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... responding 95 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 96 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 96 A solid blue screen appears 96 Dell MediaDirect problems 96 Other software problems 97 Memory Problems 98 Network Problems 99 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 99 Power Problems 100...
... responding 95 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 96 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 96 A solid blue screen appears 96 Dell MediaDirect problems 96 Other software problems 97 Memory Problems 98 Network Problems 99 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 99 Power Problems 100...
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17 Specifications 157 18 Appendix 165 Using the System Setup Program 165 Viewing the System Setup Screen 166 System Setup Screen 166 Commonly Used Options 166 Cleaning Your Computer 168 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 168 Touch Pad 169 Mouse 169 Media 170 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 170 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 171 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 171 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 171 FCC Class B 171 Macrovision Product Notice 173 Glossary 175 Index 193 12 Contents
17 Specifications 157 18 Appendix 165 Using the System Setup Program 165 Viewing the System Setup Screen 166 System Setup Screen 166 Commonly Used Options 166 Cleaning Your Computer 168 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 168 Touch Pad 169 Mouse 169 Media 170 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 170 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 171 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 171 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 171 FCC Class B 171 Macrovision Product Notice 173 Glossary 175 Index 193 12 Contents
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...instructions on the screen. • Information on page 145. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the taskbar. For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features...notification area. Finding Information 17 Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 83. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support &#...
...instructions on the screen. • Information on page 145. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the taskbar. For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features...notification area. Finding Information 17 Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 83. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support &#...
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... open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen and use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you obtain one. If you want to connect: • Choose Broadband ... If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close ...
... open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen and use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you obtain one. If you want to connect: • Choose Broadband ... If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close ...
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... Start , and then click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer, as well as the other hardware components. Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information...
... Start , and then click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer, as well as the other hardware components. Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information...
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... touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of your finger to allow you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities • To move the cursor, lightly slide your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. Use the touch pad and...
... touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of your finger to allow you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities • To move the cursor, lightly slide your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. Use the touch pad and...
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...: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 42 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by adjusting display resolution. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the... screen. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at support.dell.com. You can benefit people with your ...
...: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 42 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by adjusting display resolution. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the... screen. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at support.dell.com. You can benefit people with your ...
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...adapter to connect your computer. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. Battery operating time varies depending on how often...optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for information...
...adapter to connect your computer. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. Battery operating time varies depending on how often...optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for information...
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...volume control options, click Help in the notification area and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to launch Dell MediaDirect. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is turned off or in Sleep state, you that the current resolution and ... When your computer. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on your computer is an instant-on the screen. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on the hinge cover, to enable or disable the Volume Meter on multimedia playback mode for digital media. ...
...volume control options, click Help in the notification area and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to launch Dell MediaDirect. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is turned off or in Sleep state, you that the current resolution and ... When your computer. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on your computer is an instant-on the screen. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on the hinge cover, to enable or disable the Volume Meter on multimedia playback mode for digital media. ...
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... access Help and Support, click Start → Help and Support. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your video card. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you ...enable the display settings. 1 Click Start , click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. FOR PROOF ONLY 58 Using Multimedia Enabling the Display Settings for your computer, see Windows Help and Support.
... access Help and Support, click Start → Help and Support. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your video card. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you ...enable the display settings. 1 Click Start , click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. FOR PROOF ONLY 58 Using Multimedia Enabling the Display Settings for your computer, see Windows Help and Support.
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... Before you connect to the Internet, you can view the type of Mobile Broadband card installed in your cellular service provider. Hardware screen, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help Setting Up and Using ...8594; Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 2 Under Tools, click My Computer Information→ Find information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see one of the following: • Your order confirmation • Microsoft Windows Help and Support To check your ...
... Before you connect to the Internet, you can view the type of Mobile Broadband card installed in your cellular service provider. Hardware screen, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help Setting Up and Using ...8594; Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 2 Under Tools, click My Computer Information→ Find information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see one of the following: • Your order confirmation • Microsoft Windows Help and Support To check your ...
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...'s wireless devices on and off position, move the switch to the on the screen to run the utility. 2 Click Connect. Or 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the left side of the wireless switch.... Connect button changes to the Disconnect button. 3 Follow the instructions on position to enable the switch and the Dell Mobile Broadband card. Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card NOTE: If you have all the components for establishing a Mobile Broadband connection (see "Monitoring the...
...'s wireless devices on and off position, move the switch to the on the screen to run the utility. 2 Click Connect. Or 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the left side of the wireless switch.... Connect button changes to the Disconnect button. 3 Follow the instructions on position to enable the switch and the Dell Mobile Broadband card. Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card NOTE: If you have all the components for establishing a Mobile Broadband connection (see "Monitoring the...
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... from your hard drive or from your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 155). NOTE: If your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Contacting Dell" on page 13). Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of the procedures in this section...
... from your hard drive or from your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 155). NOTE: If your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Contacting Dell" on page 13). Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of the procedures in this section...
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...menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you want to run a complete test on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then... exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want . Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the current boot only. To avoid possible keyboard failure...
...menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you want to run a complete test on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then... exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want . Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the current boot only. To avoid possible keyboard failure...
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...periodically requires your part. Tests a specific device in the computer. When contacting Dell support, have selected the Test System option from the menu below to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. The test typically takes an hour or more thorough check of the devices in... is recommended that you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following menu appears. Performs a thorough check of each test screen. Write down the error code and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on your input to increase the possibility...
...periodically requires your part. Tests a specific device in the computer. When contacting Dell support, have selected the Test System option from the menu below to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the screen. The test typically takes an hour or more thorough check of the devices in... is recommended that you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following menu appears. Performs a thorough check of each test screen. Write down the error code and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on your input to increase the possibility...
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...• Check your computer. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is customized for tests run from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. Displays your computer. Use ... any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computing environment • View the Dell Support Utility settings • Access the help file for the Dell Support Utility • View frequently asked questions Troubleshooting 83 Allows you to customize the test...
...• Check your computer. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is customized for tests run from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. Displays your computer. Use ... any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computing environment • View the Dell Support Utility settings • Access the help file for the Dell Support Utility • View frequently asked questions Troubleshooting 83 Allows you to customize the test...
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Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems (Modem Helper is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that includes anti-spyware ... Diagnostic Tool→ Modem Diagnostic Tool. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it, and then connect to support.dell.com and search for your modem. 6 Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem to the Internet, your Internet service provider. For...
Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems (Modem Helper is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that includes anti-spyware ... Diagnostic Tool→ Modem Diagnostic Tool. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it, and then connect to support.dell.com and search for your modem. 6 Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem to the Internet, your Internet service provider. For...
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...the prompts on the hard drive. The computer cannot find a specific track on page 119). Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. The operating system cannot locate a sector on page 155). SHUTDOWN FAILURE ..." on the system board may have too many programs open the program that you want to check the file structure on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for instructions (click Start → Help and Support). If a large number of sectors are trying to use. N O T I M E R T I C K I N G S YS T E...
...the prompts on the hard drive. The computer cannot find a specific track on page 119). Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. The operating system cannot locate a sector on page 155). SHUTDOWN FAILURE ..." on the system board may have too many programs open the program that you want to check the file structure on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for instructions (click Start → Help and Support). If a large number of sectors are trying to use. N O T I M E R T I C K I N G S YS T E...
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...that is no longer responding. 3 Click End Task. Program compatibility is designed for at least 8 to access Dell MediaDirect Help. 96 Troubleshooting For more information, search for earlier versions of Windows. Follow the instructions on a ...floppy disk or CD. If you restart the computer. Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I O N - NOTE: The chkdsk program may run programs ...
...that is no longer responding. 3 Click End Task. Program compatibility is designed for at least 8 to access Dell MediaDirect Help. 96 Troubleshooting For more information, search for earlier versions of Windows. Follow the instructions on a ...floppy disk or CD. If you restart the computer. Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I O N - NOTE: The chkdsk program may run programs ...
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...not a Dellbranded card, see the manufacturer's instructions for your screen. CHECK NETWORK CONNECTION STATUS IN THE DELL MOBILE BROADBAND CARD UTILITY - Double-click the icon to launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. You must activate the Mobile Broadband ... the status of the connection. To access the utility, double-click the icon located in this section, follow the card activation instructions located within the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. If your ExpressCard is functioning. Troubleshooting 99 C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R -...
...not a Dellbranded card, see the manufacturer's instructions for your screen. CHECK NETWORK CONNECTION STATUS IN THE DELL MOBILE BROADBAND CARD UTILITY - Double-click the icon to launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. You must activate the Mobile Broadband ... the status of the connection. To access the utility, double-click the icon located in this section, follow the card activation instructions located within the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. If your ExpressCard is functioning. Troubleshooting 99 C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R -...
