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... a TV 78 8 Using ExpressCards 79 ExpressCard Blanks 79 Installing an ExpressCard 80 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 81 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 83 Memory Card Blanks 83 Installing a Memory Card 83 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 85 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 87 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . . 87 Setting Up...
... a TV 78 8 Using ExpressCards 79 ExpressCard Blanks 79 Installing an ExpressCard 80 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 81 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 83 Memory Card Blanks 83 Installing a Memory Card 83 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 85 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 87 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . . 87 Setting Up...
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... crashes repeatedly 120 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 120 A solid blue screen appears 121 Dell MediaDirect problems 121 Other software problems 122 Memory Problems 123 Network Problems 123 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) 124 Power Problems 125 Printer Problems 126 Scanner Problems 127...
... crashes repeatedly 120 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 120 A solid blue screen appears 121 Dell MediaDirect problems 121 Other software problems 122 Memory Problems 123 Network Problems 123 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) 124 Power Problems 125 Printer Problems 126 Scanner Problems 127...
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Replacing the Keyboard 150 Memory 150 Removing the DIMM A Memory Module 150 Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . 152 Removing the DIMM B Memory Module 153 Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module . . . . . 154 Subscriber Identity Module 156 Wireless Mini Cards 157 Removing a WLAN Card 157 Replacing a WLAN Card 159 Removing a ...Card 166 Coin-Cell Battery 166 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 167 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 167 14 Dell™ QuickSet Features 169 15 Traveling With Your Computer 171 Identifying Your Computer 171 Packing the Computer 171 Travel Tips 172 ...
Replacing the Keyboard 150 Memory 150 Removing the DIMM A Memory Module 150 Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . 152 Removing the DIMM B Memory Module 153 Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module . . . . . 154 Subscriber Identity Module 156 Wireless Mini Cards 157 Removing a WLAN Card 157 Replacing a WLAN Card 159 Removing a ...Card 166 Coin-Cell Battery 166 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 167 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 167 14 Dell™ QuickSet Features 169 15 Traveling With Your Computer 171 Identifying Your Computer 171 Packing the Computer 171 Travel Tips 172 ...
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... to view the appropriate support site. • Community - NSS automatically & Downloads. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your operating system and support for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Find It Here • Solutions - detects...
... to view the appropriate support site. • Community - NSS automatically & Downloads. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your operating system and support for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Find It Here • Solutions - detects...
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..., see "Using Multimedia" on a media memory card. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital Input/Output (...SDIO) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density...
..., see "Using Multimedia" on a media memory card. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital Input/Output (...SDIO) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density...
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... M O R Y M O D U L E / C O I G H T S P E A K E R - Stores software and data. For additional information, see "Replacing the Battery" on the front of the computer that contains the DIMM B memory module and the coin-cell battery. Provides information on the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on when the computer gets hot. The computer... or WPAN Mini Cards (see "Using a Battery" on page 47). B A T T E R Y - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - The computer uses a fan to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote.
... M O R Y M O D U L E / C O I G H T S P E A K E R - Stores software and data. For additional information, see "Replacing the Battery" on the front of the computer that contains the DIMM B memory module and the coin-cell battery. Provides information on the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on when the computer gets hot. The computer... or WPAN Mini Cards (see "Using a Battery" on page 47). B A T T E R Y - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - The computer uses a fan to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote.
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NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can use to connect your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used, you may not be fully charged, use the computer. Depending on ... connect your computer. NOTE: Because the battery may need 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 in the battery bay...
NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can use to connect your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used, you may not be fully charged, use the computer. Depending on ... connect your computer. NOTE: Because the battery may need 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 in the battery bay...
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... 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. When your computer. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click Start → Control...
... 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. When your computer. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click Start → Control...
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... an L-shape with a plastic blank installed in the slot; blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. Using ExpressCards 79 For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN...
... an L-shape with a plastic blank installed in the slot; blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. Using ExpressCards 79 For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN...
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... came with the card. The computer automatically detects the card. Save the blank for use when no media memory card is not clear, see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on a memory card. NOTE: A memory card is running. Using the Memory Card Reader The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to prevent incorrect insertion. Installing...
... came with the card. The computer automatically detects the card. Save the blank for use when no media memory card is not clear, see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on a memory card. NOTE: A memory card is running. Using the Memory Card Reader The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to prevent incorrect insertion. Installing...
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... the Product Information Guide. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. To install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the memory card, if applicable. 84 Using the Memory Card Reader Check the card orientation and try again.
... the Product Information Guide. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. To install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the memory card, if applicable. 84 Using the Memory Card Reader Check the card orientation and try again.
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Using the Memory Card Reader 85 When it from the computer. Press the card into the slot to select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the notification area) to release it is partially ejected, remove the card. If you do not stop it from functioning before you remove it from the card reader. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the Product Information Guide. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you could lose data.
Using the Memory Card Reader 85 When it from the computer. Press the card into the slot to select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the notification area) to release it is partially ejected, remove the card. If you do not stop it from functioning before you remove it from the card reader. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the Product Information Guide. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you could lose data.
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...the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before attempting the following option, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on ...(or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . To stop the assessment and ...
...the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before attempting the following option, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on ...(or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . To stop the assessment and ...
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... menu appears. The test typically takes 10 to select a test based on your input to run . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you have selected the Test System option from the menu to run ...a more and periodically requires your part. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen ...
... menu appears. The test typically takes 10 to select a test based on your input to run . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you have selected the Test System option from the menu to run ...a more and periodically requires your part. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen ...
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...or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. When contacting Dell support, have your computer is located at the top of the test and any error conditions encountered. Allows you cannot resolve ...the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it appears and follow the instructions on...
...or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. When contacting Dell support, have your computer is located at the top of the test and any error conditions encountered. Allows you cannot resolve ...the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it appears and follow the instructions on...
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... your computer, such as telephone numbers • Resources specific to the most relevant www.dell.com web pages for remote, real-time, technical support • Dell support contact information including e-mail and online chat addresses as well as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much...
... your computer, such as telephone numbers • Resources specific to the most relevant www.dell.com web pages for remote, real-time, technical support • Dell support contact information including e-mail and online chat addresses as well as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much...
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... NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the hard drive bay (see "Drive Problems" on page 143). Take the appropriate action. DATA ERROR - The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Drive Problems" on page 101). T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I O N E R R O R - D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I V E - The hard drive cannot read the data (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 109). GATE...
... NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the hard drive bay (see "Drive Problems" on page 143). Take the appropriate action. DATA ERROR - The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Drive Problems" on page 101). T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I O N E R R O R - D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I V E - The hard drive cannot read the data (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 109). GATE...
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... CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM - The message is most likely to occur after a memory module is trying to boot to commands from the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 101). K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E - D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O ...see "Hard Drive" on page 101). INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 143), and boot the computer from a CD. Insert bootable media. For external ...
... CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM - The message is most likely to occur after a memory module is trying to boot to commands from the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 101). K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E - D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O ...see "Hard Drive" on page 101). INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 143), and boot the computer from a CD. Insert bootable media. For external ...
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... system may be faulty or improperly seated. A chip on the system board may be played (see "Memory" on page 101). 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 C E AVAILABLE - A memory module may be corrupted. N O B O O T D E V I R E C T - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on the file, so the file cannot be faulty or improperly seated. If the error message still...
... system may be faulty or improperly seated. A chip on the system board may be played (see "Memory" on page 101). 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 C E AVAILABLE - A memory module may be corrupted. N O B O O T D E V I R E C T - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on the file, so the file cannot be faulty or improperly seated. If the error message still...