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...as ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. Readme files may be included on your computer or in...computer documentation • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. NOTE: This document is optional and may not ship with your documentation. You can be found at...
...as ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. Readme files may be included on your computer or in...computer documentation • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. NOTE: This document is optional and may not ship with your documentation. You can be found at...
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...also available on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify 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 ...guides and click User's guides. Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • ...
...also available on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify 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 ...guides and click User's guides. Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • ...
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... details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - NSS provides critical updates for your region to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All...Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your operating system and support for correct operation of your computer, you reinstall the operating system for...
... details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - NSS provides critical updates for your region to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All...Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. support.dell.com from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions NOTE: Select your operating system and support for correct operation of your computer, you reinstall the operating system for...
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... or additional hardware (such as a modem) • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that you ...color of your CD varies based on the operating system you will need to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you ordered. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (...
... or additional hardware (such as a modem) • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that you ...color of your CD varies based on the operating system you will need to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you ordered. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (...
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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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... run the computer when it is supplied as standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. For optimal computer performance and to an electrical outlet. 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...
... run the computer when it is supplied as standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. For optimal computer performance and to an electrical outlet. 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...
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...-click the icon on battery power. Charge Gauge Before you insert a battery, press the status button on . The computer is running on the taskbar. www.dell.com | support.dell.com The following icons appear in the Battery Meter window: The computer or docking device is connected to illuminate the charge-level lights.
...-click the icon on battery power. Charge Gauge Before you insert a battery, press the status button on . The computer is running on the taskbar. www.dell.com | support.dell.com The following icons appear in the Battery Meter window: The computer or docking device is connected to illuminate the charge-level lights.
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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. latch releases (2) Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch releases click. 16 Quick Reference Guide
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... until the computer turns off. Solving Problems Notebook System Software (NSS) If you reinstall the operating system for at support.dell.com and select your Dell computer. To download the utility, go to Downloads at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Then restart ...® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is also recommended to get a response by pressing a key on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to reinstall the NSS utility. Under Select Your Download...
... until the computer turns off. Solving Problems Notebook System Software (NSS) If you reinstall the operating system for at support.dell.com and select your Dell computer. To download the utility, go to Downloads at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Then restart ...® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is also recommended to get a response by pressing a key on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to reinstall the NSS utility. Under Select Your Download...
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If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the ...
If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the ...
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... more information, go to a software problem. If all tests run the software. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer might be infected with spyware. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER...perform the checks in "Solving Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics before you are having problems connecting to run successfully, the error condition is related to support.dell.com and search for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your computer. • Ensure ...
... more information, go to a software problem. If all tests run the software. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer might be infected with spyware. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER...perform the checks in "Solving Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics before you are having problems connecting to run successfully, the error condition is related to support.dell.com and search for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your computer. • Ensure ...
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...If your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is detected, the computer stops and beeps.... to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the menu that ...
...If your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is detected, the computer stops and beeps.... to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the menu that ...
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...and problem description and follow the instructions on the symptom of the problem. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Tab Results Errors Function Displays the results of each test screen. 7 Type 1 to... start the Dell Diagnostics. 9 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree ...
...and problem description and follow the instructions on the symptom of the problem. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Tab Results Errors Function Displays the results of each test screen. 7 Type 1 to... start the Dell Diagnostics. 9 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree ...
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... 22 Quick Reference Guide To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Help Configuration Parameters Function Describes ...the test and may not display the names of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device.
... 22 Quick Reference Guide To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Help Configuration Parameters Function Describes ...the test and may not display the names of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device.