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...describes your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - If you should also... support for correct operation of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on the...
...describes your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - If you should also... support for correct operation of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on the...
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Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Left Side View 1 1 security cable slot 4 infrared sensor Right Side View 2 3 4 2 IEEE 1394 connector 5 audio connectors (2) 5 6 3 PC Card/ExpressCard slot 6 hard drive 1 2 3 1 media bay 2 device latch release 3 USB connectors (2) Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Do not store your computer in the air vents. Quick Reference Guide 11
Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Left Side View 1 1 security cable slot 4 infrared sensor Right Side View 2 3 4 2 IEEE 1394 connector 5 audio connectors (2) 5 6 3 PC Card/ExpressCard slot 6 hard drive 1 2 3 1 media bay 2 device latch release 3 USB connectors (2) Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Do not store your computer in the air vents. Quick Reference Guide 11
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1 23 4 5 6 7 8 1 USB connectors (2) 4 S-video TV-out connector 7 AC adapter connector Bottom View 2 modem connector (RJ-11) 5 serial connector 8 air vents 1 2 3 network connector (RJ-45) 6 video connector 3 7 4 6 5 1 memory module/modem/WLAN 2 Mini-Card/coin-cell battery cover 4 battery 5 7 hard drive battery-bay latch release docking device slot 3 battery charge gauge 6 air vents 12 Quick Reference Guide
1 23 4 5 6 7 8 1 USB connectors (2) 4 S-video TV-out connector 7 AC adapter connector Bottom View 2 modem connector (RJ-11) 5 serial connector 8 air vents 1 2 3 network connector (RJ-45) 6 video connector 3 7 4 6 5 1 memory module/modem/WLAN 2 Mini-Card/coin-cell battery cover 4 battery 5 7 hard drive battery-bay latch release docking device slot 3 battery charge gauge 6 air vents 12 Quick Reference Guide
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USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - It is optional and may require an upgrade) to the Internet, your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). 18 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The Drivers... Product Information Guide. Use an anti-virus program that your computer. For more information, go to a software problem. See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY. If you are having problems connecting to scan the computer and remove spyware...
USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - It is optional and may require an upgrade) to the Internet, your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). 18 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The Drivers... Product Information Guide. Use an anti-virus program that your computer. For more information, go to a software problem. See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY. If you are having problems connecting to scan the computer and remove spyware...
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...: a Turn on . NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to... down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see a message stating that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic...
...: a Turn on . NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to... down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see a message stating that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic...
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... C CDs Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 17 slow performance, 18 stops responding, 17 D Dell Diagnostics about, 18 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 19 starting from the hard drive, 19 using, 18 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 18 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide...
... C CDs Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 17 slow performance, 18 stops responding, 17 D Dell Diagnostics about, 18 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 19 starting from the hard drive, 19 using, 18 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 18 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide...