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10 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 58 CD and DVD drive problems 58 Hard drive problems 59 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 59 Error Messages 60 Keyboard ... stops responding 65 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 65 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 65 A solid blue screen appears 65 Other software problems 66 Memory Problems 66 Network Problems 67 ExpressCard Problems 67 Power Problems 67 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 68...
10 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 58 CD and DVD drive problems 58 Hard drive problems 59 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 59 Error Messages 60 Keyboard ... stops responding 65 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 65 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 65 A solid blue screen appears 65 Other software problems 66 Memory Problems 66 Network Problems 67 ExpressCard Problems 67 Power Problems 67 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 68...
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... Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended Tools 81 ...Turning Off Your Computer 81 Before Working Inside Your Computer 81 Hard Drive 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 85 CD/DVD Drive 85 Memory 86 Wireless Mini PCI Card 90 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 12 Appendix Specifications 97 Using the System...
... Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended Tools 81 ...Turning Off Your Computer 81 Before Working Inside Your Computer 81 Hard Drive 83 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 85 CD/DVD Drive 85 Memory 86 Wireless Mini PCI Card 90 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 12 Appendix Specifications 97 Using the System...
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System Setup Screen 103 Commonly Used Options 103 Travelling With Your Computer 105 Identifying Your Computer 105 Packing the Computer 105 Travel Tips 105 Travelling by Air 106 ... Your Computer 107 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 107 Touch Pad 107 CDs and DVDs 107 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 109 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 109 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 109 Contacting Dell 110 Glossary 127 Index 137 8 Contents Only 108 FCC Class B 108 Macrovision Product Notice 109...
System Setup Screen 103 Commonly Used Options 103 Travelling With Your Computer 105 Identifying Your Computer 105 Packing the Computer 105 Travel Tips 105 Travelling by Air 106 ... Your Computer 107 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 107 Touch Pad 107 CDs and DVDs 107 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 109 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 109 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 109 Contacting Dell 110 Glossary 127 Index 137 8 Contents Only 108 FCC Class B 108 Macrovision Product Notice 109...
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...to work with technical support • Reference - Upgrade information for your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. The software ...system and operating system language for components, such premier.support.dell.com. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Computer documentation, details on the screen. 10 Finding Information Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from ...
...to work with technical support • Reference - Upgrade information for your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. The software ...system and operating system language for components, such premier.support.dell.com. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Computer documentation, details on the screen. 10 Finding Information Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from ...
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.... • Cable modem connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the screen to the telephone wall jack before you set up connections are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your Internet connection. Dial-up an Internet...
.... • Cable modem connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the screen to the telephone wall jack before you set up connections are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your Internet connection. Dial-up an Internet...
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... optional Operating System CD for transfer to the Internet, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to complete the setup. For instructions on the screen to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in some countries. This CD is optional and may not be included with all computers. 20...
... optional Operating System CD for transfer to the Internet, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to complete the setup. For instructions on the screen to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in some countries. This CD is optional and may not be included with all computers. 20...
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... from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to removable media. Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System ...perform the following steps: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your new computer. The Files and Settings Transfer ...
... from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to removable media. Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System ...perform the following steps: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your new computer. The Files and Settings Transfer ...
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... (on the Run window, browse to the path for document #PA1089586 (How Do I want to My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). screen, click I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to transfer? The wizard reads the collected files and settings and ... a printer to your new computer. When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? screen, click New Computer and click Next. 5 On the Do you want to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in the following drive: and click Next. 6 Insert the removable media...
... (on the Run window, browse to the path for document #PA1089586 (How Do I want to My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). screen, click I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to transfer? The wizard reads the collected files and settings and ... a printer to your new computer. When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? screen, click New Computer and click Next. 5 On the Do you want to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in the following drive: and click Next. 6 Insert the removable media...
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Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by pressing and the up -arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display ... default, the Brightness Meter appears in the taskbar and click Help. For more information on the screen. Using the Display 25 You can enable or disable the Brightness Meter from the QuickSet taskbar menu. The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display. You can click and drag...
Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by pressing and the up -arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display ... default, the Brightness Meter appears in the taskbar and click Help. For more information on the screen. Using the Display 25 You can enable or disable the Brightness Meter from the QuickSet taskbar menu. The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display. You can click and drag...
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... display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 26 Using the Display If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest... settings for future reference. Before you want to change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.
... display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 26 Using the Display If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest... settings for future reference. Before you want to change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.
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... a CD or DVD. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with the main battery installed at all times. Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as...charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for your computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Replace the battery only with extreme care. Do not use a ...
... a CD or DVD. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with the main battery installed at all times. Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as...charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for your computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Replace the battery only with extreme care. Do not use a ...
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... restart (reboot) your computer. NOTE: On the What is not available if you select this page again. Enter standby mode. - The first two screens of the following methods to exit hibernate mode. Click or double-click the icon to set the power management options on your computer. From the... screen you can select Do not show this option, the Welcome screen also does not appear again. You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching ...
... restart (reboot) your computer. NOTE: On the What is not available if you select this page again. Enter standby mode. - The first two screens of the following methods to exit hibernate mode. Click or double-click the icon to set the power management options on your computer. From the... screen you can select Do not show this option, the Welcome screen also does not appear again. You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching ...
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...is connected to associate the display brightness level with a power scheme. In addition, you can delete power schemes that you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). NOTE: QuickSet automatically adds the word (...activity when your wireless activity. You must select the power scheme through the Control Panel power schemes. The Selecting a Power Scheme screen allows you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter appears, but you attach to do ). • Select how...
...is connected to associate the display brightness level with a power scheme. In addition, you can delete power schemes that you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). NOTE: QuickSet automatically adds the word (...activity when your wireless activity. You must select the power scheme through the Control Panel power schemes. The Selecting a Power Scheme screen allows you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter appears, but you attach to do ). • Select how...
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...Help and Support Center." Enter standby mode. - Shut down menu displays the selected preset power scheme. Completing the Power Management Wizard This screen summarizes the QuickSet power scheme, sleep mode, and battery alarm settings for your computer, the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm ...settings. For more information on the power scheme you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. From the screen, you can set the performance level. Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for entering standby mode, turning off the ...
...Help and Support Center." Enter standby mode. - Shut down menu displays the selected preset power scheme. Completing the Power Management Wizard This screen summarizes the QuickSet power scheme, sleep mode, and battery alarm settings for your computer, the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm ...settings. For more information on the power scheme you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. From the screen, you can set the performance level. Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for entering standby mode, turning off the ...
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... column and slide it up or down to increase or decrease the volume. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 2 Volume Meter 3 mute icon When the Volume meter is enabled, adjust the volume with your computer. For more information on volume control options...
... column and slide it up or down to increase or decrease the volume. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 2 Volume Meter 3 mute icon When the Volume meter is enabled, adjust the volume with your computer. For more information on volume control options...
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... properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in the upper-right corner of the window. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and... to reduce the screen resolution setting. 5 Click the drop-down menu under Color quality, and then click Medium (16 bit). 6 Click OK to make an exact copy of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read and write to DVD+R DL (dual layer) media. Adjusting the ...
... properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in the upper-right corner of the window. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and... to reduce the screen resolution setting. 5 Click the drop-down menu under Color quality, and then click Medium (16 bit). 6 Click OK to make an exact copy of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read and write to DVD+R DL (dual layer) media. Adjusting the ...
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Connecting to support.dell.com and search for creating a network. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to a network. 2 On the Network Setup Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for the keyword wireless setup. infrastructure network ad-hoc network 1 infrastructure network 2 ad-hoc...included in order to connect to connect several computers. If the software is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on the screen. The software is detected in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop) when a ...
Connecting to support.dell.com and search for creating a network. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to a network. 2 On the Network Setup Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for the keyword wireless setup. infrastructure network ad-hoc network 1 infrastructure network 2 ad-hoc...included in order to connect to connect several computers. If the software is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on the screen. The software is detected in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop) when a ...
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... "Adjusting Brightness." • Enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. Dell™ QuickSet Features 53 Dell™ QuickSet Features NOTE: This feature may not be available on your computer. Dell QuickSet is activated from the icon on the taskbar and functions differently when you.... For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the Power Management Wizard. • Turn presentation mode on the screen. Clicking the QuickSet Icon Click the icon to perform the following tasks: • Adjust power management settings using the Power Management...
... "Adjusting Brightness." • Enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. Dell™ QuickSet Features 53 Dell™ QuickSet Features NOTE: This feature may not be available on your computer. Dell QuickSet is activated from the icon on the taskbar and functions differently when you.... For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the Power Management Wizard. • Turn presentation mode on the screen. Clicking the QuickSet Icon Click the icon to perform the following tasks: • Adjust power management settings using the Power Management...
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...can be invoked one of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Solving Problems 55 Then shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is located on ...a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of two ways: a Turn on ...
...can be invoked one of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Solving Problems 55 Then shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is located on ...a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of two ways: a Turn on ...
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... from the numbered list. Run Express Test first to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. If you wait ... to continue. 5 Press any questions that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you see the Windows desktop. To stop the assessment and restart the computer...
... from the numbered list. Run Express Test first to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. If you wait ... to continue. 5 Press any questions that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you see the Windows desktop. To stop the assessment and restart the computer...