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...injury, or death. Some features or media may not be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and Wi-Fi Catcher are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dell Inc. If you make better use of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in ... tells you how to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; disclaims any proprietary interest in your computer. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE ...
...injury, or death. Some features or media may not be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and Wi-Fi Catcher are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dell Inc. If you make better use of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in ... tells you how to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; disclaims any proprietary interest in your computer. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE ...
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...increased security measure. 6 Quick Reference Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to ...and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for...
...increased security measure. 6 Quick Reference Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to ...and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for...
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...operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 ...What Are You Looking For? Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in your User's Guide. • How to use Windows operating systems • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community -
...operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 ...What Are You Looking For? Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in your User's Guide. • How to use Windows operating systems • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community -
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... the QuickSet icon in your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices ...and may not ship with your computer. Find It Here • Information on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. After you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide What Are You Looking For? To reinstall your computer.
... the QuickSet icon in your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices ...and may not ship with your computer. Find It Here • Information on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. After you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide What Are You Looking For? To reinstall your computer.
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Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge... of the lights are on the battery as described below and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health... Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check ...
Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge... of the lights are on the battery as described below and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health... Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check ...
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... purchased from the computer. See "Specifications" in approximately 2 hours. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is turned off the...AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from being in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. You can change the settings for more information about resolving problems with your computer. The battery is approximately 90 percent ...
... purchased from the computer. See "Specifications" in approximately 2 hours. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is turned off the...AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from being in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. You can change the settings for more information about resolving problems with your computer. The battery is approximately 90 percent ...
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... TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click the program that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving... safety instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I O N -
... TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click the program that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving... safety instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I O N -
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...and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. to continue to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on . NOTE: The next ...instructions. 3 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 4 Diagnostics can be invoked in your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. Quick Reference Guide 19 NOTE: If your User's Guide). 1 Shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is connected ...
...and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. to continue to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on . NOTE: The next ...instructions. 3 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 4 Diagnostics can be invoked in your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. Quick Reference Guide 19 NOTE: If your User's Guide). 1 Shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is connected ...
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... and Utilities media, 19 starting from the hard drive, 19 using, 18 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 18 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics, 18 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Media Drivers and Utilities, 5 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 E End...
... and Utilities media, 19 starting from the hard drive, 19 using, 18 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 18 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics, 18 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Media Drivers and Utilities, 5 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 E End...
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problems (continued) software, 17-18 spyware, 18 Product Information Guide, 5 Q QuickSet Help, 8 R regulatory information, 5 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 17-18 spyware, 18 support website, 7 system views back, 12 bottom, 12 front, 10 left side, 11 right side, 11 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 18 Help and Support Center, 7 lockups and software problems, 17 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 8 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 24 Index
problems (continued) software, 17-18 spyware, 18 Product Information Guide, 5 Q QuickSet Help, 8 R regulatory information, 5 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 17-18 spyware, 18 support website, 7 system views back, 12 bottom, 12 front, 10 left side, 11 right side, 11 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 18 Help and Support Center, 7 lockups and software problems, 17 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 8 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 24 Index
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...the U.S. Information in this document is a trademark of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, TravelLite, Strike Zone, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Client Manager are either registered ...loss of UPEK, Inc.; All rights reserved. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to either potential damage to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of EMC Corporation; Trademarks...
...the U.S. Information in this document is a trademark of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, TravelLite, Strike Zone, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Client Manager are either registered ...loss of UPEK, Inc.; All rights reserved. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to either potential damage to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of EMC Corporation; Trademarks...
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...Right Side View 28 Back View 28 Bottom View 32 3 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 35 Microsoft® Windows® XP 35 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media 36 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without ...the Operating System Media 37 Microsoft Windows Vista 39 Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista 39 4 Using a Battery 41 Battery Performance 41 Checking the Battery Charge 42 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 42 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 43 Charge Gauge 43 3
...Right Side View 28 Back View 28 Bottom View 32 3 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 35 Microsoft® Windows® XP 35 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media 36 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without ...the Operating System Media 37 Microsoft Windows Vista 39 Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista 39 4 Using a Battery 41 Battery Performance 41 Checking the Battery Charge 42 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 42 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 43 Charge Gauge 43 3
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... Errors 48 5 Using the Keyboard 49 Numeric Keypad 49 Key Combinations 50 System Functions 50 Battery 50 Display Functions 50 Power Management 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 51 Touch Pad 51 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 52 Changing the Track Stick Cap 53 6 Using the Display...
... Errors 48 5 Using the Keyboard 49 Numeric Keypad 49 Key Combinations 50 System Functions 50 Battery 50 Display Functions 50 Power Management 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 51 Touch Pad 51 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 52 Changing the Track Stick Cap 53 6 Using the Display...
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...61 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 61 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 62 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 62 Wireless Local Area Network 63 What You Need to Establish a ... 68 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 68 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network 69 Enabling/Disabling the Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card 70 Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler 70 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 71 Microsoft® Windows® Firewall 71...
...61 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 61 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 62 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 62 Wireless Local Area Network 63 What You Need to Establish a ... 68 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 68 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network 69 Enabling/Disabling the Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card 70 Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler 70 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 71 Microsoft® Windows® Firewall 71...
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... How to Copy Media 75 Using Blank Media 76 Helpful Tips 77 Adjusting the Volume 78 Adjusting the Picture 79 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 79 Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 79 9 Using Cards 81 Card Types 81 PC Cards 81 ExpressCards 81 Smart Cards 81 Card Blanks 82...
... How to Copy Media 75 Using Blank Media 76 Helpful Tips 77 Adjusting the Volume 78 Adjusting the Picture 79 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 79 Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 79 9 Using Cards 81 Card Types 81 PC Cards 81 ExpressCards 81 Smart Cards 81 Card Blanks 82...
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... Icon 106 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 106 Drive Problems 106 Media drive problems 107 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray 107 ... does not start up 117 The computer stops responding 117 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 117 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 118 A solid blue screen appears 118 Other software problems 118 Memory Problems 119 Network Problems 119 General 120 Wireless Local Area Network...
... Icon 106 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 106 Drive Problems 106 Media drive problems 107 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray 107 ... does not start up 117 The computer stops responding 117 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 117 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 118 A solid blue screen appears 118 Other software problems 118 Memory Problems 119 Network Problems 119 General 120 Wireless Local Area Network...
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Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 144 Microsoft Windows XP 144 Microsoft Windows Vista 144 Restoring Your Operating System 144 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 145 Using the Operating System Media 146 15 Adding and Replacing Parts 149 Before You Begin 149 Recommended Tools 149 Turning Off ...
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 144 Microsoft Windows XP 144 Microsoft Windows Vista 144 Restoring Your Operating System 144 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 145 Using the Operating System Media 146 15 Adding and Replacing Parts 149 Before You Begin 149 Recommended Tools 149 Turning Off ...
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What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer: • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 16 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer: • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 16 Finding Information
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... Utility from the icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer. Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and ... the instructions on the screen. • Information on page 177. 18 Finding Information Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize ...
... Utility from the icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer. Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and ... the instructions on the screen. • Information on page 177. 18 Finding Information Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize ...
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... is already installed on your computer. Finding Information 19 What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for Dell™ Latitude™ D630c computers with your computer. The operating system is available for the devices that came with your computer.Your operating ...color of your media varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Reinstalling Windows" on your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media...
... is already installed on your computer. Finding Information 19 What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for Dell™ Latitude™ D630c computers with your computer. The operating system is available for the devices that came with your computer.Your operating ...color of your media varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Reinstalling Windows" on your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media...