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... to a Network Adapter 49 Network Setup Wizard 50 Connecting to the Internet 51 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 51 2 Solving Problems 55 Troubleshooting Tips 55 Battery Problems 55 Drive Problems 56 CD and DVD drive problems 57 Hard drive problems 58 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 58 Error Messages 60 Keyboard...
... to a Network Adapter 49 Network Setup Wizard 50 Connecting to the Internet 51 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 51 2 Solving Problems 55 Troubleshooting Tips 55 Battery Problems 55 Drive Problems 56 CD and DVD drive problems 57 Hard drive problems 58 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 58 Error Messages 60 Keyboard...
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... Cables . . . 126 Hard Drives 126 Installing a Second Hard Drive (Optional) . . . . . 129 Floppy Drive 131 Media Card Reader 137 CD or DVD Drive 141 Battery 144 Replacing the Battery 144 Power Supply 146 Replacing the Power Supply 146 Processor 148 Removing the Processor 148 Installing the Processor 150 I/O Panel 153 Removing the I/O Panel...
... Cables . . . 126 Hard Drives 126 Installing a Second Hard Drive (Optional) . . . . . 129 Floppy Drive 131 Media Card Reader 137 CD or DVD Drive 141 Battery 144 Replacing the Battery 144 Power Supply 146 Replacing the Power Supply 146 Processor 148 Removing the Processor 148 Installing the Processor 150 I/O Panel 153 Removing the I/O Panel...
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... with little power conservation. • Portable/Laptop - If your computer is called a scheme. If you want to run with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Pick a category→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a..., hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the hard drive. NOTICE: If you want your computer, choose a scheme from batteries for traveling. • Presentation - To avoid this problem, always set the hard drive to be locked up.
... with little power conservation. • Portable/Laptop - If your computer is called a scheme. If you want to run with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Pick a category→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a..., hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the hard drive. NOTICE: If you want your computer, choose a scheme from batteries for traveling. • Presentation - To avoid this problem, always set the hard drive to be locked up.
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...reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Getting Help" on page 183). If you have to the manufacturer's instructions. Solving Problems 55 CAUTION: Before you added ...part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Battery" on the screen, write down the exact message. Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is properly connected. • If an error message appears on page...
...reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Getting Help" on page 183). If you have to the manufacturer's instructions. Solving Problems 55 CAUTION: Before you added ...part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Battery" on the screen, write down the exact message. Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is properly connected. • If an error message appears on page...
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... page 113), and then restart the computer. Failure. Replace the battery (see "Installing Memory" on page 144). If you have two or more memory are compatible with your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 113). 3. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 4 RAM Read/Write 1. module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see "Memory...
... page 113), and then restart the computer. Failure. Replace the battery (see "Installing Memory" on page 144). If you have two or more memory are compatible with your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 113). 3. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 4 RAM Read/Write 1. module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see "Memory...
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... Help" on page 183 for assistance). A cable may not match the hardware configuration. D I S K E T T E R E A D F A I L U R E - D I S K D R I V E F A I L U R E - H A R D - D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I C A L S U P P O R T - FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE T H I S C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - Replace battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 144 or see "Getting Help" on page 183 for assistance). D I S K E T T E D R I V E 0 S E E K F A I L U R E - check cables /swap hard disks (see "Getting Help" on page 183 for...
... Help" on page 183 for assistance). A cable may not match the hardware configuration. D I S K E T T E R E A D F A I L U R E - D I S K D R I V E F A I L U R E - H A R D - D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I C A L S U P P O R T - FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE T H I S C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - Replace battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 144 or see "Getting Help" on page 183 for assistance). D I S K E T T E D R I V E 0 S E E K F A I L U R E - check cables /swap hard disks (see "Getting Help" on page 183 for...
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...: Before you begin any connector pins. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 2 Disconnect your computer from the computer. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to ground the system board. Also, before opening...
...: Before you begin any connector pins. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 2 Disconnect your computer from the computer. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to ground the system board. Also, before opening...
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... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer chassis. CAUTION: A new battery can last several years. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug... an unpainted metal surface on the computer, replace the battery. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on . 7 Connect the power and data cables...
... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer chassis. CAUTION: A new battery can last several years. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug... an unpainted metal surface on the computer, replace the battery. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on . 7 Connect the power and data cables...
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... in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 3 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103). 4 Locate the battery socket (see "System Board Components" on page 107). 5 Remove the support bracket (see "Removing the Support Bracket" on page 104). 6 Carefully press the... battery release lever away from the battery and the battery will pop out. 7 Insert the new battery into the socket with the battery replacement in step 1. To replace the battery: 1 Record all the screens in system setup (see "System Setup" ...
... in "Before You Begin" on page 101. 3 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103). 4 Locate the battery socket (see "System Board Components" on page 107). 5 Remove the support bracket (see "Removing the Support Bracket" on page 104). 6 Carefully press the... battery release lever away from the battery and the battery will pop out. 7 Insert the new battery into the socket with the battery replacement in step 1. To replace the battery: 1 Record all the screens in system setup (see "System Setup" ...
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... rating. Voltage (see the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for important voltage setting information) 115/230 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 6 A/3 A Coin cell battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height Width Depth Weight 36.2 cm (14.2 inches) 10.0 cm (3.9 inches) 43.5 cm (17.1 inches) 9.0 kg (19.8 lb) Environmental Temperature...
... rating. Voltage (see the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for important voltage setting information) 115/230 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 6 A/3 A Coin cell battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height Width Depth Weight 36.2 cm (14.2 inches) 10.0 cm (3.9 inches) 43.5 cm (17.1 inches) 9.0 kg (19.8 lb) Environmental Temperature...
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...boot. bps - A temperature measurement scale where 0° is the freezing point and 100° is a bootable CD. L1 cache - battery operating time - A program (or utility) that you always have on the computer, do not change them. Unless you understand what effect these...wireless technology - boot sequence - The standard unit for enabled devices to as an interface between the components in MHz, that a portable computer battery powers the computer. bus speed - A disk that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. A measurement of many processor ...
...boot. bps - A temperature measurement scale where 0° is the freezing point and 100° is a bootable CD. L1 cache - battery operating time - A program (or utility) that you always have on the computer, do not change them. Unless you understand what effect these...wireless technology - boot sequence - The standard unit for enabled devices to as an interface between the components in MHz, that a portable computer battery powers the computer. bus speed - A disk that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. A measurement of many processor ...
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... a standard PCI expansion card. A measure of time that supports devices such as communication NICs. megahertz - The speeds for integrated peripherals, such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module.
... a standard PCI expansion card. A measure of time that supports devices such as communication NICs. megahertz - The speeds for integrated peripherals, such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module.
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... per minute - A high-speed interface used to connect devices such as opposed to as its contents after it has stopped responding. revolutions per minute. RTC - Battery-powered clock on the SCSI controller bus. RTCRST - SCSI - The SCSI can be seen by an individual identification number on the system board that cannot...
... per minute - A high-speed interface used to connect devices such as opposed to as its contents after it has stopped responding. revolutions per minute. RTC - Battery-powered clock on the SCSI controller bus. RTCRST - SCSI - The SCSI can be seen by an individual identification number on the system board that cannot...
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... plus - A utility that supports resolutions up to shut down your computer. telephony application programming interface - travel module - U UMA - uninterruptible power supply - Small UPS systems provide battery power for video cards and controllers that serves as file and e-mail protection. system board - SXGA - TPM - UPS -
... plus - A utility that supports resolutions up to shut down your computer. telephony application programming interface - travel module - U UMA - uninterruptible power supply - Small UPS systems provide battery power for video cards and controllers that serves as file and e-mail protection. system board - SXGA - TPM - UPS -
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... The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. To write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, slide its socket. Zip - For example, a 66-WHr battery can supply 66 W of current flowing at 1 volt. Change your favorite picture and make it . WWAN - Z ZIF - wireless local area network. A ... or removed with the Zip format are slightly larger than WLAN. A unit of socket or connector that have a filename extension of a battery. Files or media that supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768. WXGA - A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless...
... The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. To write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, slide its socket. Zip - For example, a 66-WHr battery can supply 66 W of current flowing at 1 volt. Change your favorite picture and make it . WWAN - Z ZIF - wireless local area network. A ... or removed with the Zip format are slightly larger than WLAN. A unit of socket or connector that have a filename extension of a battery. Files or media that supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768. WXGA - A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless...
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Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 55 replacing, 144 beep codes, 80 Bezel, 123 bezel removing, 123 replacing, 124 BIOS, 172 boot sequence about, 175 changing, 175 option settings, 175 ... inside, 106 crashes, 62-64 inside view, 106 restore to previous state, 92-93 stops responding, 62-63 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 91 contacting Dell, 188 copying CDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30 how to, 28 Index 205
Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 55 replacing, 144 beep codes, 80 Bezel, 123 bezel removing, 123 replacing, 124 BIOS, 172 boot sequence about, 175 changing, 175 option settings, 175 ... inside, 106 crashes, 62-64 inside view, 106 restore to previous state, 92-93 stops responding, 62-63 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 91 contacting Dell, 188 copying CDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30 how to, 28 Index 205
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... standby mode, 39 power light conditions, 70 Power Plan in Vista, 40 printer cable, 23 connecting, 23 problems, 71 setting up, 23 USB, 23 problems battery, 55 beep codes, 80 blue screen, 64 CD drive, 57 CD-RW drive, 57 computer crashes, 62-64 computer stops responding, 6263 conflicts, 91... Dell Diagnostics, 84 memory installing, 113 problems, 67 messages error, 60 modem problems, 58 monitor blank, 76 clone mode, 35 connect DVI, 33-34 connect TV, ...
... standby mode, 39 power light conditions, 70 Power Plan in Vista, 40 printer cable, 23 connecting, 23 problems, 71 setting up, 23 USB, 23 problems battery, 55 beep codes, 80 blue screen, 64 CD drive, 57 CD-RW drive, 57 computer crashes, 62-64 computer stops responding, 6263 conflicts, 91... Dell Diagnostics, 84 memory installing, 113 problems, 67 messages error, 60 modem problems, 58 monitor blank, 76 clone mode, 35 connect DVI, 33-34 connect TV, ...