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..., varies depending on how you leave the computer unattended for several years. The following activities significantly reduce the operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other configuration settings and...
..., varies depending on how you leave the computer unattended for several years. The following activities significantly reduce the operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other configuration settings and...
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... on the screen. Click System Configuration. -- Service Code You can locate the Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer is powered on Your Computer The Service Tag and the Express-Service Code is : • Portable computers: ... storage devices store data till you to store data for the Service Tag and Express-Service code. Most of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Go to scan for later use...
... on the screen. Click System Configuration. -- Service Code You can locate the Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer is powered on Your Computer The Service Tag and the Express-Service Code is : • Portable computers: ... storage devices store data till you to store data for the Service Tag and Express-Service code. Most of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Go to scan for later use...
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... the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Insert the printer driver media that shipped with your printer. If you experience problems with your printer. Click Add a Printer. NOTE: You may be prompted to your printer into the optical drive and follow the instructions on the screen...
... the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Insert the printer driver media that shipped with your printer. If you experience problems with your printer. Click Add a Printer. NOTE: You may be prompted to your printer into the optical drive and follow the instructions on the screen...
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... Adapter NOTE: The instructions may vary depending on the model of the USB cable to a USB connector on your computer. 5. Insert the optical disc into the optical drive of the USB cable to the USB wireless adapter. 4. Connect the other required software to install the drivers and other end of your computer... of your webcam. See the documentation that shipped with your webcam to use all the features of your optical drive). b. Turn on the screen. 2. Setting Up Your Webcam To set up your webcam: Webcam integrated on laptop display or external display purchased with your ...
... Adapter NOTE: The instructions may vary depending on the model of the USB cable to a USB connector on your computer. 5. Insert the optical disc into the optical drive of the USB cable to the USB wireless adapter. 4. Connect the other required software to install the drivers and other end of your computer... of your webcam. See the documentation that shipped with your webcam to use all the features of your optical drive). b. Turn on the screen. 2. Setting Up Your Webcam To set up your webcam: Webcam integrated on laptop display or external display purchased with your ...
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... prevents the battery from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you use : • Optical drives. • Wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • High-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power...significantly reduces if you connect the computer with the number of your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Battery Charging Laptop Battery When you use your computer while the battery is used and the conditions under which is hot from...
... prevents the battery from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you use : • Optical drives. • Wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • High-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power...significantly reduces if you connect the computer with the number of your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Battery Charging Laptop Battery When you use your computer while the battery is used and the conditions under which is hot from...
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... up by coaxial cable with TOSLINK connectors • Coaxial - eSATA Connector eSATA is a bus technology designed to connect external mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to your home theater receiver. eSATA provides considerably higher throughput as it does not require digital‑analog-digital conversion. • Connectivity - This connection...
... up by coaxial cable with TOSLINK connectors • Coaxial - eSATA Connector eSATA is a bus technology designed to connect external mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to your home theater receiver. eSATA provides considerably higher throughput as it does not require digital‑analog-digital conversion. • Connectivity - This connection...
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... allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. then, shut down your computer. • Hard drive failure that are installed on your computer. Follow the instructions.... System Recovery Media 131 Click Restore→ Restore specific files or folders from the optical drive. 5. Task To restore specific files or folders from being recovered. Launch Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you to return your...
... allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. then, shut down your computer. • Hard drive failure that are installed on your computer. Follow the instructions.... System Recovery Media 131 Click Restore→ Restore specific files or folders from the optical drive. 5. Task To restore specific files or folders from being recovered. Launch Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you to return your...
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...work incorrectly or damage your computer • Set or change a user-selectable option such as the video card, keyboard and mouse, hard disk, optical drive, and so on. System Setup (BIOS) 147 System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change the settings in your computer. Therefore... you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Certain changes can cause your computer and try again. When the DELL logo is displayed only briefly. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration unless you are an expert...
...work incorrectly or damage your computer • Set or change a user-selectable option such as the video card, keyboard and mouse, hard disk, optical drive, and so on. System Setup (BIOS) 147 System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change the settings in your computer. Therefore... you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Certain changes can cause your computer and try again. When the DELL logo is displayed only briefly. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration unless you are an expert...
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... a device other than the default boot device. If booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to boot your computer from the optical drive, insert the bootable media into the drive. Press when F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears on (or restart) your media is bootable, check the device documentation. To boot using...
... a device other than the default boot device. If booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to boot your computer from the optical drive, insert the bootable media into the drive. Press when F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears on (or restart) your media is bootable, check the device documentation. To boot using...
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... Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 5 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 8 Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 9 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 23 Prerequisites 23 Procedure 23 10 Replacing the Hard...
... Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 5 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 8 Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 9 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 23 Prerequisites 23 Procedure 23 10 Replacing the Hard...
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... additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base. 2 Using your fingertips, slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay. 2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 screw Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly | 19
... additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base. 2 Using your fingertips, slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay. 2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 screw Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly | 19
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3 Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical-drive assembly. 4 Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical-drive assembly. 5 Carefully pry the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical-drive assembly. 2 1 3 1 optical-drive bezel 3 screws (2) 4 2 optical drive 4 optical-drive bracket 20 | Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly
3 Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical-drive assembly. 4 Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical-drive assembly. 5 Carefully pry the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical-drive assembly. 2 1 3 1 optical-drive bezel 3 screws (2) 4 2 optical drive 4 optical-drive bracket 20 | Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly
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...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap optical-drive bezel into place. 2 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical-drive assembly. 3 Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical-drive assembly. 4 Slide the optical-drive...Inside Your Computer" on computer base. Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly | 21 Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ...
...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap optical-drive bezel into place. 2 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical-drive assembly. 3 Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical-drive assembly. 4 Slide the optical-drive...Inside Your Computer" on computer base. Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly | 21 Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ...
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...You Begin" on page 7. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. After working inside your computer and follow the...computer, read the safety information that secure the palm-rest to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 27. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 ...
...You Begin" on page 7. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. After working inside your computer and follow the...computer, read the safety information that secure the palm-rest to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 27. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 ...
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... screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Postrequisites 1 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 29. 2 Replace the...
... screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Postrequisites 1 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 29. 2 Replace the...
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... 7. If you ordered a wireless mini-card with your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. Your computer has a half wireless mini-card slot which supports a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) + Bluetooth combo card. ... See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from sources other than Dell. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 31. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for wireless mini-cards from step 1 to step 2...
... 7. If you ordered a wireless mini-card with your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. Your computer has a half wireless mini-card slot which supports a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) + Bluetooth combo card. ... See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from sources other than Dell. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 31. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for wireless mini-cards from step 1 to step 2...
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Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 35. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 6 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 29. 3 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 9. 40 | Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card
Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 35. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 6 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 29. 3 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 9. 40 | Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card
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...in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 27. 5 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. See "Removing the... Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 31. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the I /O Board WARNING...
...in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 27. 5 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. See "Removing the... Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 31. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the I /O Board WARNING...
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..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 35. 2 Replace the keyboard. Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 6 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 4 Follow the...
..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 35. 2 Replace the keyboard. Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 6 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 4 Follow the...