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Product Information 163 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 164 Before You Call 164 Contacting Dell 166 16 Specifications 167 17 Appendix 177 Using the System Setup Program 177 Viewing the System Setup Screen 178 System Setup Screen 178 Commonly Used Options 178 Cleaning ...
Product Information 163 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 164 Before You Call 164 Contacting Dell 166 16 Specifications 167 17 Appendix 177 Using the System Setup Program 177 Viewing the System Setup Screen 178 System Setup Screen 178 Commonly Used Options 178 Cleaning ...
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... • Upgrades - NSS automatically model, and then click Go. your computer, you reinstall the operating system on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your operating system and language, and then click Find Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search...
... • Upgrades - NSS automatically model, and then click Go. your computer, you reinstall the operating system on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your operating system and language, and then click Find Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search...
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... If you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may be installed. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read if you change...the legibility of text and change the appearance of the current settings so you change back to the closest supported values. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen...
... If you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may be installed. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read if you change...the legibility of text and change the appearance of the current settings so you change back to the closest supported values. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen...
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For more information about camera features, see "Specifications" on . Click Help from the menu and select Contents. The blue camera light appears when the camera is turned on page 167. Using the Optional ...
For more information about camera features, see "Specifications" on . Click Help from the menu and select Contents. The blue camera light appears when the camera is turned on page 167. Using the Optional ...
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... wide) • ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide in an L-shape with a 34 mm connector) The 34 mm card fits into a 54 mm card slot. See "Specifications" on page 167 for information on your computer. The 54 mm card only fits into both the 34 mm and 54 mm card slots. For...
... wide) • ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide in an L-shape with a 34 mm connector) The 34 mm card fits into a 54 mm card slot. See "Specifications" on page 167 for information on your computer. The 54 mm card only fits into both the 34 mm and 54 mm card slots. For...
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... software that shipped with installation media. To view detailed information about the connection requirements for your wireless router. Install the required software according to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. If a network adapter is not listed, you...
... software that shipped with installation media. To view detailed information about the connection requirements for your wireless router. Install the required software according to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. If a network adapter is not listed, you...
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Specific network names and configuration details vary. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 82 for more information about how to prepare for that name on the Dell™ Support website at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a network under Tasks. 4 Select your ...WEP or WPA key when prompted. When you turn on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for which your wireless network card. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your computer is not configured) is installed in "Wireless Local...
Specific network names and configuration details vary. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 82 for more information about how to prepare for that name on the Dell™ Support website at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a network under Tasks. 4 Select your ...WEP or WPA key when prompted. When you turn on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for which your wireless network card. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your computer is not configured) is installed in "Wireless Local...
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...see "ExpressCards" on page 75. 86 Setting Up and Using Networks Contact your service provider for coverage of your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from your computer's wireless...network that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you with an easy way to monitor the status of a high-speed digital cellular network....
...see "ExpressCards" on page 75. 86 Setting Up and Using Networks Contact your service provider for coverage of your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from your computer's wireless...network that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you with an easy way to monitor the status of a high-speed digital cellular network....
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...the momentary position for use when your wireless device, see "Monitoring the Status of your computer is shipped to you, you must first use Dell QuickSet to enable and configure the switch to disable the switch and the Mobile Broadband card. If the switch is in the on position, ...move the switch to the on position to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to scan specifically for wireless networks in your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to control WiFi network connections. Because the Wi-Fi Catcher ...
...the momentary position for use when your wireless device, see "Monitoring the Status of your computer is shipped to you, you must first use Dell QuickSet to enable and configure the switch to disable the switch and the Mobile Broadband card. If the switch is in the on position, ...move the switch to the on position to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to scan specifically for wireless networks in your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to control WiFi network connections. Because the Wi-Fi Catcher ...
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...select a test based on the symptom of the problem you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. If you are having. Performs a thorough check of the problem. Tests a specific device in the computer. NOTE: It is located at the top of the devices in ...your input to run from the main menu, the following tabs provide additional information for your computer is recommended that you want to answer specific questions. NOTE: The Service Tag for tests run . The test typically takes an hour or more thorough check of each test screen....
...select a test based on the symptom of the problem you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. If you are having. Performs a thorough check of the problem. Tests a specific device in the computer. NOTE: It is located at the top of the devices in ...your input to run from the main menu, the following tabs provide additional information for your computer is recommended that you want to answer specific questions. NOTE: The Service Tag for tests run . The test typically takes an hour or more thorough check of each test screen....
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...Insert bootable media. The operating system is trying to boot to fit on page 93). Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - Shut down the computer, remove the hard ...the hard drive, and restart the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper. If the problem persists, try another drive. Try copying the file ...
...Insert bootable media. The operating system is trying to boot to fit on page 93). Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - Shut down the computer, remove the hard ...the hard drive, and restart the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper. If the problem persists, try another drive. Try copying the file ...
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... electrical outlet to charge the battery. O F - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I B L E . Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 177). T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 93). TI M E- If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 93). If the problem persists, try again...
... electrical outlet to charge the battery. O F - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I B L E . Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 177). T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 93). TI M E- If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 93). If the problem persists, try again...
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..."Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the screen. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you are used by your ... drivers for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next. 7 Click Browse and browse to the location to reinstall and follow the instructions on page 122).
..."Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the screen. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you are used by your ... drivers for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next. 7 Click Browse and browse to the location to reinstall and follow the instructions on page 122).
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See "Specifications" on page 167 for your computer. Removing the Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically ..." on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, DIMM A and DIMM B accessed from Dell are intended for information on page 129. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Loosen the captive screws from the memory module cover. 4 Lift the memory module cover...
See "Specifications" on page 167 for your computer. Removing the Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically ..." on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, DIMM A and DIMM B accessed from Dell are intended for information on page 129. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Loosen the captive screws from the memory module cover. 4 Lift the memory module cover...
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...width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM Graphics bus PCI bus Intel® Core™2 Duo processor Intel® Celeron® processor (available in specific countries) 32 KB per instruction, 32 KB data cache per core 2 MB or 4 MB per core 667 and 800 MHz Intel 965GM Express ...for integrated graphics Intel 965PM Express chipset for discrete graphics 64 bits dual-channel (2) 64-bit buses 32 bits 1 MB PCI-E X16 32 bits Specifications 167 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start , click Help and Support, and then select the option to view information...
...width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM Graphics bus PCI bus Intel® Core™2 Duo processor Intel® Celeron® processor (available in specific countries) 32 KB per instruction, 32 KB data cache per core 2 MB or 4 MB per core 667 and 800 MHz Intel 965GM Express ...for integrated graphics Intel 965PM Express chipset for discrete graphics 64 bits dual-channel (2) 64-bit buses 32 bits 1 MB PCI-E X16 32 bits Specifications 167 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start , click Help and Support, and then select the option to view information...
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... for ExpressCards. NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is designed only for system files. 168 Specifications It does NOT support PC Cards. ExpressCard controller Intel ICH8M ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) Cards supported ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) ExpressCard/54...
... for ExpressCards. NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is designed only for system files. 168 Specifications It does NOT support PC Cards. ExpressCard controller Intel ICH8M ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) Cards supported ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) ExpressCard/54...
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... graphics up to 64 MB of shared memory (with 512 MB of system memory) or 320 MB of shared memory (with 1 GB of system memory) Specifications 169
... graphics up to 64 MB of shared memory (with 512 MB of system memory) or 320 MB of shared memory (with 1 GB of system memory) Specifications 169
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...) Intel High Definition Audio microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector two stereo 2 W speakers 2 Watts per channel into 4 ohms program menus, media control buttons 170 Specifications
...) Intel High Definition Audio microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector two stereo 2 W speakers 2 Watts per channel into 4 ohms program menus, media control buttons 170 Specifications
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...°/-30° (WXGA+ with TrueLife) 0.237 mm 0.237 mm 0.211 mm brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts (see "Display Functions" on page 42) Specifications 171
...°/-30° (WXGA+ with TrueLife) 0.237 mm 0.237 mm 0.211 mm brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts (see "Display Functions" on page 42) Specifications 171
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... Angle Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off 172 Specifications 101 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 2.0 mega pixel 640x480 at 30fps 60° 240 cpi 71.7-mm (2.8-in) sensor-active area...
... Angle Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off 172 Specifications 101 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 2.0 mega pixel 640x480 at 30fps 60° 240 cpi 71.7-mm (2.8-in) sensor-active area...