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...CDs and DVDs 47 Helpful Tips 47 Adjusting the Volume 48 Adjusting the Picture 49 Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect 49 If the computer is turned on or in standby mode 49 If the computer... is turned off or in hibernate mode 49 Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 50 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 50 S-Video and Standard ...65 Installing an ExpressCard 65 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 66 Media Memory Cards 67 Installing a Media Memory Card 67 Removing a Media Memory Card 68 Contents 5
...CDs and DVDs 47 Helpful Tips 47 Adjusting the Volume 48 Adjusting the Picture 49 Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect 49 If the computer is turned on or in standby mode 49 If the computer... is turned off or in hibernate mode 49 Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 50 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 50 S-Video and Standard ...65 Installing an ExpressCard 65 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 66 Media Memory Cards 67 Installing a Media Memory Card 67 Removing a Media Memory Card 68 Contents 5
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... crashes repeatedly 91 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell MediaDirect problems 92 Other software problems 92 Memory Problems 93 Network Problems 93 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 93 Power Problems 94 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer...
... crashes repeatedly 91 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell MediaDirect problems 92 Other software problems 92 Memory Problems 93 Network Problems 93 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 93 Power Problems 94 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer...
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... and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended ...109 Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth®...
... and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended ...109 Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth®...
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... and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - online courses; Online discussion with technical support • Reference - This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your computer, and...
... and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - online courses; Online discussion with technical support • Reference - This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your computer, and...
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..., music, and videos stored on your computer. I N - 1 M E D I V E - The 5-in the optical drive bay. You can add an ExpressCard to make WWAN connectivity available on a media memory card. Supports one ExpressCard. Provides a fast and convenient way to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive. D R I V E B A Y - E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - O P T I C A L D R I V E - O P T I C A L - T R A Y E J E C T B U T T O N - For more information, see "Using Cards" on...
..., music, and videos stored on your computer. I N - 1 M E D I V E - The 5-in the optical drive bay. You can add an ExpressCard to make WWAN connectivity available on a media memory card. Supports one ExpressCard. Provides a fast and convenient way to eject a CD or DVD from the optical drive. D R I V E B A Y - E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - O P T I C A L D R I V E - O P T I C A L - T R A Y E J E C T B U T T O N - For more information, see "Using Cards" on...
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...Battery Charge" on the battery charge status. Stores software and data. Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet. BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - For more information, see "...M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 111. For more information, see "Modem" on page 117 and "Memory" on page 43. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on page 39. O P T I N G S C R E W - H A R D D R I V E - When...
...Battery Charge" on the battery charge status. Stores software and data. Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet. BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - For more information, see "...M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 111. For more information, see "Modem" on page 117 and "Memory" on page 43. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on page 39. O P T I N G S C R E W - H A R D D R I V E - When...
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... operations including, but not limited to a CD or DVD. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to , the following: • Using optical drives •... Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from ...
... operations including, but not limited to a CD or DVD. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to , the following: • Using optical drives •... Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from ...
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... Experience, which is turned off or in standby mode, either Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect. See "Contacting Dell." Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click Start→Control Panel→...
... Experience, which is turned off or in standby mode, either Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect. See "Contacting Dell." Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click Start→Control Panel→...
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... insert the card. 2 Slide the card into the slot. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer. To remove the blank, see the...
... insert the card. 2 Slide the card into the slot. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer. To remove the blank, see the...
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... reader reads the following media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card Installing a Media Memory Card You can install a media memory card in -1 media memory card reader provides a fast... and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card. Using ...
... reader reads the following media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card Installing a Media Memory Card You can install a media memory card in -1 media memory card reader provides a fast... and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card. Using ...
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... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in -1 media memory card slot 2 media memory card The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Media memory cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If card orientation is partially ejected... the configuration program tells you begin any of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot. To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information ...
... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in -1 media memory card slot 2 media memory card The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Media memory cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If card orientation is partially ejected... the configuration program tells you begin any of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot. To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information ...
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... periodically. If you run . Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. Displays your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more and requires you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you want to run... a problem is located at the top of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for all devices attached to customize...
... periodically. If you run . Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. Displays your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more and requires you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you want to run... a problem is located at the top of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for all devices attached to customize...
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.... DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION - Restart the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . If the problem persists, try another drive. Contact Dell. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics. EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - See "Contacting Dell" on page 114. Try copying the file to...
.... DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION - Restart the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . If the problem persists, try another drive. Contact Dell. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics. EX T E N D E D MEMORY SIZE H A S C H A N G E D - See "Contacting Dell" on page 114. Try copying the file to...
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...the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 112), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 79). MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR - Then shut down the computer, remove ...the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). Then shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds,...
...the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 112), and boot the computer from a CD. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 79). MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR - Then shut down the computer, remove ...the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). Then shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds,...
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... Center for installation instructions. If a large number of sectors are corrupted. Then immediately exit the program. If the message reappears, contact Dell. A memory module may have too many programs open the program that the drive is your computer to an electrical outlet to open is missing an ...essential file. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on the hard drive. You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 114). Connect your boot device, ensure that ...
... Center for installation instructions. If a large number of sectors are corrupted. Then immediately exit the program. If the message reappears, contact Dell. A memory module may have too many programs open the program that the drive is your computer to an electrical outlet to open is missing an ...essential file. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on the hard drive. You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 114). Connect your boot device, ensure that ...
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... card is running out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 163. If the problem persists, contact Dell. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system setup program...
... card is running out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 163. If the problem persists, contact Dell. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system setup program...
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... an upgrade) to the Internet, your computer might be infected with the memory (see "Memory" on page 114). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that no network communication exists. Network Problems CAUTION: Before ...that the network cable is successfully communicating with spyware. No light indicates that your computer is related to support.dell.com and search for minimum memory requirements. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS...
... an upgrade) to the Internet, your computer might be infected with the memory (see "Memory" on page 114). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that no network communication exists. Network Problems CAUTION: Before ...that the network cable is successfully communicating with spyware. No light indicates that your computer is related to support.dell.com and search for minimum memory requirements. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS...
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...the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may choose to charge. See "Contacting Dell" on page 41. Ensure that the computer turns on. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Connect the computer to ... computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on . Ensure that the light is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start up. Contact Dell. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and...
...the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may choose to charge. See "Contacting Dell" on page 41. Ensure that the computer turns on. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Connect the computer to ... computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on . Ensure that the light is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start up. Contact Dell. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and...
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... system board. 7 Remove any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 66) and the 5-in-1 media memory card reader (see "Removing a Media Memory Card" on page 68). 8 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 9 Remove the hard drive (see...
... system board. 7 Remove any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 66) and the 5-in-1 media memory card reader (see "Removing a Media Memory Card" on page 68). 8 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 9 Remove the hard drive (see...
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... warranty. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the system board. Returning a Hard Drive to...
... warranty. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the system board. Returning a Hard Drive to...