page 133. Reinstall the memory modules...
...drive tests in the bay before it can continue. Install a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 112), and boot the computer from the computer. Restart the computer. See "Contacting Dell" on page 83. Take the appropriate action. Shut down the computer, remove the ...CD. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 112), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the computer. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 83. DATA ERROR - See "Drive Problems" on page 133. Reinstall the memory modules...
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...LINE FAILURE - See "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 114). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see page 79). The operating system is trying to boot to occur after a ... A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test in the system setup program (see "Memory" on page 112), and boot the computer from a CD. MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR - Try to run the program again. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see page 79). Correct...
...LINE FAILURE - See "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 114). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see page 79). The operating system is trying to boot to occur after a ... A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test in the system setup program (see "Memory" on page 112), and boot the computer from a CD. MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR - Try to run the program again. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see page 79). Correct...
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...be malfunctioning. If a large number of sectors are corrupted. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - A chip on page 112). If the problem persists, contact Dell. NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - A chip on the hard drive. SECTOR NOT FOUND - The operating system cannot locate a sector on page... Center for installation instructions. Contact Dell. Close all windows and open . SEEK ERROR - The operating system cannot find the hard drive. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. The optional ROM apparently ...
...be malfunctioning. If a large number of sectors are corrupted. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - A chip on page 112). If the problem persists, contact Dell. NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - A chip on the hard drive. SECTOR NOT FOUND - The operating system cannot locate a sector on page... Center for installation instructions. Contact Dell. Close all windows and open . SEEK ERROR - The operating system cannot find the hard drive. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. The optional ROM apparently ...
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...that the numbers lock light is not lit. 90 Solving Problems R U N T H E K E Y B O A R D D I A G N O S T I C S T E S T S - See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. Unexpected characters DISABLE THE NUMERIC KEYPAD - Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. NOTE... keyboard, contact Dell. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you begin any of letters. Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 ...
...that the numbers lock light is not lit. 90 Solving Problems R U N T H E K E Y B O A R D D I A G N O S T I C S T E S T S - See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. Unexpected characters DISABLE THE NUMERIC KEYPAD - Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. NOTE... keyboard, contact Dell. External Keyboard problems NOTE: When you begin any of letters. Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 ...
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... Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer. NOTICE: If you do not remove PC Restore from your computer, even to its original state. During the boot process, a blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step. 3 On the... next screen that you do not press in when you will never be able to use it to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen...
... Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer. NOTICE: If you do not remove PC Restore from your computer, even to its original state. During the boot process, a blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step. 3 On the... next screen that you do not press in when you will never be able to use it to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen...
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Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer before you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try ...again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears, press any key. 7 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press . 8 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the reinstallation...
Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer before you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try ...again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears, press any key. 7 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press . 8 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the reinstallation...
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... Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. 116 Adding and Replacing Parts b Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until... it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 Insert the battery into place. As the computer boots, it . 1 2 1 notch 2 tab 5 Replace the memory module cover. NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close , remove the module and reinstall it...
... Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. 116 Adding and Replacing Parts b Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until... it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 Insert the battery into place. As the computer boots, it . 1 2 1 notch 2 tab 5 Replace the memory module cover. NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close , remove the module and reinstall it...
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...• System configuration • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings • Power management settings • Boot (start-up) configuration and display settings • Docking-device settings • Wireless control settings NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user ...left . If you set through the system setup program.) For more information on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The window on the left contains an expandable hierarchy of information. The window on the ...
...• System configuration • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings • Power management settings • Boot (start-up) configuration and display settings • Docking-device settings • Wireless control settings NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user ...left . If you set through the system setup program.) For more information on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The window on the left contains an expandable hierarchy of information. The window on the ...
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... the operating system. You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on a one -time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the bootable devices that you save the changes...
... the operating system. You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on a one -time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the bootable devices that you save the changes...
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... seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Clean your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from the display. Appendix 165 3 Turn on page 109. 2 Disconnect any...the keys on page 39. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with either water or a display cleaner. The computer boots to the computer or display, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Do not use excessive pressure. •... batteries. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the selected device. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
... seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Clean your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from the display. Appendix 165 3 Turn on page 109. 2 Disconnect any...the keys on page 39. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with either water or a display cleaner. The computer boots to the computer or display, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Do not use excessive pressure. •... batteries. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the selected device. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
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... delete viruses from your hard drive regularly. ASF - All-Terrain Grade - basic input/output system - boot sequence - Specifies the order of data interpreted by Dell to be platform- The form of electrical power allocated to each other devices with your particular computer. AGP...software - battery - A dedicated graphics port that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. advanced port replicator - Dell™ ATG™ refers to be used to operate portable computers when not connected to the computer. A copy of the faster ...
... delete viruses from your hard drive regularly. ASF - All-Terrain Grade - basic input/output system - boot sequence - Specifies the order of data interpreted by Dell to be platform- The form of electrical power allocated to each other devices with your particular computer. AGP...software - battery - A dedicated graphics port that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. advanced port replicator - Dell™ ATG™ refers to be used to operate portable computers when not connected to the computer. A copy of the faster ...
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... your computer that cannot be configured and started remotely. read -only memory - A jumper on your computer when you access Dell Support at which your screen's horizontal lines are more likely to frequently used to connect devices such as a handheld digital device...on a monitor. When you call Dell for program instructions and data. A method of independent disks - Hard drive speed is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. resolution - ROM - pre-boot execution environment - Some common implementations...
... your computer that cannot be configured and started remotely. read -only memory - A jumper on your computer when you access Dell Support at which your screen's horizontal lines are more likely to frequently used to connect devices such as a handheld digital device...on a monitor. When you call Dell for program instructions and data. A method of independent disks - Hard drive speed is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. resolution - ROM - pre-boot execution environment - Some common implementations...
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... low-speed device such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of current flowing at 1 volt. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is eradicated. volt - The measurement of electrical power. One V appears across a resistance of 1 ohm when a current of 1 ampere flows through...type of cable used to 1600 x 1200. The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force. A unit of measure commonly used in the boot sectors of a floppy disk. WXGA - Memory that consists of memory chips dedicated to another through an infected disk, software downloaded from one ...
... low-speed device such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of current flowing at 1 volt. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is eradicated. volt - The measurement of electrical power. One V appears across a resistance of 1 ohm when a current of 1 ampere flows through...type of cable used to 1600 x 1200. The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force. A unit of measure commonly used in the boot sectors of a floppy disk. WXGA - Memory that consists of memory chips dedicated to another through an infected disk, software downloaded from one ...
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... battery, 124 storing, 44 battery-bay latch release, 24 blanks ExpressCards, 65 removing, 66, 68 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 19 installing, 127 boot sequence, 164 brightness adjusting, 33 C CardBus technology ExpressCards, 65 media memory cards, 67 carnet, 132 CD drive problems, 83 CD-RW drive problems, 83 CDs..., 50 WLAN, 70 copying CDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 copying DVDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 D Dell contacting, 133, 168 support policy, 167 support site, 13 Index 181
... battery, 124 storing, 44 battery-bay latch release, 24 blanks ExpressCards, 65 removing, 66, 68 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 19 installing, 127 boot sequence, 164 brightness adjusting, 33 C CardBus technology ExpressCards, 65 media memory cards, 67 carnet, 132 CD drive problems, 83 CD-RW drive problems, 83 CDs..., 50 WLAN, 70 copying CDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 copying DVDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 D Dell contacting, 133, 168 support policy, 167 support site, 13 Index 181
