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... to Copy a CD or DVD 57 Using Blank CD and DVD Media 57 Helpful Tips 58 Adjusting the Volume 59 Adjusting the Picture 59 Using Dell MediaDirect 59 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 60 S-Video and Standard Audio 62 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 64 Composite Video and... Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 74 8 Using Cards 75 ExpressCards 75 ExpressCard Blanks 76 Installing an ExpressCard 76 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 77 Memory Card Reader 78 Memory Card Blanks 79 Installing a Memory Card 79 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 80 6 Contents
... to Copy a CD or DVD 57 Using Blank CD and DVD Media 57 Helpful Tips 58 Adjusting the Volume 59 Adjusting the Picture 59 Using Dell MediaDirect 59 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 60 S-Video and Standard Audio 62 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 64 Composite Video and... Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 74 8 Using Cards 75 ExpressCards 75 ExpressCard Blanks 76 Installing an ExpressCard 76 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 77 Memory Card Reader 78 Memory Card Blanks 79 Installing a Memory Card 79 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 80 6 Contents
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11 Troubleshooting 93 Dell Technical Update Service 93 Dell Diagnostics 93 Dell Support Utility 97 Drive Problems 98 Optical drive problems 99 Hard drive problems 100 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 100 Error Messages 102 ExpressCard Problems ... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 110 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 110 A solid blue screen appears 110 Dell MediaDirect problems 110 Other software problems 111 Memory Problems 112 8 Contents
11 Troubleshooting 93 Dell Technical Update Service 93 Dell Diagnostics 93 Dell Support Utility 97 Drive Problems 98 Optical drive problems 99 Hard drive problems 100 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 100 Error Messages 102 ExpressCard Problems ... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 110 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 110 A solid blue screen appears 110 Dell MediaDirect problems 110 Other software problems 111 Memory Problems 112 8 Contents
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...Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 134 Optical Drive 134 Removing the Optical Drive 134 Replacing the Optical Drive 135 Hinge Cover 135 Removing the Hinge Cover 136 ...Replacing the Hinge Cover 136 Keyboard 137 Removing the Keyboard 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 139 Removing the Memory Module 139 Replacing the Memory Module 141 Modem 142 Subscriber Identity Module 144 Wireless Mini Cards 145 Removing a WLAN Card 145 Replacing a WLAN...
...Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 134 Optical Drive 134 Removing the Optical Drive 134 Replacing the Optical Drive 135 Hinge Cover 135 Removing the Hinge Cover 136 ...Replacing the Hinge Cover 136 Keyboard 137 Removing the Keyboard 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 139 Removing the Memory Module 139 Replacing the Memory Module 141 Modem 142 Subscriber Identity Module 144 Wireless Mini Cards 145 Removing a WLAN Card 145 Replacing a WLAN...
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... Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - NSS automatically model, and then click Go. Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, To download Notebook System Software...
... Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - NSS automatically model, and then click Go. Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, To download Notebook System Software...
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Built-in -1 memory card reader 14 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 16 power button C A M E R A I N D I S P L A Y - Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your display, see "Using the Display" on page ...
Built-in -1 memory card reader 14 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 16 power button C A M E R A I N D I S P L A Y - Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your display, see "Using the Display" on page ...
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...The battery charge is almost fully charged. - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - The light turns on a memory card. For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is critically low. 8 - The 8-in the notification area,...Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in -1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD...
...The battery charge is almost fully charged. - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - The light turns on a memory card. For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is critically low. 8 - The 8-in the notification area,...Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in -1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD...
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Bottom View 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 battery-bay latch releases (2) 3 battery 5 processor and thermal module cover 2 hard drive 4 battery charge/health gauge 6 memory module/coin-cell battery/bluetooth/modem compartment cover About Your Computer 31
Bottom View 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 battery-bay latch releases (2) 3 battery 5 processor and thermal module cover 2 hard drive 4 battery charge/health gauge 6 memory module/coin-cell battery/bluetooth/modem compartment cover About Your Computer 31
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... in your computer. 32 About Your Computer Provides information on the battery charge (see "Using a Battery" on page 46). B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - MEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL/BLUETOOTH/MODEM BATTERY COMPARTMENT - Compartment that contains the memory modules, modem, bluetooth, and the coin-cell battery. NOTE: Bluetooth is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the...
... in your computer. 32 About Your Computer Provides information on the battery charge (see "Using a Battery" on page 46). B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - MEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL/BLUETOOTH/MODEM BATTERY COMPARTMENT - Compartment that contains the memory modules, modem, bluetooth, and the coin-cell battery. NOTE: Bluetooth is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the...
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...operations including, but not limited 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 powerintensive programs such as standard equipment... how often the battery is recommended that shipped with your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties, which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a...
...operations including, but not limited 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 powerintensive programs such as standard equipment... how often the battery is recommended that shipped with your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties, which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a...
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... an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are muted, you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. Either click the QuickSet icon in Sleep state, you do not hear the media playing.... 1 Right-click the volume icon in the Volume Mixer window. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are using too much memory and preventing media playback...
... an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are muted, you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. Either click the QuickSet icon in Sleep state, you do not hear the media playing.... 1 Right-click the volume icon in the Volume Mixer window. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are using too much memory and preventing media playback...
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.... For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features.
.... For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features.
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1 1 release button Memory Card Reader The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card. The 8-in-1 memory card reader reads the following memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD 78 Using Cards NOTE: A memory card is not a bootable device.
1 1 release button Memory Card Reader The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card. The 8-in-1 memory card reader reads the following memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD 78 Using Cards NOTE: A memory card is not a bootable device.
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... reader. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Remove the blank before installing a media memory card. Memory cards are keyed to insert into the slot until the card is installed in the Product Information Guide. If you begin any of the card ...facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot. CAUTION: Before you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. To install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the slot; Using Cards 79 To...
... reader. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Remove the blank before installing a media memory card. Memory cards are keyed to insert into the slot until the card is installed in the Product Information Guide. If you begin any of the card ...facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot. CAUTION: Before you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. To install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the slot; Using Cards 79 To...
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...could lose data. Press the card into the slot to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the memory card, if applicable. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the configuration ...utility, you do not stop it from the computer. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the notification area) to select a card and stop the card in the Product Information Guide. The...
...could lose data. Press the card into the slot to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the memory card, if applicable. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the configuration ...utility, you do not stop it from the computer. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the notification area) to select a card and stop the card in the Product Information Guide. The...
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... extended periods of time. NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics Troubleshooting 95 NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for the option you... until the boot device menu appears. 4 At the boot device menu, use the up- NOTE: It is held down for your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to run a complete test on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to...
... extended periods of time. NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics Troubleshooting 95 NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for the option you... until the boot device menu appears. 4 At the boot device menu, use the up- NOTE: It is held down for your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to run a complete test on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to...
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...software updates, and health scans for your computer. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is customized for your computing environment. Describes the test and any error conditions encountered. The device list ...may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from system setup, memory, and...
...software updates, and health scans for your computer. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is customized for your computing environment. Describes the test and any error conditions encountered. The device list ...may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from system setup, memory, and...
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...hard drive bay (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 166). One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly... seated. Install a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93). For an external mouse, check the cable connection. E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I O N - C D D R I V E C ...
...hard drive bay (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 166). One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly... seated. Install a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93). For an external mouse, check the cable connection. E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I O N - C D D R I V E C ...
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A memory module may be loose. GENERAL FAILURE - H A R D - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" ... to copy is unable to commands from a CD. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity disk. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Hard Drive" on page 139). D I S K D R I V E C O N T ...remove the hard drive (see "Memory" on page 131), and boot the computer from the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131), and...
A memory module may be loose. GENERAL FAILURE - H A R D - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" ... to copy is unable to commands from a CD. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity disk. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Hard Drive" on page 139). D I S K D R I V E C O N T ...remove the hard drive (see "Memory" on page 131), and boot the computer from the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131), and...
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... on page 93). Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 93). L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I O N E R R O R - MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING 104 Troubleshooting If the error...
... on page 93). Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 93). L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I O N E R R O R - MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING 104 Troubleshooting If the error...
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...a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 166). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 131). If a large number of sectors are trying to use. Contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 93). OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - Remove and...O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 139). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for instructions (click Start → Help and Support...
...a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 166). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 131). If a large number of sectors are trying to use. Contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 93). OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - Remove and...O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 139). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for instructions (click Start → Help and Support...