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...CDs and DVDs 47 Helpful Tips 47 Adjusting the Volume 48 Adjusting the Picture 49 Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect 49 If the computer is turned on or in standby mode 49 If the computer... is turned off or in hibernate mode 49 Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 50 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 50 S-Video and Standard ...65 Installing an ExpressCard 65 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 66 Media Memory Cards 67 Installing a Media Memory Card 67 Removing a Media Memory Card 68 Contents 5
...CDs and DVDs 47 Helpful Tips 47 Adjusting the Volume 48 Adjusting the Picture 49 Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect 49 If the computer is turned on or in standby mode 49 If the computer... is turned off or in hibernate mode 49 Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 50 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 50 S-Video and Standard ...65 Installing an ExpressCard 65 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 66 Media Memory Cards 67 Installing a Media Memory Card 67 Removing a Media Memory Card 68 Contents 5
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... crashes repeatedly 91 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell MediaDirect problems 92 Other software problems 92 Memory Problems 93 Network Problems 93 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 93 Power Problems 94 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer...
... crashes repeatedly 91 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell MediaDirect problems 92 Other software problems 92 Memory Problems 93 Network Problems 93 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 93 Power Problems 94 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer...
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... and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended ...109 Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth®...
... and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended ...109 Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth®...
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... and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Finding Information 13 This support provides real-time health scans of your operating system and support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • ...Customer Care - Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB...
... and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Finding Information 13 This support provides real-time health scans of your operating system and support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • ...Customer Care - Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB...
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...R Y C A R D R E A D E R - Stores software and data. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on a media memory card. Provides a fast and convenient way to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive. Supports one ExpressCard. O P T I C A L D R I V E B A ...Y - You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in -1 media memory card 5 USB connectors (2) reader 4 audio connectors (2) 6 IEEE 1394 connector H A R D D R I V E - For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 65....
...R Y C A R D R E A D E R - Stores software and data. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on a media memory card. Provides a fast and convenient way to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive. Supports one ExpressCard. O P T I C A L D R I V E B A ...Y - You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in -1 media memory card 5 USB connectors (2) reader 4 audio connectors (2) 6 IEEE 1394 connector H A R D D R I V E - For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 65....
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... airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. Stores software and data. Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. H A R D D R I N G S C R E W - B A T T E R Y - F A N - The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet. ...For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 39. For more information, see "Modem" on page 117 and "Memory" on page 111. Provides information on page 43. M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - See "Replacing the Battery" on the ...
... airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. Stores software and data. Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. H A R D D R I N G S C R E W - B A T T E R Y - F A N - The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet. ...For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 39. For more information, see "Modem" on page 117 and "Memory" on page 111. Provides information on page 43. M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - See "Replacing the Battery" on the ...
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.... For optimal computer performance and to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with the AC adapter until the... battery is recommended that shipped with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Operating time is designed to connect your computer. Using a Battery 39 NOTE: Because the battery may increase the risk of ...
.... For optimal computer performance and to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with the AC adapter until the... battery is recommended that shipped with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Operating time is designed to connect your computer. Using a Battery 39 NOTE: Because the battery may increase the risk of ...
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... is an instant-on multimedia playback mode for digital media. Contact Dell for Dell MediaDirect to function. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell QuickSet." NOTE: You cannot reinstall the Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect feature if you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Using Multimedia...If both Windows XP Media Center and Dell Media Experience are present, Windows XP Media Center Manager launches. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the ...
... is an instant-on multimedia playback mode for digital media. Contact Dell for Dell MediaDirect to function. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell QuickSet." NOTE: You cannot reinstall the Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect feature if you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Using Multimedia...If both Windows XP Media Center and Dell Media Experience are present, Windows XP Media Center Manager launches. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the ...
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... the computer is completely seated in the ExpressCard slot. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to prevent incorrect insertion.
... the computer is completely seated in the ExpressCard slot. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to prevent incorrect insertion.
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... Cards 67 NOTE: A media memory card is running. The 5-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card Installing a Media Memory Card You can install a media memory card in -1 media memory card reader provides a fast and...
... Cards 67 NOTE: A media memory card is running. The 5-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card Installing a Media Memory Card You can install a media memory card in -1 media memory card reader provides a fast and...
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... up. 2 Slide the card into the slot. Check the card orientation and try again. 1 2 1 5-in the Product Information Guide. To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot until ..., follow the safety instructions in its connector. CAUTION: Before you remove it is not clear, see the documentation that came with the media memory card, if applicable. If the configuration program tells you encounter too much resistance, do not stop it from the computer. If card orientation ...
... up. 2 Slide the card into the slot. Check the card orientation and try again. 1 2 1 5-in the Product Information Guide. To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot until ..., follow the safety instructions in its connector. CAUTION: Before you remove it is not clear, see the documentation that came with the media memory card, if applicable. If the configuration program tells you encounter too much resistance, do not stop it from the computer. If card orientation ...
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...selected device. Option Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more and requires you want to customize the test by changing the test settings. Lists the most common... are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the problem you to run a test from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for all the components installed on page 133...
...selected device. Option Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more and requires you want to customize the test by changing the test settings. Lists the most common... are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the problem you to run a test from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for all the components installed on page 133...
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... "Hard Drive" on page 79. Reinsert the card or try another drive. See "ExpressCards" on page 133. The amount of paper. See "Contacting Dell" on page 65. See "Memory" on page 83. Take the appropriate action. The computer cannot identify the drive type. H A R D -D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I...and restart the computer. The hard drive cannot read the data. Install a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics. CACHE DISABLED DUE TO FAILURE - DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY - ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - The file that you are trying to commands from a CD. ...
... "Hard Drive" on page 79. Reinsert the card or try another drive. See "ExpressCards" on page 133. The amount of paper. See "Contacting Dell" on page 65. See "Memory" on page 83. Take the appropriate action. The computer cannot identify the drive type. H A R D -D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I...and restart the computer. The hard drive cannot read the data. Install a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics. CACHE DISABLED DUE TO FAILURE - DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY - ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - The file that you are trying to commands from a CD. ...
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... message is most likely to a nonbootable CD. KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 114). M E M O R Y D A T A L I N E F 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 O N - M E M O R Y D O U B L E W O R D L O G I C F 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 R E C T - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see page 79). Insert a bootable CD. Correct the appropriate options in the...
... message is most likely to a nonbootable CD. KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 114). M E M O R Y D A T A L I N E F 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 O N - M E M O R Y D O U B L E W O R D L O G I C F 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 R E C T - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see page 79). Insert a bootable CD. Correct the appropriate options in the...
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...the Windows Help and Support Center for installation instructions. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Memory" on page 13. If the problem persists, try to use. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Close all windows and open the program that the drive is missing an... essential file. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 88 Solving Problems If a large number of sectors are corrupted. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. A memory module may have too many programs open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned ...
...the Windows Help and Support Center for installation instructions. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Memory" on page 13. If the problem persists, try to use. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Close all windows and open the program that the drive is missing an... essential file. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 88 Solving Problems If a large number of sectors are corrupted. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. A memory module may have too many programs open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned ...
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... CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I B L E . Ensure that the ExpressCard is listed. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any ...of charge. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE CONNECTOR Solving Problems 89 Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the...
... CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I B L E . Ensure that the ExpressCard is listed. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any ...of charge. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE CONNECTOR Solving Problems 89 Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the...
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... instructions in the Product Information Guide. C HECK T H E NETWORK C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Solving Problems 93 RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - If necessary, install additional memory (see "Memory" on page 114). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 79). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is related to verify that your network...
... instructions in the Product Information Guide. C HECK T H E NETWORK C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Solving Problems 93 RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - If necessary, install additional memory (see "Memory" on page 114). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 79). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is related to verify that your network...
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... Computer Your computer is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Ensure that the computer turns on . ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Printer Problems CAUTION... use the 65-W AC adapter; Solving Problems 95 If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 41.
... Computer Your computer is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Ensure that the computer turns on . ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Printer Problems CAUTION... use the 65-W AC adapter; Solving Problems 95 If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 41.
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... and push it to the side to ground the system board. 7 Remove any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in -1 media memory card reader (see page 68). 8 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on page 111. 6 Press the power button to release the drive...
... and push it to the side to ground the system board. 7 Remove any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in -1 media memory card reader (see page 68). 8 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on page 111. 6 Press the power button to release the drive...
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You can increase your computer. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. 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 Adding and Replacing Parts Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in...
You can increase your computer. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. 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 Adding and Replacing Parts Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in...