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... 74 Installing a Media Memory Card 74 Removing a Media Memory Card 75 9 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 77 Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem 77 Network Setup Wizard 78 Wireless Local Area Network (... Manager 81 Completing the Connection to the WLAN 81 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 82 Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell™ QuickSet 82 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network 82 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 82 Checking Your Mobile Broadband...
... 74 Installing a Media Memory Card 74 Removing a Media Memory Card 75 9 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 77 Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem 77 Network Setup Wizard 78 Wireless Local Area Network (... Manager 81 Completing the Connection to the WLAN 81 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 82 Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell™ QuickSet 82 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network 82 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 82 Checking Your Mobile Broadband...
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... 87 Dell Technical Update Service 87 Dell Diagnostics 87 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 88 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 89 Dell Support Utility 90 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 90 Clicking the Dell Support Icon... Responding or Crashes Repeatedly 99 A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System 99 A Solid Blue Screen Appears 99 Dell MediaDirect Problems 100 Other Software Problems 100 Memory Problems 101 Contents 7
... 87 Dell Technical Update Service 87 Dell Diagnostics 87 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 88 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 89 Dell Support Utility 90 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 90 Clicking the Dell Support Icon... Responding or Crashes Repeatedly 99 A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System 99 A Solid Blue Screen Appears 99 Dell MediaDirect Problems 100 Other Software Problems 100 Memory Problems 101 Contents 7
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Hard Drive 119 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 121 Memory 121 Modem 124 Mini-Card 125 Hinge Cover 129 Keyboard 131 Coin-Cell Battery 132 Optical Drive 133 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology ...
Hard Drive 119 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 121 Memory 121 Modem 124 Mini-Card 125 Hinge Cover 129 Keyboard 131 Coin-Cell Battery 132 Optical Drive 133 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology ...
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...Find It Here • Solutions - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Troubleshooting hints ...8226; How to view the appropriate support site. • Community Forum - NSS provides critical updates for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - What Are You Looking For?
...Find It Here • Solutions - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Troubleshooting hints ...8226; How to view the appropriate support site. • Community Forum - NSS provides critical updates for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - What Are You Looking For?
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... E C T O R - 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 A Tour of Your Computer 21 Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394... on page 71. Right Side View 1 2 3 45 6 1 hard drive 2 ExpressCard slot 3 IEEE 1394 connector 5 audio connectors (2) 4 5-in-1 media memory card 6 air vent reader H A R D D R I V E - E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - Supports one ExpressCard, ...
... E C T O R - 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 A Tour of Your Computer 21 Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394... on page 71. Right Side View 1 2 3 45 6 1 hard drive 2 ExpressCard slot 3 IEEE 1394 connector 5 audio connectors (2) 4 5-in-1 media memory card 6 air vent reader H A R D D R I V E - E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - Supports one ExpressCard, ...
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... 6 10 7 9 8 1 subwoofer 2 battery charge gauge 3 battery-bay latch release 4 battery 5 cover for your card. Provides information on page 44. The size displayed for optional internal 9 memory module cover card with your hard drive in Windows Explorer is the capacity of Your Computer 27 For more information, see "Checking the Battery Charge...
... 6 10 7 9 8 1 subwoofer 2 battery charge gauge 3 battery-bay latch release 4 battery 5 cover for your card. Provides information on page 44. The size displayed for optional internal 9 memory module cover card with your hard drive in Windows Explorer is the capacity of Your Computer 27 For more information, see "Checking the Battery Charge...
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... I C A L - For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 133. 28 A Tour of Your Computer For more information, see "Memory" on page 124. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vent(s), which prevents the computer from .... Secures the optical drive in the air vents. Covers the compartment that contains the Mini-Card and the modem. Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. D R I V E L O C K I R V E N T - C A R D / M O D E M C O V E R - A I N G S C R E W - Do not store your computer in a low-...
... I C A L - For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 133. 28 A Tour of Your Computer For more information, see "Memory" on page 124. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vent(s), which prevents the computer from .... Secures the optical drive in the air vents. Covers the compartment that contains the Mini-Card and the modem. Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. D R I V E L O C K I R V E N T - C A R D / M O D E M C O V E R - A I N G S C R E W - Do not store your computer in a low-...
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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 computer. Depending on operating conditions. See "Battery Disposal" in the battery bay...disposal or environmental agency for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your Dell™ portable computer with your new computer to Control Panel→ Power Options, and click the Power Meter tab. Using...
... • 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 computer. Depending on operating conditions. See "Battery Disposal" in the battery bay...disposal or environmental agency for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your Dell™ portable computer with your new computer to Control Panel→ Power Options, and click the Power Meter tab. Using...
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Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a ...
Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a ...
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... a bootable device. ExpressCards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer. See "Specifications" on page 137 for...
... a bootable device. ExpressCards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer. See "Specifications" on page 137 for...
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...the slot. The computer automatically detects the card. Media memory cards are keyed to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card. 2 1 1 release button 2 ExpressCard Media Memory Cards The 5-in the computer while the computer is running... 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 Installing a Media Memory Card You can install a media memory card in -1 media memory card reader provides ...
...the slot. The computer automatically detects the card. Media memory cards are keyed to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card. 2 1 1 release button 2 ExpressCard Media Memory Cards The 5-in the computer while the computer is running... 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 Installing a Media Memory Card You can install a media memory card in -1 media memory card reader provides ...
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...card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in -1 media memory card 2 media memory card slot The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Press the card in to select a card and stop ..., follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the media memory card, if applicable. Removing a Media Memory Card NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the Product Information Guide. Using Cards ...
...card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in -1 media memory card 2 media memory card slot The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Press the card in to select a card and stop ..., follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the media memory card, if applicable. Removing a Media Memory Card NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the Product Information Guide. Using Cards ...
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...utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your hardware configuration for your computer. Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from the Start menu, go to customize the test by changing the test settings...all the components installed on your computer or all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in your computer and available from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from the Drivers and Utilities CD, ...
...utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your hardware configuration for your computer. Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from the Start menu, go to customize the test by changing the test settings...all the components installed on your computer or all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in your computer and available from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from the Drivers and Utilities CD, ...
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...- Install a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics. The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - A memory module may be faulty. Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer. For an ...external mouse, check the cable connection. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Contact Dell. C D DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE - See "Dell Support Utility" on page 90. See "Memory" on page 71. Run the hard drive tests in the hard drive bay. See...
...- Install a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics. The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - A memory module may be faulty. Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the computer. For an ...external mouse, check the cable connection. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Contact Dell. C D DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE - See "Dell Support Utility" on page 90. See "Memory" on page 71. Run the hard drive tests in the hard drive bay. See...
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...cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics. 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 N G V A L U E - See "Memory" on page 87. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 121. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the file, so the file cannot... FAILURE - The hard drive does not respond to a nonbootable CD. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119), and boot the computer from a CD. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Then shut down the computer, reinstall ...
...cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics. 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 N G V A L U E - See "Memory" on page 87. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 121. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the file, so the file cannot... FAILURE - The hard drive does not respond to a nonbootable CD. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119), and boot the computer from a CD. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Then shut down the computer, reinstall ...
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... the prompts on the hard drive. Close all windows and open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. See "Contacting Dell" on page 119). SECTOR NOT FOUND - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. A chip on page 121) and, if necessary, replace them . Run the Windows error-checking utility...
... the prompts on the hard drive. Close all windows and open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. See "Contacting Dell" on page 119). SECTOR NOT FOUND - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. A chip on page 121) and, if necessary, replace them . Run the Windows error-checking utility...
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...E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - A chip on page 149. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Contacting Dell" on page 155. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Insert a disk into the drive and try to be malfunctioning.... Time options. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may need to restore the data by entering the system setup program (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. If your computer to an electrical ...
...E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - A chip on page 149. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Contacting Dell" on page 155. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Insert a disk into the drive and try to be malfunctioning.... Time options. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may need to restore the data by entering the system setup program (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. If your computer to an electrical ...
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...instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 121. • Run the Dell Diagnostics. See "Memory" on page 87. Ensure that your ...T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - Troubleshooting 101 General C HECK T H E NETWORK C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - You can also download the user's guide from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. No light indicates that you are following the memory installation guidelines. If all tests run successfully, the error condition is available through the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help...
...instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 121. • Run the Dell Diagnostics. See "Memory" on page 87. Ensure that your ...T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - Troubleshooting 101 General C HECK T H E NETWORK C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - You can also download the user's guide from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. No light indicates that you are following the memory installation guidelines. If all tests run successfully, the error condition is available through the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help...
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... Y T O A N E L E C T R I D E D C A R D - Turn off , press the power button to room temperature. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If the computer power light turns on page 47. Contact Dell. If the battery temperature is lit or blinking, the computer has power. Troubleshooting 103 Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. If the power light is blinking, the...the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules. If the light is low or depleted. Contact Dell. Check the AC adapter cable connections. See "Memory" on the computer. NOTE: Battery ...
... Y T O A N E L E C T R I D E D C A R D - Turn off , press the power button to room temperature. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If the computer power light turns on page 47. Contact Dell. If the battery temperature is lit or blinking, the computer has power. Troubleshooting 103 Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. If the power light is blinking, the...the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules. If the light is low or depleted. Contact Dell. Check the AC adapter cable connections. See "Memory" on the computer. NOTE: Battery ...
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... and Replacing Parts 121 NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to Dell in both memory module connectors. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must...
... and Replacing Parts 121 NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to Dell in both memory module connectors. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must...