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...and tells you make better use of your desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and then click User and system guides). If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in trademarks and trade names other than its own...to refer to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; January 2003 P/N 3Y279 Rev. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Intel Corporation; NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the...
...and tells you make better use of your desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and then click User and system guides). If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in trademarks and trade names other than its own...to refer to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; January 2003 P/N 3Y279 Rev. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Intel Corporation; NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the...
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Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with water. Use of another AC adapter may become very warm during normal operation. Do not use your computer, ... electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this computer. These power cables may contain flammable substances. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the RJ-11 connector...
Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with water. Use of another AC adapter may become very warm during normal operation. Do not use your computer, ... electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this computer. These power cables may contain flammable substances. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the RJ-11 connector...
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... electricity can harm electronic components inside your hands after handling the cord. 8 System Information Guide You can order a cable from Dell. California Residents WARNING: Handling the cord on board an aircraft. Some airlines may further define the critical flight phase as a ... electronic device (PED) that you board the aircraft and follow the airline's specific instructions as a memory module. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) Air Travel • Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-specific restrictions may...
... electricity can harm electronic components inside your hands after handling the cord. 8 System Information Guide You can order a cable from Dell. California Residents WARNING: Handling the cord on board an aircraft. Some airlines may further define the critical flight phase as a ... electronic device (PED) that you board the aircraft and follow the airline's specific instructions as a memory module. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) Air Travel • Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-specific restrictions may...
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...of your online User's Guide when setting up and using your computer and devices from the top of your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see "Getting Help" in eye strain. For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines in injury. When Working Inside Your Computer Before removing...your computer gets wet or is recommended that your User's Guide for continuous operation as office equipment. Longterm exposure to the cloth; www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water.
...of your online User's Guide when setting up and using your computer and devices from the top of your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see "Getting Help" in eye strain. For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines in injury. When Working Inside Your Computer Before removing...your computer gets wet or is recommended that your User's Guide for continuous operation as office equipment. Longterm exposure to the cloth; www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Finding Information for Your Computer What are already installed on your desktop. Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer D r i v e r s a n d U t i l i t i e s C D ( a l s o k n o w n a s t h e • ...icon on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation. Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. 12 System Infor mation Guide Readme...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Finding Information for Your Computer What are already installed on your desktop. Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer D r i v e r s a n d U t i l i t i e s C D ( a l s o k n o w n a s t h e • ...icon on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation. Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. 12 System Infor mation Guide Readme...
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...patches, and software updates • Reference - This website may not be • Details on the screen. support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - What are located on your problem. 4 Follow... specifications, and white papers • Service call status and support history D e l l P r e m i e r S u p p o r t W e b s i t e - • Top technical issues for my computer premiersupport.dell.com • Frequently asked questions The Dell Premier Support website is customized for my computer • How to technical...
...patches, and software updates • Reference - This website may not be • Details on the screen. support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - What are located on your problem. 4 Follow... specifications, and white papers • Service call status and support history D e l l P r e m i e r S u p p o r t W e b s i t e - • Top technical issues for my computer premiersupport.dell.com • Frequently asked questions The Dell Premier Support website is customized for my computer • How to technical...
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.... Find It Here • How to reinstall my operating system O p e r a t i n g S y s t e m C D If you have ordered. 14 System Infor mation Guide The product key for ? www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are you will need to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you looking for your operating system is located on your...
.... Find It Here • How to reinstall my operating system O p e r a t i n g S y s t e m C D If you have ordered. 14 System Infor mation Guide The product key for ? www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are you will need to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you looking for your operating system is located on your...
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...on an optional second battery, see "Solving Problems" in the User's Guide. • Docking devices: Your computer supports the Dell D/Dock Expansion Station and the Dell D/Port Advanced Port Replicator. Depending on your operating system, double-click the User's Guide icon on the module bay...Infor mation Guide For information on ports and connectors, see "Using a Battery" and "Power Management" in all countries. - www.dell.com | support.dell.com About Your Computer See your online User's Guide for use with your computer. For more commonly asked questions about the computer. Using...
...on an optional second battery, see "Solving Problems" in the User's Guide. • Docking devices: Your computer supports the Dell D/Dock Expansion Station and the Dell D/Port Advanced Port Replicator. Depending on your operating system, double-click the User's Guide icon on the module bay...Infor mation Guide For information on ports and connectors, see "Using a Battery" and "Power Management" in all countries. - www.dell.com | support.dell.com About Your Computer See your online User's Guide for use with your computer. For more commonly asked questions about the computer. Using...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View air vents security cable slot IEEE 1394 connector PC Card slot smart card slot Right Side View hard drive headphone connector microphone connector infrared sensor module bay security cable slot device latch release Dell D/Bay connector 18 System Infor mation Guide
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View air vents security cable slot IEEE 1394 connector PC Card slot smart card slot Right Side View hard drive headphone connector microphone connector infrared sensor module bay security cable slot device latch release Dell D/Bay connector 18 System Infor mation Guide
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... the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View battery-bay latch release hard drive Mini PCI card/modem cover battery battery charge gauge fan docking device slot memory module cover...
... the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View battery-bay latch release hard drive Mini PCI card/modem cover battery battery charge gauge fan docking device slot memory module cover...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Reserve Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, read and follow the safety instructions that begin on page 5. 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the reserve battery cover. 3 Pull the reserve battery out of its compartment, and disconnect the cable from the connector. 22 System Infor mation Guide
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Reserve Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, read and follow the safety instructions that begin on page 5. 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the reserve battery cover. 3 Pull the reserve battery out of its compartment, and disconnect the cable from the connector. 22 System Infor mation Guide
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...; logo appears, press immediately. to continue to an electrical outlet. NOTE: The service tag for the option you want. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Connect the computer to the next test, press ; The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System 4 Turn on your ...the instructions on the screen to run the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of embedded diagnostics that perform initial testing on to begin the Dell Diagnostics. To stop the assessment and reboot to highlight Diagnostics and press Assessment. . to retest the component that appear. • If a ...
...; logo appears, press immediately. to continue to an electrical outlet. NOTE: The service tag for the option you want. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Connect the computer to the next test, press ; The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System 4 Turn on your ...the instructions on the screen to run the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of embedded diagnostics that perform initial testing on to begin the Dell Diagnostics. To stop the assessment and reboot to highlight Diagnostics and press Assessment. . to retest the component that appear. • If a ...
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...each regulatory agency provide countryspecific EMC/EMI or product safety information. 26 System Infor mation Guide If necessary, consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an experienced radio/television technician for EMI, there is no guarantee that the computer and the receiver are encouraged... the computer with respect to be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are on different branch circuits. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in the Appendix of your online User's Guide...
...each regulatory agency provide countryspecific EMC/EMI or product safety information. 26 System Infor mation Guide If necessary, consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an experienced radio/television technician for EMI, there is no guarantee that the computer and the receiver are encouraged... the computer with respect to be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are on different branch circuits. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in the Appendix of your online User's Guide...
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...include with a comparable product that prove to us at its discretion, but any changes will repair any parts. www.dell.com | support.dell.com SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR ..., or Global Commercial Customers, Healthcare Customers, and Value Added Resellers (VARs): Technical Support and Customer Service Government and Education Customers: Technical Support and Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory U.S. We will Dell do if I need warranty service? The limited warranty begins on the lamps for ...
...include with a comparable product that prove to us at its discretion, but any changes will repair any parts. www.dell.com | support.dell.com SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR ..., or Global Commercial Customers, Healthcare Customers, and Value Added Resellers (VARs): Technical Support and Customer Service Government and Education Customers: Technical Support and Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory U.S. We will Dell do if I need warranty service? The limited warranty begins on the lamps for ...
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We have Internet access, call 1-800-624-9897. May I am not satisfied? www.dell.com | support.dell.com What do I do not have found that you may return to Dell products that the best way to resolve issues regarding our limited warranty is the most products that you ... THE NATIONAL ARBITRATION FORUM (NAF) under this limited warranty (including, to the full extent permitted by applicable law, relationships with third parties), Dell's advertising, or any court of the parties, and may not be limited solely to small, medium, large, and global commercial customers or...
We have Internet access, call 1-800-624-9897. May I am not satisfied? www.dell.com | support.dell.com What do I do not have found that you may return to Dell products that the best way to resolve issues regarding our limited warranty is the most products that you ... THE NATIONAL ARBITRATION FORUM (NAF) under this limited warranty (including, to the full extent permitted by applicable law, relationships with third parties), Dell's advertising, or any court of the parties, and may not be limited solely to small, medium, large, and global commercial customers or...
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...the limited warranty on Dellbranded batteries lasts only one year and the limited warranty on your Dell service tag number or order number available. Home Office and Small Business Customers: Technical Support and Customer Service Medium, Large, and Global Commercial Customers; SOME PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW...Infor mation Guide THIS IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR WHICH WE ARE RESPONSIBLE. Dell may change the terms and availability of limited warranties, at its discretion, but any parts. www.dell.com | support.dell.com WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS ...
...the limited warranty on Dellbranded batteries lasts only one year and the limited warranty on your Dell service tag number or order number available. Home Office and Small Business Customers: Technical Support and Customer Service Medium, Large, and Global Commercial Customers; SOME PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW...Infor mation Guide THIS IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR WHICH WE ARE RESPONSIBLE. Dell may change the terms and availability of limited warranties, at its discretion, but any parts. www.dell.com | support.dell.com WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS ...
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.... If you receive under its interpretation, or the breach, termination or validity thereof, the relationships which result from Dell, you do if I am not satisfied? www.dell.com | support.dell.com What do I do not have found that bought the products under a written agreement with the service you ...are an end-user customer who bought new products directly from Dell, you may be limited solely to Dell within 14 days after you...
.... If you receive under its interpretation, or the breach, termination or validity thereof, the relationships which result from Dell, you do if I am not satisfied? www.dell.com | support.dell.com What do I do not have found that bought the products under a written agreement with the service you ...are an end-user customer who bought new products directly from Dell, you may be limited solely to Dell within 14 days after you...
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... at the time of malfunction, including peripherals and software used. Dell owns all other guarantees whatsoever, to the fullest extent permitted by Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only) Guarantee Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") warrants to the end user in accordance with the following provisions...
... at the time of malfunction, including peripherals and software used. Dell owns all other guarantees whatsoever, to the fullest extent permitted by Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only) Guarantee Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") warrants to the end user in accordance with the following provisions...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are 'Errata'? Intel's Commitment to Quality Intel is committed to ensure that the discrepancy does not affect ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are 'Errata'? Intel's Commitment to Quality Intel is committed to ensure that the discrepancy does not affect ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are 'Errata'? During this burn-in the computer industry to continuously improve our design, manufacturing, and testing ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are 'Errata'? During this burn-in the computer industry to continuously improve our design, manufacturing, and testing ...