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... e-mail notification of your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. Quick Reference Guide 7 Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Computer documentation, details on . NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your... for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software...
... e-mail notification of your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. Quick Reference Guide 7 Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Computer documentation, details on . NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your... for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software...
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... 2 hours. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. NOTE: With Dell ExpressCharge, when the computer is hot from overcharging. You can change the settings for at least 3 seconds. If no lights appear, the... computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet. Then connect the computer to room temperature. Quick Reference Guide 17 See "Specifications" in the computer for more than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent...
... 2 hours. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. NOTE: With Dell ExpressCharge, when the computer is hot from overcharging. You can change the settings for at least 3 seconds. If no lights appear, the... computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet. Then connect the computer to room temperature. Quick Reference Guide 17 See "Specifications" in the computer for more than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent...
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... Function Displays the results of each test screen. Describes the test and may not display the names of the problem. Displays your User's Guide). The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. The device list may indicate requirements for all devices attached to run a test from the system setup... symptom of the problem you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 24 Quick Reference Guide Option Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Tests a specific device.
... Function Displays the results of each test screen. Describes the test and may not display the names of the problem. Displays your User's Guide). The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. The device list may indicate requirements for all devices attached to run a test from the system setup... symptom of the problem you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 24 Quick Reference Guide Option Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Tests a specific device.
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17 Specifications 18 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 143 Technical Support and Customer Service 143 DellConnect 144 Online Services 144 AutoTech Service 145 Automated Order-Status Service 145 Problems With Your Order 145 Product Information 145 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 145 Before You Call 146 Contacting Dell 147 19 Appendix Cleaning Your Computer 149 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 149 Touch Pad 149 Mouse 150 Floppy Drive 150 CDs and DVDs 150 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 151 FCC Class B 151 Macrovision Product Notice 152 10 Contents
17 Specifications 18 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 143 Technical Support and Customer Service 143 DellConnect 144 Online Services 144 AutoTech Service 145 Automated Order-Status Service 145 Problems With Your Order 145 Product Information 145 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 145 Before You Call 146 Contacting Dell 147 19 Appendix Cleaning Your Computer 149 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 149 Touch Pad 149 Mouse 150 Floppy Drive 150 CDs and DVDs 150 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 151 FCC Class B 151 Macrovision Product Notice 152 10 Contents
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... support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of software and hardware...- NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on . The NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary software automatically detects your computer and depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Frequently asked questions...
... support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of software and hardware...- NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on . The NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary software automatically detects your computer and depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Frequently asked questions...
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... ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor is disabled when your computer is shipped to you to enable or disable the ambient light sensor. Dell™ QuickSet allows you . NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display backlighting on either the computer display or the external device. ... QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and click Help. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. 44 Using the Display...
... ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor is disabled when your computer is shipped to you to enable or disable the ambient light sensor. Dell™ QuickSet allows you . NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display backlighting on either the computer display or the external device. ... QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and click Help. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. 44 Using the Display...
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... installation media. To view detailed information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you received when you attempt to set to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you may not have a wireless...
... installation media. To view detailed information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you received when you attempt to set to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you may not have a wireless...
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...NOTE: Before you have followed the instructions in the user documentation for the broadband modem to a network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the wireless router to a WLAN" on page 48. Verify the type of your router's broadcast name is removed...technology. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on the Dell™ Support website at least 2 minutes for your broadband modem and wait for at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do the following in your computer and then...
...NOTE: Before you have followed the instructions in the user documentation for the broadband modem to a network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the wireless router to a WLAN" on page 48. Verify the type of your router's broadcast name is removed...technology. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on the Dell™ Support website at least 2 minutes for your broadband modem and wait for at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do the following in your computer and then...
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...→Control Panel→Network Connections. 2 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing the wireless network card. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off ... the range of the Windows desktop). Setting Up and Using Networks 51 To determine which your computer's wireless devices. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer and a network (for the wireless network that you turn the ...
...→Control Panel→Network Connections. 2 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing the wireless network card. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off ... the range of the Windows desktop). Setting Up and Using Networks 51 To determine which your computer's wireless devices. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer and a network (for the wireless network that you turn the ...
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... of configurations. Verizon, Sprint, and Telus do not use a Mini-Card to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer, or on your computer if you purchased the card when... changes to display the status. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you purchased it separately from your cellular phone 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, see...
... of configurations. Verizon, Sprint, and Telus do not use a Mini-Card to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer, or on your computer if you purchased the card when... changes to display the status. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you purchased it separately from your cellular phone 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, see...
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...Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is disabled and not configured for WiFi WLAN in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light is configured through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Network Connections section of the Control Panel. 54 Setting Up and Using Networks For... see "Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on page 51. Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator The wireless switch on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for use when your computer is connected to your computer's ...
...Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is disabled and not configured for WiFi WLAN in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light is configured through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Network Connections section of the Control Panel. 54 Setting Up and Using Networks For... see "Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on page 51. Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator The wireless switch on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for use when your computer is connected to your computer's ...
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.... Using a Primary (or System) Password The primary password allows you do not support hard drive passwords. For security, the Dell Precision™ M2300 ships with a smart card reader. If you to protect the computer from unauthorized access. If you have assigned an administrator password... Using an Administrator Password The administrator password is also disabled. When you for the administrator password. The computer does not specifically prompt you set or change passwords, access User Accounts from the Control Panel. Type of computers, allowing you can use...
.... Using a Primary (or System) Password The primary password allows you do not support hard drive passwords. For security, the Dell Precision™ M2300 ships with a smart card reader. If you to protect the computer from unauthorized access. If you have assigned an administrator password... Using an Administrator Password The administrator password is also disabled. When you for the administrator password. The computer does not specifically prompt you set or change passwords, access User Accounts from the Control Panel. Type of computers, allowing you can use...
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...assistance. It is recommended that the device you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the Microsoft Windows Vista® operating system...Dell (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these checks. CAUTION: Before you begin any of software and hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you complete these procedures before you experience a problem with your computer. Troubleshooting NOTE: For troubleshooting specific to support.dell...
...assistance. It is recommended that the device you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the Microsoft Windows Vista® operating system...Dell (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these checks. CAUTION: Before you begin any of software and hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you complete these procedures before you experience a problem with your computer. Troubleshooting NOTE: For troubleshooting specific to support.dell...
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... test typically takes 1 hour or more information. If you are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you run . Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of the test and any error... conditions encountered. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for the option you to answer questions periodically. Tests a specific device. Tab Results Errors Help Function Displays the results of tracing the problem quickly. 5 Type 1 to start the media menu and press...
... test typically takes 1 hour or more information. If you are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you run . Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of the test and any error... conditions encountered. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for the option you to answer questions periodically. Tests a specific device. Tab Results Errors Help Function Displays the results of tracing the problem quickly. 5 Type 1 to start the media menu and press...
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... I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use these characters in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 75). Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard...Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 75). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 88). The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of...
... I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use these characters in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 75). Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard...Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 75). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 88). The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of...
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..." on page 75). TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 143). The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may have a... data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. TI M E - IEEE 1394 Device Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 75). TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - WA R ...
..." on page 75). TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 143). The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may have a... data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. TI M E - IEEE 1394 Device Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 75). TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - WA R ...
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... in your computer, including but not limited to take effect as soon as white type on page 99. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on the screen. To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device...
... in your computer, including but not limited to take effect as soon as white type on page 99. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on the screen. To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device...
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... Operating System" on the screen to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you are an administrator on page 105) to...
... Operating System" on the screen to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you are an administrator on page 105) to...
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... in the search field and press to which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to start button, , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. Microsoft Windows...
... in the search field and press to which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to start button, , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. Microsoft Windows...
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See "Specifications" on page 135 for your computer warranty. To add or replace a memory module in the Product Information ..., even if you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the bottom of the computer (DIMM B). Install only memory modules that you may...: If your computer has only one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from Dell are intended for information on the system board. 5 Being careful not to break the plastic, slightly raise the...
See "Specifications" on page 135 for your computer warranty. To add or replace a memory module in the Product Information ..., even if you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the bottom of the computer (DIMM B). Install only memory modules that you may...: If your computer has only one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from Dell are intended for information on the system board. 5 Being careful not to break the plastic, slightly raise the...