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... DELL logo, Dell Precision, and ExpressCharge are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either potential damage to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series...
... DELL logo, Dell Precision, and ExpressCharge are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either potential damage to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series...
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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 8 About Your Computer 9 Front View 9 Left Side View 10 Right Side View 10 Back View 11 Bottom View 11 Using a Battery 12 Battery Performance 12 Checking the Battery Charge 13 Charging the Battery 14 Replacing the Battery 14 Storing a Battery 15 Troubleshooting 15 Dell Technical Update Service 15 Dell Diagnostics 15 Lockups and Software Problems 18 Index 21 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 8 About Your Computer 9 Front View 9 Left Side View 10 Right Side View 10 Back View 11 Bottom View 11 Using a Battery 12 Battery Performance 12 Checking the Battery Charge 13 Charging the Battery 14 Replacing the Battery 14 Storing a Battery 15 Troubleshooting 15 Dell Technical Update Service 15 Dell Diagnostics 15 Lockups and Software Problems 18 Index 21 Contents 3
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... to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer. Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation User's Guide 1 Click Start→...
... to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer. Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation User's Guide 1 Click Start→...
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... operating system and support for your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com→ Downloads. 2 Enter your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. 6 Quick...
... operating system and support for your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com→ Downloads. 2 Enter your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. 6 Quick...
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... work with programs and files • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled...
... work with programs and files • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled...
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.... 8 Quick Reference Guide Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to the docking device...
.... 8 Quick Reference Guide Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to the docking device...
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About Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 13 12 4 11 10 5 9 6 8 7 1 display latch 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 speakers (2) 6 keyboard 7 touch pad 8 touch pad/track stick buttons 9 track stick 10 keyboard status lights 11 volume control buttons 12 mute button 13 ambient light sensor Quick Reference Guide 9
About Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 13 12 4 11 10 5 9 6 8 7 1 display latch 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 speakers (2) 6 keyboard 7 touch pad 8 touch pad/track stick buttons 9 track stick 10 keyboard status lights 11 volume control buttons 12 mute button 13 ambient light sensor Quick Reference Guide 9
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Left Side View Right Side View 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 1 security cable slot 2 air vents 3 1394 connector 4 audio connectors 5 ExpressCard slot 6 infrared sensor 7 wireless switch 8 wireless activity light 9 PC Card slot 10 smart card slot 1 media bay 1 2 2 USB connectors (2) 10 Quick Reference Guide
Left Side View Right Side View 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 1 security cable slot 2 air vents 3 1394 connector 4 audio connectors 5 ExpressCard slot 6 infrared sensor 7 wireless switch 8 wireless activity light 9 PC Card slot 10 smart card slot 1 media bay 1 2 2 USB connectors (2) 10 Quick Reference Guide
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Bottom View 123 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 2 USB connector 3 powered USB connector 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 5 serial connector 6 video connector 7 AC adapter connector 8 air vents 1 2 6 5 4 3 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 3 memory module cover 4 docking-device connector 5 fan air vents 6 hard drive Quick Reference Guide 11 Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while...
Bottom View 123 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 2 USB connector 3 powered USB connector 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 5 serial connector 6 video connector 7 AC adapter connector 8 air vents 1 2 6 5 4 3 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 3 memory module cover 4 docking-device connector 5 fan air vents 6 hard drive Quick Reference Guide 11 Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while...
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... the media bay to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can install an optional second battery in the Product Information Guide. 12 Quick Reference Guide When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell™...
... the media bay to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can install an optional second battery in the Product Information Guide. 12 Quick Reference Guide When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell™...
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...: by using the Battery Meter in the taskbar, and click Help. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to illuminate the charge-level lights. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on...
...: by using the Battery Meter in the taskbar, and click Help. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to illuminate the charge-level lights. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on...
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... Power Options Properties window. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is in good condition, and more than 60 percent of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the computer to work immediately after a low-battery warning. If no lights appear, the battery is turned off . 14 Quick Reference Guide Do not use a battery from other external cables from being in a hot...
... Power Options Properties window. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is in good condition, and more than 60 percent of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the computer to work immediately after a low-battery warning. If no lights appear, the battery is turned off . 14 Quick Reference Guide Do not use a battery from other external cables from being in a hot...
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.... 1 2 3 1 battery 2 battery tab 3 battery-bay latch release To replace the battery, place the battery in the Product Information Guide. The service is free and can be customized for content, format, and how frequently you store your computer for an extended period of software and hardware updates for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of time. Storing a Battery Remove...
.... 1 2 3 1 battery 2 battery tab 3 battery-bay latch release To replace the battery, place the battery in the Product Information Guide. The service is free and can be customized for content, format, and how frequently you store your computer for an extended period of software and hardware updates for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of time. Storing a Battery Remove...
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... detected, the computer stops and beeps. to continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . Select Diagnostics from either your hard drive. 16 Quick Reference Guide It is recommended that appear. • If a failure is connected to the next test, press ; To stop the assessment and...
... detected, the computer stops and beeps. to continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . Select Diagnostics from either your hard drive. 16 Quick Reference Guide It is recommended that appear. • If a failure is connected to the next test, press ; To stop the assessment and...
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen. On the next start the menu and press to run . Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait...
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen. On the next start the menu and press to run . Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait...
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... your mouse, press and hold the power button for the selected device. 3 If you run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the following table for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Displays your computer. 18 Quick Reference Guide The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration...
... your mouse, press and hold the power button for the selected device. 3 If you run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the following table for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Displays your computer. 18 Quick Reference Guide The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration...
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... designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that is compatible...
... designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that is compatible...
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...-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to the Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 15. If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. For more information, go to a software problem. 20 Quick Reference Guide S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E -
...-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to the Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 15. If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. For more information, go to a software problem. 20 Quick Reference Guide S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E -
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... Dell Premier Support website, 5 diagnostics Dell, 15 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 6 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 5 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O operating system CD, 7 reinstalling, 7 Operating System CD, 7 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 15 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 P problems blue screen, 19 computer crashes, 18-19 computer does not start up...
... Dell Premier Support website, 5 diagnostics Dell, 15 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 6 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 5 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O operating system CD, 7 reinstalling, 7 Operating System CD, 7 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 15 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 P problems blue screen, 19 computer crashes, 18-19 computer does not start up...
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R regulatory information, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 15 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 15 Help and Support Center, 7 S safety instructions, 5 serial connector description, 11 system view, 11 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 19 spyware, 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 17 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 16 support website, 6 system views back, 11 bottom, 11 front, 9 left side, 10 right side, 10 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help...
R regulatory information, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 15 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 15 Help and Support Center, 7 S safety instructions, 5 serial connector description, 11 system view, 11 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 19 spyware, 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 17 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 16 support website, 6 system views back, 11 bottom, 11 front, 9 left side, 10 right side, 10 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help...
