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... 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 133 13 Traveling With Your Computer 135 Identifying Your Computer 135 Packing the Computer 135 Travel Tips 136 Traveling by Air 136 14 Specifications...
... 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 133 13 Traveling With Your Computer 135 Identifying Your Computer 135 Packing the Computer 135 Travel Tips 136 Traveling by Air 136 14 Specifications...
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... the operating system and search for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Online discussion with ..., service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support • Reference - Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computer and...
... the operating system and search for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Online discussion with ..., service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support • Reference - Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computer and...
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... Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to read. Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to change, or under or...
... Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to read. Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to change, or under or...
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... "Power Management Modes" on page 45 for more information about the battery operating time. When the computer exits standby mode, it may lose data. See "Specifications" on page 45 for more information on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. See "Power Management Modes" on page 137 for more than... after a low-battery warning. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. These options can change when you should consider replacing the battery.
... "Power Management Modes" on page 45 for more information about the battery operating time. When the computer exits standby mode, it may lose data. See "Specifications" on page 45 for more information on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. See "Power Management Modes" on page 137 for more than... after a low-battery warning. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. These options can change when you should consider replacing the battery.
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... way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to prevent incorrect insertion. See "Specifications" on page 137 for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the computer while the computer is not a bootable device. To remove the blank, see...
... way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to prevent incorrect insertion. See "Specifications" on page 137 for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the computer while the computer is not a bootable device. To remove the blank, see...
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... a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to a Network or Broadband Modem" on the General tab. See "Physically Connecting to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. Start Button and Connect To Option 1 Click the Start button. 2 Point to...
... a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to a Network or Broadband Modem" on the General tab. See "Physically Connecting to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. Start Button and Connect To Option 1 Click the Start button. 2 Point to...
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..., proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that you have followed the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 80. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network...
..., proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that you have followed the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 80. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network...
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For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your ... and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides. 3 Under Device Guides, select the documentation for the wireless network that you selected, another pop-up... the lower-right corner of the wireless network connection. Once you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing the wireless network card. If the Choose ...
For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your ... and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides. 3 Under Device Guides, select the documentation for the wireless network that you selected, another pop-up... the lower-right corner of the wireless network connection. Once you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing the wireless network card. If the Choose ...
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...Results Errors Help Function Displays the results of devices. Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code ... Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you run . Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of tracing the problem quickly. Tests a specific device. Displays error conditions...
...Results Errors Help Function Displays the results of devices. Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code ... Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you run . Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of tracing the problem quickly. Tests a specific device. Displays error conditions...
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... does not respond to fit on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for the operating system or the program that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 90. The file that was running when the message appeared. The...
... does not respond to fit on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for the operating system or the program that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 90. The file that was running when the message appeared. The...
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...specific track on page 87. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. Contact Dell. Correct the settings for the Date and Time options. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I D E D B Y D E L L - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E N O T P R O V I T H A D E L L - A chip on page 155. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - See "Contacting Dell...to an electrical outlet to be loose. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. O F - See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 87...
...specific track on page 87. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. Contact Dell. Correct the settings for the Date and Time options. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I D E D B Y D E L L - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E N O T P R O V I T H A D E L L - A chip on page 155. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - See "Contacting Dell...to an electrical outlet to be loose. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. O F - See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 87...
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... use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with your computer. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you run the CD, it does not, start...
... use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with your computer. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you run the CD, it does not, start...
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...-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to display the files associated with that driver. 7 Click the Install button (if...
...-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to display the files associated with that driver. 7 Click the Install button (if...
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...the dual-channel bandwidth capability, install a matching memory module in its original or comparable foam packaging. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the back of the computer. NOTE: If you leave... computer memory by your computer. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in the Product Information Guide. See "Specifications" on page 137 for your computer. CAUTION: Before you return to Dell in both memory module connectors. Adding and Replacing Parts 121 Returning a Hard Drive to...
...the dual-channel bandwidth capability, install a matching memory module in its original or comparable foam packaging. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the back of the computer. NOTE: If you leave... computer memory by your computer. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in the Product Information Guide. See "Specifications" on page 137 for your computer. CAUTION: Before you return to Dell in both memory module connectors. Adding and Replacing Parts 121 Returning a Hard Drive to...
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...configurations. ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V Cards supported ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) ExpressCard connector size 26 pins Specifications 137 It does NOT support PC Cards. Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) Intel® Core™ Solo... NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. To determine the configuration of your computer, see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on page 15. Specifications NOTE: Your computer comes in some regions.
...configurations. ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V Cards supported ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) ExpressCard connector size 26 pins Specifications 137 It does NOT support PC Cards. Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) Intel® Core™ Solo... NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. To determine the configuration of your computer, see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on page 15. Specifications NOTE: Your computer comes in some regions.
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... populated and must match in size. optional S-video to component video adapter cable) six 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors 15-pin connector 24-pin connector 138 Specifications
... populated and must match in size. optional S-video to component video adapter cable) six 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors 15-pin connector 24-pin connector 138 Specifications
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... controller (discrete) 256 MB ATI Mobility™ Radeon® X1400 HyperMemory Video type 256-bit hardware accelerated Databus PCIe Express x16 Video memory 256 MB Specifications 139 To determine the configuration of your computer, see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on system board internal PCI-e Mini-Card WLAN support; Communications Modem: Type...
... controller (discrete) 256 MB ATI Mobility™ Radeon® X1400 HyperMemory Video type 256-bit hardware accelerated Databus PCIe Express x16 Video memory 256 MB Specifications 139 To determine the configuration of your computer, see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on system board internal PCI-e Mini-Card WLAN support; Communications Modem: Type...
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... and 5-W subwoofer with bass reflex port 2 W per channel main amplifier and 5-W Class D subwoofer amplifier keyboard shortcuts, program menus, media control buttons Sigmatel STAC92XX codec 140 Specifications
... and 5-W subwoofer with bass reflex port 2 W per channel main amplifier and 5-W Class D subwoofer amplifier keyboard shortcuts, program menus, media control buttons Sigmatel STAC92XX codec 140 Specifications
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and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Specifications 141 Display Type (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolutions: WXGA+ WUXGA Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angle (typical): Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch: ...
and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Specifications 141 Display Type (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolutions: WXGA+ WUXGA Refresh rate Operating angle Viewing angle (typical): Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch: ...
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... Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency 142 Specifications 240 cpi 73.0-mm (2.88-inch) sensor-active area 42.9-mm (1.69-inch) rectangle 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 88.5 mm (3.48...
... Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency 142 Specifications 240 cpi 73.0-mm (2.88-inch) sensor-active area 42.9-mm (1.69-inch) rectangle 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 88.5 mm (3.48...