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...document is strictly forbidden. Reproduction in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Information in this document to avoid the ...to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are not applicable. Dell Inc. NOTE: Some features may be available for property damage, personal ...
...document is strictly forbidden. Reproduction in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Information in this document to avoid the ...to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are not applicable. Dell Inc. NOTE: Some features may be available for property damage, personal ...
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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 Battery Performance 10 Checking the Battery Charge 12 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 12 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 12 Charge Gauge 13 Health Gauge 13 Low-Battery Warning 14 Charging the Battery 14 Removing a Battery 15 Installing a Battery 15 Storing a Battery 15 About Your Computer 16 Front View 16 Left View 17 Right View 17 Back View 18 Bottom View 18 Solving Problems 19 Notebook System Software 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Running the Dell Diagnostics 21 Index 25 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 Battery Performance 10 Checking the Battery Charge 12 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 12 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 12 Charge Gauge 13 Health Gauge 13 Low-Battery Warning 14 Charging the Battery 14 Removing a Battery 15 Installing a Battery 15 Storing a Battery 15 About Your Computer 16 Front View 16 Left View 17 Right View 17 Back View 18 Bottom View 18 Solving Problems 19 Notebook System Software 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Running the Dell Diagnostics 21 Index 25 Contents 3
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...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 Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here User's Guide Access Microsoft®...; Windows® XP Help and Support Center two ways: • Double-click the User's Guide icon on your call when contacting technical support. 6 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How...
...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 Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here User's Guide Access Microsoft®...; Windows® XP Help and Support Center two ways: • Double-click the User's Guide icon on your call when contacting technical support. 6 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How...
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... Reference Guide 7 Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices...
... Reference Guide 7 Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices...
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.... • The battery is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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. If the computer is fully charged. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to a docking device (docked), the Battery Meter window includes a Dock Battery tab, which displays the charge level and current status of ...
.... • The battery is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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. If the computer is fully charged. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to a docking device (docked), the Battery Meter window includes a Dock Battery tab, which displays the charge level and current status of ...
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... click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD. See the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system I F YO U A R E U S I N G W I N D O W S X P, R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - The Program Compatibility Wizard..., uninstall and then reinstall the program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start...
... click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD. See the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system I F YO U A R E U S I N G W I N D O W S X P, R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - The Program Compatibility Wizard..., uninstall and then reinstall the program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start...
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...Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and see the Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one of your hard drive. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. If you wait too ...long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft®...
...Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and see the Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one of your hard drive. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. If you wait too ...long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft®...
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... Guide, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 21 Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O Operating System CD, 8 Installation Guide, 8 Operating System CD, 8 P problems blue screen, 20 computer...crashes, 19-20 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 21 lockups, 19 program crashes, 20 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 20 slow computer performance, 21 software, 19-20 spyware, 21 R...
... Guide, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 21 Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O Operating System CD, 8 Installation Guide, 8 Operating System CD, 8 P problems blue screen, 20 computer...crashes, 19-20 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 21 lockups, 19 program crashes, 20 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 20 slow computer performance, 21 software, 19-20 spyware, 21 R...
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S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 20 spyware, 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 22 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 21 system views bottom, 18 right side, 17 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 21 Help and Support Center, 7 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 26 Index
S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 20 spyware, 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 22 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 21 system views bottom, 18 right side, 17 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 21 Help and Support Center, 7 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 26 Index
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...: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction in certain countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this document to Microsoft®...
...: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction in certain countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this document to Microsoft®...
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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 Battery Performance 10 Checking the Battery Charge 12 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 12 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 12 Charge Gauge 13 Health Gauge 13 Low-Battery Warning 14 Charging the Battery 14 Removing a Battery 15 Installing a Battery 15 Storing a Battery 15 About Your Computer 16 Front View 16 Left View 17 Right View 17 Back View 18 Bottom View 18 Solving Problems 19 Notebook System Software 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Running the Dell Diagnostics 21 Index 25 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 Battery Performance 10 Checking the Battery Charge 12 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 12 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 12 Charge Gauge 13 Health Gauge 13 Low-Battery Warning 14 Charging the Battery 14 Removing a Battery 15 Installing a Battery 15 Storing a Battery 15 About Your Computer 16 Front View 16 Left View 17 Right View 17 Back View 18 Bottom View 18 Solving Problems 19 Notebook System Software 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Running the Dell Diagnostics 21 Index 25 Contents 3
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...contacting technical support. 6 Quick Reference Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located 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 Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here User's Guide Access Microsoft...
...contacting technical support. 6 Quick Reference Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located 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 Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here User's Guide Access Microsoft...
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... the appropriate support site. • Community - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications...
... the appropriate support site. • Community - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications...
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... outlet and running on the second battery, see your User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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... installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. However, a battery in the taskbar, and click Help. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in a docking device does ...
... outlet and running on the second battery, see your User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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... installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. However, a battery in the taskbar, and click Help. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in a docking device does ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→... not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system I F YO U A R E U S I N G W I N D O W S X P, R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - If you are unable to get a response by ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→... not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system I F YO U A R E U S I N G W I N D O W S X P, R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - If you are unable to get a response by ...
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... CD. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" in system setup. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-...stating that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down and restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Diagnostics can be invoked one time only. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one of your computer and try...
... CD. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" in system setup. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-...stating that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down and restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Diagnostics can be invoked one time only. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one of your computer and try...
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... Guide, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 21 Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O Operating System CD, 8 Installation Guide, 8 Operating System CD, 8 P problems blue screen, 20 computer...crashes, 19-20 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 21 lockups, 19 program crashes, 20 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 20 slow computer performance, 21 software, 19-20 spyware, 21 R...
... Guide, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 21 Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O Operating System CD, 8 Installation Guide, 8 Operating System CD, 8 P problems blue screen, 20 computer...crashes, 19-20 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 21 lockups, 19 program crashes, 20 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 20 slow computer performance, 21 software, 19-20 spyware, 21 R...
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S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 20 spyware, 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 22 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 21 system views bottom, 18 right side, 17 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 21 Help and Support Center, 7 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 26 Index
S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 20 spyware, 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 22 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 21 system views bottom, 18 right side, 17 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 21 Help and Support Center, 7 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 26 Index
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