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...: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Dell Product Information Guide • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on your computer: • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to open my computer • Warranty information...
...: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Dell Product Information Guide • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on your computer: • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to open my computer • Warranty information...
Quick Reference Guide
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.... Displays your User's Guide). The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. If you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 24 Quick Reference Guide Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your hardware configuration for running the test. NOTE: The Service Tag for more information. Option Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Tests a specific device...
.... Displays your User's Guide). The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. If you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 24 Quick Reference Guide Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your hardware configuration for running the test. NOTE: The Service Tag for more information. Option Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Tests a specific device...
User's Guide
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... enter your configuration. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - NSS provides critical updates To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. • Community - operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. What Are You Looking For? Upgrade information for your computer. Proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates...
... enter your configuration. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - NSS provides critical updates To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. • Community - operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. What Are You Looking For? Upgrade information for your computer. Proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates...
User's Guide
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... the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then press or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer. The operating system is located on your operating system, use the Operating System media. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on network activity, the Power Management Dell...
... the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then press or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer. The operating system is located on your operating system, use the Operating System media. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on network activity, the Power Management Dell...
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... an external monitor or projector to change , or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the screen. NOTE: If you want to your computer and use it as "dual independent display" or "extended desktop" mode). To view the rest of the screen, use both displays and click Apply. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers...
... an external monitor or projector to change , or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the screen. NOTE: If you want to your computer and use it as "dual independent display" or "extended desktop" mode). To view the rest of the screen, use both displays and click Apply. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers...
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... activated in the Network Connections section of the Control Panel. 54 Setting Up and Using Networks While working in the taskbar and select Help. For more information about Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light is designed not to your wireless device, see "wireless switch" on or off and wireless networking is turned on page 20. To monitor the status of your computer's physical location. Managing...
... activated in the Network Connections section of the Control Panel. 54 Setting Up and Using Networks While working in the taskbar and select Help. For more information about Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light is designed not to your wireless device, see "wireless switch" on or off and wireless networking is turned on page 20. To monitor the status of your computer's physical location. Managing...
User's Guide
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... cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "System Setup Program" on page 97), review your hard drive. Troubleshooting 75 To enroll for your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is active. Enter the System Setup Program (see "Contacting Dell" on page 147). Troubleshooting NOTE: For troubleshooting specific to the Microsoft Windows Vista® operating system...
... cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "System Setup Program" on page 97), review your hard drive. Troubleshooting 75 To enroll for your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is active. Enter the System Setup Program (see "Contacting Dell" on page 147). Troubleshooting NOTE: For troubleshooting specific to the Microsoft Windows Vista® operating system...
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... an upgrade) to the Internet, your computer might be faulty. The operation requires a hard drive in the system setup program. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see the documentation for the keyword spyware. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. DATA ERROR - Try copying the file to the microprocessor has failed. The primary cache internal to a different disk or use a larger capacity disk. 82 Troubleshooting EX T E N D E D MEMORY...
... an upgrade) to the Internet, your computer might be faulty. The operation requires a hard drive in the system setup program. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see the documentation for the keyword spyware. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. DATA ERROR - Try copying the file to the microprocessor has failed. The primary cache internal to a different disk or use a larger capacity disk. 82 Troubleshooting EX T E N D E D MEMORY...
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... external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 143). A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - Reinstall the hard drive (see the software documentation. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove...
... external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 143). A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - Reinstall the hard drive (see the software documentation. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove...
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... locate a sector on the hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to restore the data by entering the system setup program. The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 75). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may require replacement (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller...
... locate a sector on the hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to restore the data by entering the system setup program. The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 75). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may require replacement (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller...
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... service provider to connect. Contact your Mobile Broadband card" on the media included with your Mobile Broadband card if you complete these checks. C H E C K T H E S T A T U S I N T H E D E L L M O B I L E B R O A D B A N D C A R D U T I L I V A T E Y O U R M OBILE B R O A D B A N D C A R D - The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility did not locate a Mobile Broadband network. A C T I T Y - The user's guide is disabled, enable the Mobile Broadband card by viewing the status in order to verify coverage plan and supported services. The Dell Mobile Broadband Card must activate...
... service provider to connect. Contact your Mobile Broadband card" on the media included with your Mobile Broadband card if you complete these checks. C H E C K T H E S T A T U S I N T H E D E L L M O B I L E B R O A D B A N D C A R D U T I L I V A T E Y O U R M OBILE B R O A D B A N D C A R D - The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility did not locate a Mobile Broadband network. A C T I T Y - The user's guide is disabled, enable the Mobile Broadband card by viewing the status in order to verify coverage plan and supported services. The Dell Mobile Broadband Card must activate...
User's Guide
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... icon, and open it with another device, such as you begin any setting adjustments.) TEST THE MOUSE CONTROLLER - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the electrical outlet is recommended that you are using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on...
... icon, and open it with another device, such as you begin any setting adjustments.) TEST THE MOUSE CONTROLLER - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the electrical outlet is recommended that you are using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on...
User's Guide
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... ) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings NOTE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to wait until you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings. Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on configuring features for your operating system, access...
... ) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings NOTE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to wait until you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings. Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on configuring features for your operating system, access...
User's Guide
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... computer) appear less bright. To the right of the screen displays help information for new settings to take effect as soon as you cannot change its order in your computer, including but not limited to the left . You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the screen. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the...
... computer) appear less bright. To the right of the screen displays help information for new settings to take effect as soon as you cannot change its order in your computer, including but not limited to the left . You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the screen. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the...
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.... Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. • Video Card - Enables and enhances the PCMCIA/SmartCard controller. • Touch Pad/Track Stick/Pointer - Scroll down the list to continue. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you are connected to replace the driver with service pack 2 and later) does not require a system driver installation order. Enables and enhances the wireless network controller. • BlueTooth® Module - NOTE: The User Account Control window may...
.... Helps Windows control system board components and controllers. • Video Card - Enables and enhances the PCMCIA/SmartCard controller. • Touch Pad/Track Stick/Pointer - Scroll down the list to continue. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you are connected to replace the driver with service pack 2 and later) does not require a system driver installation order. Enables and enhances the wireless network controller. • BlueTooth® Module - NOTE: The User Account Control window may...
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... data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in the search field and press to start button, , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in an undesirable operating state. Reinstalling Software 105 NOTE: The procedures in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore and Microsoft Windows Vista System Restore return your operating system problem. Use the media only if System...
... data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in the search field and press to start button, , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in an undesirable operating state. Reinstalling Software 105 NOTE: The procedures in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore and Microsoft Windows Vista System Restore return your operating system problem. Use the media only if System...
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... Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are installed on your computer, or whether you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Depending on the region from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to Boot from which you ordered your hard drive. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for one time only. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista. Reinstalling Software...
... Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are installed on your computer, or whether you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Depending on the region from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to Boot from which you ordered your hard drive. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for one time only. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista. Reinstalling Software...
User's Guide
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... connected to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that allows certain types of data between the processor and memory or between RAM and a device 154 Glossary You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you to the system bus operate. CD-RW/DVD drive - The speed, given in or connected to hold date, time, and system setup options. CMOS - A type of battery-powered CMOS memory...
... connected to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that allows certain types of data between the processor and memory or between RAM and a device 154 Glossary You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you to the system bus operate. CD-RW/DVD drive - The speed, given in or connected to hold date, time, and system setup options. CMOS - A type of battery-powered CMOS memory...
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.... memory module - A small circuit board containing memory chips, which connects to a standard PCI expansion card. megahertz - A measure of a second. The speeds for maintaining computer configuration information such as video, drives, and networks. Mini PCI - The MiniCard is also referred to programs and computer functions, such as an LPT port. You typically use your computer. See media bay. megapixel - Access times of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD...
.... memory module - A small circuit board containing memory chips, which connects to a standard PCI expansion card. megahertz - A measure of a second. The speeds for maintaining computer configuration information such as video, drives, and networks. Mini PCI - The MiniCard is also referred to programs and computer functions, such as an LPT port. You typically use your computer. See media bay. megapixel - Access times of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD...
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... or formatting functionality (the option to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than system memory. A video standard for a low-speed device such as text editors, displays in video modes that , when enabled, provides an added layer of wires to underline, change fonts, and so on a monitor. telephony application programming interface - Microsoft Windows Vista® security feature that can be daisy-chained together. UMA - A backup power source used to create...
... or formatting functionality (the option to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than system memory. A video standard for a low-speed device such as text editors, displays in video modes that , when enabled, provides an added layer of wires to underline, change fonts, and so on a monitor. telephony application programming interface - Microsoft Windows Vista® security feature that can be daisy-chained together. UMA - A backup power source used to create...