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Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for technicians or experienced users. • ...your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. NOTE: Additional information may be available in...
Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for technicians or experienced users. • ...your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. NOTE: Additional information may be available in...
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... the operating system • Customer Care - Computer documentation, details on your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary Notebook System Software. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair...
... the operating system • Customer Care - Computer documentation, details on your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary Notebook System Software. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair...
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..., the following table for more . Performs a thorough check of the problem. NOTE: The Service Tag for running the test. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to 20 minutes. This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message...Performs a quick test of the test and any error conditions encountered. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" in the system. This typically can take an hour or more information. Tab Results Errors Help Function Displays the results of devices ...
..., the following table for more . Performs a thorough check of the problem. NOTE: The Service Tag for running the test. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to 20 minutes. This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message...Performs a quick test of the test and any error conditions encountered. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" in the system. This typically can take an hour or more information. Tab Results Errors Help Function Displays the results of devices ...
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Packing the Computer 139 Travel Tips 140 Traveling by Air 140 17 Specifications 18 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 149 Technical Support and Customer Service 149 DellConnect 150 Online Services 150 AutoTech Service 151 Automated Order-Status Service 151 Problems With Your Order 151 Product Information 151 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 151 Before You Call 152 Contacting Dell 152 19 Appendix FCC Notice (U.S. Only 155 FCC Class B 155 Macrovision Product Notice 156 Glossary 157 10 Contents
Packing the Computer 139 Travel Tips 140 Traveling by Air 140 17 Specifications 18 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 149 Technical Support and Customer Service 149 DellConnect 150 Online Services 150 AutoTech Service 151 Automated Order-Status Service 151 Problems With Your Order 151 Product Information 151 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 151 Before You Call 152 Contacting Dell 152 19 Appendix FCC Notice (U.S. Only 155 FCC Class B 155 Macrovision Product Notice 156 Glossary 157 10 Contents
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... support for the keyword optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - If you reinstall the operating system for your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your operating system and search for processors...
... support for the keyword optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - If you reinstall the operating system for your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your operating system and search for processors...
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...light sensor is disabled when your portable computer only. It does not control the brightness on either the computer display or the external device. Dell™ QuickSet allows you to you enable the ambient light sensor feature. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display backlighting on your... computer is shipped to enable or disable the ambient light sensor. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 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.
...light sensor is disabled when your portable computer only. It does not control the brightness on either the computer display or the external device. Dell™ QuickSet allows you to you enable the ambient light sensor feature. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display backlighting on your... computer is shipped to enable or disable the ambient light sensor. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 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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... required for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting your wireless router to ensure that shipped with your computer is no power connected to set to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. The Order Confirmation for Your Computer The order confirmation that you have...
... required for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting your wireless router to ensure that shipped with your computer is no power connected to set to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. The Order Confirmation for Your Computer The order confirmation that you have...
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... 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 50 for more information about how to prepare for your wireless...wireless equipment in "Wireless Local Area Network" on your network devices: 52 Setting Up and Using Networks Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the wireless router to a network using wireless technology. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software...
... 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 50 for more information about how to prepare for your wireless...wireless equipment in "Wireless Local Area Network" on your network devices: 52 Setting Up and Using Networks Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the wireless router to a network using wireless technology. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software...
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...Vista: 1 Click Start→ Connect To→ Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-click a profile to open the wireless network properties screen. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing your computer within the range of the Windows desktop). To turn ... you with an easy way to your wireless network card in the lower-right corner of the wireless network that network. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on or off . Completing the Connection to your screen. Monitoring the Status of the ...
...Vista: 1 Click Start→ Connect To→ Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-click a profile to open the wireless network properties screen. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing your computer within the range of the Windows desktop). To turn ... you with an easy way to your wireless network card in the lower-right corner of the wireless network that network. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on or off . Completing the Connection to your screen. Monitoring the Status of the ...
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... Broadband Card Utility user's guide for instructions. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your card if purchased separately from your computer) If the utility is available through the Windows...Support Center To check your Mobile Broadband card in the Windows Help and Support Center: 54 Setting Up and Using Networks Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on or off, the wireless activity indicator changes to display the status. To set up a Mobile Broadband ...
... Broadband Card Utility user's guide for instructions. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your card if purchased separately from your computer) If the utility is available through the Windows...Support Center To check your Mobile Broadband card in the Windows Help and Support Center: 54 Setting Up and Using Networks Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on or off, the wireless activity indicator changes to display the status. To set up a Mobile Broadband ...
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... switch, see "Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for WiFi WLAN in the "momentary" position for a few seconds. For more information about Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Help...
... switch, see "Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for WiFi WLAN in the "momentary" position for a few seconds. For more information about Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Help...
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If the software is not a bootable device. Card Types PC Cards See "PC Card" on page 141 for information on supported PC Cards. ExpressCards See "Specifications" on page 141 for information on supported ExpressCards. NOTE: A PC Card is not operational after an ESD occurrence, restart the modem software program. "Type" of ...
If the software is not a bootable device. Card Types PC Cards See "PC Card" on page 141 for information on supported PC Cards. ExpressCards See "Specifications" on page 141 for information on supported ExpressCards. NOTE: A PC Card is not operational after an ESD occurrence, restart the modem software program. "Type" of ...
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... However, they are easy to guess. If you do not write down passwords. If you forget any of your passwords, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive from unauthorized access NOTE: Some hard drives do write it instead of the primary password. When using passwords,... password, you can use the names of family members or pets for the administrator password. 72 Securing Your Computer The computer does not specifically prompt you for passwords. • It is recommended that the password is also disabled. NOTICE: If you disable the administrator password, ...
... However, they are easy to guess. If you do not write down passwords. If you forget any of your passwords, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive from unauthorized access NOTE: Some hard drives do write it instead of the primary password. When using passwords,... password, you can use the names of family members or pets for the administrator password. 72 Securing Your Computer The computer does not specifically prompt you for passwords. • It is recommended that the password is also disabled. NOTICE: If you disable the administrator password, ...
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... with soap or alcohol. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with a mild cleaning solution. 77 You can of the touch pad. Do not use products specifically designed for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and monitor plastics with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with either water or a display cleaner...
... with soap or alcohol. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with a mild cleaning solution. 77 You can of the touch pad. Do not use products specifically designed for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and monitor plastics with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with either water or a display cleaner...
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... in the following table for more and requires you run . Troubleshooting 83 You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 149). Describes the test and may indicate requirements for your computer is encountered during a test, a message .... 3 If you to select a test based on the screen. Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. Tests a specific device. NOTE: The Service Tag for running the test. Tab Results Errors Help Function Displays the results of devices.
... in the following table for more and requires you run . Troubleshooting 83 You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 149). Describes the test and may indicate requirements for your computer is encountered during a test, a message .... 3 If you to select a test based on the screen. Performs a thorough check of the test and any error conditions encountered. Tests a specific device. NOTE: The Service Tag for running the test. Tab Results Errors Help Function Displays the results of devices.
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... on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for the operating system or the program that you complete these characters in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81). Enable the Pointing Device option in... may be faulty. A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use a larger capacity disk. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 84). Ensure that was running when the message appeared. CD DRIVE CONTROLLER FAIL URE - If the message is unable to...
... on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for the operating system or the program that you complete these characters in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81). Enable the Pointing Device option in... may be faulty. A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use a larger capacity disk. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 84). Ensure that was running when the message appeared. CD DRIVE CONTROLLER FAIL URE - If the message is unable to...
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.... Reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory Problems" on page 94) and, if necessary, replace them . The computer cannot find a specific track on page 85). SECTOR NOT FOUND - Reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory Problems" on page 94) and, if necessary, replace them .... Contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 81). You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. The optional ROM apparently...
.... Reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory Problems" on page 94) and, if necessary, replace them . The computer cannot find a specific track on page 85). SECTOR NOT FOUND - Reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory Problems" on page 94) and, if necessary, replace them .... Contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 81). You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. The optional ROM apparently...
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... enabled device for that you save the changes and exit the system setup program. 104 System Setup Program the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on the screen. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that option...
... enabled device for that you save the changes and exit the system setup program. 104 System Setup Program the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on the screen. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that option...
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... not, start button, , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your media drive directory to begin installing the driver or utility. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate instructions..., click Continue; Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista start Windows Explorer, click your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to complete the installation. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. At the welcome screen...
... not, start button, , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your media drive directory to begin installing the driver or utility. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate instructions..., click Continue; Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista start Windows Explorer, click your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to complete the installation. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. At the welcome screen...
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...; Update Driver→ Browse my computer for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are an administrator on the driver information window to display the...
...; Update Driver→ Browse my computer for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are an administrator on the driver information window to display the...