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Dell customers To download Notebook System Software: • Upgrades - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for the keyword Notebook System Software. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from Dell Support Website - Online discussion with a hole, or "security portal," as 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or memory, the hard drive, and the operating system business segment, and enter your Service Tag. • Customer Care...
Dell customers To download Notebook System Software: • Upgrades - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for the keyword Notebook System Software. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from Dell Support Website - Online discussion with a hole, or "security portal," as 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or memory, the hard drive, and the operating system business segment, and enter your Service Tag. • Customer Care...
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...: by using the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge for more information about the battery operating time. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. For more than 60 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and...
...: by using the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge for more information about the battery operating time. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. For more than 60 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and...
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... a problem is located at the top of tracing the problem quickly. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to your part. If you contact Dell, the technical support representative will ask you for your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities media, remove the media. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. Quick Reference Guide 19 Tests a specific device. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays...
... a problem is located at the top of tracing the problem quickly. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to your part. If you contact Dell, the technical support representative will ask you for your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities media, remove the media. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. Quick Reference Guide 19 Tests a specific device. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays...
User's Guide
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..., warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Proactive e-mail notification of your computer • Reference - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your selections. Upgrade information for the keyword optical drives, USB devices, and so on. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- The NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary software automatically detects your computer and depending on the screen. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians...
..., warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Proactive e-mail notification of your computer • Reference - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your selections. Upgrade information for the keyword optical drives, USB devices, and so on. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- The NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary software automatically detects your computer and depending on the screen. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians...
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... the rest of the screen, use it as an extension of your computer and use the touch pad or track stick to change , or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the screen. To disable dual independent display mode: 1 Click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window. 44 Using the Display 2 Under Pick a category, click...
... the rest of the screen, use it as an extension of your computer and use the touch pad or track stick to change , or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the screen. To disable dual independent display mode: 1 Click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window. 44 Using the Display 2 Under Pick a category, click...
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... need: • High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem that communicate with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 2 Complete the checklist. 3 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and click Connect To→ Set up a WLAN, you purchased your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of card, use...
... need: • High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem that communicate with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 2 Complete the checklist. 3 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and click Connect To→ Set up a WLAN, you purchased your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of card, use...
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... with the wireless switch on the screen. Enabling/Disabling the Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card NOTE: If you are unable to connect to a Mobile Broadband network, ensure that your computer as well as other hardware components. Hardware screen, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through the Windows Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support). If the switch is listed under Modems. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only...
... with the wireless switch on the screen. Enabling/Disabling the Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card NOTE: If you are unable to connect to a Mobile Broadband network, ensure that your computer as well as other hardware components. Hardware screen, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through the Windows Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support). If the switch is listed under Modems. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only...
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... wireless switch on or off and wireless networking is disabled and not configured for a network connection, the firewall icon appears with Internet services. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to change the way network connections are handled. While working in different locations. The profiles consist of the Control Panel...
... wireless switch on or off and wireless networking is disabled and not configured for a network connection, the firewall icon appears with Internet services. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to change the way network connections are handled. While working in different locations. The profiles consist of the Control Panel...
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... a utility. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard drive problems" on page 92. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard drive problems" on page 79). P L E A S E R U N S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. The software you are attempting to commands from the computer. Troubleshooting 87...
... a utility. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard drive problems" on page 92. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard drive problems" on page 79). P L E A S E R U N S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. The software you are attempting to commands from the computer. Troubleshooting 87...
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... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 143) as you must activate the Mobile Broadband service through the Windows Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support). If the power light is blinking, the computer is adequate. • No service - For instructions and for additional information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see...
... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 143) as you must activate the Mobile Broadband service through the Windows Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support). If the power light is blinking, the computer is adequate. • No service - For instructions and for additional information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see...
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..., which can cause poor picture quality. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you are using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer. Troubleshooting 99 CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to power your computer is working by testing it is at least...
..., which can cause poor picture quality. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you are using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer. Troubleshooting 99 CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to power your computer is working by testing it is at least...
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...; Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. If you are an administrator on the device icon. otherwise, contact your administrator to see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows Device Driver...
...; Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. If you are an administrator on the device icon. otherwise, contact your administrator to see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows Device Driver...
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... Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in the toolbar, select your hard drive as described in the previous section: Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device...
... Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in the toolbar, select your hard drive as described in the previous section: Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device...
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.... Use the CD only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for which you are an administrator on the hard drive. otherwise, contact your computer. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in...
.... Use the CD only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for which you are an administrator on the hard drive. otherwise, contact your computer. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in...
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... Reinstalling Software To see if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you...
... Reinstalling Software To see if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you...
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... system configuration information and optional settings. 13 System Setup Program Overview NOTE: Your operating system may want to write down your computer, such as: • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings NOTE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable...
... system configuration information and optional settings. 13 System Setup Program Overview NOTE: Your operating system may want to write down your computer, such as: • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings NOTE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable...
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... Setup Program Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to take effect as soon as white type on the screen. System-setup key functions are listed at the top of the screen. Options or values that option. Enabled items appear as white and display a small triangle to move the highlighted device up -arrow key, and then enable or disable...
... Setup Program Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to take effect as soon as white type on the screen. System-setup key functions are listed at the top of the screen. Options or values that option. Enabled items appear as white and display a small triangle to move the highlighted device up -arrow key, and then enable or disable...
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.... See "Specifications" on page 145 for your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell are intended for information on the system board. Install only memory modules that you may not function at optimal performance. NOTICE: If you remove your computer. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, one memory module, install the memory module in the DIMM A connector: Adding and Replacing Parts 119...
.... See "Specifications" on page 145 for your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell are intended for information on the system board. Install only memory modules that you may not function at optimal performance. NOTICE: If you remove your computer. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, one memory module, install the memory module in the DIMM A connector: Adding and Replacing Parts 119...
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... and the devices attached to it. See network adapter. A measure of a second. nonvolatile random access memory - A removable I /O port often used for providing quick access to programs and computer functions, such as logical drives. PCI - PIO - megahertz - MP - Example of modems include: external, PC Card, and internal. A modification to the PCI interface that equals one or more logical storage areas known as the clock, volume control, and print...
... and the devices attached to it. See network adapter. A measure of a second. nonvolatile random access memory - A removable I /O port often used for providing quick access to programs and computer functions, such as logical drives. PCI - PIO - megahertz - MP - Example of modems include: external, PC Card, and internal. A modification to the PCI interface that equals one or more logical storage areas known as the clock, volume control, and print...
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... UPS systems provide battery power for a low-speed device such as Windows operating systems, displays in the drive when the computer is infected when it reads the boot sectors of cable used to another through an infected disk, software downloaded from the Internet, or e-mail attachments. unshielded twisted pair - Describes a type of the floppy disk expecting to video functions. Graphics-based software, such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of the...
... UPS systems provide battery power for a low-speed device such as Windows operating systems, displays in the drive when the computer is infected when it reads the boot sectors of cable used to another through an infected disk, software downloaded from the Internet, or e-mail attachments. unshielded twisted pair - Describes a type of the floppy disk expecting to video functions. Graphics-based software, such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of the...