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.... Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of data and tells you make better use of your computer or in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation; Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are registered...
.... Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of data and tells you make better use of your computer or in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation; Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are registered...
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... Back View 11 Bottom View 12 Using a Battery 12 Battery Performance 12 Checking the Battery Charge 13 Charging the Battery 15 Removing a Battery 16 Installing a Battery 16 Storing a Battery 17 Solving Problems 17 Notebook System Software (NSS 17 Lockups and Software Problems 17 Using the Dell Diagnostics 19 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 19 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 20 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 21 Contents 3
... Back View 11 Bottom View 12 Using a Battery 12 Battery Performance 12 Checking the Battery Charge 13 Charging the Battery 15 Removing a Battery 16 Installing a Battery 16 Storing a Battery 17 Solving Problems 17 Notebook System Software (NSS 17 Lockups and Software Problems 17 Using the Dell Diagnostics 19 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 19 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD 20 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 21 Contents 3
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... Guide NOTE: The Quick Reference Guide is available as ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell...
... Guide NOTE: The Quick Reference Guide is available as ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell...
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... contacting technical support. 6 Quick Reference Guide only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License...
... contacting technical support. 6 Quick Reference Guide only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License...
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... download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. Quick Reference Guide 7 Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software...
... download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. Quick Reference Guide 7 Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software...
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... ship with your computer. After you have ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The Operating System CD is located on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for instructions.
... ship with your computer. After you have ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The Operating System CD is located on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for instructions.
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Quick Reference Guide 9 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer.
Quick Reference Guide 9 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com About Your Computer Front View display keyboard touch pad touch pad buttons (2) device and keyboard status lights Secure Digital memory slot 10 Quick Reference Guide
www.dell.com | support.dell.com About Your Computer Front View display keyboard touch pad touch pad buttons (2) device and keyboard status lights Secure Digital memory slot 10 Quick Reference Guide
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Left View AC adapter video connector connector 1394 connector powered USB connector audio connectors Right View network connector modem connector Back View CompactFlash card slot USB connector power button security cable slot Quick Reference Guide 11
Left View AC adapter video connector connector 1394 connector powered USB connector audio connectors Right View network connector modem connector Back View CompactFlash card slot USB connector power button security cable slot Quick Reference Guide 11
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... standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. One battery is not connected to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View battery-bay latch releases (2) battery charge gauge battery speaker Using a Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the battery bay. 12 Quick Reference Guide For optimal computer performance and to...
... standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. One battery is not connected to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View battery-bay latch releases (2) battery charge gauge battery speaker Using a Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the battery bay. 12 Quick Reference Guide For optimal computer performance and to...
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... battery charge before you perform operations including, but not limited to a CD or DVD. You can also set power management options to alert you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to , the following: • Using wireless communications devices or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with extreme care. The lithium-ion battery is recommended that you when the battery charge is installed...
... battery charge before you perform operations including, but not limited to a CD or DVD. You can also set power management options to alert you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to , the following: • Using wireless communications devices or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with extreme care. The lithium-ion battery is recommended that you when the battery charge is installed...
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... battery charge. The computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. For more information about the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in your User's Guide. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to AC power and the battery is fully charged. www.dell.com | support.dell.com The following icons appear in the Battery Meter window: The computer or docking device...
... battery charge. The computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. For more information about the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in your User's Guide. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to AC power and the battery is fully charged. www.dell.com | support.dell.com The following icons appear in the Battery Meter window: The computer or docking device...
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... as long as you like. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you when the battery charge is longer with a battery, see "Power Management" in your work immediately after a low-battery warning. A pop-up window warns you connect the computer to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. You can...
... as long as you like. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you when the battery charge is longer with a battery, see "Power Management" in your work immediately after a low-battery warning. A pop-up window warns you connect the computer to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. You can...
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latch releases (2) Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch releases click. 16 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch releases on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay.
latch releases (2) Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch releases click. 16 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch releases on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay.
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... Download Category, select System and Configuration Utilities, select your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, Intel Celeron® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. The utility is also recommended to perform an operating system shutdown. Quick Reference Guide 17 The software automatically detects your operating system and language, and then follow the safety instructions...
... Download Category, select System and Configuration Utilities, select your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, Intel Celeron® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. The utility is also recommended to perform an operating system shutdown. Quick Reference Guide 17 The software automatically detects your operating system and language, and then follow the safety instructions...
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...: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating...
...: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating...
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... SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on Dell™ computers. It is installed and configured properly. • Verify that you print these procedures before you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer might be infected with your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Start...
... SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on Dell™ computers. It is installed and configured properly. • Verify that you print these procedures before you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer might be infected with your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Start...
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... the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell before continuing on your Drivers and Utilities CD. 4 Press any key to the system. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 3 Shut down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any questions that appears. 20 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is...
... the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell before continuing on your Drivers and Utilities CD. 4 Press any key to the system. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 3 Shut down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any questions that appears. 20 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is...
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..., error codes, and the problem description. Tab Results Errors Function Displays the results of each test screen. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your Service Tag. 3 If you want to increase the possibility of devices. Run Express Test first to run a test from the numbered list. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions...
..., error codes, and the problem description. Tab Results Errors Function Displays the results of each test screen. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your Service Tag. 3 If you want to increase the possibility of devices. Run Express Test first to run a test from the numbered list. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions...
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... complete, close the Main Menu screen. 22 Quick Reference Guide The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of all the components installed on your computer or all devices attached to your hardware configuration for all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the...
... complete, close the Main Menu screen. 22 Quick Reference Guide The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of all the components installed on your computer or all devices attached to your hardware configuration for all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the...