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... a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • How to use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • Upgrades - To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your configuration. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - as memory...
... a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • How to use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • Upgrades - To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your configuration. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - as memory...
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... blank installed in the slot. USB CONNECTORS AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the computer to the connector. A Tour of Your Computer 15 Attach headphones or speakers to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications. The green and yellow lights next to the connector. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the network adapter, see "Using...
... blank installed in the slot. USB CONNECTORS AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the computer to the connector. A Tour of Your Computer 15 Attach headphones or speakers to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications. The green and yellow lights next to the connector. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the network adapter, see "Using...
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... close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Start button and click Internet Explorer. Setting Up Your Computer 19 If you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet, you are using a dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on your local cable TV...
... close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Start button and click Internet Explorer. Setting Up Your Computer 19 If you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet, you are using a dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on your local cable TV...
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... display or the external device. Using the Display 25 You can click and drag the meter to change . If your portable computer, not monitors that you try to a preferred location. When the meter is enabled, press the following keys to adjust brightness: • Press and the up - Switching the Video Image When you can enable or disable the Brightness Meter from the QuickSet taskbar menu. NOTE: By default, the Brightness...
... display or the external device. Using the Display 25 You can click and drag the meter to change . If your portable computer, not monitors that you try to a preferred location. When the meter is enabled, press the following keys to adjust brightness: • Press and the up - Switching the Video Image When you can enable or disable the Brightness Meter from the QuickSet taskbar menu. NOTE: By default, the Brightness...
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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 1 1 numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 27 To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions.
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 1 1 numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 27 To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions.
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... sound or text. • Adjust the power level at which you want the alarm to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status. Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to enter hibernate mode. To access the Windows Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for entering standby mode, turning off the display, and turning off the computer. Alarms Tab NOTE: To enable...
... sound or text. • Adjust the power level at which you want the alarm to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status. Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to enter hibernate mode. To access the Windows Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for entering standby mode, turning off the display, and turning off the computer. Alarms Tab NOTE: To enable...
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... copied 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 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. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you experience recording problems, check...
... copied 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 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. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you experience recording problems, check...
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... the safety instructions in the system setup program. Enable the Pointing Device option in the Product Information Guide. If the problem persists, contact Dell. See "Drive Problems." 60 Solving Problems If all computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM port for your...
... the safety instructions in the system setup program. Enable the Pointing Device option in the Product Information Guide. If the problem persists, contact Dell. See "Drive Problems." 60 Solving Problems If all computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM port for your...
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... the hardware configuration. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . Try to use. 62 Solving Problems If the error message still appears, see the software documentation. See "Memory." The computer cannot find the hard drive. See "Dell Diagnostics." Close all windows and open . See "Using the System Setup Program." For external keyboards...
... the hardware configuration. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . Try to use. 62 Solving Problems If the error message still appears, see the software documentation. See "Memory." The computer cannot find the hard drive. See "Dell Diagnostics." Close all windows and open . See "Using the System Setup Program." For external keyboards...
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... Dell." Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the data by entering the system setup program. If the problem persists, see "Hard Drive" on the system board may require recharging. See "Contacting Dell." D A Y N O T S E T - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. The reserve battery that...
... Dell." Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the data by entering the system setup program. If the problem persists, see "Hard Drive" on the system board may require recharging. See "Contacting Dell." D A Y N O T S E T - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. The reserve battery that...
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... device has its own set of the display is a program that you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 72 Solving Problems If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for Color quality and Screen resolution. Drivers What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities...
... device has its own set of the display is a program that you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 72 Solving Problems If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for Color quality and Screen resolution. Drivers What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities...
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... device for Dell™ computers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver...
... device for Dell™ computers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver...
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If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in system setup before continuing with the driver installation. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate instructions in the previous section, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 74 Solving Problems A link...
If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in system setup before continuing with the driver installation. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate instructions in the previous section, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 74 Solving Problems A link...
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... configured, you received the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your operating system. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver...
... configured, you received the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your operating system. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver...
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...: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Restoring the Computer to resolve the problem. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that allows you install a device driver, use System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your data files. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that Restore my computer to see "Windows Help and Support Center." To change the restore...
...: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Restoring the Computer to resolve the problem. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that allows you install a device driver, use System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your data files. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that Restore my computer to see "Windows Help and Support Center." To change the restore...
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... and set it into place. See "Restoring Your Operating System." 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging. NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 7 Replace the cover and tighten the screws. 8 Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to remove it from the computer. 5 Remove the new drive...
... and set it into place. See "Restoring Your Operating System." 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging. NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 7 Replace the cover and tighten the screws. 8 Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to remove it from the computer. 5 Remove the new drive...
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... PCI cover. Generally, if you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to install memory in DIMM A and B depending on the extent of the upgrade. 1 Follow the procedures in DIMM B. b Remove the module from the factory. DIMM A holds the basic memory module as configured from the connector. Adding and Replacing Parts 87 If you are upgrading memory, you are adding memory, you did not order additional memory, DIMM B will install a memory module...
... PCI cover. Generally, if you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to install memory in DIMM A and B depending on the extent of the upgrade. 1 Follow the procedures in DIMM B. b Remove the module from the factory. DIMM A holds the basic memory module as configured from the connector. Adding and Replacing Parts 87 If you are upgrading memory, you are adding memory, you did not order additional memory, DIMM B will install a memory module...
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.../2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is expressed as video, drives, and networks. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with a software package or hardware product. processor - Sometimes the processor is assigned to automatically configure devices. Programs require an operating system to be configured and started remotely. A type of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. A WfM...
.../2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is expressed as video, drives, and networks. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with a software package or hardware product. processor - Sometimes the processor is assigned to automatically configure devices. Programs require an operating system to be configured and started remotely. A type of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. A WfM...
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... no electrical power. Always disconnect the network cable from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. The number of video memory installed in the computer. A utility that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Enables Windows programs to video. unified memory allocation...
... no electrical power. Always disconnect the network cable from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. The number of video memory installed in the computer. A utility that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Enables Windows programs to video. unified memory allocation...
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..., 105 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard problems, 64 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 75-76 U uninterruptible power supply. screen. See UPS UPS, 24 USB connectors description, 15 V video problems, 71 video connector description, 15 volume adjusting, 70 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 73 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate mode, 33 Network Setup Wizard, 49 power options properties...
..., 105 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard problems, 64 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 75-76 U uninterruptible power supply. screen. See UPS UPS, 24 USB connectors description, 15 V video problems, 71 video connector description, 15 volume adjusting, 70 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 73 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate mode, 33 Network Setup Wizard, 49 power options properties...
