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...Intel is a registered trademark of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. disclaims any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. A00 NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and ...Trademarks used in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Model PP17L February 2006 P/N KF469 Rev. is subject to either potential damage to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE:...
...Intel is a registered trademark of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. disclaims any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. A00 NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and ...Trademarks used in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Model PP17L February 2006 P/N KF469 Rev. is subject to either potential damage to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE:...
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... Code 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...
... Code 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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... of your computer. To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your region or business segment to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type...
... of your computer. To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your region or business segment to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type...
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in your User's Guide. See "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. The operating system is located on your computer...system you reinstall your computer. What Are You Looking For? For more information 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. After you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here •...
in your User's Guide. See "Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. The operating system is located on your computer...system you reinstall your computer. What Are You Looking For? For more information 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. After you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here •...
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...release the status button on . If no lights appear, the battery has no 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. ... a status of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to temperatures above 60°C (140°F). Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of two ways: by using the Battery Meter ...
...release the status button on . If no lights appear, the battery has no 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. ... a status of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to temperatures above 60°C (140°F). Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of two ways: by using the Battery Meter ...
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... User's Guide for more information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. By default, a pop-up window warns you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is in good condition, and more ...save your work with the computer turned on the battery charge gauge for the battery alarms in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. The battery is longer with your computer. ...
... User's Guide for more information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. By default, a pop-up window warns you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is in good condition, and more ...save your work with the computer turned on the battery charge gauge for the battery alarms in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. The battery is longer with your computer. ...
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... unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button 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 - END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click ... until the computer turns off . The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for at least 8 to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow...
... unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button 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 - END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click ... until the computer turns off . The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for at least 8 to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow...
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... wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to retest the component ... utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility...
... wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to retest the component ... utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility...
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...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 compatibility, 17 slow computer performance, 18 software, 17-18 spyware, 18 Product ...
...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 compatibility, 17 slow computer performance, 18 software, 17-18 spyware, 18 Product ...
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Q QuickSet Help, 8 U User's Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 18 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 17-18 spyware, 18 support website, 7 system views back, 11 bottom, 11-12 front, 10 left side, 11 right side, 11 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 8 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 18 Help and Support Center, 7 lockups and software problems, 17 24 Index
Q QuickSet Help, 8 U User's Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 18 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 17-18 spyware, 18 support website, 7 system views back, 11 bottom, 11-12 front, 10 left side, 11 right side, 11 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 8 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 18 Help and Support Center, 7 lockups and software problems, 17 24 Index