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.... Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and the DELL logo are trademarks of certain U.S. Information in... technology that helps you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. All rights reserved. and other rights owners. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities...
.... Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and the DELL logo are trademarks of certain U.S. Information in... technology that helps you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. All rights reserved. and other rights owners. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities...
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Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 9 Battery Removal 10 Wireless Switch 10 2 Setting Up Your Computer 11 Quick Setup 11 Connecting to the Internet 13 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 14 Transferring Information to a New Computer 15 Microsoft Windows XP Operating System . . . . . 15 Microsoft Windows Vista 18 3 Specifications 19 4 Troubleshooting 27 Tools 27 Power Lights 27 Beep Codes 27 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 9 Battery Removal 10 Wireless Switch 10 2 Setting Up Your Computer 11 Quick Setup 11 Connecting to the Internet 13 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 14 Transferring Information to a New Computer 15 Microsoft Windows XP Operating System . . . . . 15 Microsoft Windows Vista 18 3 Specifications 19 4 Troubleshooting 27 Tools 27 Power Lights 27 Beep Codes 27 Contents 3
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... Utility 42 5 Reinstalling Software 45 Drivers 45 Identifying Drivers 45 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 46 Restoring Your Operating System 48 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 48 Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore 50 Using the Operating System Media 51 6 Finding Information 53 7 Getting Help 55 Obtaining Assistance 55 Technical Support...
... Utility 42 5 Reinstalling Software 45 Drivers 45 Identifying Drivers 45 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 46 Restoring Your Operating System 48 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 48 Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore 50 Using the Operating System Media 51 6 Finding Information 53 7 Getting Help 55 Obtaining Assistance 55 Technical Support...
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... setup CD, click Set up my connection manually in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→Internet... Explorer→Connect to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP, click Choose from a list of connection to select... step 5. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide.
... setup CD, click Set up my connection manually in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→Internet... Explorer→Connect to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP, click Choose from a list of connection to select... step 5. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide.
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...type of the two computers. Setting Up Your Computer 15 This information may not be available in Windows XP. Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista Start button →Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet.... 4 In the Connect to the Internet window, click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to complete the setup. For instructions on setting up a direct ...
...type of the two computers. Setting Up Your Computer 15 This information may not be available in Windows XP. Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista Start button →Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet.... 4 In the Connect to the Internet window, click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to complete the setup. For instructions on setting up a direct ...
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...computer. screen, click New Computer→Next. 4 On the Do you want to your settings and files and click Next. To copy data from the Windows XP CD→Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to transfer? After the information has been copied, the ...Up Your Computer To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to transfer and click Next. screen, select the items you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click Old Computer→Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you want to your old computer screen...
...computer. screen, click New Computer→Next. 4 On the Do you want to your settings and files and click Next. To copy data from the Windows XP CD→Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to transfer? After the information has been copied, the ...Up Your Computer To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to transfer and click Next. screen, select the items you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click Old Computer→Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you want to your old computer screen...
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... from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start→Run. 2 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to create a Wizard Disk in the following steps: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start→All Programs→ Accessories→...Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this ? When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK...
... from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start→Run. 2 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to create a Wizard Disk in the following steps: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start→All Programs→ Accessories→...Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this ? When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK...
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...for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your ...click Next. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your new computer. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue...
...for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your ...click Next. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your new computer. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue...
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.... See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Close all windows and open . The software you want... to run the program again. Contact Dell (see the software documentation. Reinstall the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, ...
.... See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Close all windows and open . The software you want... to run the program again. Contact Dell (see the software documentation. Reinstall the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, ...
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... S T P O W E R - If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to open is missing an essential file. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Add or Remove Programs→Programs and Features. 2 Select ...system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 36). Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button →Control Panel→Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want...
... S T P O W E R - If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to open is missing an essential file. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Add or Remove Programs→Programs and Features. 2 Select ...system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 36). Connect your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button →Control Panel→Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want...
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... hard disks, or see "Contacting Dell" on page 61 for assistance. A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. NOTICE - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I C E AVAILABLE - To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and...
... hard disks, or see "Contacting Dell" on page 61 for assistance. A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. NOTICE - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I C E AVAILABLE - To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and...
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... From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the... Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that shipped with your computer. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you...
... From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the... Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that shipped with your computer. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you...
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...media. 4 Press any key to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system... logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the start menu and press . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating ...
...media. 4 Press any key to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system... logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the start menu and press . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating ...
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... procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to the Windows Classic view. IF T H E POWER LIGHT IS O F F - This message... may not apply if you set your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work...
... procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to the Windows Classic view. IF T H E POWER LIGHT IS O F F - This message... may not apply if you set your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work...
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... 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Troubleshooting 41 A program is compatible with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR... Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in its documentation ...
... 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Troubleshooting 41 A program is compatible with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR... Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in its documentation ...
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... driver is next to the device name, you are an administrator on page 46). Microsoft® Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. Microsoft Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click...
... driver is next to the device name, you are an administrator on page 46). Microsoft® Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. Microsoft Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click...
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... (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; Windows XP: 1 Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If this is your Drivers and Utilities media. If not...step 2. If you installed the new driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to a Previous Device Driver Version Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager....
... (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; Windows XP: 1 Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If this is your Drivers and Utilities media. If not...step 2. If you installed the new driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to a Previous Device Driver Version Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager....
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...in your operating system. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that came installed in the previous section: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 ... are used by your computer. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. otherwise, contact your system window. 6 Click the driver that came with the device. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware ...
...in your operating system. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that came installed in the previous section: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 ... are used by your computer. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. otherwise, contact your system window. 6 Click the driver that came with the device. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware ...
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...your computer. However, using the Operating System media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option that System Restore makes to your computer are installing the driver. 5 Click ...Driver tab→Update Driver→Browse my computer for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to an earlier operating ...
...your computer. However, using the Operating System media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option that System Restore makes to your computer are installing the driver. 5 Click ...Driver tab→Update Driver→Browse my computer for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to an earlier operating ...
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... alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. Reinstalling Software 49 NOTE: The User Account Control window may not apply if you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs... Restore and press . System Restore does not monitor your data files. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may appear. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on page 49).
... alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. Reinstalling Software 49 NOTE: The User Account Control window may not apply if you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs... Restore and press . System Restore does not monitor your data files. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may appear. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on page 49).