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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 171 FCC Class B 171 Macrovision Product Notice 173 Glossary 175 Index 193 12 Contents Only 170 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 171 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 171 FCC Notice (U.S.
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 171 FCC Class B 171 Macrovision Product Notice 173 Glossary 175 Index 193 12 Contents Only 170 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 171 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 171 FCC Notice (U.S.
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... user interface processors, optical drives, and USB may vary depending on your Dell computer. 16 Finding Information NSS automatically 2 Enter your computer, you reinstall the operating system on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers To download Notebook System Software: • Downloads - Service call and order status, and warranty and repair...
... user interface processors, optical drives, and USB may vary depending on your Dell computer. 16 Finding Information NSS automatically 2 Enter your computer, you reinstall the operating system on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers To download Notebook System Software: • Downloads - Service call and order status, and warranty and repair...
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... settings adjust automatically to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To display a program at support.dell.com. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to appear larger and can enhance...These drivers are designed to the closest supported values. 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 ...
... settings adjust automatically to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To display a program at support.dell.com. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to appear larger and can enhance...These drivers are designed to the closest supported values. 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 ...
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... your computer. Using ExpressCards 59 For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. See "Specifications" on page 157 for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with a 34 mm connector...
... your computer. Using ExpressCards 59 For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. See "Specifications" on page 157 for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with a 34 mm connector...
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... View on the menu on page 65). 3 Install any other wireless-enabled computers in the vicinity through your broadband modem before you attempt to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. Setting Up and Using Networks 67 NOTE...
... View on the menu on page 65). 3 Install any other wireless-enabled computers in the vicinity through your broadband modem before you attempt to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. Setting Up and Using Networks 67 NOTE...
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...section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. When you of the wireless network connection. Setting Up and Using Networks 69 Specific network names and configuration details vary. Verify the type of the wireless network that you selected, the same pop-up to 1... 66. NOTE: Your computer can take up notifies you turn on the Dell™ Support website at the top of wireless network card that is connected to that network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For information...
...section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. When you of the wireless network connection. Setting Up and Using Networks 69 Specific network names and configuration details vary. Verify the type of the wireless network that you selected, the same pop-up to 1... 66. NOTE: Your computer can take up notifies you turn on the Dell™ Support website at the top of wireless network card that is connected to that network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For information...
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...-speed digital cellular network that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. 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 typically covers only from your computer...
...-speed digital cellular network that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. 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 typically covers only from your computer...
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... test typically takes 10 to increase the possibility of the problem you are having. Tests a specific device in the computer. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. Run Express Test first to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the...problem quickly. For any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of system devices. When contacting Dell support, have selected the Test System option from the menu below to run . Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function ...
... test typically takes 10 to increase the possibility of the problem you are having. Tests a specific device in the computer. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. Run Express Test first to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on the...problem quickly. For any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of system devices. When contacting Dell support, have selected the Test System option from the menu below to run . Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function ...
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... hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 119), and boot the computer from the computer. INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper. D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I O N E R R O R - ...F I G U R A T I L U R E 0 - If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 165). If the problem persists, try another drive. GENERAL FAILURE - HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - The hard drive does not respond to commands...
... hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 119), and boot the computer from the computer. INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper. D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I O N E R R O R - ...F I G U R A T I L U R E 0 - If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 165). If the problem persists, try another drive. GENERAL FAILURE - HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - The hard drive does not respond to commands...
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... page 155). D L L F I R E D . If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that you want to open . N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 155). The computer cannot find a specific track on page 79). N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - The operating system cannot find the hard drive. You may be malfunctioning. See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions...
... page 155). D L L F I R E D . If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that you want to open . N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 155). The computer cannot find a specific track on page 79). N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - The operating system cannot find the hard drive. You may be malfunctioning. See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions...
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... a particular driver is not required by your computer 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 previously copied the driver files. 8 When the name of...
... a particular driver is not required by your computer 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 previously copied the driver files. 8 When the name of...
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...ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by installing memory modules on the memory supported by your computer. You can be accessed from Dell are intended for information on the system board. Adding and Replacing Parts 127 NOTICE: If there is a memory module in "Before You ...Begin" on page 157 for your computer. Memory CAUTION: Before you install a module in the connector labeled "DIMM2." 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 so ...
...ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by installing memory modules on the memory supported by your computer. You can be accessed from Dell are intended for information on the system board. Adding and Replacing Parts 127 NOTICE: If there is a memory module in "Before You ...Begin" on page 157 for your computer. Memory CAUTION: Before you install a module in the connector labeled "DIMM2." 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 so ...
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... your computer. 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 MHz System Information System chipset Data bus width ...2 MB PCI-E X16 32 bits x16 ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. NOTE: PCMCIA may vary by region. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may not be available in some regions. ExpressCard controller Intel ICH8M ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm...
... your computer. 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 MHz System Information System chipset Data bus width ...2 MB PCI-E X16 32 bits x16 ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. NOTE: PCMCIA may vary by region. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may not be available in some regions. ExpressCard controller Intel ICH8M ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm...
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... installed because some memory is reserved for system files. Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394 microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-pin serial connector 158 Specifications
... installed because some memory is reserved for system files. Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394 microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-pin serial connector 158 Specifications
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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 Video type: integrated on page 25. 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 Video type: integrated on page 25. 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 cd/m² (LED 5 point avg) 200 min. 220 typ.
.../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 cd/m² (LED 5 point avg) 200 min. 220 typ.
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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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Environmental (continued) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) 164 Specifications Also measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms halfsine pluse for storage): Operating 142 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-...
Environmental (continued) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) 164 Specifications Also measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms halfsine pluse for storage): Operating 142 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-...