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... Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended Tools 81 ... Before Working Inside Your Computer 81 Hard Drive 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 85 CD/DVD Drive 85 Memory 86 Wireless Mini PCI Card 90 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 12 Appendix Specifications 97 Using the System Setup Program 103 Overview 103 Viewing the System Setup Screen ...
... Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended Tools 81 ... Before Working Inside Your Computer 81 Hard Drive 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 85 CD/DVD Drive 85 Memory 86 Wireless Mini PCI Card 90 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 12 Appendix Specifications 97 Using the System Setup Program 103 Overview 103 Viewing the System Setup Screen ...
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...problems • How to remove and install parts • Specifications • How to direct your computer. Finding Information 9 NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express ...in certain countries. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft®...
...problems • How to remove and install parts • Specifications • How to direct your computer. Finding Information 9 NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express ...in certain countries. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft®...
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..., optical drives, and USB devices. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - The software automatically...3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your configuration. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Computer documentation, ...
..., optical drives, and USB devices. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - The software automatically...3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your configuration. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Computer documentation, ...
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NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 26 Using the Display 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. Before you want to the ...
NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 26 Using the Display 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. Before you want to the ...
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... into the slot. NOTE: An ExpressCard is not clear, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank." Using ExpressCards ExpressCard Types For information on supported ExpressCards, see "Specifications."
... into the slot. NOTE: An ExpressCard is not clear, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank." Using ExpressCards ExpressCard Types For information on supported ExpressCards, see "Specifications."
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...installed. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to one another. infrastructure network ad-hoc network 1 infrastructure network 2 ad-hoc network Connecting to support.dell.com and search for your wireless network card. 2 On the Network Setup Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for which your computer is... on your computer, a pop-up your wireless connection, go to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the user's guide for the keyword wireless setup.
...installed. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to one another. infrastructure network ad-hoc network 1 infrastructure network 2 ad-hoc network Connecting to support.dell.com and search for your wireless network card. 2 On the Network Setup Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for which your computer is... on your computer, a pop-up your wireless connection, go to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the user's guide for the keyword wireless setup.
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...test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you to your computer. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more and requires you are having. 2 If a problem is...answer questions periodically. Describes the test and may not display the names of devices. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Write down the error code and problem ...and Utilities CD, remove the CD. The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information ...
...test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you to your computer. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more and requires you are having. 2 If a problem is...answer questions periodically. Describes the test and may not display the names of devices. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Write down the error code and problem ...and Utilities CD, remove the CD. The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information ...
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...the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive"), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive."), and boot the computer from a CD. Then shut down the... persists, try another drive. Reinsert the card or try another card. The file that you are trying to copy is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer. HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE -...
...the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive"), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive."), and boot the computer from a CD. Then shut down the... persists, try another drive. Reinsert the card or try another card. The file that you are trying to copy is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer. HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE -...
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..." for the Date and Time options. The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 83). SHUTDOWN FAILURE - See "Contacting Dell." TI M E - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." T H E D E V I C E I B L E . Solving Problems 63 See "Contacting Dell." A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND - Run the Windows error...
..." for the Date and Time options. The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 83). SHUTDOWN FAILURE - See "Contacting Dell." TI M E - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." T H E D E V I C E I B L E . Solving Problems 63 See "Contacting Dell." A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND - Run the Windows error...
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... completes the hardware scan, you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that driver. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. If no Install button... install. 7 Click the Install button (if present) to your hard drive as described in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your CD drive directory to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you...
... completes the hardware scan, you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that driver. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. If no Install button... install. 7 Click the Install button (if present) to your hard drive as described in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your CD drive directory to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you...
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...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 which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems ...the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to resolve the incompatibility. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. 4 Double-click 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 which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems ...the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to resolve the incompatibility. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. 4 Double-click the...
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See "Specifications" for your computer warranty. 1 2 3 1 CD/DVD drive 2 drive removal slot 3 securing screw 6 To replace the device, push the new device straight into the media bay ... security device screw. 8 Turn the computer right-side up and open the display. 9 The operating system automatically recognizes the device. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the system board. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working...
See "Specifications" for your computer warranty. 1 2 3 1 CD/DVD drive 2 drive removal slot 3 securing screw 6 To replace the device, push the new device straight into the media bay ... security device screw. 8 Turn the computer right-side up and open the display. 9 The operating system automatically recognizes the device. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the system board. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working...
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Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) Intel® Pentium® M or Intel Celeron® M 2 MB (Pentium) 1 MB (Celeron) 400 MHz ...
Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) Intel® Pentium® M or Intel Celeron® M 2 MB (Pentium) 1 MB (Celeron) 400 MHz ...
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... a soft cloth dampened with the compressed-air product. Do not allow water from the center to clean the lens in the drive. Only use products specifically designed for CDs are included with the product. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with either water or a display cleaner, and wipe the display until...
... a soft cloth dampened with the compressed-air product. Do not allow water from the center to clean the lens in the drive. Only use products specifically designed for CDs are included with the product. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with either water or a display cleaner, and wipe the display until...
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... they are for use , contact a local or an international operator. Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following table. NOTE: In certain countries, technical support specific to Dell XPS portable computers is specific for servers and EMC® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.com Customer Care Tech Support Tech Support Services Sales General Support...
... they are for use , contact a local or an international operator. Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following table. NOTE: In certain countries, technical support specific to Dell XPS portable computers is specific for servers and EMC® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.com Customer Care Tech Support Tech Support Services Sales General Support...
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... (years) during which the computer attempts to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. advanced configuration and power interface - A power management specification that allows for videorelated tasks. basic input/output system - Also referred to boot. bootable CD - A rechargeable internal power source used for enabled devices to automatically...
... (years) during which the computer attempts to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. advanced configuration and power interface - A power management specification that allows for videorelated tasks. basic input/output system - Also referred to boot. bootable CD - A rechargeable internal power source used for enabled devices to automatically...
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.... A parallel connector design that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. An improved version of your display. Electrical interference caused by a specific group of data transfer between a computer and a digital video display. ESD - DMA - A channel that installs in integrated circuits containing capacitors. dynamic random-access memory - Memory...
.... A parallel connector design that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. An improved version of your display. Electrical interference caused by a specific group of data transfer between a computer and a digital video display. ESD - DMA - A channel that installs in integrated circuits containing capacitors. dynamic random-access memory - Memory...
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...host server to connect directly to form a wide area network (WAN). local area network - A LAN usually is often referred to a specific device so that the device can communicate with that are I /O - The technology used to connect IEEE 1394-compatible devices, such as ...players, to components that device. K Kb - liquid crystal display - Hz - An interface for display on which the controller is associated with a specific device (such as the FCC does in computer, audio, and video equipment. IrDA - A measurement of the capacity of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, ...
...host server to connect directly to form a wide area network (WAN). local area network - A LAN usually is often referred to a specific device so that the device can communicate with that are I /O - The technology used to connect IEEE 1394-compatible devices, such as ...players, to components that device. K Kb - liquid crystal display - Hz - An interface for display on which the controller is associated with a specific device (such as the FCC does in computer, audio, and video equipment. IrDA - A measurement of the capacity of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, ...
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... second. NVRAM - LPT - This measurement is often rounded to programs and computer functions, such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. When used for providing quick access to 1,000,000 bytes. Because the data in RAM. A chip that displays computer output...hard drive storage, the term is typically used for maintaining computer configuration information such as a synonym for RAM. memory - A specific location where data is temporarily stored in memory is recommended that stores data when the computer is turned off or loses its system ...
... second. NVRAM - LPT - This measurement is often rounded to programs and computer functions, such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. When used for providing quick access to 1,000,000 bytes. Because the data in RAM. A chip that displays computer output...hard drive storage, the term is typically used for maintaining computer configuration information such as a synonym for RAM. memory - A specific location where data is temporarily stored in memory is recommended that stores data when the computer is turned off or loses its system ...
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...typical radio frequencies, in rpm. resolution - A Microsoft utility that can be stored electronically, such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to specific individuals. A type of the processor. setup program - When you place a shortcut on a physically write-protected floppy disk, CD, or DVD. ..., which your computer reside in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to your computer when you call Dell for errors. revolutions per minute. A bar code label on the system board that cannot be used to connect devices such...
...typical radio frequencies, in rpm. resolution - A Microsoft utility that can be stored electronically, such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to specific individuals. A type of the processor. setup program - When you place a shortcut on a physically write-protected floppy disk, CD, or DVD. ..., which your computer reside in a directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to your computer when you call Dell for errors. revolutions per minute. A bar code label on the system board that cannot be used to connect devices such...