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... optional and may ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers and to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 17). What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your computer... media may be optional and may not be found at support.dell.com. Some features or media may not ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to ...
... optional and may ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers and to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 17). What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your computer... media may be optional and may not be found at support.dell.com. Some features or media may not ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to ...
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...selections. • Reference - Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - NSS provides critical updates for your computer, you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct ... and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from Dell Support Website - Dell customers To download Notebook System Software: • Upgrades - Upgrade information for your region or business segment to view...
...selections. • Reference - Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - NSS provides critical updates for your computer, you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct ... and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from Dell Support Website - Dell customers To download Notebook System Software: • Upgrades - Upgrade information for your region or business segment to view...
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...has no lights appear, the battery is installed, press to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. See "Specifications" in your computer. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is in the taskbar, and click Help. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding...its charge remaining, four of its original charge capacity remains. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Check the Battery Health NOTE...
...has no lights appear, the battery is installed, press to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. See "Specifications" in your computer. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is in the taskbar, and click Help. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding...its charge remaining, four of its original charge capacity remains. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Check the Battery Health NOTE...
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...Utilities media, remove the media. 5 When the tests are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to answer questions periodically. NOTE: The Service Tag for running the... of the test and any error conditions encountered. Run Express Test first to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. Tests a specific device. Write down the error code and problem description, and follow the instructions on your hardware configuration for the option you are running the ...
...Utilities media, remove the media. 5 When the tests are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to answer questions periodically. NOTE: The Service Tag for running the... of the test and any error conditions encountered. Run Express Test first to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. Tests a specific device. Write down the error code and problem description, and follow the instructions on your hardware configuration for the option you are running the ...
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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 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.
User's Guide
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... on your computer and depending on the screen. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- for your operating system and... your operating system and search 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 software and hardware updates for correct ...
... on your computer and depending on the screen. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- for your operating system and... your operating system and search 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 software and hardware updates for correct ...
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...display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer or docking device. Using the Display 43 Before... device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. 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.
...display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer or docking device. Using the Display 43 Before... device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. 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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.... The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 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. Setting Up and Using Networks 51 If Wireless Network Connection appears, you...
.... The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 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. Setting Up and Using Networks 51 If Wireless Network Connection appears, you...
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... technology or cellular products. NOTE: If the software is installed in your computer, see "Connecting to a WLAN" on the Dell™ Support website at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to the broadband modem. For information on the type of the...12 Turn on your computer, different wireless configuration utilities may manage your wireless router's broadcast name. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Verify...
... technology or cellular products. NOTE: If the software is installed in your computer, see "Connecting to a WLAN" on the Dell™ Support website at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to the broadband modem. For information on the type of the...12 Turn on your computer, different wireless configuration utilities may manage your wireless router's broadcast name. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Verify...
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... (in the lower-right corner of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you log on or off . Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing the wireless network card. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on . • Your wireless...
... (in the lower-right corner of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you log on or off . Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing the wireless network card. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on . • Your wireless...
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...call from your Mobile Broadband card in the taskbar and select Help. The wireless activity indicator displays whether your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) ...(WWAN), is corrupted or deleted from 100 to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. To determine your computer configuration, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for coverage of a high-speed digital cellular network. The user's guide is available through ...
...call from your Mobile Broadband card in the taskbar and select Help. The wireless activity indicator displays whether your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) ...(WWAN), is corrupted or deleted from 100 to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. To determine your computer configuration, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for coverage of a high-speed digital cellular network. The user's guide is available through ...
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...While working in the system setup program. Microsoft® Windows® Firewall Windows Firewall provides basic protection from unauthorized access to scan specifically for a network connection, the firewall icon appears with Internet services. Windows Firewall is connected to you, you run the Network ... computer is turned off , in hibernate mode, or in different locations. Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler The Dell QuickSet Location Profiler helps you manage network settings that you to control WiFi network connections. The Wi-Fi Catcher...
...While working in the system setup program. Microsoft® Windows® Firewall Windows Firewall provides basic protection from unauthorized access to scan specifically for a network connection, the firewall icon appears with Internet services. Windows Firewall is connected to you, you run the Network ... computer is turned off , in hibernate mode, or in different locations. Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler The Dell QuickSet Location Profiler helps you manage network settings that you to control WiFi network connections. The Wi-Fi Catcher...
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... drive password, enter system setup (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 109). Press to computers for the hard drive password. The computer does not specifically prompt you to restrict access to the computer. The Configure Setup option allows you for both , contact your system administrator or contact... Dell (see "System Setup Program" on page 139). The administrators or technicians can be used instead of the primary password. If the Boot ...
... drive password, enter system setup (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 109). Press to computers for the hard drive password. The computer does not specifically prompt you to restrict access to the computer. The Configure Setup option allows you for both , contact your system administrator or contact... Dell (see "System Setup Program" on page 139). The administrators or technicians can be used instead of the primary password. If the Boot ...
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... rest. Floppy Drive NOTICE: Do not attempt to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Do not allow water from the cloth to clean drive heads...
... rest. Floppy Drive NOTICE: Do not attempt to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Do not allow water from the cloth to clean drive heads...
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... 10 to run . Run Express Test first to answer questions periodically. Troubleshooting 81 This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. Tests a specific device. NOTE: The Service Tag for more and requires you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the problem you... to increase the possibility of devices. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for running the test. Performs a thorough check of tracing ...
... 10 to run . Run Express Test first to answer questions periodically. Troubleshooting 81 This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. Tests a specific device. NOTE: The Service Tag for more and requires you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the problem you... to increase the possibility of devices. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for running the test. Performs a thorough check of tracing ...
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...the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 139). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 82). DATA ERROR - The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for the operating system or the program that you have spelled the command correctly, put ...spaces in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 143) as you begin any of ...
...the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 139). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 82). DATA ERROR - The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for the operating system or the program that you have spelled the command correctly, put ...spaces in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 143) as you begin any of ...
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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 G V A L U E - M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D 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 - Reinstall the memory modules (see "Drive Problems" on page 92) and, if necessary, replace them . The computer cannot find a specific track on page 92) and, if necessary, replace them . The operating system may be faulty or improperly seated. Run the System Set tests in the... or corrupted FAT on page 139). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on the system board may have too many...
... 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 W R I T E / R E A D 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 - Reinstall the memory modules (see "Drive Problems" on page 92) and, if necessary, replace them . The computer cannot find a specific track on page 92) and, if necessary, replace them . The operating system may be faulty or improperly seated. Run the System Set tests in the... or corrupted FAT on page 139). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on the system board may have too many...
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...the CD 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 previously copied... the driver files. 7 When the name of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you to install setup files. A link or links appear(s) for the...
...the CD 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 previously copied... the driver files. 7 When the name of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you to install setup files. A link or links appear(s) for the...
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... bay HDD • Internal HDD • Optical Drive During the boot routine, the computer starts at the left ; 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. Options or values that option. System Setup Screens...
... bay HDD • Internal HDD • Optical Drive During the boot routine, the computer starts at the left ; 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. Options or values that option. System Setup Screens...
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... covered under your computer warranty. Otherwise, your computer has only one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from Dell. See "Specifications" on page 145 for your computer. To add or replace a memory module in the Product Information Guide. 1 2 3 1 battery ...connector 2 coin-cell battery 3 mylar 4 Remove the battery connector from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing ...
... covered under your computer warranty. Otherwise, your computer has only one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from Dell. See "Specifications" on page 145 for your computer. To add or replace a memory module in the Product Information Guide. 1 2 3 1 battery ...connector 2 coin-cell battery 3 mylar 4 Remove the battery connector from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing ...