Quick Reference Guide
Page 5
... information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ Precision™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or the Windows Vista™ start button, →... your media to provide lastminute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall...
... information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ Precision™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or the Windows Vista™ start button, →... your media to provide lastminute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 6
... when contacting support. operating system and installs the updates appropriate NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary for 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - NOTE: The Microsoft Windows License label has...
... when contacting support. operating system and installs the updates appropriate NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary for 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - NOTE: The Microsoft Windows License label has...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 14
... 14 for information about the battery operating time. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by . NOTICE: If your computer's power usage. See "Specifications" in standby mode or hibernate mode when you should consider replacing the battery. To enter standby mode: • Click Start or → Shut Down→...
... 14 for information about the battery operating time. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by . NOTICE: If your computer's power usage. See "Specifications" in standby mode or hibernate mode when you should consider replacing the battery. To enter standby mode: • Click Start or → Shut Down→...
Quick Reference Guide
Page 21
... support will ask for your computer. Performs a thorough check of each test screen. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu below to run . NOTE: It is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of...
... support will ask for your computer. Performs a thorough check of each test screen. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu below to run . NOTE: It is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of...
Service Manual (English Only)
Page 31
... avoid damaging the WLAN card, never place cables on the back of the computer. Move any antenna cables out of its connector. NOTE: For more specific information about which cable to connect to the type of card you ordered. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the hinge cover (see...
... avoid damaging the WLAN card, never place cables on the back of the computer. Move any antenna cables out of its connector. NOTE: For more specific information about which cable to connect to the type of card you ordered. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the hinge cover (see...
Service Manual (English Only)
Page 32
... instructions in Before You Begin. 2. b. Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card (optional) CAUTION: Before you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. 6. For more specific information about which cable to connect to Contents Page NOTE: The SIM card is optional depending on top of the cable. If you begin any...
... instructions in Before You Begin. 2. b. Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card (optional) CAUTION: Before you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. 6. For more specific information about which cable to connect to Contents Page NOTE: The SIM card is optional depending on top of the cable. If you begin any...
User's Guide
Page 9
Before Working Inside Your Computer 107 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 Media Bay 110 110 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111 Hinge Cover 112 Keyboard 113 Memory 115 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card...Network (WWAN) Cards . . 122 FCM (Flash Cache Module 123 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 125 Coin-Cell Battery 127 15 Dell™ QuickSet 16 Specifications 17 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 139 Technical Support and Customer Service 139 DellConnect 140 Online Services 140 AutoTech Service 141 Automated Order-Status Service...
Before Working Inside Your Computer 107 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 Media Bay 110 110 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111 Hinge Cover 112 Keyboard 113 Memory 115 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card...Network (WWAN) Cards . . 122 FCM (Flash Cache Module 123 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 125 Coin-Cell Battery 127 15 Dell™ QuickSet 16 Specifications 17 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 139 Technical Support and Customer Service 139 DellConnect 140 Online Services 140 AutoTech Service 141 Automated Order-Status Service...
User's Guide
Page 13
... Customer Care - Computer documentation, details on page 76. Finding Information 11 The website may vary depending on your Dell computer. NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your computing environment, software updates, and relevant...the operating system available in the taskbar. Proactive e-mail notification of your configuration. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Find It Here • Solutions - Service call and order ...
... Customer Care - Computer documentation, details on page 76. Finding Information 11 The website may vary depending on your Dell computer. NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your computing environment, software updates, and relevant...the operating system available in the taskbar. Proactive e-mail notification of your configuration. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Find It Here • Solutions - Service call and order ...
User's Guide
Page 33
...in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTICE: If your work immediately after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). See "Specifications" on conserving battery power. By default, a pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. These options can change when ...battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Each light represents incremental degradation. NOTE: See "Power Management Modes" on page 31 for more information on page 131 for...
...in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTICE: If your work immediately after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). See "Specifications" on conserving battery power. By default, a pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. These options can change when ...battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Each light represents incremental degradation. NOTE: See "Power Management Modes" on page 31 for more information on page 131 for...
User's Guide
Page 48
NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you want to change the appearance of the desktop may no longer be installed. In pan mode, the ... at one time, and the taskbar that supported by using . As you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than that usually appears at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be visible. Microsoft® Windows® XP...
NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you want to change the appearance of the desktop may no longer be installed. In pan mode, the ... at one time, and the taskbar that supported by using . As you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than that usually appears at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be visible. Microsoft® Windows® XP...
User's Guide
Page 55
... "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable" on only your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for the broadband modem to the broadband modem. Installation CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information. The wireless network card...
... "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable" on only your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for the broadband modem to the broadband modem. Installation CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information. The wireless network card...
User's Guide
Page 56
...necessary, configure your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your wireless...do not apply to a WLAN. The technical term for connecting your computer to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that you have followed the ...
...necessary, configure your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your wireless...do not apply to a WLAN. The technical term for connecting your computer to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that you have followed the ...
User's Guide
Page 57
...you that appear on your screen. Thereafter, whenever you log on to your computer within the range of the wireless network connection. Dell cannot provide this information. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is not checked, the indicator is off , the wireless activity indicator changes to...-up notifies you of the wireless network that network. When you turn the wireless networking function on or off . For specific information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Help (see your wireless network documentation in...
...you that appear on your screen. Thereafter, whenever you log on to your computer within the range of the wireless network connection. Dell cannot provide this information. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is not checked, the indicator is off , the wireless activity indicator changes to...-up notifies you of the wireless network that network. When you turn the wireless networking function on or off . For specific information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Help (see your wireless network documentation in...
User's Guide
Page 58
... (also known as a WWAN) is a series of Mobile Broadband card installed in your computer as well as the computer remains in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your card if purchased separately from your computer) If the utility is corrupted or deleted from which cellular telephone service is...about the hardware installed on page 12. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on the CD that location may not necessarily be within a...
... (also known as a WWAN) is a series of Mobile Broadband card installed in your computer as well as the computer remains in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your card if purchased separately from your computer) If the utility is corrupted or deleted from which cellular telephone service is...about the hardware installed on page 12. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on the CD that location may not necessarily be within a...
User's Guide
Page 60
... from unauthorized access to the computer while the computer is shipped to you, you must first use Dell QuickSet to enable and configure the switch to scan specifically for a few seconds. When the firewall is activated in your computer is connected to control WiFi network...the Internet Connection Firewall does not reduce the need when using your computer's physical location. Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler The QuickSet Location Profiler helps you manage network settings that correspond to change the way network connections are handled....
... from unauthorized access to the computer while the computer is shipped to you, you must first use Dell QuickSet to enable and configure the switch to scan specifically for a few seconds. When the firewall is activated in your computer is connected to control WiFi network...the Internet Connection Firewall does not reduce the need when using your computer's physical location. Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler The QuickSet Location Profiler helps you manage network settings that correspond to change the way network connections are handled....
User's Guide
Page 63
... (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to its thickness, not its carrying case. Using Cards 61 Using Cards Card Types See "Specifications" on page 131 for 34-mm cards. NOTE: A PC Card is running. Extended Cards An extended card (for use when no PC Card is installed...
... (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to its thickness, not its carrying case. Using Cards 61 Using Cards Card Types See "Specifications" on page 131 for 34-mm cards. NOTE: A PC Card is running. Extended Cards An extended card (for use when no PC Card is installed...
User's Guide
Page 69
... to groups of protection, such as smart cards, data encryption programs, or PC Cards with encryption features. The computer does not specifically prompt you turn on your hard drive or external hard drive (if one is being used instead of passwords available on page 142...high level of security for repair or reconfiguration • Allows you forget any of your passwords, contact your system administrator or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer in the same way a primary password restricts access to computers for the administrator password. If you disable the ...
... to groups of protection, such as smart cards, data encryption programs, or PC Cards with encryption features. The computer does not specifically prompt you turn on your hard drive or external hard drive (if one is being used instead of passwords available on page 142...high level of security for repair or reconfiguration • Allows you forget any of your passwords, contact your system administrator or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer in the same way a primary password restricts access to computers for the administrator password. If you disable the ...
User's Guide
Page 77
...on page 142). Troubleshooting 75 This typically can take 10 to 20 minutes. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of the problem you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab ...is recommended that you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following table for more information. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Runs the stand-alone memory test Runs System Diagnostics...
...on page 142). Troubleshooting 75 This typically can take 10 to 20 minutes. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of the problem you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab ...is recommended that you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following table for more information. Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Runs the stand-alone memory test Runs System Diagnostics...
User's Guide
Page 82
... the Product Information Guide. D I S K C : F A I L E D I N I T I A L I Z A T I L U R E - Run the hard drive tests in filenames. Restart the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). The primary cache internal to fit on page 108). C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I O N E R R O R - D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I L U R E - E R R O R R ...Dell Support Utility" on page 142). H A R D - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific...
... the Product Information Guide. D I S K C : F A I L E D I N I T I A L I Z A T I L U R E - Run the hard drive tests in filenames. Restart the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). The primary cache internal to fit on page 108). C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I O N E R R O R - D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I L U R E - E R R O R R ...Dell Support Utility" on page 142). H A R D - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Hard Drive" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific...
User's Guide
Page 84
... page 142). Connect your boot device, ensure that you want to charge the battery. O F - The computer cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. The operating system may be corrupted. O P T I L U R E - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142). Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Add or Remove...
... page 142). Connect your boot device, ensure that you want to charge the battery. O F - The computer cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. The operating system may be corrupted. O P T I L U R E - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142). Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Add or Remove...