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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 ... 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 Printer Problems 68 Scanner Problems 69 Sound...
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 ... 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 Printer Problems 68 Scanner Problems 69 Sound...
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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 Setup Program 103 ...
... 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 Setup Program 103 ...
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as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - What Are You Looking For? support.dell.com NOTE: Select your configuration. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the ...technical support • Reference - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - NSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Contact information, service call status and support...
as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - What Are You Looking For? support.dell.com NOTE: Select your configuration. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the ...technical support • Reference - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - NSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Contact information, service call status and support...
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... PCI Card." Unlocks the battery so that contains the memory module(s) and Mini PCI card. For more information on replacing memory, see "CD/DVD Drive." B A T T ... L E A S E - O P T I C A L D R I V E L O C K I V E - B A T T E R Y - For more information, see "Memory." P R O C E S S O R A N D T H E R M A L M O D U L E C O V E R - When a battery is installed, you can be released from overheating. 18 A Tour of Your Computer Bottom View 1 2 3 8 7 1 memory module/Mini PCI cover 2 optical drive locking screw 3 hard drive cover 65 4 4 battery 5 battery-bay latch lock...
... PCI Card." Unlocks the battery so that contains the memory module(s) and Mini PCI card. For more information on replacing memory, see "CD/DVD Drive." B A T T ... L E A S E - O P T I C A L D R I V E L O C K I V E - B A T T E R Y - For more information, see "Memory." P R O C E S S O R A N D T H E R M A L M O D U L E C O V E R - When a battery is installed, you can be released from overheating. 18 A Tour of Your Computer Bottom View 1 2 3 8 7 1 memory module/Mini PCI cover 2 optical drive locking screw 3 hard drive cover 65 4 4 battery 5 battery-bay latch lock...
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... may vary by country. If you have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you that have copyright protection and cannot be 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 ...drives installed in the upper-right corner of the window. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. This section applies only...
... may vary by country. If you have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you that have copyright protection and cannot be 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 ...drives installed in the upper-right corner of the window. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. This section applies only...
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...support will ask for the selected device. Describes the test and may not display the names of the problem. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. Tests a specific device. NOTE: The Service Tag ...for more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. If you to run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for your Service...
...support will ask for the selected device. Describes the test and may not display the names of the problem. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. Tests a specific device. NOTE: The Service Tag ...for more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. If you to run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for your Service...
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... Drive"), and boot the computer from a CD. If the problem persists, try another drive. See "Dell Diagnostics." DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY - One or more memory modules may be loose. See "Memory." See "Dell Diagnostics." DRIVE NOT READY - ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - Reinsert the card or try another card. See... disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics. The operating system is trying to boot to commands from the computer. If the problem...
... Drive"), and boot the computer from a CD. If the problem persists, try another drive. See "Dell Diagnostics." DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY - One or more memory modules may be loose. See "Memory." See "Dell Diagnostics." DRIVE NOT READY - ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - Reinsert the card or try another card. See... disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics. The operating system is trying to boot to commands from the computer. If the problem...
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... the hard drive. NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. See "Dell Diagnostics." Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Memory." See "Memory." E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. 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 - NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - The operating system may...
... the hard drive. NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. See "Dell Diagnostics." Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Memory." See "Memory." E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. 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 - NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - The operating system may...
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.... If the problem persists, try again. See "Using the System Setup Program." See "Using the System Setup Program." Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - WA R N I N G : BATTERY I B L E . You may be loose. SEEK ERROR - X : \ I S N O T A C C... setup program. If the message reappears, contact Dell. The reserve battery that you want to charge the battery. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. The operating system cannot...
.... If the problem persists, try again. See "Using the System Setup Program." See "Using the System Setup Program." Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - WA R N I N G : BATTERY I B L E . You may be loose. SEEK ERROR - X : \ I S N O T A C C... setup program. If the message reappears, contact Dell. The reserve battery that you want to charge the battery. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. The operating system cannot...
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...Start MENU. SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE - RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that you are having problems connecting to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that ... this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Dell Diagnostics." See "Memory." • Run the Dell Diagnostics. If necessary, install additional memory. See "Memory." • Run the Dell Diagnostics. For more information, go to the Internet, your computer might be...
...Start MENU. SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE - RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that you are having problems connecting to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that ... this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Dell Diagnostics." See "Memory." • Run the Dell Diagnostics. If necessary, install additional memory. See "Memory." • Run the Dell Diagnostics. For more information, go to the Internet, your computer might be...
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...N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I E S - See "Power Management Modes." for your computer, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules. If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is working by testing it with your printer, contact the... printer's manufacturer. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other Dell™ portable computers can be defective. Ensuring Sufficient Power for cable connection information. • Ensure that the ...
...N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I E S - See "Power Management Modes." for your computer, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules. If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is working by testing it with your printer, contact the... printer's manufacturer. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other Dell™ portable computers can be defective. Ensuring Sufficient Power for cable connection information. • Ensure that the ...
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.... 7 Replace the security device screw. 8 Turn the computer right-side up and open the display. 9 The operating system automatically recognizes the device. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the system board. If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board...
.... 7 Replace the security device screw. 8 Turn the computer right-side up and open the display. 9 The operating system automatically recognizes the device. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the system board. If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board...
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... and Replacing Parts 87 If you are upgrading memory, you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to spread the memory-module securing clips. 4 If you are adding memory, you did not order additional memory, DIMM B will install a memory module in "Before You Begin." 2 Ground ...touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer under the memory module/Mini PCI cover. DIMM A holds the basic memory module as configured from the connector. The computer has two memory slots, DIMM A and DIMM B, both located on the bottom of the ...
... and Replacing Parts 87 If you are upgrading memory, you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to spread the memory-module securing clips. 4 If you are adding memory, you did not order additional memory, DIMM B will install a memory module in "Before You Begin." 2 Ground ...touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer under the memory module/Mini PCI cover. DIMM A holds the basic memory module as configured from the connector. The computer has two memory slots, DIMM A and DIMM B, both located on the bottom of the ...
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...do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into the slot at a 45-degree angle to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMMA" before you install a module in the connector slot. No error message indicates this ...failure. 5 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector labeled "DIMMB." 1 2 1 memory module 2 securing clips (2 per connector) NOTICE: If you need to avoid damaging the ...
...do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into the slot at a 45-degree angle to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMMA" before you install a module in the connector slot. No error message indicates this ...failure. 5 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector labeled "DIMMB." 1 2 1 memory module 2 securing clips (2 per connector) NOTICE: If you need to avoid damaging the ...
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...Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Computer Information. Forcing the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Adding and Replacing Parts 89 NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to your computer. 7 Insert the battery ...into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to close may damage your computer and an electrical outlet. 8 Turn on the computer. 1 2 1 memory slot notch 2 memory slot tab 6 Replace the memory module/Mini PCI cover and tighten the screws.
...Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Computer Information. Forcing the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Adding and Replacing Parts 89 NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to your computer. 7 Insert the battery ...into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to close may damage your computer and an electrical outlet. 8 Turn on the computer. 1 2 1 memory slot notch 2 memory slot tab 6 Replace the memory module/Mini PCI cover and tighten the screws.
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... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin." 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module/Mini PCI cover, and then remove the cover. 1 1 captive screws (3) 3 If a Mini PCI card is already installed. Wireless Mini PCI Card If you ordered...
... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin." 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module/Mini PCI cover, and then remove the cover. 1 1 captive screws (3) 3 If a Mini PCI card is already installed. Wireless Mini PCI Card If you ordered...
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..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the computer. 1 1 antenna cable 5 Replace the memory module/Mini PCI cover and tighten the screws. Be careful when removing the hinge cover. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Hinge Cover...
..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the computer. 1 1 antenna cable 5 Replace the memory module/Mini PCI cover and tighten the screws. Be careful when removing the hinge cover. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Hinge Cover...
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... ExpressCard connector Cards supported ExpressCard connector size ICH6M one ExpressCard slot 54 mm ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 28 pins Memory Memory module connectors Memory module capacities two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB each Appendix 97
... ExpressCard connector Cards supported ExpressCard connector size ICH6M one ExpressCard slot 54 mm ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 28 pins Memory Memory module connectors Memory module capacities two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB each Appendix 97
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... and Connectors Audio Mini PCI Modem Network adapter USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type: Video controller Video memory LCD interface 98 Appendix 1.8-V SODIMM DDR-2 256 MB 2 GB microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector one Type IIIA Mini PCI card slot RJ-11 port ... board internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi wireless technology support integrated on system board Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 900 Up to 64 MB of shared memory (when less than 512 MB system memory is installed.) Up to 128 MB of shared...
... and Connectors Audio Mini PCI Modem Network adapter USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type: Video controller Video memory LCD interface 98 Appendix 1.8-V SODIMM DDR-2 256 MB 2 GB microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector one Type IIIA Mini PCI card slot RJ-11 port ... board internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi wireless technology support integrated on system board Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 900 Up to 64 MB of shared memory (when less than 512 MB system memory is installed.) Up to 128 MB of shared...
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...informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your portable computer. A power management specification that allows system memory to be used to operate portable computers when not connected to be depleted and recharged. APR - ASF - and operating system... always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. antivirus software - A standard to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. A copy of time (minutes or hours) that allows for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that a portable computer battery ...
...informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your portable computer. A power management specification that allows system memory to be used to operate portable computers when not connected to be depleted and recharged. APR - ASF - and operating system... always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. antivirus software - A standard to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. A copy of time (minutes or hours) that allows for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that a portable computer battery ...