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... correct operation of your upgrade and notification system installed computing environment on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on your computer, and then click Confirm. 3 Scroll down to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type...
... correct operation of your upgrade and notification system installed computing environment on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on your computer, and then click Confirm. 3 Scroll down to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type...
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... run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for running the test. If you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). 26 Quick Reference Guide The device list may indicate requirements for more information...
... run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for running the test. If you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). 26 Quick Reference Guide The device list may indicate requirements for more information...
User's Guide
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... Using the Operating System Media 152 15 Adding and Replacing Parts 155 Before You Begin 155 Recommended Tools 155 Turning Off Your Computer 155 Before Working Inside Your Computer 156 Optical Drive 158 Hard Drive 159 Removing the Hard Drive 159 Replacing the Hard Drive 161 Memory 161 Removing the Memory Module(s 161 Replacing the Memory Module(s 163 Modem 165 Removing the Modem 165 Replacing the Modem 166 Mini Card 167 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . 171 Hinge Cover...
... Using the Operating System Media 152 15 Adding and Replacing Parts 155 Before You Begin 155 Recommended Tools 155 Turning Off Your Computer 155 Before Working Inside Your Computer 156 Optical Drive 158 Hard Drive 159 Removing the Hard Drive 159 Replacing the Hard Drive 161 Memory 161 Removing the Memory Module(s 161 Replacing the Memory Module(s 163 Modem 165 Removing the Modem 165 Replacing the Modem 166 Mini Card 167 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . 171 Hinge Cover...
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... drives, USB devices, and so on. appropriate for your selections. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions • Community - NSS provides critical updates for your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, and click Go. 3 Scroll to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your configuration. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications...
... drives, USB devices, and so on. appropriate for your selections. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions • Community - NSS provides critical updates for your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, and click Go. 3 Scroll to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your configuration. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications...
User's Guide
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... About Your Computer Determining Your Computer's Configuration Based on page 20. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Windows Help and Support Center. For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. To determine your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select...
... About Your Computer Determining Your Computer's Configuration Based on page 20. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Windows Help and Support Center. For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. To determine your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select...
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... Operating System media. This media is enabled. Turns on when wireless networking is an optional feature, so the light turns on only if you to gain access to your computer by placing your screen) and click Disable Bluetooth Radio. BIOMETRIC READER - To quickly enable or disable wireless networking, press . An optional feature that came with certain computers. 28 About Your Computer NOTE: The card with your computer. To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality...
... Operating System media. This media is enabled. Turns on when wireless networking is an optional feature, so the light turns on only if you to gain access to your computer by placing your screen) and click Disable Bluetooth Radio. BIOMETRIC READER - To quickly enable or disable wireless networking, press . An optional feature that came with certain computers. 28 About Your Computer NOTE: The card with your computer. To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality...
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The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard 53 Each key on the keypad has multiple functions.
The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard 53 Each key on the keypad has multiple functions.
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... you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Network security settings are unique to the network. Setting Up and Using Networks 93 Windows Vista To determine which your computer is not configured) is detected in the area, a pop-up notifies you have configured your computer for which wireless configuration utility is managing your wireless network card in Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and then click Connect To→ Connect To→Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-click...
... you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Network security settings are unique to the network. Setting Up and Using Networks 93 Windows Vista To determine which your computer is not configured) is detected in the area, a pop-up notifies you have configured your computer for which wireless configuration utility is managing your wireless network card in Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and then click Connect To→ Connect To→Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-click...
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... as well as other hardware components. Setting Up and Using Networks 95 On the My Computer Information - To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard NOTE: For instructions on using ExpressCards, see "Using Cards" on page 99. • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer...
... as well as other hardware components. Setting Up and Using Networks 95 On the My Computer Information - To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard NOTE: For instructions on using ExpressCards, see "Using Cards" on page 99. • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer...
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... about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 161. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Power Lights" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Troubleshooting 127 COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of the computer and the network jack. IF...
... about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 161. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Power Lights" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Troubleshooting 127 COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of the computer and the network jack. IF...
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...; Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. Power Problems . The computer is securely connected to resume normal operation. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button...
...; Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. Power Problems . The computer is securely connected to resume normal operation. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button...
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Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 142. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. If you are connected to check for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower...
Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 142. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. If you are connected to check for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower...
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... connect an external monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on the keyboard or move the mouse to change or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for interference. If only part of the display is working by testing it with another device, such as needed. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - M O V E T H E M O N I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a key on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Fans...
... connect an external monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on the keyboard or move the mouse to change or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for interference. If only part of the display is working by testing it with another device, such as needed. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - M O V E T H E M O N I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a key on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Fans...
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... memory After you can disable or enable only through the system setup program. (An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you set up the computer, run the system setup program to write down the information for example, your computer password • To verify information about the computer's current configuration, such as : • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device-configuration settings...
... memory After you can disable or enable only through the system setup program. (An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you set up the computer, run the system setup program to write down the information for example, your computer password • To verify information about the computer's current configuration, such as : • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device-configuration settings...
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... shut down your computer work incorrectly. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of each screen, the system setup options are listed at the left. Options or values that you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to start the operating system. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that option. NOTE: To change the system setup settings. System Setup Screens I NOTE: For information...
... shut down your computer work incorrectly. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of each screen, the system setup options are listed at the left. Options or values that you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to start the operating system. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that option. NOTE: To change the system setup settings. System Setup Screens I NOTE: For information...
User's Guide
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... not work correctly. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 142). NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to continue. Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed...
... not work correctly. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 142). NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to continue. Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed...
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... new driver. otherwise, contact your CD drive directory to complete the hardware scan 5 To detect other drivers and utilities, under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (See "Enabling System Restore" on the screen...
... new driver. otherwise, contact your CD drive directory to complete the hardware scan 5 To detect other drivers and utilities, under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (See "Enabling System Restore" on the screen...
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... are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→Update Driver→Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Reinstalling Software 145 To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in...
... are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→Update Driver→Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Reinstalling Software 145 To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in...
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... PCMCIA standard. PC Card - A removable I /O port often used for PC Cards. programmed input/output - A single point on a hard drive that establishes standards for maintaining computer configuration information such as the clock, volume control, and print status. The ability of the computer to it. A type of memory that equals one or more logical storage areas known as logical drives. Modems and network adapters are arranged in...
... PCMCIA standard. PC Card - A removable I /O port often used for PC Cards. programmed input/output - A single point on a hard drive that establishes standards for maintaining computer configuration information such as the clock, volume control, and print status. The ability of the computer to it. A type of memory that equals one or more logical storage areas known as logical drives. Modems and network adapters are arranged in...
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... together. A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay of the computer. trusted platform module - U UAC - UPS - Enables Windows programs to your computer or in to a multi-port hub that contain only text; text editor - unified memory allocation - USB - A program used in to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of unshielded...
... together. A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay of the computer. trusted platform module - U UAC - UPS - Enables Windows programs to your computer or in to a multi-port hub that contain only text; text editor - unified memory allocation - USB - A program used in to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of unshielded...