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... a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are trademarks of Dell Inc.; If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in your online User's Guide. Trademarks used... in trademarks and trade names other than its own. All rights reserved. Reproduction in this document to Microsoft® Windows...
... a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are trademarks of Dell Inc.; If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in your online User's Guide. Trademarks used... in trademarks and trade names other than its own. All rights reserved. Reproduction in this document to Microsoft® Windows...
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... 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 Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your call...
... 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 Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for your call...
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... USB devices. Quick Reference Guide 7 Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in your User's Guide. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support site. • Upgrades - Computer documentation...automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" in the taskbar. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2...
... USB devices. Quick Reference Guide 7 Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in your User's Guide. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support site. • Upgrades - Computer documentation...automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" in the taskbar. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2...
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...To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in your online User's Guide. Your operating system product key label is ...Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating ...
...To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in your online User's Guide. Your operating system product key label is ...Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating ...
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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. For more information about QuickSet, click ...
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. For more information about QuickSet, click ...
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...and battery power while in standby mode, it was in your work immediately after a predetermined period of times the battery is in Dell QuickSet. NOTICE: If your computer's power usage. Each light represents incremental degradation. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or ... for more information about the battery operating time. Quick Reference Guide 15 For information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. See "Specifications" in before entering standby mode. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in good condition, and...
...and battery power while in standby mode, it was in your work immediately after a predetermined period of times the battery is in Dell QuickSet. NOTICE: If your computer's power usage. Each light represents incremental degradation. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or ... for more information about the battery operating time. Quick Reference Guide 15 For information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. See "Specifications" in before entering standby mode. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in good condition, and...
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When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods: - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. ... mode, see "Installing a PC Card or Express Card" in your online User's Guide), or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode: -
When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods: - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. ... mode, see "Installing a PC Card or Express Card" in your online User's Guide), or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode: -
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... as you like. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from Dell. The battery is hot from the computer to room temperature. Do not use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and... orange. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to 100 percent in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is located in the media bay, see "Power Problems" in your computer...
... as you like. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from Dell. The battery is hot from the computer to room temperature. Do not use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and... orange. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to 100 percent in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is located in the media bay, see "Power Problems" in your computer...
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... the computer turns off . A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions... Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click Applications. 4 Click the program that is designed 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 T Y W I O N - A solid blue screen appears ...
... the computer turns off . A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions... Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click Applications. 4 Click the program that is designed 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 T Y W I O N - A solid blue screen appears ...
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...PSA), a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on . NOTE: The next steps change the boot... sequence for details). then, shut down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. NOTE: ...
...PSA), a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on . NOTE: The next steps change the boot... sequence for details). then, shut down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. NOTE: ...
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...5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media, 5 Dell Diagnostics, 20 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 20 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 hibernate mode, 16 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 O operating system media, 8 reinstalling, 8 ..., 19 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 20 lockups, 19 program crashes, 19 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 19 slow computer performance, 20 software, 19-20 spyware, 20...
...5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media, 5 Dell Diagnostics, 20 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 20 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 hibernate mode, 16 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 O operating system media, 8 reinstalling, 8 ..., 19 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 20 lockups, 19 program crashes, 19 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 19 slow computer performance, 20 software, 19-20 spyware, 20...
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Q QuickSet Help, 8 U User's Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 5 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 19-20 spyware, 20 standby mode about, 15 support website, 7 system views back, 12 bottom, 12 front, 10 left side, 11 right side, 11 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 hibernate mode, 16 Program Compatibility Wizard, 19 reinstalling, 8 standby mode, 15 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 19 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 20 Help and Support Center, 7 26 Index
Q QuickSet Help, 8 U User's Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 5 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 19-20 spyware, 20 standby mode about, 15 support website, 7 system views back, 12 bottom, 12 front, 10 left side, 11 right side, 11 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 hibernate mode, 16 Program Compatibility Wizard, 19 reinstalling, 8 standby mode, 15 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 19 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 20 Help and Support Center, 7 26 Index
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...As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Intel, Core, and Celeron are trademarks of EMC Corporation; A04 Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Outlook, Windows Vista, and Windows are not applicable. and is.... ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, TravelLite, Strike Zone, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell OpenManage are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, ...
...As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Intel, Core, and Celeron are trademarks of EMC Corporation; A04 Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Outlook, Windows Vista, and Windows are not applicable. and is.... ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, TravelLite, Strike Zone, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell OpenManage are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, ...
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... System CD 26 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 27 Windows Vista 28 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 29 Checking the Battery Charge 30 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 30 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 30 Charge Gauge 30 Low-Battery Warning 31 Conserving Battery Power 31...
... System CD 26 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 27 Windows Vista 28 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 29 Checking the Battery Charge 30 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 30 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 30 Charge Gauge 30 Low-Battery Warning 31 Conserving Battery Power 31...
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... 34 4 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 35 System Functions 35 Battery 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 36 Touch Pad 37 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 38 Changing the Track Stick Cap 38 5 Using ...Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDs 41 Adjusting the Volume 42 Volume Control Window 42 Volume Control Buttons 42 Adjusting the Picture 42 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness 43 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display ...
... 34 4 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 35 System Functions 35 Battery 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 36 Touch Pad 37 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 38 Changing the Track Stick Cap 38 5 Using ...Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDs 41 Adjusting the Volume 42 Volume Control Window 42 Volume Control Buttons 42 Adjusting the Picture 42 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness 43 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display ...
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...7 Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 49 Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP 49 Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows Vista 50 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 50 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 50 Checking Your Wireless... Network Card 50 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 51 Connecting to a WLAN 52 Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell...
...7 Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 49 Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP 49 Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows Vista 50 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 50 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 50 Checking Your Wireless... Network Card 50 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 51 Connecting to a WLAN 52 Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell...
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... 76 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 76 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 76 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 77 Drive Problems 77 CD and DVD drive problems 78 Hard drive problems 78 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 79 Error Messages 80 ... does not start up 85 The computer stops responding 85 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 85 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 85 A solid blue screen appears 85 Other software problems 85 Memory Problems 86 Network Problems 86 General 86 PC Card or ExpressCard...
... 76 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 76 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 76 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 77 Drive Problems 77 CD and DVD drive problems 78 Hard drive problems 78 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 79 Error Messages 80 ... does not start up 85 The computer stops responding 85 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 85 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 85 A solid blue screen appears 85 Other software problems 85 Memory Problems 86 Network Problems 86 General 86 PC Card or ExpressCard...
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... 98 13 Reinstalling Software Drivers 99 What Is a Driver 99 Identifying Drivers 99 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating Systems 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 103 Using the Operating System CD 104 8 Contents
... 98 13 Reinstalling Software Drivers 99 What Is a Driver 99 Identifying Drivers 99 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating Systems 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 103 Using the Operating System CD 104 8 Contents
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... License Agreement • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Enter the Express Service Code to run the Dell Diagnostics Find It Here Quick Reference Guide NOTE: This document may be optional...up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to direct your computer. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Dell™ Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer.
... License Agreement • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Enter the Express Service Code to run the Dell Diagnostics Find It Here Quick Reference Guide NOTE: This document may be optional...up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to direct your computer. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Dell™ Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer.
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... CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on your computer. The operating system is located on page 104). After you ordered. 14 Finding Information Your...: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP and Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here...
... CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on your computer. The operating system is located on page 104). After you ordered. 14 Finding Information Your...: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP and Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here...