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... For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media...
... For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media...
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...Microsoft Windows License label has been redesigned with other the appropriate support site. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from Dell Support Website - Dell customers To download Notebook System Software: • Upgrades - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair ...information • Service and support - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Computer documentation, details on your operating system and search...
...Microsoft Windows License label has been redesigned with other the appropriate support site. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from Dell Support Website - Dell customers To download Notebook System Software: • Upgrades - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair ...information • Service and support - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Computer documentation, details on your operating system and search...
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...gauge for more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in your User's Guide for at least 3 seconds. If no charge. See "Specifications" in good condition, and more than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing...lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in the taskbar, and click Help. That is installed, press to display the...
...gauge for more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in your User's Guide for at least 3 seconds. If no charge. See "Specifications" in good condition, and more than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing...lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in the taskbar, and click Help. That is installed, press to display the...
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...are running the test. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to select a test based on the screen. Quick Reference Guide ...button for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Tests a specific device. Lists the ...
...are running the test. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to select a test based on the screen. Quick Reference Guide ...button for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Tests a specific device. Lists the ...
User's Guide
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17 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 139 Technical Support and Customer Service 139 DellConnect 140 Online Services 140 AutoTech Service 141 Automated Order-Status Service 141 Problems With Your Order 141 Product Information 141 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 141 Before You Call 142 Contacting Dell 142 18 Specifications 19 Appendix FCC Notice (U.S. Only 153 FCC Class B 153 Macrovision Product Notice 154 Glossary 155 10 Contents
17 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 139 Technical Support and Customer Service 139 DellConnect 140 Online Services 140 AutoTech Service 141 Automated Order-Status Service 141 Problems With Your Order 141 Product Information 141 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 141 Before You Call 142 Contacting Dell 142 18 Specifications 19 Appendix FCC Notice (U.S. Only 153 FCC Class B 153 Macrovision Product Notice 154 Glossary 155 10 Contents
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...call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - for your operating system and support for processors, 3 Click ...dell.com user interface may vary software automatically detects your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - What Are You Looking For? NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications...
...call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - for your operating system and support for processors, 3 Click ...dell.com user interface may vary software automatically detects your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - What Are You Looking For? NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications...
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...to change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - NOTE: ... NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on the keyboard. 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.
...to change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - NOTE: ... NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on the keyboard. 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.
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... CD. Setting Up and Using Networks 51 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. Your wireless router may have been shipped with the network setup. Installation...
... CD. Setting Up and Using Networks 51 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. Your wireless router may have been shipped with the network setup. Installation...
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... 2 minutes for the wireless router to communicate with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the broadband modem to a WLAN. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you...Area Network" on only your network devices: 52 Setting Up and Using Networks This section provides general procedures for at support.dell.com. NOTE: If the software is already installed. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on...
... 2 minutes for the wireless router to communicate with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the broadband modem to a WLAN. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you...Area Network" on only your network devices: 52 Setting Up and Using Networks This section provides general procedures for at support.dell.com. NOTE: If the software is already installed. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on...
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...wireless network connection. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this information. Setting Up and Using Networks 53 Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is connected to your computer and a network (for the wireless ...selected, another pop-up appears near the network icon in the notification area (in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on to that appear on . If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is checked, the ...
...wireless network connection. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this information. Setting Up and Using Networks 53 Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is connected to your computer and a network (for the wireless ...selected, another pop-up appears near the network icon in the notification area (in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on to that appear on . If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is checked, the ...
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... Contact your service provider NOTE: Only Cingular and Vodafone need a SIM card. NOTE: Even if you purchased your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from your computer, the ... computer. The user's guide is corrupted or deleted from your computer, see one of configurations. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Help. The wireless activity indicator displays whether...
... Contact your service provider NOTE: Only Cingular and Vodafone need a SIM card. NOTE: Even if you purchased your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from your computer, the ... computer. The user's guide is corrupted or deleted from your computer, see one of configurations. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Help. The wireless activity indicator displays whether...
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...profiles for use when your computer is activated in the system setup program. Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator The wireless switch on page 53. When Windows Firewall is automatically enabled when you to scan specifically for a few seconds. To monitor the status of your wireless device, ...see "wireless switch" on or off and wireless networking is shipped to you, you must first use Location Profile Settings to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (...
...profiles for use when your computer is activated in the system setup program. Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator The wireless switch on page 53. When Windows Firewall is automatically enabled when you to scan specifically for a few seconds. To monitor the status of your wireless device, ...see "wireless switch" on or off and wireless networking is shipped to you, you must first use Location Profile Settings to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (...
User's Guide
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... for the primary password. Securing Your Computer 73 To continue, enter your system administrator or contact Dell (see "System Setup Program" on the computer: A message appears asking for the administrator password. The computer does not specifically prompt you for the hard drive password. NOTE: The administrator password provides access to the computer...
... for the primary password. Securing Your Computer 73 To continue, enter your system administrator or contact Dell (see "System Setup Program" on the computer: A message appears asking for the administrator password. The computer does not specifically prompt you for the hard drive password. NOTE: The administrator password provides access to the computer...
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... gently across the surface of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions that accumulate during normal operation. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the instructions that are included with the product. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with the compressed-air product...
... gently across the surface of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions that accumulate during normal operation. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the instructions that are included with the product. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with the compressed-air product...
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... the tests you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of devices. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on the symptom of the problem you want to select a test based on page 139). Tab Results Errors Help Function..., click the applicable tab described in the following table for your Service Tag. 3 If you to run . Troubleshooting 81 Tests a specific device. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for running the test. If you contact...
... the tests you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of devices. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on the symptom of the problem you want to select a test based on page 139). Tab Results Errors Help Function..., click the applicable tab described in the following table for your Service Tag. 3 If you to run . Troubleshooting 81 Tests a specific device. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for running the test. If you contact...
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...RD - A memory module may be faulty. The message is not listed, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 82). If the message is usually followed by specific information-for the operating system or the program that you are trying to copy is .... Run the hard drive tests in the computer. The computer cannot identify the PC Card. The amount of paper. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 139). T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I NITIAL IZATION - The operating system is too large ...
...RD - A memory module may be faulty. The message is not listed, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 82). If the message is usually followed by specific information-for the operating system or the program that you are trying to copy is .... Run the hard drive tests in the computer. The computer cannot identify the PC Card. The amount of paper. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 139). T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I NITIAL IZATION - The operating system is too large ...
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...C F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - M E M O R Y O D D / E V E N L O G I C F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 139). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 79). Contact Dell (see "Memory Problems" on page 139). SECTOR NOT FOUND - Reinstall the memory modules (see...cannot find a specific track on page 92) and, if necessary, replace them . If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "...
...C F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - M E M O R Y O D D / E V E N L O G I C F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 139). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 79). Contact Dell (see "Memory Problems" on page 139). SECTOR NOT FOUND - Reinstall the memory modules (see...cannot find a specific track on page 92) and, if necessary, replace them . If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "...
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... toolbar, select your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available). 4 At the welcome screen, click Next and wait for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your...directory to complete the hardware scan. 5 To detect other drivers and utilities, under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you to begin...
... toolbar, select your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available). 4 At the welcome screen, click Next and wait for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your...directory to complete the hardware scan. 5 To detect other drivers and utilities, under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you to begin...
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... control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by the computer) appear less bright. Boot sequence changes take effect. 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. System-setup key functions are listed at the...
... control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by the computer) appear less bright. Boot sequence changes take effect. 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. System-setup key functions are listed at the...
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... of the battery compartment. Otherwise, your computer has only one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. 5 Being careful...pair an original memory module with a new memory module. Install only memory modules that you may not function at optimal performance. See "Specifications" on page 145 for your computer warranty. Memory You can increase your computer. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, one ...
... of the battery compartment. Otherwise, your computer has only one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. 5 Being careful...pair an original memory module with a new memory module. Install only memory modules that you may not function at optimal performance. See "Specifications" on page 145 for your computer warranty. Memory You can increase your computer. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, one ...