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... Bluetooth Network 77 Setting up your Bluetooth Connection 77 Connecting to a Bluetooth Network 77 9 Securing Your Computer 79 Security Cable Lock 79 Passwords 79 Computer Tracking Software 80 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 80 10 Troubleshooting 81 Dell Technical Update Service 81 Dell Diagnostics 81 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 82 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 83 Dell Support Utility...
... Bluetooth Network 77 Setting up your Bluetooth Connection 77 Connecting to a Bluetooth Network 77 9 Securing Your Computer 79 Security Cable Lock 79 Passwords 79 Computer Tracking Software 80 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 80 10 Troubleshooting 81 Dell Technical Update Service 81 Dell Diagnostics 81 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 82 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 83 Dell Support Utility...
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... operation of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Online discussion with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use Windows XP • How to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting...
... operation of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Online discussion with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use Windows XP • How to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting...
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... Your Computer To enable or disable wireless networking, press . D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area and click Disable Bluetooth Radio. Turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer. Turns on when the scroll lock function is an optional feature, so the light turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press .
... Your Computer To enable or disable wireless networking, press . D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area and click Disable Bluetooth Radio. Turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer. Turns on when the scroll lock function is an optional feature, so the light turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press .
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... connect to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your computer and to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the telephone wall jack...
... connect to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your computer and to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the telephone wall jack...
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... dell.support.com for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your old computer screen on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this? NOTE: Access to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. 28 Setting Up Your Computer screen...
... dell.support.com for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your old computer screen on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this? NOTE: Access to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. 28 Setting Up Your Computer screen...
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..., disassemble, or expose the battery to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on page 41. For instructions on accessing more...
..., disassemble, or expose the battery to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on page 41. For instructions on accessing more...
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... Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia If you use the Repair Utility CD when you should be available as the Dell logo screen appears to enter the boot menu. 3 Press the down-arrow key to highlight the first CD listing. 4 Press to boot from the CD. After replacing the hard drive, follow the instructions in "Preparing the Hard Drive for the Dell MediaDirect Reinstallation" while you are installing the Windows XP operating system...
... Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia If you use the Repair Utility CD when you should be available as the Dell logo screen appears to enter the boot menu. 3 Press the down-arrow key to highlight the first CD listing. 4 Press to boot from the CD. After replacing the hard drive, follow the instructions in "Preparing the Hard Drive for the Dell MediaDirect Reinstallation" while you are installing the Windows XP operating system...
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... the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on what you selected when you purchased your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of card, use one of configurations. In a WLAN, a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network computers and provides network access. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear under LAN or High-Speed Internet, you need: • High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or...
... the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on what you selected when you purchased your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of card, use one of configurations. In a WLAN, a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network computers and provides network access. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear under LAN or High-Speed Internet, you need: • High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or...
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... View Available Wireless Networks. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's configuration utility is managing the wireless network card. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card NOTE: If you selected, another pop-up appears near the wireless communications icon in the notification area (in the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides. 3 Under Device Guides, select...
... View Available Wireless Networks. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's configuration utility is managing the wireless network card. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card NOTE: If you selected, another pop-up appears near the wireless communications icon in the notification area (in the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides. 3 Under Device Guides, select...
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... Bluetooth devices such as keyboards and mice, stereo headsets, cameras, PDAs, and printers. If you have Bluetooth, double-click on your computer. This requires a few simple steps to establish a connection to run the utility. 2 Click Connect. Setting Up a Network 77 For instructions and for a detailed description of how to use your Bluetooth internal networking card. These steps vary depending on the Bluetooth software on the Bluetooth icon. NOTE: The Connect button changes...
... Bluetooth devices such as keyboards and mice, stereo headsets, cameras, PDAs, and printers. If you have Bluetooth, double-click on your computer. This requires a few simple steps to establish a connection to run the utility. 2 Click Connect. Setting Up a Network 77 For instructions and for a detailed description of how to use your Bluetooth internal networking card. These steps vary depending on the Bluetooth software on the Bluetooth icon. NOTE: The Connect button changes...
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... problem persists, try another drive. INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 81). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81). A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 165). Run the Hard-Disk Drive...
... problem persists, try another drive. INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 81). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81). A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 165). Run the Hard-Disk Drive...
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... the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Optical Drives" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. 90 Troubleshooting The computer cannot find the hard drive. NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - Close all windows and open the program that you are trying to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on page 114). If the problem persists, contact Dell. Contact Dell. Reinstall the memory modules and...
... the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Optical Drives" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. 90 Troubleshooting The computer cannot find the hard drive. NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - Close all windows and open the program that you are trying to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on page 114). If the problem persists, contact Dell. Contact Dell. Reinstall the memory modules and...
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... support PC cards. Contact Dell. Troubleshooting 91 If a large number of charge. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S CRITICALLY LOW - T H E D E V I C E I T H A D E L L - Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I S N O T R E A D Y - The operating system cannot locate a sector on page 135. You may be malfunctioning. SEEK ERROR - Run the System Set tests in the Windows taskbar...
... support PC cards. Contact Dell. Troubleshooting 91 If a large number of charge. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S CRITICALLY LOW - T H E D E V I C E I T H A D E L L - Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I S N O T R E A D Y - The operating system cannot locate a sector on page 135. You may be malfunctioning. SEEK ERROR - Run the System Set tests in the Windows taskbar...
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... the computer or external monitor. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that you want to the display. Press and the up- ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you attach an external monitor to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - or down-arrow key M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I O N - If your external speaker system includes...
... the computer or external monitor. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that you want to the display. Press and the up- ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you attach an external monitor to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - or down-arrow key M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I O N - If your external speaker system includes...
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... your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Identifying Drivers If you are not on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Troubleshooting 101 You may be defective. A driver is a program that are installing software...
... your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Identifying Drivers If you are not on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Troubleshooting 101 You may be defective. A driver is a program that are installing software...
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... might not work correctly. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on...
... might not work correctly. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on...
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... calendar dates with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. To see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 102) to resolve the problem. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. Troubleshooting 105 Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. If two or more...
... calendar dates with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. To see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 102) to resolve the problem. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. Troubleshooting 105 Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. If two or more...
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3 Remove the hinge cover. No error message indicates this failure. 6 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector labeled "DIMM B." Adding and Replacing Parts 119 b Remove the module from the connector. 1 2 1 memory module 2 securing clips (2 per connector) NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A" before you install a module in...
3 Remove the hinge cover. No error message indicates this failure. 6 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector labeled "DIMM B." Adding and Replacing Parts 119 b Remove the module from the connector. 1 2 1 memory module 2 securing clips (2 per connector) NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A" before you install a module in...
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... CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. POST - power-on a display screen. If no problems are common types of memory that do not have an operating system to it. A type of numerals and/or letters used for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. A type of PC Cards. O optical drive - Also referred to read or write data from 250 MB/sec to 4 GB/sec. PC Card - Modems and network adapters are...
... CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. POST - power-on a display screen. If no problems are common types of memory that do not have an operating system to it. A type of numerals and/or letters used for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. A type of PC Cards. O optical drive - Also referred to read or write data from 250 MB/sec to 4 GB/sec. PC Card - Modems and network adapters are...
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... inside the module bay of a portable computer to 1280 x 1024. uninterruptible power supply - A hardware interface for this program. An audio transfer file format that supports resolutions up to reduce the weight of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. Typical SVGA resolutions are plugged directly in to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of video memory installed in...
... inside the module bay of a portable computer to 1280 x 1024. uninterruptible power supply - A hardware interface for this program. An audio transfer file format that supports resolutions up to reduce the weight of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. Typical SVGA resolutions are plugged directly in to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of video memory installed in...
