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...3 Click your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - Computer documentation, details on your operating system and search for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. To download Notebook System Software: 1...; Solutions - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions, hot topics...
...3 Click your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - Computer documentation, details on your operating system and search for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. To download Notebook System Software: 1...; Solutions - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions, hot topics...
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...8226; Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with the main battery installed at all times. You can check the battery charge before you perform operations including,...that you use the computer. See "Battery Disposal" in the battery bay. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. To view battery charge status, click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel...
...8226; Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with the main battery installed at all times. You can check the battery charge before you perform operations including,...that you use the computer. See "Battery Disposal" in the battery bay. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. To view battery charge status, click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel...
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... system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. Then restart your computer. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. ... if you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing ...
... system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. Then restart your computer. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. ... if you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing ...
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...Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. On the next start the Dell... Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. When the DELL...it. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the... Dell ...DELL logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell...Dell" in the system setup program. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell...
...Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. On the next start the Dell... Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. When the DELL...it. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the... Dell ...DELL logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell...Dell" in the system setup program. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell...
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... Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your part. Performs...Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. 20 Quick Reference Guide If you to select a test based on the screen. This test typically takes... to run. If multiple versions are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of each test screen. Run Express Test first to answer questions periodically. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. Tests a...
... Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your part. Performs...Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. 20 Quick Reference Guide If you to select a test based on the screen. This test typically takes... to run. If multiple versions are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of each test screen. Run Express Test first to answer questions periodically. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. Tests a...
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... Parameters Function Describes the test and may not display the names of the screen. Quick Reference Guide 21 Displays your computer. The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and...CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for all devices attached to the...
... Parameters Function Describes the test and may not display the names of the screen. Quick Reference Guide 21 Displays your computer. The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and...CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for all devices attached to the...
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..., 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 18 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, 17 computer crashes, 17 computer does not start up, 17 computer stops responding, 17 Dell Diagnostics, 18 lockups, 17 program crashes, 17 program stops responding, 17 programs and Windows ...
..., 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 18 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, 17 computer crashes, 17 computer does not start up, 17 computer stops responding, 17 Dell Diagnostics, 18 lockups, 17 program crashes, 17 program stops responding, 17 programs and Windows ...