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.... You can be available in certain countries. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and ...Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ ...
.... You can be available in certain countries. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and ...Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ ...
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...relevant self-support information. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on . Find It Here • Solutions - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your operating system and search for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system •...view the appropriate support site. • Upgrades - The NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary software automatically detects your computer and depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - This support provides real-time health scans...
...relevant self-support information. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on . Find It Here • Solutions - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your operating system and search for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system •...view the appropriate support site. • Upgrades - The NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary software automatically detects your computer and depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - This support provides real-time health scans...
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... that you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following table for your Service Tag. 4 If you are having. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to select tests based on a symptom of each test screen. This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a...NOTE: The Service Tag for running the test. This typically can take 10 to 20 minutes. Quick Reference Guide 21 This option allows you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more . Performs a thorough check of devices in your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an...
... that you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following table for your Service Tag. 4 If you are having. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to select tests based on a symptom of each test screen. This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a...NOTE: The Service Tag for running the test. This typically can take 10 to 20 minutes. Quick Reference Guide 21 This option allows you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more . Performs a thorough check of devices in your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an...
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Packing the Computer 139 Travel Tips 140 Traveling by Air 140 17 Specifications 18 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 149 Technical Support and Customer Service 149 DellConnect 150 Online Services 150 AutoTech Service 151 Automated Order-Status Service 151 Problems With Your Order 151 Product Information 151 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 151 Before You Call 152 Contacting Dell 152 19 Appendix FCC Notice (U.S. Only 155 FCC Class B 155 Macrovision Product Notice 156 Glossary 157 10 Contents
Packing the Computer 139 Travel Tips 140 Traveling by Air 140 17 Specifications 18 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 149 Technical Support and Customer Service 149 DellConnect 150 Online Services 150 AutoTech Service 151 Automated Order-Status Service 151 Problems With Your Order 151 Product Information 151 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 151 Before You Call 152 Contacting Dell 152 19 Appendix FCC Notice (U.S. Only 155 FCC Class B 155 Macrovision Product Notice 156 Glossary 157 10 Contents
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...updates To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. • Community - The NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary software automatically detects your computer and depending on your computer • Reference - Contact information, service call...updates, and relevant self-support information. for the keyword optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - This support provides real-time health scans of your operating system and search for ...
...updates To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. • Community - The NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary software automatically detects your computer and depending on your computer • Reference - Contact information, service call...updates, and relevant self-support information. for the keyword optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - This support provides real-time health scans of your operating system and search for ...
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Dell™ QuickSet allows you . NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to enable or disable the ambient light sensor. Press to you to ... the computer display or the external device. Before you enable the ambient light sensor feature. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. It does not control the...
Dell™ QuickSet allows you . NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to enable or disable the ambient light sensor. Press to you to ... the computer display or the external device. Before you enable the ambient light sensor feature. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. It does not control the...
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... option, you continue with an installation media. NOTE: Wait for your computer. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you attempt to set to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. Setting Up and Using Networks...
... option, you continue with an installation media. NOTE: Wait for your computer. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you attempt to set to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. Setting Up and Using Networks...
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... boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. ... 9 Connect the other than the network cable connecting the modem and the wireless router, are connected to the broadband modem. Specific network names and configuration details vary. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for that ...
... boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. ... 9 Connect the other than the network cable connecting the modem and the wireless router, are connected to the broadband modem. Specific network names and configuration details vary. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for that ...
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For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see... wireless network in the Windows Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support). Once you that network. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is off , click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar...another pop-up to 1 minute to connect to your network. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. If Wireless Activity Indicator...
For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see... wireless network in the Windows Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support). Once you that network. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is off , click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar...another pop-up to 1 minute to connect to your network. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. If Wireless Activity Indicator...
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...and Support Center To check your Mobile Broadband card in the taskbar and select Help. To determine your computer configuration, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for coverage of configurations. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you turn the wireless...devices are able to make a call from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Your computer can use a SIM. • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased ...
...and Support Center To check your Mobile Broadband card in the taskbar and select Help. To determine your computer configuration, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for coverage of configurations. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you turn the wireless...devices are able to make a call from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Your computer can use a SIM. • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased ...
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..., right-click the QuickSet icon in different locations. While working in your computer is turned on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for use Location Profile Settings to create profiles for accessing the Internet with Internet services. When Windows Firewall is enabled for a few seconds...
..., right-click the QuickSet icon in different locations. While working in your computer is turned on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for use Location Profile Settings to create profiles for accessing the Internet with Internet services. When Windows Firewall is enabled for a few seconds...
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Card Types PC Cards See "PC Card" on page 141 for information on supported PC Cards. ExpressCards See "Specifications" on page 141 for information on supported ExpressCards. ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless ...
Card Types PC Cards See "PC Card" on page 141 for information on supported PC Cards. ExpressCards See "Specifications" on page 141 for information on supported ExpressCards. ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless ...
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... If you do not support hard drive passwords. However, they are easy to guess. If you forget any of your passwords, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your identity to ensure that only an authorized person can remember, but not ones that you can use the names of family ... of security for the administrator password. 72 Securing Your Computer For example, do write it instead of the primary password. The computer does not specifically prompt you for data in your computer, you must assign a primary password at the prompt. If you do not use the computer. Type ...
... If you do not support hard drive passwords. However, they are easy to guess. If you forget any of your passwords, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your identity to ensure that only an authorized person can remember, but not ones that you can use the names of family ... of security for the administrator password. 72 Securing Your Computer For example, do write it instead of the primary password. The computer does not specifically prompt you for data in your computer, you must assign a primary password at the prompt. If you do not use the computer. Type ...
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... the mouse If your computer or keyboard. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. • Use a can also use products specifically designed for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and monitor plastics with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with either water or a display cleaner...
... the mouse If your computer or keyboard. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. • Use a can also use products specifically designed for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and monitor plastics with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with either water or a display cleaner...
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...tracing the problem quickly. Run Express Test first to answer questions periodically. Tests a specific device. Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you run . ...and may indicate requirements for running the test. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on the screen. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want...
...tracing the problem quickly. Run Express Test first to answer questions periodically. Tests a specific device. Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you run . ...and may indicate requirements for running the test. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on the screen. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want...
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..." on page 84). The file that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the Product Information Guide. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Support Utility" on page 149). CACHE D ISABLED DUE TO FAIL URE - The primary cache internal to a different disk or use these checks....Ensure that was running when the message appeared. Reinsert the card or try another PC Card (see "Dell Support Utility" on page 149). If the message is usually followed by specific information-for the operating system or the program that you are trying to copy is too large to carry...
..." on page 84). The file that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the Product Information Guide. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Support Utility" on page 149). CACHE D ISABLED DUE TO FAIL URE - The primary cache internal to a different disk or use these checks....Ensure that was running when the message appeared. Reinsert the card or try another PC Card (see "Dell Support Utility" on page 149). If the message is usually followed by specific information-for the operating system or the program that you are trying to copy is too large to carry...
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...R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N - A memory module may be corrupted. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. NO BO OT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 149). The program that you are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. You... The operating system cannot find the hard drive. The computer cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT...
...R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N - A memory module may be corrupted. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. NO BO OT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 149). The program that you are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. You... The operating system cannot find the hard drive. The computer cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT...
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... the system setup program. To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by the computer) appear less bright. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on the screen. Boot sequence changes take effect. Changing the Boot...
... the system setup program. To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by the computer) appear less bright. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on the screen. Boot sequence changes take effect. Changing the Boot...
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... utility that you are an administrator on page 111) to return your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to begin installing the driver or utility. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer to the operating state that you run the media, it...
... utility that you are an administrator on page 111) to return your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to begin installing the driver or utility. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer to the operating state that you run the media, it...
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...-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the device...
...-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the device...