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... Tips 49 7 Using Cards 51 ExpressCards 51 ExpressCard Blanks 51 Installing an ExpressCard 51 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 52 Media Memory Cards 53 Installing a Media Memory Card 53 Removing a Media Memory Card 54 8 Setting Up a Network 55 Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem 55 Network Setup Wizard 56 Wireless Local Area...
... Tips 49 7 Using Cards 51 ExpressCards 51 ExpressCard Blanks 51 Installing an ExpressCard 51 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 52 Media Memory Cards 53 Installing a Media Memory Card 53 Removing a Media Memory Card 54 8 Setting Up a Network 55 Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem 55 Network Setup Wizard 56 Wireless Local Area...
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Computer Tracking Software 62 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 62 10 Solving Problems 63 Dell Diagnostics 63 Drive Problems 66 CD and DVD drive problems 66 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray . . . . . ... crashes repeatedly 74 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 74 A solid blue screen appears 74 Other software problems 74 Memory Problems 75 Network Problems 75 Power Problems 76 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 77 Printer Problems 77 Scanner Problems 77 6 Contents
Computer Tracking Software 62 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 62 10 Solving Problems 63 Dell Diagnostics 63 Drive Problems 66 CD and DVD drive problems 66 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray . . . . . ... crashes repeatedly 74 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 74 A solid blue screen appears 74 Other software problems 74 Memory Problems 75 Network Problems 75 Power Problems 76 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 77 Printer Problems 77 Scanner Problems 77 6 Contents
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... 81 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 81 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 83 Restoring Your Operating System 84 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 84 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 85 Using the Operating System CD 87 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 89 Before You Begin 89 Recommended Tools 89 Turning... Off Your Computer 89 Before Working Inside Your Computer 90 Optical Drive 91 Hard Drive 92 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 94 Memory 94 Modem 96 Hinge Cover 98 Keyboard 99 Wireless Mini-Card 101 Contents 7
... 81 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 81 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 83 Restoring Your Operating System 84 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 84 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 85 Using the Operating System CD 87 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 89 Before You Begin 89 Recommended Tools 89 Turning... Off Your Computer 89 Before Working Inside Your Computer 90 Optical Drive 91 Hard Drive 92 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 94 Memory 94 Modem 96 Hinge Cover 98 Keyboard 99 Wireless Mini-Card 101 Contents 7
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support.dell.com from technicians; and frequently asked NOTE: Select your region to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click ... Website - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Troubleshooting hints and tips; Service call and order status...
support.dell.com from technicians; and frequently asked NOTE: Select your region to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click ... Website - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Troubleshooting hints and tips; Service call and order status...
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... 3 - Right Side View 1 2 34 5 1 hard drive 2 ExpressCard slot 3 3-in -1 media memory card reader reads Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO and MultiMediaCard (MMC) digital media memory cards: About Your Computer 21 You can install devices such as a DVD drive or another optical drive in ...the slot. The 3-in -1 media memory card reader 4 audio connectors (2) 5 USB connectors (2) H A R D D R I V E - The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the optical drive bay. Provides...
... 3 - Right Side View 1 2 34 5 1 hard drive 2 ExpressCard slot 3 3-in -1 media memory card reader reads Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO and MultiMediaCard (MMC) digital media memory cards: About Your Computer 21 You can install devices such as a DVD drive or another optical drive in ...the slot. The 3-in -1 media memory card reader 4 audio connectors (2) 5 USB connectors (2) H A R D D R I V E - The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the optical drive bay. Provides...
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...through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 40. H A R D D R I N G S C R E W - Stores software ...and data. For more information, see "Modem" on page 96 and "Memory" on page 94. F A N - See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 43. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 39. Releases the battery from ...
...through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 40. H A R D D R I N G S C R E W - Stores software ...and data. For more information, see "Modem" on page 96 and "Memory" on page 94. F A N - See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 43. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 39. Releases the battery from ...
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...designed to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high...page 40) before you connect your computer. Using a Battery 39 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing the Power Options Properties window. NOTE: Because the battery may increase the risk of your computer....
...designed to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high...page 40) before you connect your computer. Using a Battery 39 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing the Power Options Properties window. NOTE: Because the battery may increase the risk of your computer....
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The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer hard drive. NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button and click ... DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to make an exact copy of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. The computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies the data to DVD media.
The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer hard drive. NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button and click ... DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to make an exact copy of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. The computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies the data to DVD media.
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... a label to indicate which end to prevent incorrect insertion. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer. The computer automatically detects the card...
... a label to indicate which end to prevent incorrect insertion. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer. The computer automatically detects the card...
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...or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to prevent incorrect insertion. The cards are generally marked with the card. Media memory cards are keyed to insert into the slot. If card orientation is not a bootable device. The 3-in the Product Information Guide.... (SD) card/SDIO and MultiMediaCard (MMC) media memory cards. 2 1 1 release button 2 ExpressCard Media Memory Cards The 3-in the computer while the computer is running. Installing a Media Memory Card You can install a media memory card in -1 media memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view...
...or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to prevent incorrect insertion. The cards are generally marked with the card. Media memory cards are keyed to insert into the slot. If card orientation is not a bootable device. The 3-in the Product Information Guide.... (SD) card/SDIO and MultiMediaCard (MMC) media memory cards. 2 1 1 release button 2 ExpressCard Media Memory Cards The 3-in the computer while the computer is running. Installing a Media Memory Card You can install a media memory card in -1 media memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view...
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...configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that it is completely seated in its connector. NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to release it from the card reader so that came with the top side of the... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If you do not force the card. If you could lose data. Removing a Media Memory Card CAUTION: Before you remove it from the computer. Press the card in to select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, you...
...configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that it is completely seated in its connector. NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to release it from the card reader so that came with the top side of the... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If you do not force the card. If you could lose data. Removing a Media Memory Card CAUTION: Before you remove it from the computer. Press the card in to select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, you...
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...appears with an error code and a description of the problem. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you to run a test from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in... Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of devices. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. The device list may indicate requirements for more and requires you are having. 2 If a problem is located at...
...appears with an error code and a description of the problem. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you to run a test from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in... Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of devices. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. The device list may indicate requirements for more and requires you are having. 2 If a problem is located at...
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...66. See "Drive Problems" on page 111. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See "Memory" on page 92. See "Hard Drive" on page 94. If the error appears again, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 51. The file that you are trying ... 94. The hard drive failed initialization. The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics. ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See "Memory" on the disk, or the disk is too large to commands from a CD....
...66. See "Drive Problems" on page 111. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See "Memory" on page 92. See "Hard Drive" on page 94. If the error appears again, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 51. The file that you are trying ... 94. The hard drive failed initialization. The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics. ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See "Memory" on the disk, or the disk is too large to commands from a CD....
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... to run is trying to boot to a nonbootable CD. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. M E M O R Y D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R...CLOCK LINE FAILURE - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see page 63). A memory module may be defective. KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE - Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 92), and boot the computer from the computer. P...
... to run is trying to boot to a nonbootable CD. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. M E M O R Y D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R...CLOCK LINE FAILURE - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see page 63). A memory module may be defective. KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE - Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 92), and boot the computer from the computer. P...
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... a large number of sectors are trying to use. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 63). M E M O R Y D O U B L E W O R D L O G I C F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - M E M O R Y O D D / E V E N L O G I C F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 94). A memory module may have too many programs open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. Reinstall...
... a large number of sectors are trying to use. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 63). M E M O R Y D O U B L E W O R D L O G I C F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - M E M O R Y O D D / E V E N L O G I C F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 94). A memory module may have too many programs open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. Reinstall...
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... integrated keyboard when running out of charge. TI M E - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - The reserve battery that the card is running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. Insert a disk into the connector. ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
... integrated keyboard when running out of charge. TI M E - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - The reserve battery that the card is running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. Insert a disk into the connector. ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
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... program. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory (see "Memory" on page 94). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for the keyword spyware. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT...
... program. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory (see "Memory" on page 94). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for the keyword spyware. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT...
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...printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to use the 65-W AC adapter; RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - NOTE: If you need technical assistance for Your Computer Your computer is USB. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY ...tab. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I E S - If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 41. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting...
...printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to use the 65-W AC adapter; RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - NOTE: If you need technical assistance for Your Computer Your computer is USB. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY ...tab. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I E S - If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 41. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting...
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... page 91. 6 Press the power button to ground the system board. 7 Remove any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in -1 media memory card reader (see page 54). 8 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 9 Remove the hard drive (see page 52...
... page 91. 6 Press the power button to ground the system board. 7 Remove any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in -1 media memory card reader (see page 54). 8 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 9 Remove the hard drive (see page 52...
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.... You can increase your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer memory by installing memory modules on the memory supported by your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the system board. See "Specifications" on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 94 Adding and Replacing Parts Otherwise...
.... You can increase your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer memory by installing memory modules on the memory supported by your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the system board. See "Specifications" on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 94 Adding and Replacing Parts Otherwise...