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..., and Other Multimedia 43 Playing CDs or DVDs 43 Adjusting the Volume 45 Adjusting the Picture 45 Microsoft® Windows® XP 45 Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect 46 If the computer is on or in standby mode 46 If the computer is off or in hibernate mode 46... Display Settings for a TV 63 7 Using ExpressCards 65 ExpressCard Types 65 ExpressCard Blanks 65 Installing an ExpressCard 65 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 66 Media Memory Card Types 67 Contents 5
..., and Other Multimedia 43 Playing CDs or DVDs 43 Adjusting the Volume 45 Adjusting the Picture 45 Microsoft® Windows® XP 45 Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect 46 If the computer is on or in standby mode 46 If the computer is off or in hibernate mode 46... Display Settings for a TV 63 7 Using ExpressCards 65 ExpressCard Types 65 ExpressCard Blanks 65 Installing an ExpressCard 65 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 66 Media Memory Card Types 67 Contents 5
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... Blanks 67 Installing a Media Memory Card 68 Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank 69 8 Setting Up a Network 71 Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem 71 Network Setup Wizard 71 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN ... a New WLAN 73 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 74 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 75 Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet 76 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 76 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 76 Connecting to a Mobile...
... Blanks 67 Installing a Media Memory Card 68 Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank 69 8 Setting Up a Network 71 Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem 71 Network Setup Wizard 71 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN ... a New WLAN 73 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 74 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 75 Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet 76 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 76 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 76 Connecting to a Mobile...
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... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 93 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 94 A solid blue screen appears 94 Dell MediaDirect problems 94 Other software problems 95 Memory Problems 95 Network Problems 96 Contents 7
... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 93 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 94 A solid blue screen appears 94 Dell MediaDirect problems 94 Other software problems 95 Memory Problems 95 Network Problems 96 Contents 7
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... in Connector DIMM B 116 Installing a Memory Module in Connector DIMM A 118 Modem (Optional 121 Mini-Card 123 Hinge Cover 125 Removing the Hinge Cover 125 Replacing the Hinge Cover 127 Keyboard ... Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 128 Coin-Cell Battery 130 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 130 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 130 12 Dell™ QuickSet Features 131 13 Traveling With Your Computer 133 Identifying Your Computer 133 Packing the Computer 133 Travel Tips 134 Traveling by Air 134...
... in Connector DIMM B 116 Installing a Memory Module in Connector DIMM A 118 Modem (Optional 121 Mini-Card 123 Hinge Cover 125 Removing the Hinge Cover 125 Replacing the Hinge Cover 127 Keyboard ... Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 128 Coin-Cell Battery 130 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 130 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 130 12 Dell™ QuickSet Features 131 13 Traveling With Your Computer 133 Identifying Your Computer 133 Packing the Computer 133 Travel Tips 134 Traveling by Air 134...
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... work with technical support • Reference - Computer documentation, details on the screen. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on your computer. Find It Here • Solutions - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Dell computer. as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - The software automatically detects your computer and...
... work with technical support • Reference - Computer documentation, details on the screen. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on your computer. Find It Here • Solutions - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Dell computer. as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - The software automatically detects your computer and...
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Left Side View 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 1 security cable slot 2 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 7 5-in-1 media memory card 8 reader air vent microphone connector ExpressCard slot 3 S-video TV-out connector 6 headphone connector CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to ...
Left Side View 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 1 security cable slot 2 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 7 5-in-1 media memory card 8 reader air vent microphone connector ExpressCard slot 3 S-video TV-out connector 6 headphone connector CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to ...
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... D R E A D E R - Provides a fast and convenient way to the connector. 5 - For more information, see "Using ExpressCards" on a memory card. NOTE: The ExpressCard slot does NOT support PC cards. 20 A Tour of Your Computer Supports one ExpressCard. AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach a microphone to a TV. ... page 65. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card E X P R E S S...
... D R E A D E R - Provides a fast and convenient way to the connector. 5 - For more information, see "Using ExpressCards" on a memory card. NOTE: The ExpressCard slot does NOT support PC cards. 20 A Tour of Your Computer Supports one ExpressCard. AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach a microphone to a TV. ... page 65. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card E X P R E S S...
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...the computer without connecting the computer to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - However, power connectors and power strips vary ... 41. For more information, see page 115. F A N - Bottom View 1 2 3 4 9 8 5 7 6 1 battery 2 4 fan vent 5 7 optical-drive locking screw 8 memory module cover processor and thermal module cover hard drive 3 battery-bay latch release 6 modem/Mini-Card/ wireless cover 9 battery charge gauge B A T T E R Y - B A T T...
...the computer without connecting the computer to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - However, power connectors and power strips vary ... 41. For more information, see page 115. F A N - Bottom View 1 2 3 4 9 8 5 7 6 1 battery 2 4 fan vent 5 7 optical-drive locking screw 8 memory module cover processor and thermal module cover hard drive 3 battery-bay latch release 6 modem/Mini-Card/ wireless cover 9 battery charge gauge B A T T E R Y - B A T T...
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... • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell™ portable computer with the battery installed at all times. To view battery... an incompatible battery may not be fully charged, use the computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. One battery is supplied as 3D games • Running...
... • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell™ portable computer with the battery installed at all times. To view battery... an incompatible battery may not be fully charged, use the computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. One battery is supplied as 3D games • Running...
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... Meter on your computer. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you do not hear the CD or DVD playing...
... Meter on your computer. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you do not hear the CD or DVD playing...
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... button 2 ExpressCard Media Memory Card Types The 5-in -1 media memory card slot. The 5-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card Media Memory Card Blanks Your computer ... slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no card is installed in the slot; NOTE: A media memory card is not a bootable device. Using ExpressCards 67 Save a blank to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored ...
... button 2 ExpressCard Media Memory Card Types The 5-in -1 media memory card slot. The 5-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card Media Memory Card Blanks Your computer ... slots from dust and other particles. Save the blank for use when no card is installed in the slot; NOTE: A media memory card is not a bootable device. Using ExpressCards 67 Save a blank to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored ...
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... the configuration program tells you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. The computer automatically detects the card. To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to prevent... instructions in its connector. Media memory cards are keyed to insert into the slot until the card is running. Installing a Media Memory Card You can install a media memory card in -1 media memory card 2 media memory card slot The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate...
... the configuration program tells you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. The computer automatically detects the card. To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to prevent... instructions in its connector. Media memory cards are keyed to insert into the slot until the card is running. Installing a Media Memory Card You can install a media memory card in -1 media memory card 2 media memory card slot The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate...
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Press the card in to use when no media memory card is installed in the taskbar) to select a card and stop the card in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the ... Save the blank to release and remove the card or blank. If you could lose data. Blanks protect unused slots from the computer. Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the slot.
Press the card in to use when no media memory card is installed in the taskbar) to select a card and stop the card in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the ... Save the blank to release and remove the card or blank. If you could lose data. Blanks protect unused slots from the computer. Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the slot.
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... settings. 4 When the tests are completed, close the Main Menu screen. Allows you to Dell Support Settings. 3 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar or from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the taskbar... functions differently when you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the...
... settings. 4 When the tests are completed, close the Main Menu screen. Allows you to Dell Support Settings. 3 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar or from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the taskbar... functions differently when you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the...
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... page 65. C D DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 135. See "Contacting Dell" on page 81. The touch pad, track stick, or... the Product Information Guide. If the error appears again, contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell. GATE A20 FAILURE - Enable the Pointing Device option in the hard drive bay. The primary cache internal to carry out the command. Restart the computer. EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y...
... page 65. C D DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 135. See "Contacting Dell" on page 81. The touch pad, track stick, or... the Product Information Guide. If the error appears again, contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell. GATE A20 FAILURE - Enable the Pointing Device option in the hard drive bay. The primary cache internal to carry out the command. Restart the computer. EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y...
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...Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81). Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 81). Reinstall the memory modules and, if ...necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 111), and boot the...
...Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81). Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 81). Reinstall the memory modules and, if ...necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 111), and boot the...
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... The program that you want to use. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Optical Drives" on page 111). See "Contacting Dell" on page 81). The software you are attempting to...). Close all windows and open . NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 135. 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 - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Optical Drives" ...
... The program that you want to use. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Optical Drives" on page 111). See "Contacting Dell" on page 81). The software you are attempting to...). Close all windows and open . NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 135. 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 - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Optical Drives" ...
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... are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. Then immediately exit the program. See "Contacting Dell" on page 165. If the problem persists, contact Dell. TI M E - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E... page 135. D A Y N O T S E T - Correct the settings for instructions. A chip on the hard drive. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - P R O V I T H A D E ...
... are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. Then immediately exit the program. See "Contacting Dell" on page 165. If the problem persists, contact Dell. TI M E - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E... page 135. D A Y N O T S E T - Correct the settings for instructions. A chip on the hard drive. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - P R O V I T H A D E ...
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... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114. • Run the Dell Diagnostics. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to scan the computer and remove spyware. Troubleshooting 95 For more information..., go to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the ...
... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114. • Run the Dell Diagnostics. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to scan the computer and remove spyware. Troubleshooting 95 For more information..., go to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the ...
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...Ensure that the Print to the printer and the computer. If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Optical Drives" on . ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the ... connections. See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the light is on page 114). Troubleshooting 97 RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If...
...Ensure that the Print to the printer and the computer. If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Optical Drives" on . ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the ... connections. See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the light is on page 114). Troubleshooting 97 RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If...