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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 107 ... 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 107 ... 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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...FCM 152 Replacing the FCM 153 Coin-Cell Battery 154 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 154 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 155 13 Dell™ QuickSet Features 157 14 Traveling With Your Computer 159 Identifying Your Computer 159 Packing the Computer 159 Travel Tips 160 Traveling... by Air 160 15 Getting Help 161 Obtaining Assistance 161 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 162 DellConnect 162 Online Services 162 AutoTech Service 163 Automated Order-Status Service 163 Problems With Your...
...FCM 152 Replacing the FCM 153 Coin-Cell Battery 154 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 154 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 155 13 Dell™ QuickSet Features 157 14 Traveling With Your Computer 159 Identifying Your Computer 159 Packing the Computer 159 Travel Tips 160 Traveling... by Air 160 15 Getting Help 161 Obtaining Assistance 161 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 162 DellConnect 162 Online Services 162 AutoTech Service 163 Automated Order-Status Service 163 Problems With Your...
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... FCC Class B 183 Macrovision Product Notice 184 12 Contents 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...
... FCC Class B 183 Macrovision Product Notice 184 12 Contents 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...
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... • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 15 Some features may not ship with your computer. Readme files may...about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 122) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information ... For? NOTE: Additional information may be found at support.dell.com.
... • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 15 Some features may not ship with your computer. Readme files may...about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 122) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information ... For? NOTE: Additional information may be found at support.dell.com.
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... and Microsoft Windows Product Key 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 discourage removal of the label. 16 Finding Information NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly...
... and Microsoft Windows Product Key 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 discourage removal of the label. 16 Finding Information NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly...
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...interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Finding Information 17 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 for correct 3 Select your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your operating system and support for your • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information ...
...interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Finding Information 17 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 for correct 3 Select your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your operating system and support for your • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information ...
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...activity, the hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows notification area. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 97. • How to... on page 157. 18 Finding Information Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - Frequently asked questions, hot topics,...
...activity, the hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows notification area. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 97. • How to... on page 157. 18 Finding Information Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - Frequently asked questions, hot topics,...
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To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Click Start , and then click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. About Your Computer 21 Hardware ...
To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Click Start , and then click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. About Your Computer 21 Hardware ...
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... 1394a connector 6 ExpressCard slot S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Attaches an AC adapter to the cable. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned on or off. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. The computer uses...
... 1394a connector 6 ExpressCard slot S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Attaches an AC adapter to the cable. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned on or off. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. The computer uses...
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.... Press the eject button to open the optical drive. 28 About Your Computer For more information about the optical drive, see "ExpressCards" on page 53. E J E C T B U T T O N - Supports one ExpressCard. Right Side View 1 2 34 5 1 optical drive 3 S-video TV-out connector 5 video connector (VGA) 2 eject button 4 USB connectors (2) O P T I C A L D R I V E - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such...
.... Press the eject button to open the optical drive. 28 About Your Computer For more information about the optical drive, see "ExpressCards" on page 53. E J E C T B U T T O N - Supports one ExpressCard. Right Side View 1 2 34 5 1 optical drive 3 S-video TV-out connector 5 video connector (VGA) 2 eject button 4 USB connectors (2) O P T I C A L D R I V E - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such...
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...items appear smaller on the screen by your computer and display. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to appear larger and can benefit people with your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under ... the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To set the display ...
...items appear smaller on the screen by your computer and display. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to appear larger and can benefit people with your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under ... the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To set the display ...
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... battery into your Express Card remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista™ Media Center from Start → Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For more details, refer to play media. 1 2 18 3 4 17 5 6 16 7 15 8 14 9 13 10 12 11 Using Multimedia 55 It can work only...
... battery into your Express Card remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista™ Media Center from Start → Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For more details, refer to play media. 1 2 18 3 4 17 5 6 16 7 15 8 14 9 13 10 12 11 Using Multimedia 55 It can work only...
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NOTE: The types of supported media formats, see "Using Blank CD and DVD Media" on your computer or backing up important data. 1 Infrared Transmitter 3 Page Down 5 OK/Enter/Select 7 Arrow ... For help, open Roxio Creator, and then press . For a list of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country. NOTE: Ensure that have a DVD+/-RW drive. The DVD drives installed in Dell computers do not support HD-DVD media. The following instructions explain how to computers that you observe all copyright laws...
NOTE: The types of supported media formats, see "Using Blank CD and DVD Media" on your computer or backing up important data. 1 Infrared Transmitter 3 Page Down 5 OK/Enter/Select 7 Arrow ... For help, open Roxio Creator, and then press . For a list of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country. NOTE: Ensure that have a DVD+/-RW drive. The DVD drives installed in Dell computers do not support HD-DVD media. The following instructions explain how to computers that you observe all copyright laws...
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... and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you are familiar with CD recording techniques. The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your DVD player, see the documentation provided with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • See the Roxio website at www.sonic.com... project. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; for example, do not play in home theater systems may not support all available DVD formats.
... and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you are familiar with CD recording techniques. The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your DVD player, see the documentation provided with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • See the Roxio website at www.sonic.com... project. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; for example, do not play in home theater systems may not support all available DVD formats.
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Using Multimedia 63 NOTE: If your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio, you can connect an S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/...
Using Multimedia 63 NOTE: If your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio, you can connect an S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/...
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...then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close. 6 Click OK. To access Help and Support, click Start → Help and Support. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to ensure that the display settings are correct for your computer information and diagnose problems. ...PDIF Digital Audio 1 Double-click the speaker icon in your video card. Enabling the Display Settings for your computer, see Windows Help and Support. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for a TV NOTE: To ensure that the display options appear ...
...then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close. 6 Click OK. To access Help and Support, click Start → Help and Support. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to ensure that the display settings are correct for your computer information and diagnose problems. ...PDIF Digital Audio 1 Double-click the speaker icon in your video card. Enabling the Display Settings for your computer, see Windows Help and Support. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for a TV NOTE: To ensure that the display options appear ...
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For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. See "Specifications" on page 167 for information on your computer. NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ...both the 34 mm and 54 mm card slots. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. ExpressCards support two form factors: • ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) • ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide in an L-shape with a 34 mm ...
For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. See "Specifications" on page 167 for information on your computer. NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ...both the 34 mm and 54 mm card slots. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. ExpressCards support two form factors: • ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) • ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide in an L-shape with a 34 mm ...
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For more information about Networking, access Windows Help and Support (click Start and then click Help and Support). NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a network set up in a home or small office you through the process of networking computers. For example, with a ...
For more information about Networking, access Windows Help and Support (click Start and then click Help and Support). NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a network set up in a home or small office you through the process of networking computers. For example, with a ...
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... 82 for more information about how to prepare for connecting your computer to a WLAN. Thereafter, whenever you log on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. NOTE: If the software is already installed. For information on the type of the wireless network connection. NOTE: If you select a... 3 Click Connect to a network under Tasks. 4 Select your network from the list and click Connect. Dell cannot provide this information. When you turn on the Dell™ Support website at the top of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that name on ...
... 82 for more information about how to prepare for connecting your computer to a WLAN. Thereafter, whenever you log on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. NOTE: If the software is already installed. For information on the type of the wireless network connection. NOTE: If you select a... 3 Click Connect to a network under Tasks. 4 Select your network from the list and click Connect. Dell cannot provide this information. When you turn on the Dell™ Support website at the top of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that name on ...
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...Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected when you can view the type of the following: • Your order confirmation • Microsoft Windows Help and Support To check your Mobile Broadband card in Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start → Help and Support→ Use..., and then click Help and Support) or on the media that accompanied your card if purchased separately from your computer) If the utility is listed under Modems. Setting Up and Using Networks 87 To determine your computer configuration, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's ...
...Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected when you can view the type of the following: • Your order confirmation • Microsoft Windows Help and Support To check your Mobile Broadband card in Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start → Help and Support→ Use..., and then click Help and Support) or on the media that accompanied your card if purchased separately from your computer) If the utility is listed under Modems. Setting Up and Using Networks 87 To determine your computer configuration, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's ...