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... . . . . . 85 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 85 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 86 If you have problems with a hard drive 86 PC Card Problems 86 Network Problems 87 Error Messages 87 General Program Problems 89 A program crashes 89 A program stops responding 89 A solid blue screen ...
... . . . . . 85 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 85 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 86 If you have problems with a hard drive 86 PC Card Problems 86 Network Problems 87 Error Messages 87 General Program Problems 89 A program crashes 89 A program stops responding 89 A solid blue screen ...
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... 99 Reinstalling Windows XP 99 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 102 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Palm Rests 104 Adding Memory 105 Replacing the Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 4 Appendix Specifications 112 System Setup Overview 119 Viewing the System Setup Screens 119 System Setup Screens 119 Commonly Used Options 120 Changing...
... 99 Reinstalling Windows XP 99 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 102 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Palm Rests 104 Adding Memory 105 Replacing the Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 4 Appendix Specifications 112 System Setup Overview 119 Viewing the System Setup Screens 119 System Setup Screens 119 Commonly Used Options 120 Changing...
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...or within the computer. Do not drop your computer or subject it to other mechanical shocks. • Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow sufficient time for work, place it on a level surface. • When traveling,... from the system board or disconnect a device from the computer, turn on the computer. • When traveling with the hard drive removed from the computer, wrap the drive in a nonconducting material, such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight. • When...
...or within the computer. Do not drop your computer or subject it to other mechanical shocks. • Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow sufficient time for work, place it on a level surface. • When traveling,... from the system board or disconnect a device from the computer, turn on the computer. • When traveling with the hard drive removed from the computer, wrap the drive in a nonconducting material, such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight. • When...
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Press the volume control buttons or volume control keyboard shortcuts to the computer. Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. S et ti n g U p a n d U s i n g Yo u r C o m p u te r 27 S E CU RI T Y C AB LE S L O T - Instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually included with the device. For more information, see page 47. Right Side View speaker hard drive bay PC Card slots security cable slot infrared sensor IEEE 1394 connector air vents audio connectors SP E AK ER S -
Press the volume control buttons or volume control keyboard shortcuts to the computer. Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. S et ti n g U p a n d U s i n g Yo u r C o m p u te r 27 S E CU RI T Y C AB LE S L O T - Instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually included with the device. For more information, see page 47. Right Side View speaker hard drive bay PC Card slots security cable slot infrared sensor IEEE 1394 connector air vents audio connectors SP E AK ER S -
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...to using Easy CD Creator Basic with your computer's CD-burner software. Copying CDs The information in this section also applies to the CD-RW drive. If you can archive and save the original copy. (Disc Copier is titled "CD Copier" in some versions of Roxio CD Creator Basic... enable you to record specialty CDs for permanent storage. • Disc Copier allows you must use a DirectCD-formatted CD-RW disc like another hard drive on how to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Contact your computer because CD-RW discs are copyprotected. This program allows ...
...to using Easy CD Creator Basic with your computer's CD-burner software. Copying CDs The information in this section also applies to the CD-RW drive. If you can archive and save the original copy. (Disc Copier is titled "CD Copier" in some versions of Roxio CD Creator Basic... enable you to record specialty CDs for permanent storage. • Disc Copier allows you must use a DirectCD-formatted CD-RW disc like another hard drive on how to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Contact your computer because CD-RW discs are copyprotected. This program allows ...
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... those files to a CD. CD-RW discs do not play in most home or car stereos. • If you burn MP3 files to your hard drive first, and then burn your computer. Helpful Tips • You must use the program, information about different recording techniques, and CD media limitations. Use ...to burn music CDs that you set the sampling rate to at least 128 Kbps when you want to play in regular stereos. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Easy CD Creator Basic See the Easy CD Creator Basic documentation for more information). The Easy CD Creator Basic documentation is ...
... those files to a CD. CD-RW discs do not play in most home or car stereos. • If you burn MP3 files to your hard drive first, and then burn your computer. Helpful Tips • You must use the program, information about different recording techniques, and CD media limitations. Use ...to burn music CDs that you set the sampling rate to at least 128 Kbps when you want to play in regular stereos. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Easy CD Creator Basic See the Easy CD Creator Basic documentation for more information). The Easy CD Creator Basic documentation is ...
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... connected to play in the computer. About the Module Bay You can install devices such as a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, Zip drive, second hard drive, or second battery in a travel case when they are having difficulties turning off your computer through the... 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs. 2 Click the Start button and then click Turn off Computer. 3 Click Turn off. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: You must turn the computer over. 4 Slide and hold the latch release, and pull the device out of them. 42 S e tt i n g...
... connected to play in the computer. About the Module Bay You can install devices such as a floppy drive, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, Zip drive, second hard drive, or second battery in a travel case when they are having difficulties turning off your computer through the... 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs. 2 Click the Start button and then click Turn off Computer. 3 Click Turn off. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: You must turn the computer over. 4 Slide and hold the latch release, and pull the device out of them. 42 S e tt i n g...
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... storms or following power interruptions. Dell recommends that you disconnect the telephone line from the electrical outlet when lightning occurs in data loss or file damage. 66 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of protection is being saved to the hard drive may result in your computer...
... storms or following power interruptions. Dell recommends that you disconnect the telephone line from the electrical outlet when lightning occurs in data loss or file damage. 66 S e tt i n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of protection is being saved to the hard drive may result in your computer...
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... Ensure that the light is turned off. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running. ... on the computer. S olving Pr oblems 85 See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the module bay, remove the drive. C L E A N T H E DR I V E OR DI S C - CHECK THE DRIVE FOR ERRORS If the drive is a fixed optical drive: 1 Remove the hard drive and floppy drive. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD for errors" on page 86. 3 Reinstall the...
... Ensure that the light is turned off. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running. ... on the computer. S olving Pr oblems 85 See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the module bay, remove the drive. C L E A N T H E DR I V E OR DI S C - CHECK THE DRIVE FOR ERRORS If the drive is a fixed optical drive: 1 Remove the hard drive and floppy drive. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD for errors" on page 86. 3 Reinstall the...
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... 3 Click the Tools tab. 4 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 5 Click Start. A hot hard drive may alleviate the problem. Doubleclick the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Windows Help and Support Center. ...hard drive A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T O N - Closing all other open programs before writing to room temperature before turning it on. CHECK THE DRIVE FOR ERRORS 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that the PC Card is listed. 86 Solving Pr oblems www.dell.com | support.dell...
... 3 Click the Tools tab. 4 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 5 Click Start. A hot hard drive may alleviate the problem. Doubleclick the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Windows Help and Support Center. ...hard drive A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T O N - Closing all other open programs before writing to room temperature before turning it on. CHECK THE DRIVE FOR ERRORS 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that the PC Card is listed. 86 Solving Pr oblems www.dell.com | support.dell...
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...91 HINT: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 145 for at least 24 hours in a safe place to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 108). 8 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 124). CAUTION: To help prevent electrical shock, verify that the computer is thoroughly dry before continuing...hair dryer or a fan, to speed the drying process. 5 Remove the battery. 6 Wipe off any PC Cards you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 105). 9 Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two books or similar props to let air circulate all around...
...91 HINT: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 145 for at least 24 hours in a safe place to dry. 7 Remove the hard drive (see page 108). 8 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 124). CAUTION: To help prevent electrical shock, verify that the computer is thoroughly dry before continuing...hair dryer or a fan, to speed the drying process. 5 Remove the battery. 6 Wipe off any PC Cards you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 105). 9 Open the display and place the computer right-side up across two books or similar props to let air circulate all around...
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..., follow the screen prompts to install setup files. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: If you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 94 Solving Pr oblems A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your hard drive as described in the toolbar, select your computer...
..., follow the screen prompts to install setup files. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: If you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 94 Solving Pr oblems A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your hard drive as described in the toolbar, select your computer...
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... press . 6 Press any key when the Press any virus protection software installed on your keyboard to accept the license agreement. 3 If your hard drive. to do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to select 100 So lv ing Pr o ble m s Preparing to Boot From the Operating System...copy option. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on the screen. See the documentation that might run after the Dell™ logo appears. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. Starting Windows XP Setup 1 When the ...
... press . 6 Press any key when the Press any virus protection software installed on your keyboard to accept the license agreement. 3 If your hard drive. to do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to select 100 So lv ing Pr o ble m s Preparing to Boot From the Operating System...copy option. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on the screen. See the documentation that might run after the Dell™ logo appears. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. Starting Windows XP Setup 1 When the ...
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... are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, at this option. 5 Press to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and then follow the instructions on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your computer. Enter the requested information and click Next. 5 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time...
... are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, at this option. 5 Press to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and then follow the instructions on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your computer. Enter the requested information and click Next. 5 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time...
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SECTION 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Palm Rests Adding Memory Replacing the Hard Drive
SECTION 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Palm Rests Adding Memory Replacing the Hard Drive
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even a slight bump can damage the drive. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com screw memory module cover 10 Insert the battery into the battery bay... or in hibernate mode. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Replacing the Hard Drive NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer, read the safety instructions on page 9. 108 Adding and Re placing Pa rt...
even a slight bump can damage the drive. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com screw memory module cover 10 Insert the battery into the battery bay... or in hibernate mode. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Replacing the Hard Drive NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer, read the safety instructions on page 9. 108 Adding and Re placing Pa rt...
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... components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. 7 Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of computer hard drive HINT: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for your computer to install the Windows® operating system. Use a small screwdriver to 20 seconds and then ...
... components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. 7 Ground yourself by touching a metal connector on the back of computer hard drive HINT: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for your computer to install the Windows® operating system. Use a small screwdriver to 20 seconds and then ...
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...rt s Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer (see page 99). 15 Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your old hard drive to use when storing or shipping the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 Slide the hard drive out of the computer.... 11 Remove the new drive from its original or comparable foam packaging. Save the original ...
...rt s Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer (see page 99). 15 Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your old hard drive to use when storing or shipping the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 Slide the hard drive out of the computer.... 11 Remove the new drive from its original or comparable foam packaging. Save the original ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Environmental Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) ... 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates a user environment): Operating 0.9 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and with a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 122 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Environmental Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) ... 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates a user environment): Operating 0.9 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and with a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 122 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft...
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... device configuration settings • Basic device configuration settings • Battery charge status • Power management settings • System security and hard drive password settings Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find...the bootable devices that you can control the boot sequence using the the and order in the list. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Certain options require that may be installed in your computer, including but not limited to the following: •...
... device configuration settings • Basic device configuration settings • Battery charge status • Power management settings • System security and hard drive password settings Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find...the bootable devices that you can control the boot sequence using the the and order in the list. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Certain options require that may be installed in your computer, including but not limited to the following: •...