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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 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.
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... notification of your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your computer • Reference - Computer documentation, details on your computer, you reinstall the operating system on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers To download Notebook System Software: • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and...
... notification of your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your computer • Reference - Computer documentation, details on your computer, you reinstall the operating system on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers To download Notebook System Software: • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and...
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... How do I get the best display? 42 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video... drivers must be installed. To display a program at support.dell.com. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to the ...
... How do I get the best display? 42 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video... drivers must be installed. To display a program at support.dell.com. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to the ...
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... slots from other particles. NOTE: An ExpressCard is installed in the ExpressCard slot. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. See "Specifications" on your computer.
... slots from other particles. NOTE: An ExpressCard is installed in the ExpressCard slot. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. See "Specifications" on your computer.
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... User Account Control window may open. 4 Click Continue on the User Account Control window if it opens. 5 Click the + next to Network adapters to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. If a network adapter is listed, you may...
... User Account Control window may open. 4 Click Continue on the User Account Control window if it opens. 5 Click the + next to Network adapters to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. If a network adapter is listed, you may...
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... wireless network card. Network security settings are unique to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Dell cannot provide this information. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Verify the type of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a network under...computer for a wireless network, another popup notifies you that your computer is connected to that network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for which your computer to the network: 1 Click Start , and then click Network. 2 Click Network and ...
... wireless network card. Network security settings are unique to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Dell cannot provide this information. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Verify the type of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a network under...computer for a wireless network, another popup notifies you that your computer is connected to that network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for which your computer to the network: 1 Click Start , and then click Network. 2 Click Network and ...
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... Card, but not both, to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you with an easy way to monitor the status of a high-speed digital cellular network...off. The wireless activity indicator displays whether your computer's wireless devices. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in a specific geographical location, that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which...
... Card, but not both, to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you with an easy way to monitor the status of a high-speed digital cellular network...off. The wireless activity indicator displays whether your computer's wireless devices. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in a specific geographical location, that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which...
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... part. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is recommended that you want to answer specific questions. Performs a thorough check of the problem you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. NOTE: It is located at the top of system devices. Write ...down the error code and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on page 155). Tests a specific device in the computer. If...
... part. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is recommended that you want to answer specific questions. Performs a thorough check of the problem you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. NOTE: It is located at the top of system devices. Write ...down the error code and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on page 155). Tests a specific device in the computer. If...
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... drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 79). Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper. The hard drive does not respond to commands from ...the computer. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). The...
... drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 79). Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper. The hard drive does not respond to commands from ...the computer. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). The...
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The computer cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. Contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on the system board may be malfunctioning. A chip on page 119). Close all windows and ... - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I R E D . If a large number of sectors are trying to check the file structure on page 79). Troubleshooting 91 Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - You may be malfunctioning. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. N O T I M E R T I C K I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D -...
The computer cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. Contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on the system board may be malfunctioning. A chip on page 119). Close all windows and ... - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I R E D . If a large number of sectors are trying to check the file structure on page 79). Troubleshooting 91 Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - You may be malfunctioning. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. N O T I M E R T I C K I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D -...
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... the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next. 7 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on page...
... the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next. 7 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on page...
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...module in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 127 Install only memory modules that can increase your computer memory by your computer. See "Specifications" on page 117. 2 Turn the computer over and loosen the three captive screws along with the M2.5 x 5-mm screw. Failure to do...NOTICE: If there is a memory module in "Before You Begin" on page 157 for your computer warranty. You can be accessed from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...
...module in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 127 Install only memory modules that can increase your computer memory by your computer. See "Specifications" on page 117. 2 Turn the computer over and loosen the three captive screws along with the M2.5 x 5-mm screw. Failure to do...NOTICE: If there is a memory module in "Before You Begin" on page 157 for your computer warranty. You can be accessed from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...
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...ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) Specifications 157 Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Celeron® Merom-L 32 KB per instruction, 32 KB data cache per core 2 MB or 4 MB per core depending on model 667 MHz and 800 ...channel (2) 64-bit buses 32 bits 2 MB PCI-E X16 32 bits x16 ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may not be available in some regions. It does NOT support PC Cards. For more information regarding the configuration of your ...
...ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) Specifications 157 Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Celeron® Merom-L 32 KB per instruction, 32 KB data cache per core 2 MB or 4 MB per core depending on model 667 MHz and 800 ...channel (2) 64-bit buses 32 bits 2 MB PCI-E X16 32 bits x16 ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may not be available in some regions. It does NOT support PC Cards. For more information regarding the configuration of your ...
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Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394 microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-pin serial connector 158 Specifications NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is reserved for system files. ExpressCard (continued) Cards supported ...
Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394 microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-pin serial connector 158 Specifications NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is reserved for system files. ExpressCard (continued) Cards supported ...
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... Video memory up to availability at the time of shared memory LCD interface LVDS TV support NTSC or PAL in S-video, composite, and component modes Specifications 159 To determine the configuration of your computer subject to 384 MB of purchase.
... Video memory up to availability at the time of shared memory LCD interface LVDS TV support NTSC or PAL in S-video, composite, and component modes Specifications 159 To determine the configuration of your computer subject to 384 MB of purchase.
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... controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls Display Type (TrueLife) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolutions: WXGA Refresh rate 160 Specifications discrete video card PCI Express X16 nVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS 128 MB GeForce 8400M GS) LVDS HDMI mode 5.1 channel High Definition Audio Sigmatel STAC9228 24...
... controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls Display Type (TrueLife) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolutions: WXGA Refresh rate 160 Specifications discrete video card PCI Express X16 nVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS 128 MB GeForce 8400M GS) LVDS HDMI mode 5.1 channel High Definition Audio Sigmatel STAC9228 24...
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.../107 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 240 cpi 71.7-mm (2.8-in) sensor-active area 34.0-mm (1.3-in) rectangle 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell "smart" lithium ion Specifications 161 Display (continued) Operating angle Luminance Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch: WXGA Controls Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table...
.../107 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 240 cpi 71.7-mm (2.8-in) sensor-active area 34.0-mm (1.3-in) rectangle 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell "smart" lithium ion Specifications 161 Display (continued) Operating angle Luminance Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch: WXGA Controls Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table...
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... (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage 162 Specifications 67.6 mm (2.66 inches) (9 cell) 47.5 mm (1.87 inches) (6 cell) 20.4 mm (0.8 inch) 209.9 mm (8.26 inches) 0.48 kg (1.06 lb) (9 cell) 0.33 kg (0.7 lb...
... (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage 162 Specifications 67.6 mm (2.66 inches) (9 cell) 47.5 mm (1.87 inches) (6 cell) 20.4 mm (0.8 inch) 209.9 mm (8.26 inches) 0.48 kg (1.06 lb) (9 cell) 0.33 kg (0.7 lb...
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AC Adapter (continued) Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature range: Operating Storage Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery): Configurable to less than Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage 29.0 mm (1.14 in) 46.5 mm (1.83 in) 107.0 mm (4.21 in) 0.25 kg (.55 lb) 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 394 mm (15.5 in) 293 mm (11.3 in) 3.6 kg (8.0 lb) 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Specifications 163
AC Adapter (continued) Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature range: Operating Storage Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery): Configurable to less than Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage 29.0 mm (1.14 in) 46.5 mm (1.83 in) 107.0 mm (4.21 in) 0.25 kg (.55 lb) 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 394 mm (15.5 in) 293 mm (11.3 in) 3.6 kg (8.0 lb) 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Specifications 163
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... operating status and a 2-ms half-sine pulse for operating. Environmental (continued) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) 164 Specifications
... operating status and a 2-ms half-sine pulse for operating. Environmental (continued) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) 164 Specifications