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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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...not ship with your computer. 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® Windows... • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • How to set up a printer • Additional information about setting up my computer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Specifications • How to direct your ...
...not ship with your computer. 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® Windows... • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • How to set up a printer • Additional information about setting up my computer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Specifications • How to direct your ...
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... reinstall the operating system for your operating system and support for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online discussion with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use Windows XP • How to work with technical support •...
... reinstall the operating system for your operating system and support for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online discussion with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use Windows XP • How to work with technical support •...
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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. If you choose a resolution or ...
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. If you choose a resolution or ...
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... an ExpressCard You can install an ExpressCard in the computer while the computer is installed in its connector. If card orientation is not clear, see "Specifications." Using ExpressCards ExpressCard Types For information on supported ExpressCards, see the documentation that came with the card. NOTE: An ExpressCard is completely seated in the...
... an ExpressCard You can install an ExpressCard in the computer while the computer is installed in its connector. If card orientation is not clear, see "Specifications." Using ExpressCards ExpressCard Types For information on supported ExpressCards, see the documentation that came with the card. NOTE: An ExpressCard is completely seated in the...
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... Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to support.dell.com and search for creating a network. The user's guide is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on your computer, a pop-up your wireless network card. 2 On...ad-hoc network 1 infrastructure network 2 ad-hoc network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to connect several computers. Connecting to one another.
... Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to support.dell.com and search for creating a network. The user's guide is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on your computer, a pop-up your wireless network card. 2 On...ad-hoc network 1 infrastructure network 2 ad-hoc network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to connect several computers. Connecting to one another.
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... takes 1 hour or more information. If you want to your Service Tag. 3 If you are running the test. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for all devices attached to run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab...more and requires you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the test and any error conditions encountered. Tests a specific device. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. Displays your computer is encountered during a test, a ...
... takes 1 hour or more information. If you want to your Service Tag. 3 If you are running the test. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for all devices attached to run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab...more and requires you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the test and any error conditions encountered. Tests a specific device. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. Displays your computer is encountered during a test, a ...
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...E 0 - See "Memory." The computer cannot identify the drive type. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. See "Dell Diagnostics." HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive."), and boot the computer from a CD. If the problem... T E R S Do not use a larger capacity disk. A memory module may be defective. The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive ...
...E 0 - See "Memory." The computer cannot identify the drive type. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. See "Dell Diagnostics." HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive."), and boot the computer from a CD. If the problem... T E R S Do not use a larger capacity disk. A memory module may be defective. The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive ...
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... optional ROM apparently failed. SECTOR NOT FOUND - The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. See "Contacting Dell." D A Y N O T S E T - Correct the settings for instructions. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - See...
... optional ROM apparently failed. SECTOR NOT FOUND - The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. See "Contacting Dell." D A Y N O T S E T - Correct the settings for instructions. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - See...
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... CD automatically scans your hardware to your hard drive as described in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you run the CD, it does not...
... CD automatically scans your hardware to your hard drive as described in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you run the CD, it does not...
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...can restore your operating system in when you purchased the computer. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive. However, using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on my computer, ... 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 or Infrared...
...can restore your operating system in when you purchased the computer. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive. However, using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on my computer, ... 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 or Infrared...
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... remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. 86 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the system board. See "Specifications" for your computer. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer memory by installing memory modules on the...
... remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. 86 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the system board. See "Specifications" for your computer. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer memory by installing memory modules on the...
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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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... the procedures in this section, follow the instructions that come with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always 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...
... the procedures in this section, follow the instructions that come with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always 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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...government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers) For specific web addresses for XPS portable computers, you may contact Dell through the technical support number listed and your country, find the appropriate country section in determining which... they are listed. When you need assistance in the table below. NOTE: In certain countries, technical support specific to contact Dell, use , contact a local or an international operator. Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Anguilla Antigua...
...government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers) For specific web addresses for XPS portable computers, you may contact Dell through the technical support number listed and your country, find the appropriate country section in determining which... they are listed. When you need assistance in the table below. NOTE: In certain countries, technical support specific to contact Dell, use , contact a local or an international operator. Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Anguilla Antigua...
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... this Glossary are provided for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. bps - BTU - A power management specification that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. A docking device that you can use an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other . alert standards...
... this Glossary are provided for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. bps - BTU - A power management specification that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. A docking device that you can use an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other . alert standards...
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... video display. digital video interface - E ECC - Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct memory access to control a device such as a printer. EMI - Electrical interference caused by a specific group of computers, programs, and devices on the system board in some computers, Glossary 129 A rapid discharge of a DVD. expansion card - A channel that allows the...
... video display. digital video interface - E ECC - Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct memory access to control a device such as a printer. EMI - Electrical interference caused by a specific group of computers, programs, and devices on the system board in some computers, Glossary 129 A rapid discharge of a DVD. expansion card - A channel that allows the...
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... equals 1000 Hz. A protocol for devices to communicate with that equals 1 cycle per second. hertz - An electronic pathway assigned to a specific device so that equals 1024 bytes but is associated with a specific device (such as a serial connector, parallel connector, or expansion slot) and allows the processor to the processor. Internet service provider...
... equals 1000 Hz. A protocol for devices to communicate with that equals 1 cycle per second. hertz - An electronic pathway assigned to a specific device so that equals 1024 bytes but is associated with a specific device (such as a serial connector, parallel connector, or expansion slot) and allows the processor to the processor. Internet service provider...
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... or other system setup options that you roll the mouse over analog telephone lines. This measurement is used for networks and modems. MB - A specific location where data is turned off or loses its system board, or it . MHz - A standard for a parallel connection to programs and computer... adapter. The section of memory that contains icons for RAM. Also referred to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. nanosecond - NVRAM - A type of the Windows taskbar that stores data when the computer is temporarily stored in MHz.
... or other system setup options that you roll the mouse over analog telephone lines. This measurement is used for networks and modems. MB - A specific location where data is turned off or loses its system board, or it . MHz - A standard for a parallel connection to programs and computer... adapter. The section of memory that contains icons for RAM. Also referred to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. nanosecond - NVRAM - A type of the Windows taskbar that stores data when the computer is temporarily stored in MHz.
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...support. The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker can lose data if you call Dell for troubleshooting problems. S ScanDisk - Radio frequencies are at support.dell.com or when you turn off your computer before completing a shutdown. ROM, unlike RAM, .... • It is generated at which could degrade the quality of some computers that identifies your screen's horizontal lines are more likely to specific individuals. resolution - radio frequency interference - Interference that is located on your computer. read -only - RTCRST - real-time clock reset -...
...support. The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker can lose data if you call Dell for troubleshooting problems. S ScanDisk - Radio frequencies are at support.dell.com or when you turn off your computer before completing a shutdown. ROM, unlike RAM, .... • It is generated at which could degrade the quality of some computers that identifies your screen's horizontal lines are more likely to specific individuals. resolution - radio frequency interference - Interference that is located on your computer. read -only - RTCRST - real-time clock reset -...