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...PP10S January 2005 P/N D8854 Rev. All rights reserved. The Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System CD are optional and may be used in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are not applicable. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. ...169; 2005 Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of abbreviations and acronyms, ...
...PP10S January 2005 P/N D8854 Rev. All rights reserved. The Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System CD are optional and may be used in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are not applicable. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. ...169; 2005 Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of abbreviations and acronyms, ...
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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 22 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 23 Index 25 4 Contents
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 22 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 23 Index 25 4 Contents
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... installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide DELL CONFIDENTIAL - You can be included on your computer or in certain countries. FILE...; A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may not ship with your documentation...
... installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide DELL CONFIDENTIAL - You can be included on your computer or in certain countries. FILE...; A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may not ship with your documentation...
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NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service ...click User's guides. Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities CD. The User's Guide is optional and may not be available in certain countries. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - The Express Service Code may not ship with your computer...
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service ...click User's guides. Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities CD. The User's Guide is optional and may not be available in certain countries. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - The Express Service Code may not ship with your computer...
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... Support website • Upgrades - Select the operating system and operating system language for your Dell computer. Upgrade information for your Service Tag or product model. 3. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Under Select a Device, scroll to ... for your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - To download Notebook System Software: 1. FOR PROOF ONLY Quick Reference Guide 7 Online discussion with technical support •...
... Support website • Upgrades - Select the operating system and operating system language for your Dell computer. Upgrade information for your Service Tag or product model. 3. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Under Select a Device, scroll to ... for your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - To download Notebook System Software: 1. FOR PROOF ONLY Quick Reference Guide 7 Online discussion with technical support •...
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...accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of your computer. NOTE: The color of the accessories box, which you will need to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as a... your User's Guide for instructions. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to complete your computer. FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP •...
...accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of your computer. NOTE: The color of the accessories box, which you will need to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as a... your User's Guide for instructions. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to complete your computer. FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP •...
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...to reinstall the NSS utility. FOR PROOF ONLY 18 Quick Reference Guide The utility is available on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD and on the bottom of time. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use it is turned off....your operating system and language, and then follow the instructions. Solving Problems Notebook System Software (NSS) If you store your computer for your Dell™ computer, it . Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you reinstall the operating system for an extended period of the computer,...
...to reinstall the NSS utility. FOR PROOF ONLY 18 Quick Reference Guide The utility is available on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD and on the bottom of time. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use it is turned off....your operating system and language, and then follow the instructions. Solving Problems Notebook System Software (NSS) If you store your computer for your Dell™ computer, it . Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you reinstall the operating system for an extended period of the computer,...
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... THROUGH THE Start MENU S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at...Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. For more information, go to run the software. If you are experiencing slow computer performance...
... THROUGH THE Start MENU S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at...Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. For more information, go to run the software. If you are experiencing slow computer performance...
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...If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to begin the Dell Diagnostics. • During the assessment, answer any questions that came with a list of your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial... a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you see your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1 Shut down your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - ...
...If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to begin the Dell Diagnostics. • During the assessment, answer any questions that came with a list of your optional Drivers and Utilities CD. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial... a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you see your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1 Shut down your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - ...
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...-ROM option from the numbered list. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell before continuing on your computer and try again. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes... that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to start -up, the computer boots according to the next test, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your hard drive.
...-ROM option from the numbered list. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell before continuing on your computer and try again. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes... that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to start -up, the computer boots according to the next test, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your hard drive.
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To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FOR PROOF ONLY 24 Quick Reference Guide PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - www.dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, close the Main Menu screen.
To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FOR PROOF ONLY 24 Quick Reference Guide PRELIMINARY 1/27/05 - www.dell.com | support.dell.com FILE LOCATION: J:\DL\DL044469\DTP\D8854eb0.fm 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, close the Main Menu screen.
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..., 18 C CD operating system, 8 computer, 10 crashes, 19-20 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 19 D Dell support website, 7 Dell Premier Support website, 5, 7 Diagnostics Dell, 21 diagnostics Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 7 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information documentation, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 left view, 12 M Microsoft...
..., 18 C CD operating system, 8 computer, 10 crashes, 19-20 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 19 D Dell support website, 7 Dell Premier Support website, 5, 7 Diagnostics Dell, 21 diagnostics Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 7 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information documentation, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 left view, 12 M Microsoft...