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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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... upgrade and notification system installed on page 82. • How to use Windows XP • How to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints • Frequently asked NOTE: Select your computer. Troubleshooting hints and tips; If you...click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Finding Information 13 What Are You Looking For?
... upgrade and notification system installed on page 82. • How to use Windows XP • How to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints • Frequently asked NOTE: Select your computer. Troubleshooting hints and tips; If you...click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Finding Information 13 What Are You Looking For?
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Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - NOTE: ... automatically to change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. 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. Using the Display 33 Switching...
Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - NOTE: ... automatically to change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. 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. Using the Display 33 Switching...
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If no lights appear, the battery is in Dell QuickSet. See "Specifications" on page 155 for more information about standby and hibernate modes. • Use the Power Management Wizard to select options to optimize your computer's power ...
If no lights appear, the battery is in Dell QuickSet. See "Specifications" on page 155 for more information about standby and hibernate modes. • Use the Power Management Wizard to select options to optimize your computer's power ...
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...: 1 Hold the card with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to prevent incorrect insertion. Using Cards 65 See "Specifications" on page 66.
...: 1 Hold the card with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to prevent incorrect insertion. Using Cards 65 See "Specifications" on page 66.
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... electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from your wireless router to ensure that shipped with an installation CD. Install the required software according 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 a minimum of 5 minutes...
... electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from your wireless router to ensure that shipped with an installation CD. Install the required software according 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 a minimum of 5 minutes...
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...documentation for the wireless router to stabilize. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network via wireless technology. For information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network.... 9 Connect the other than the network cable connecting the modem and the wireless router, are connected to the broadband modem. Specific network names and configuration details vary. The software is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure ...
...documentation for the wireless router to stabilize. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network via wireless technology. For information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network.... 9 Connect the other than the network cable connecting the modem and the wireless router, are connected to the broadband modem. Specific network names and configuration details vary. The software is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure ...
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For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer...click Network Connections. 3 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's configuration utility is managing the wireless network card. Thereafter, whenever... 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 your network. Network security settings are unique...
For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer...click Network Connections. 3 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's configuration utility is managing the wireless network card. Thereafter, whenever... 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 your network. Network security settings are unique...
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...the symptom of the problem you to answer questions periodically. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more and requires you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the ...based on your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Tests a specific device. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Write down the ...
...the symptom of the problem you to answer questions periodically. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more and requires you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the ...based on your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Tests a specific device. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Write down the ...
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.... Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the bay before it can continue. The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Contact Dell. DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY - The hard drive failed initialization. DRIVE NOT READY - The amount of paper. GENERAL FAILURE - H ARD -DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION E R ...the hard drive, and restart the computer. The message is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics. Then shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see page 79...
.... Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the bay before it can continue. The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Contact Dell. DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY - The hard drive failed initialization. DRIVE NOT READY - The amount of paper. GENERAL FAILURE - H ARD -DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION E R ...the hard drive, and restart the computer. The message is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics. Then shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see page 79...
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...to restore the data by entering the system setup program. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - The computer cannot find a specific track on page 163. A chip on the system board may be corrupted.... Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 79). N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - The optional ROM ...
...to restore the data by entering the system setup program. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - The computer cannot find a specific track on page 163. A chip on the system board may be corrupted.... Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 79). N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - The optional ROM ...
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... Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see the appropriate instructions in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer to the operating state that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your...If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on page 103) to return 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. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The...
... Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see the appropriate instructions in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer to the operating state that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your...If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on page 103) to return 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. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The...
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... your computer has an infrared sensor and 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 resolve a hardware conflict on page 163) before continuing with the driver installation...
... your computer has an infrared sensor and 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 resolve a hardware conflict on page 163) before continuing with the driver installation...
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Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in the Product Information Guide. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules...Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its original or comparable foam packaging. See "Specifications" on page 155 for your computer warranty. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 Turn the...remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the system board.
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in the Product Information Guide. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules...Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its original or comparable foam packaging. See "Specifications" on page 155 for your computer warranty. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 Turn the...remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the system board.
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... 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 (...provided in the table below. NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to contact Dell, use within the country for XPS computers, you need to Dell™ XPS™ computers is specific for which codes to change. NOTE: The contact information provided ...
... 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 (...provided in the table below. NOTE: In certain countries, support specific to contact Dell, use within the country for XPS computers, you need to Dell™ XPS™ computers is specific for which codes to change. NOTE: The contact information provided ...
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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 Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless v.92 56K MDC softmodem Intel High-Definition Audio 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal...
... 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 Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless v.92 56K MDC softmodem Intel High-Definition Audio 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal...
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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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... inches) 0.48 kg (1.06 lb) (9 cell) 0.32 kg (0.7 lb) (6 cell) 11.1 VDC 2 hours Battery operating time varies depending on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 159 See "Power Problems" on page 94. Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions...
... inches) 0.48 kg (1.06 lb) (9 cell) 0.32 kg (0.7 lb) (6 cell) 11.1 VDC 2 hours Battery operating time varies depending on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 159 See "Power Problems" on page 94. Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions...
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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