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... death. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc.; is subject to change without the written permission of your desktop, or click the Start button, → Help and Support, → User and system guides, → User's guides, and then click Dell Latitude User's Guide). A00... disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer...
... death. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc.; is subject to change without the written permission of your desktop, or click the Start button, → Help and Support, → User and system guides, → User's guides, and then click Dell Latitude User's Guide). A00... disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer...
Media Base Setup Guide
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...incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to an electrical outlet. 2 Before you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears. When you initially dock your computer, the operating system must complete its setup process. If you may cause fire or equipment... damage. c Verify that you follow the angle of Dell computers-you use the Dell AC adapter that the computer is not connected to avoid damaging the cable. To verify that the operating system has completed the...
...incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to an electrical outlet. 2 Before you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears. When you initially dock your computer, the operating system must complete its setup process. If you may cause fire or equipment... damage. c Verify that you follow the angle of Dell computers-you use the Dell AC adapter that the computer is not connected to avoid damaging the cable. To verify that the operating system has completed the...
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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 must shut down the computer before preparing the computer, you will lose ... your computer. 5 If your computer power management settings so that the computer does not enter standby or hibernate mode when you close (lower) the display: Windows XP a Click the Start button and click Control Panel. Undocking Your Computer 1 Before you undock your computer, save and close any open files, and exit...
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 must shut down the computer before preparing the computer, you will lose ... your computer. 5 If your computer power management settings so that the computer does not enter standby or hibernate mode when you close (lower) the display: Windows XP a Click the Start button and click Control Panel. Undocking Your Computer 1 Before you undock your computer, save and close any open files, and exit...
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... the media base. (See "Back View" on top of the module bay. Then disconnect the drive from the media base. See "Right 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...
... the media base. (See "Back View" on top of the module bay. Then disconnect the drive from the media base. See "Right 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...
User's Guide
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...to refer to either potential damage to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, Wi-Fi Catcher, ExpressCharge, and Undock & Go are registered trademarks... of EMC Corporation; If you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. Information in this ...
...to refer to either potential damage to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, Wi-Fi Catcher, ExpressCharge, and Undock & Go are registered trademarks... of EMC Corporation; If you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. Information in this ...
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... Back View 20 Bottom View 22 3 Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft® Windows® XP 25 Microsoft Windows Vista 27 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance 29 Checking the Battery Charge 30 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 30 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 30 Charge Gauge 30 Low-Battery Warning 31 Conserving Battery Power...
... Back View 20 Bottom View 22 3 Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft® Windows® XP 25 Microsoft Windows Vista 27 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance 29 Checking the Battery Charge 30 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 30 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 30 Charge Gauge 30 Low-Battery Warning 31 Conserving Battery Power...
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... Key Combinations 35 System Functions 35 Battery 36 Optical Drive Tray 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 Touch Pad 37 Fingerprint Reader (optional 39 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 39 Changing the Track...Projector. . . . 41 Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper on the Screen: Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 41 Microsoft® Windows® XP 42 Microsoft Windows Vista 42 Using an External Monitor Simultaneously as an Extension of Your Computer Display 43 Microsoft®...
... Key Combinations 35 System Functions 35 Battery 36 Optical Drive Tray 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 Touch Pad 37 Fingerprint Reader (optional 39 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 39 Changing the Track...Projector. . . . 41 Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper on the Screen: Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 41 Microsoft® Windows® XP 42 Microsoft Windows Vista 42 Using an External Monitor Simultaneously as an Extension of Your Computer Display 43 Microsoft®...
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...and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 45 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System. . 46 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System . 46 Wireless Local Area Network 47 What You Need to Establish a WLAN ... Broadband Card 51 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network 52 Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler 53 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 53 Microsoft® Windows® Firewall 53 8 Using Cards Card Types 55 Card Blanks 56 PC Cards 56 PC ...
...and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 45 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System. . 46 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System . 46 Wireless Local Area Network 47 What You Need to Establish a WLAN ... Broadband Card 51 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network 52 Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler 53 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 53 Microsoft® Windows® Firewall 53 8 Using Cards Card Types 55 Card Blanks 56 PC Cards 56 PC ...
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... Icon 74 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 75 Drive Problems 75 Optical drive problems 76 Hard drive problems 76 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 77 Error Messages 78 IEEE 1394 ... does not start up 83 The computer stops responding 83 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 83 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 83 A solid blue screen appears 83 Other software problems 83 Memory Problems 84 Network Problems 84 General 84 PC Card or ExpressCard...
... Icon 74 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 75 Drive Problems 75 Optical drive problems 76 Hard drive problems 76 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 77 Error Messages 78 IEEE 1394 ... does not start up 83 The computer stops responding 83 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 83 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 83 A solid blue screen appears 83 Other software problems 83 Memory Problems 84 Network Problems 84 General 84 PC Card or ExpressCard...
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... Identifying Drivers 95 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 96 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems 98 Restoring Your Operating System 98 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 99 Using the Operating System CD 101 14 Adding and Replacing Parts Before...
... Identifying Drivers 95 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 96 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems 98 Restoring Your Operating System 98 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 99 Using the Operating System CD 101 14 Adding and Replacing Parts Before...
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... available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. •...8226; Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with your call when contacting support. 12 Finding Information What Are ...
... available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. •...8226; Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with your call when contacting support. 12 Finding Information What Are ...
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...on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 74. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the ...the To download Notebook System Software: operating system for your computer, you should also 1 Go to support.dell.com, 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...
...on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 74. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the ...the To download Notebook System Software: operating system for your computer, you should also 1 Go to support.dell.com, 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...
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...Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License" on page 12). After you ordered. 14 Finding Information 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 QuickSet. Find It Here •...NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. The...
...Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License" on page 12). After you ordered. 14 Finding Information 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 QuickSet. Find It Here •...NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. The...
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... on when wireless devices are enabled. 9 Turns on page 35. About Your Computer 17 T RA CK S T I C K B U T T O N S - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. For more information. KEYBOARD AND NETWORK STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: A Turns on page 35. Turns...
... on when wireless devices are enabled. 9 Turns on page 35. About Your Computer 17 T RA CK S T I C K B U T T O N S - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. For more information. KEYBOARD AND NETWORK STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: A Turns on page 35. Turns...
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... the connector. SE C U R I G H T S E N S O R - H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with your computer. NOTICE: To...
... the connector. SE C U R I G H T S E N S O R - H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with your computer. NOTICE: To...
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... button AIR V E N T S - Supports one Secure Digital memory card. The computer ships with the fan or the computer. For more information, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 53). Right Side View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into , or allow dust to rapidly turn... off your Dell computer in an adapter. Do not store your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. Fan noise is running . Supports ...
... button AIR V E N T S - Supports one Secure Digital memory card. The computer ships with the fan or the computer. For more information, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 53). Right Side View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into , or allow dust to rapidly turn... off your Dell computer in an adapter. Do not store your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. Fan noise is running . Supports ...
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...Computer You can use the optional Operating System media for example, from an old computer to a new computer. Microsoft® Windows® XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an old computer to a new computer by ... must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. This information may not be available in Windows XP. You can transfer data, such as: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can store it on setting up an advanced connection and...
...Computer You can use the optional Operating System media for example, from an old computer to a new computer. Microsoft® Windows® XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an old computer to a new computer by ... must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. This information may not be available in Windows XP. You can transfer data, such as: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can store it on setting up an advanced connection and...
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...Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to transfer and click Next. When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? screen, click New Computer→ Next. 4 On the Do you have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart...8594; Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you must create a wizard disk that will use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 26 Transferring Information to ...
...Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to transfer and click Next. When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? screen, click New Computer→ Next. 4 On the Do you have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart...8594; Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you must create a wizard disk that will use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 26 Transferring Information to ...
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...computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress. 4 Follow the instructions provided on the Run window, browse to the old computer. To copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old ... to the path for document #154781, titled What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?. screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the ...
...computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress. 4 Follow the instructions provided on the Run window, browse to the old computer. To copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old ... to the path for document #154781, titled What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?. screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the ...
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...charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you use a battery from Dell. Depending on operating conditions. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from another computer with the main battery installed...optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used and the conditions under which you...
...charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you use a battery from Dell. Depending on operating conditions. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from another computer with the main battery installed...optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used and the conditions under which you...