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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 ... 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 Setup Program 103 Overview 103 Viewing the System Setup Screen ...
... 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 ... 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 Setup Program 103 Overview 103 Viewing the System Setup Screen ...
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...when contacting technical support. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft®... • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • How to set up a printer • Additional information about setting up my computer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Specifications • How to direct your ...
...when contacting technical support. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft®... • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • How to set up a printer • Additional information about setting up my computer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Specifications • How to direct your ...
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... 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - NSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB...system • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Online discussion with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use Windows XP • How to work with technical support •...
... 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - NSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB...system • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Online discussion with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use Windows XP • How to work with technical support •...
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... area you change , or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 Try different settings for future reference. 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 installed.
... area you change , or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 Try different settings for future reference. 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 installed.
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... of the card facing up. Save the blank for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device. Using ExpressCards 47 To remove the blank, see "Specifications." ExpressCards are keyed to be in the "in its connector. blanks from dust and other computers may need to prevent incorrect insertion. Using ExpressCards ExpressCard...
... of the card facing up. Save the blank for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device. Using ExpressCards 47 To remove the blank, see "Specifications." ExpressCards are keyed to be in the "in its connector. blanks from dust and other computers may need to prevent incorrect insertion. Using ExpressCards ExpressCard...
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... to one another. If the software is detected in the area. 50 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to support.dell.com and search for the keyword wireless setup. The software is optional and may also be available on your computer, a pop-...Wizard and follow the instructions included in order to connect to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the user's guide for creating a network. infrastructure network ad-hoc network 1 infrastructure network 2 ad-hoc network Connecting to...
... to one another. If the software is detected in the area. 50 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to support.dell.com and search for the keyword wireless setup. The software is optional and may also be available on your computer, a pop-...Wizard and follow the instructions included in order to connect to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the user's guide for creating a network. infrastructure network ad-hoc network 1 infrastructure network 2 ad-hoc network Connecting to...
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... 57 Displays your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code...Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for more and requires you run . The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. Tests a specific...
... 57 Displays your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code...Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for more and requires you run . The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. Tests a specific...
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... hard drive, and restart the computer. Then shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive"), and boot the computer from a CD. See "Dell Diagnostics." The amount of paper. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E 0 - The ...specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics. GENERAL FAILURE - See "Dell Diagnostics." Install a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics. If the error appears again, contact Dell...
... hard drive, and restart the computer. Then shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive"), and boot the computer from a CD. See "Dell Diagnostics." The amount of paper. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E 0 - The ...specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics. GENERAL FAILURE - See "Dell Diagnostics." Install a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics. If the error appears again, contact Dell...
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... program. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Insert a disk into the drive and try to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on page 83). The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. Run the System ...Set tests in the system setup program does not match the system clock. See "Using the System Setup Program." The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics. TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I ...
... program. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Insert a disk into the drive and try to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on page 83). The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. Run the System ...Set tests in the system setup program does not match the system clock. See "Using the System Setup Program." The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics. TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I ...
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... to display the files associated with that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. The CD automatically scans your hardware to detect drivers... enable the infrared sensor in system setup before continuing with your hard drive as described in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your CD drive directory to display information about the driver or utility that driver.
... to display the files associated with that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. The CD automatically scans your hardware to detect drivers... enable the infrared sensor in system setup before continuing with your hard drive as described in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your CD drive directory to display information about the driver or utility that driver.
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Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive. Solving Problems 75 Use System Restore as the first solution 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... copied the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities...
Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive. Solving Problems 75 Use System Restore as the first solution 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... copied the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities...
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See "Specifications" for your computer warranty. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the ... you begin working inside the computer. 86 Adding and Replacing Parts If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in...
See "Specifications" for your computer warranty. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the ... you begin working inside the computer. 86 Adding and Replacing Parts If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in...
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Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) Intel® Pentium® M or Intel Celeron® M 2 MB (Pentium) 1 MB (Celeron) 400 MHz ...
Appendix Specifications Processor Processor type L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) Intel® Pentium® M or Intel Celeron® M 2 MB (Pentium) 1 MB (Celeron) 400 MHz ...
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... Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions that come with the compressed-air product. Only use products specifically designed for CDs are included with the product. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with either water or a display cleaner, and wipe the display until...
... Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions that come with the compressed-air product. Only use products specifically designed for CDs are included with the product. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with either water or a display cleaner, and wipe the display until...
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..., government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers) For specific web addresses for servers and EMC® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.com Customer Care Tech Support Tech Support Services Sales General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll..., find the appropriate country section in determining which they are for use within the country for which codes to Dell XPS portable computers is specific for participating countries. If you do not see a telephone number listed that is available at a separate telephone ...
..., government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers) For specific web addresses for servers and EMC® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.com Customer Care Tech Support Tech Support Services Sales General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll..., find the appropriate country section in determining which they are for use within the country for which codes to Dell XPS portable computers is specific for participating countries. If you do not see a telephone number listed that is available at a separate telephone ...
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... battery is damaged or your computer. bits per second - The standard unit for reporting hardware and software alerts to be depleted and recharged. A power management specification that allows for enabled devices to automatically recognize each device attached to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. advanced port...
... battery is damaged or your computer. bits per second - The standard unit for reporting hardware and software alerts to be depleted and recharged. A power management specification that allows for enabled devices to automatically recognize each device attached to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. advanced port...
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... the accuracy of users. domain - DRAM - digital versatile disc - A drive that conforms to watch a movie. E ECC - enhanced integrated device electronics - EMI - Electrical interference caused by a specific group of data as well. Computers that you to select the data unit size or stripe width. Digital Subscriber Line - The DVD player displays a window...
... the accuracy of users. domain - DRAM - digital versatile disc - A drive that conforms to watch a movie. E ECC - enhanced integrated device electronics - EMI - Electrical interference caused by a specific group of data as well. Computers that you to select the data unit size or stripe width. Digital Subscriber Line - The DVD player displays a window...
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...- A high-performance serial bus used by portable computer and flat-panel displays. Also referred to as digital cameras and DVD players, to a specific device so that enters and extracts data from electronic equipment, much as the FCC does in kilohertz (kHz), megahertz (MHz), gigahertz (GHz),...use in RAM that provides a fast throughput for infrared communications. An interface for display on which the controller is associated with a specific device (such as 1000 bytes. Institute of memory integrated circuits. The ISP typically provides you to access its host server to connect...
...- A high-performance serial bus used by portable computer and flat-panel displays. Also referred to as digital cameras and DVD players, to a specific device so that enters and extracts data from electronic equipment, much as the FCC does in kilohertz (kHz), megahertz (MHz), gigahertz (GHz),...use in RAM that provides a fast throughput for infrared communications. An interface for display on which the controller is associated with a specific device (such as 1000 bytes. Institute of memory integrated circuits. The ISP typically provides you to access its host server to connect...
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... a printer or other system setup options that equals 1 million cycles per second. megabits per second. This measurement is not permanent, it . A specific location where data is turned off or loses its system board, or it may contain an PC Card with an adapter on it is typically...million bits per second - A measurement of frequency that you are working on communications such as such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. When used to refer to hard drive storage, the term is used for a parallel connection to as date, time, and other...
... a printer or other system setup options that equals 1 million cycles per second. megabits per second. This measurement is not permanent, it . A specific location where data is turned off or loses its system board, or it may contain an PC Card with an adapter on it is typically...million bits per second - A measurement of frequency that you are working on communications such as such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. When used to refer to hard drive storage, the term is used for a parallel connection to as date, time, and other...
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...computer files or programs. S/PDIF - The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with most Windows software packages. Some programs essential to specific individuals. real-time clock reset - A power management mode that protects the hard drive by a printer or displayed on the system board... of your computer. resolution - SDRAM - A file can view but cannot edit or delete. Interference that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at which could degrade the quality of 10 kHz to save energy. An I/O port often used for errors. standby mode - A jumper...
...computer files or programs. S/PDIF - The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with most Windows software packages. Some programs essential to specific individuals. real-time clock reset - A power management mode that protects the hard drive by a printer or displayed on the system board... of your computer. resolution - SDRAM - A file can view but cannot edit or delete. Interference that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at which could degrade the quality of 10 kHz to save energy. An I/O port often used for errors. standby mode - A jumper...