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...: • Click the Start button, click Turn off computer, and then click Stand by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. To exit standby mode, press the power button or open...display. - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your computer. or • Depending on how you set the power management options...
...: • Click the Start button, click Turn off computer, and then click Stand by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. To exit standby mode, press the power button or open...display. - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your computer. or • Depending on how you set the power management options...
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...) restrictions on page 87. If the problem persists, try another drive. The hard drive does not respond to a nonbootable CD. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 87. If the problem persists, try another drive. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse...
...) restrictions on page 87. If the problem persists, try another drive. The hard drive does not respond to a nonbootable CD. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 87. If the problem persists, try another drive. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse...
Owner's Manual
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... for installation instructions. M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D 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 - The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Run the Windows error-checking utility to run the program again. The software you are trying to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on page 119). Contact Dell. If a large number of sectors are attempting to check...
... for installation instructions. M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D 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 - The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Run the Windows error-checking utility to run the program again. The software you are trying to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on page 119). Contact Dell. If a large number of sectors are attempting to check...
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.... • Verify that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to scan the computer and remove spyware. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer, this software should already be installed... to access Help. If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you reformat the hard drive. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be infected with the operating system installed on page 155...
.... • Verify that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to scan the computer and remove spyware. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer, this software should already be installed... to access Help. If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you reformat the hard drive. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be infected with the operating system installed on page 155...
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...without affecting data files. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 111. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if ...information on using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec" on the screen. Troubleshooting 111 NOTE: The ...
...without affecting data files. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 111. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if ...information on using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec" on the screen. Troubleshooting 111 NOTE: The ...
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...Restore. If possible, back up the data before using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any application... Restore is unchecked. All calendar dates with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically selected. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start...
...Restore. If possible, back up the data before using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any application... Restore is unchecked. All calendar dates with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically selected. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start...
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...in when you purchased the computer. Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it , and you do not remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it was turned on certain computers. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as.... To use PC Restore to return your computer's operating system to reboot the computer. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec may not be able to use PC Restore: 1 Turn on ...
...in when you purchased the computer. Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it , and you do not remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it was turned on certain computers. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as.... To use PC Restore to return your computer's operating system to reboot the computer. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec may not be able to use PC Restore: 1 Turn on ...
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... virus protection program, and other software. 114 Troubleshooting To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that the partition was in Windows Explorer, click ...the increased value for PC Restore does not exist on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. Depending on the region from where you ordered your computer, or whether you must log on page 111. To remove PC Restore: 1 Log on to the computer as a local...
... virus protection program, and other software. 114 Troubleshooting To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that the partition was in Windows Explorer, click ...the increased value for PC Restore does not exist on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. Depending on the region from where you ordered your computer, or whether you must log on page 111. To remove PC Restore: 1 Log on to the computer as a local...
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... safety instructions in hibernate mode. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before removing the hard drive. Hard Drive CAUTION: If you begin any installed ExpressCard from sources other than Dell. Adding and Replacing Parts 119 Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the...
... safety instructions in hibernate mode. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before removing the hard drive. Hard Drive CAUTION: If you begin any installed ExpressCard from sources other than Dell. Adding and Replacing Parts 119 Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the...
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.... 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. 1 2 1 hard drive screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is not already pre-imaged, install the operating system and drivers for storing or shipping the hard drive. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. NOTICE: Use...
.... 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. 1 2 1 hard drive screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is not already pre-imaged, install the operating system and drivers for storing or shipping the hard drive. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. NOTICE: Use...
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NOTE: To take advantage of the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before you begin any of the computer). NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you begin working inside the...back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in both memory module connectors. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to the computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on page 137 for your computer. ...
NOTE: To take advantage of the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before you begin any of the computer). NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you begin working inside the...back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in both memory module connectors. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to the computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on page 137 for your computer. ...
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... closed, extraneous items on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as your name, address, and phone number in a safe place. Remove any cables attached to installed PC Cards, and remove any extended PC Cards ("Using Cards" on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called..., dirt, dust, or liquids. • Pack the computer so that you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on page 71). • Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that it does not slide around in ...
... closed, extraneous items on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as your name, address, and phone number in a safe place. Remove any cables attached to installed PC Cards, and remove any extended PC Cards ("Using Cards" on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called..., dirt, dust, or liquids. • Pack the computer so that you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on page 71). • Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that it does not slide around in ...
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..., high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. A connector on your display. A removable I/O card adhering to bypass the processor. direct memory access - A channel that decrease the ... caused by a specific group of your Dell™ computer. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for digital transmission between RAM and a device...increasing computing efficiency and multi-tasking ability. Software that includes special circuitry for hard drives and CD drives. DVD+RW - A rewritable version of data as extended display mode. ...
..., high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. A connector on your display. A removable I/O card adhering to bypass the processor. direct memory access - A channel that decrease the ... caused by a specific group of your Dell™ computer. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for digital transmission between RAM and a device...increasing computing efficiency and multi-tasking ability. Software that includes special circuitry for hard drives and CD drives. DVD+RW - A rewritable version of data as extended display mode. ...
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...adapters are often measured in RAM. peripheral component interconnect - Frequently, the word memory is assigned to communicate with an adapter on a hard drive that allows your computer. A specific location where data is a local bus that equals one or more logical storage areas known as ...thousandth of time that the processor can transfer data at the slower speed. modem - A modification to 4 GB/sec. MHz - A removable I /O port often used as video, drives, and networks. If the PCI Express chip set . memory address - A measure of a second. A network adapter is used for...
...adapters are often measured in RAM. peripheral component interconnect - Frequently, the word memory is assigned to communicate with an adapter on a hard drive that allows your computer. A specific location where data is a local bus that equals one or more logical storage areas known as ...thousandth of time that the processor can transfer data at the slower speed. modem - A modification to 4 GB/sec. MHz - A removable I /O port often used as video, drives, and networks. If the PCI Express chip set . memory address - A measure of a second. A network adapter is used for...
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...description, 27 performance, 43 power meter, 44 removing, 47 storing, 48 blanks ExpressCards, 71 removing, 73 Bluetooth wireless technology device status light, 19 installing, 133 C CardBus technology media memory cards, 74 carnet, 136 CD drive problems, 91 CD-RW drive problems, 92 CDs about, 54 operating system... to, 54 copying DVDs general information, 54 helpful tips, 55 how to, 54 D Dell contacting, 145, 154-155 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 87 starting from Drivers and Utilities CD, 87 starting from your hard drive, 87 Dell MediaDirect about, 18, 56 problems, 100 Index 183
...description, 27 performance, 43 power meter, 44 removing, 47 storing, 48 blanks ExpressCards, 71 removing, 73 Bluetooth wireless technology device status light, 19 installing, 133 C CardBus technology media memory cards, 74 carnet, 136 CD drive problems, 91 CD-RW drive problems, 92 CDs about, 54 operating system... to, 54 copying DVDs general information, 54 helpful tips, 55 how to, 54 D Dell contacting, 145, 154-155 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 87 starting from Drivers and Utilities CD, 87 starting from your hard drive, 87 Dell MediaDirect about, 18, 56 problems, 100 Index 183
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..., 94 ExpressCards blanks, 71, 73 installing, 71 removing, 73 F fan description, 20, 22-23, 28 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 firewall Windows XP, 84 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 20 H hard drive description, 27 problems, 92 replacing, 119 returning to Dell, 121 hardware conflicts, 110 Dell Diagnostics, 87 Hardware Troubleshooter, 110 Help and Support...
..., 94 ExpressCards blanks, 71, 73 installing, 71 removing, 73 F fan description, 20, 22-23, 28 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 firewall Windows XP, 84 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 20 H hard drive description, 27 problems, 92 replacing, 119 returning to Dell, 121 hardware conflicts, 110 Dell Diagnostics, 87 Hardware Troubleshooter, 110 Help and Support...