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... be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; All rights reserved. is a registered trademark of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be optional and may not be available in your computer. Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dell Inc. A00 Notes, Notices...
... be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; All rights reserved. is a registered trademark of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be optional and may not be available in your computer. Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dell Inc. A00 Notes, Notices...
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... to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your call...
... to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your call...
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...dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your User's Guide. • How to use Windows...taskbar. If you reinstall the To download Notebook System Software: operating system for your computer, you should also 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your operating system and support for your region or business reinstall the NSS utility. NSS is an automated upgrade and ...
...dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your User's Guide. • How to use Windows...taskbar. If you reinstall the To download Notebook System Software: operating system for your computer, you should also 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your operating system and support for your region or business reinstall the NSS utility. NSS is an automated upgrade and ...
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...? Your operating system product key label is already installed on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the icon QuickSet. Find It Here • Information on your ...computer. NOTE: The color of your computer. in your User's Guide. After you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Microsoft® Windows...
...? Your operating system product key label is already installed on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the icon QuickSet. Find It Here • Information on your ...computer. NOTE: The color of your computer. in your User's Guide. After you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Microsoft® Windows...
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Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. After hundreds of the total battery charge...
Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. After hundreds of the total battery charge...
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... User's Guide for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with your docking device for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. The battery is turned off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to avoid possible connector damage. Do not use ... any other computers with a battery, see "Power Problems" in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. If the battery runs completely out of fire or explosion. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted.
... User's Guide for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with your docking device for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. The battery is turned off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to avoid possible connector damage. Do not use ... any other computers with a battery, see "Power Problems" in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. If the battery runs completely out of fire or explosion. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted.
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... Information Guide. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I O N - A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF -... PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click the program that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow ...
... Information Guide. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I O N - A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF -... PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click the program that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow ...
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... to continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on ...the computer. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to an electrical outlet....
... to continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on ...the computer. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to an electrical outlet....
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...warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 P problems blue screen, 18 computer ...crashes, 18 computer does not start up, 18 computer stops responding, 18 Dell Diagnostics, 19 lockups, 18 program crashes, 18 program stops responding, 18 programs and Windows compatibility, 18 slow computer performance, 19 software, 18-19 spyware, 19 Product ...
...warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 P problems blue screen, 18 computer ...crashes, 18 computer does not start up, 18 computer stops responding, 18 Dell Diagnostics, 19 lockups, 18 program crashes, 18 program stops responding, 18 programs and Windows compatibility, 18 slow computer performance, 19 software, 18-19 spyware, 19 Product ...
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Q QuickSet Help, 8 U User's Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 18-19 spyware, 19 support website, 7 system views back, 12 bottom, 12-13 front, 11 left side, 12 right side, 12 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 reinstalling, 8 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 7 lockups and software problems, 18 24 Index
Q QuickSet Help, 8 U User's Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 19 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 18-19 spyware, 19 support website, 7 system views back, 12 bottom, 12-13 front, 11 left side, 12 right side, 12 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 reinstalling, 8 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 18 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 7 lockups and software problems, 18 24 Index
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...loss of data and tells you make better use of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell™ Latitude™ D420 User's Guide (depending on your operating system, double-click the User's Guide icon ...Dell Latitude User's Guide). Reproduction in this document is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft and Windows...
...loss of data and tells you make better use of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell™ Latitude™ D420 User's Guide (depending on your operating system, double-click the User's Guide icon ...Dell Latitude User's Guide). Reproduction in this document is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft and Windows...
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...operating system must complete its setup process. To verify that the operating system has completed the setup process: a Ensure that the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears. NOTICE: Always use any other commercially available AC adapter-or the AC adapter from the computer or media base, grasp ... and to avoid damaging the cable. d Shut down the computer through the Windows Start menu. 12 Media Base Setup Guide When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of Dell computers-you may cause fire or equipment damage. Setting Up Your Media Base CAUTION...
...operating system must complete its setup process. To verify that the operating system has completed the setup process: a Ensure that the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears. NOTICE: Always use any other commercially available AC adapter-or the AC adapter from the computer or media base, grasp ... and to avoid damaging the cable. d Shut down the computer through the Windows Start menu. 12 Media Base Setup Guide When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of Dell computers-you may cause fire or equipment damage. Setting Up Your Media Base CAUTION...
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... and click the Advanced tab. NOTICE: If the computer does not have a charged battery in the battery bay, shut down the computer through the Windows Start menu. 4 If your computer has a charged battery in the battery bay, you will lose data and the computer may not recover normal operation... save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Set your computer power management settings so that you close (lower) the display: Windows XP a Click the Start button and click Control Panel. If you undock the computer without first preparing the computer for several minutes, if at all...
... and click the Advanced tab. NOTICE: If the computer does not have a charged battery in the battery bay, shut down the computer through the Windows Start menu. 4 If your computer has a charged battery in the battery bay, you will lose data and the computer may not recover normal operation... save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Set your computer power management settings so that you close (lower) the display: Windows XP a Click the Start button and click Control Panel. If you undock the computer without first preparing the computer for several minutes, if at all...
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..., or DVD/CD-RW drives by connecting the drive's USB cable to the powered USB connector on the media base. (See "Back View" on the Windows taskbar and click the drive you want to eject. To remove or swap a drive while the computer is running, double-click the Unplug or Eject...
..., or DVD/CD-RW drives by connecting the drive's USB cable to the powered USB connector on the media base. (See "Back View" on the Windows taskbar and click the drive you want to eject. To remove or swap a drive while the computer is running, double-click the Unplug or Eject...