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... a Video 76 8 Using Cards 77 ExpressCards 77 ExpressCard Blanks 78 Installing an ExpressCard 78 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 79 Memory Card Reader 79 Memory Card Blanks 79 Installing a Memory Card 80 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 81 9 Setting Up and Using Networks 83 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 83 Setting Up a Network...
... a Video 76 8 Using Cards 77 ExpressCards 77 ExpressCard Blanks 78 Installing an ExpressCard 78 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 79 Memory Card Reader 79 Memory Card Blanks 79 Installing a Memory Card 80 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 81 9 Setting Up and Using Networks 83 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 83 Setting Up a Network...
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... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 114 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 114 A solid blue screen appears 114 Dell MediaDirect problems 114 Other software problems 115 Memory Problems 116 Network Problems 116 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 117 Power Problems 118 8 Contents
... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 114 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 114 A solid blue screen appears 114 Dell MediaDirect problems 114 Other software problems 115 Memory Problems 116 Network Problems 116 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 117 Power Problems 118 8 Contents
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Hard Drive 135 Removing the Hard Drive 136 Replacing the Hard Drive 137 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 137 Optical Drive 138 Removing the Optical Drive 138 Replacing the Optical Drive 138 Hinge Cover 139 Removing the Hinge Cover 139 Replacing the... Hinge Cover 140 Keyboard 140 Removing the Keyboard 141 Replacing the Keyboard 142 Memory 142 Removing Memory Module 142 Replacing Memory Module 144 Subscriber Identity Module (Optional 146 Wireless Mini-Cards 147 Removing Mini-Card 147 Replacing Mini-Card 149 Flash Cache Module...
Hard Drive 135 Removing the Hard Drive 136 Replacing the Hard Drive 137 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 137 Optical Drive 138 Removing the Optical Drive 138 Replacing the Optical Drive 138 Hinge Cover 139 Removing the Hinge Cover 139 Replacing the... Hinge Cover 140 Keyboard 140 Removing the Keyboard 141 Replacing the Keyboard 142 Memory 142 Removing Memory Module 142 Replacing Memory Module 144 Subscriber Identity Module (Optional 146 Wireless Mini-Cards 147 Removing Mini-Card 147 Replacing Mini-Card 149 Flash Cache Module...
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...installs the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates for your operating system and support for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Computer documentation, details on 1 Go to view the appropriate ...Community - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - may vary depending on your Dell computer. Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and support ...
...installs the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates for your operating system and support for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Computer documentation, details on 1 Go to view the appropriate ...Community - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - may vary depending on your Dell computer. Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and support ...
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... the functionality of a mouse (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" 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) •... on the display (see "Touch Pad" on page 53. T O U C H P A D - The 8-in the slot. Integrated single microphone for using the Dell Travel Remote. See "Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional)" on page 43). T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S -
... the functionality of a mouse (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" 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) •... on the display (see "Touch Pad" on page 53. T O U C H P A D - The 8-in the slot. Integrated single microphone for using the Dell Travel Remote. See "Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional)" on page 43). T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S -
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..., WLAN, WWAN, Ultra Wideband (UWB) cards or Flash Cache Module (FCM) (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 147). Bottom View 12 3 5 4 1 battery 3 processor/memory module/mini-card compartment 5 optical drive 2 battery release latch 4 hard drive B A T T E R Y - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to ...
..., WLAN, WWAN, Ultra Wideband (UWB) cards or Flash Cache Module (FCM) (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 147). Bottom View 12 3 5 4 1 battery 3 processor/memory module/mini-card compartment 5 optical drive 2 battery release latch 4 hard drive B A T T E R Y - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to ...
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... battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you perform operations including, but not limited to... 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-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment...
... battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you perform operations including, but not limited to... 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-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment...
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... message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using Dell MediaDirect, use the Help menu in Sleep state, you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click Start →Control...
... message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using Dell MediaDirect, use the Help menu in Sleep state, you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click Start →Control...
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.... For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features.
.... For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features.
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... the Product Information Guide. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Remove the blank before installing a media memory card. Memory Card Reader The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to use when no ExpressCard is installed in the slot; NOTE...remove it from dust and other particles. Blanks protect unused slots from its slot. To remove the blank, see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on a memory card. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in...
... the Product Information Guide. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Remove the blank before installing a media memory card. Memory Card Reader The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to use when no ExpressCard is installed in the slot; NOTE...remove it from dust and other particles. Blanks protect unused slots from its slot. To remove the blank, see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on a memory card. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in...
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... to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the card. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Memory cards are keyed to insert into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. To ...computer while the computer is not clear, see the documentation that came with the memory card, if applicable. 80 Using Cards If card orientation is running. Installing a Memory Card You can install a media memory card in the Product Information Guide. The computer automatically detects the card. CAUTION...
... to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the card. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Memory cards are keyed to insert into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. To ...computer while the computer is not clear, see the documentation that came with the memory card, if applicable. 80 Using Cards If card orientation is running. Installing a Memory Card You can install a media memory card in the Product Information Guide. The computer automatically detects the card. CAUTION...
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Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you could lose data. NOTICE: Click the icon in the Product Information Guide. Press the card into the slot to select a card and stop the card, 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. Using Cards 81 If you do not stop it from functioning before you remove it from the card reader. When it from the computer.
Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you could lose data. NOTICE: Click the icon in the Product Information Guide. Press the card into the slot to select a card and stop the card, 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. Using Cards 81 If you do not stop it from functioning before you remove it from the card reader. When it from the computer.
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... check of the problem. If you have your part. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit Diagnostics After you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your Service Tag ready. 98 Troubleshooting Symptom Tree Lists a.... Write down the error code and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on your computer. When contacting Dell support, have selected the Test System option from the menu below to customize the tests you select Extended Test from the main...
... check of the problem. If you have your part. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit Diagnostics After you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your Service Tag ready. 98 Troubleshooting Symptom Tree Lists a.... Write down the error code and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on your computer. When contacting Dell support, have selected the Test System option from the menu below to customize the tests you select Extended Test from the main...
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... purchased prior to your computer or all devices attached to run from the Services page at support.dell.com. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left ...pane of assistance you can download Dell Support Center from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors ...
... purchased prior to your computer or all devices attached to run from the Services page at support.dell.com. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left ...pane of assistance you can download Dell Support Center from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors ...
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... available from the Start menu, go to do the following: • Check your computing environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the help file for your computer, such as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses and modem, installed security software, and so on the taskbar option is checked...
... available from the Start menu, go to do the following: • Check your computing environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the help file for your computer, such as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses and modem, installed security software, and so on the taskbar option is checked...
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... The primary cache internal to commands from the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 160). DATA ERROR - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Drive Problems" on page 102). Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 135). Install a hard ...drive in the hard drive bay (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95). CAUTION:...
... The primary cache internal to commands from the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 160). DATA ERROR - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Drive Problems" on page 102). Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 135). Install a hard ...drive in the hard drive bay (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95). CAUTION:...
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... may be defective. Restart the computer. The message is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 95). Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the computer. The amount of paper. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O ... use a larger capacity disk. If the problem persists, try another drive. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 142). D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U ...
... may be defective. Restart the computer. The message is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 95). Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the computer. The amount of paper. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O ... use a larger capacity disk. If the problem persists, try another drive. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 142). D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U ...
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... to run is most likely to nonbootable media, such as a floppy disk or CD. If the error message still appears, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 95). K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E - Run the Stuck Key test in the system setup program (see...
... to run is most likely to nonbootable media, such as a floppy disk or CD. If the error message still appears, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 95). K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E - Run the Stuck Key test in the system setup program (see...
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...file. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 160). Troubleshooting 109 MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - A memory module may be malfunctioning. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 160). OPTIONAL R O... ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 95). EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 160). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Hard Drive" on page ...
...file. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 160). Troubleshooting 109 MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - A memory module may be malfunctioning. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 160). OPTIONAL R O... ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 95). EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 160). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Hard Drive" on page ...
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... utility to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95). SEEK ERROR - O F - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I C A L L Y L O W - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on the hard drive. Insert a disk into the drive...
... utility to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95). SEEK ERROR - O F - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I C A L L Y L O W - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on the hard drive. Insert a disk into the drive...