Dell Precision M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual
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... desktop and follow the instructions on the computer. 3. The computer continues to save configuration changes. 6. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Flashing the BIOS From a CD 1. Press , select Save changes and reboot, and press to boot and updates the new BIOS... POST to reset the computer defaults. 5. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to disk and then click OK. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS...
... desktop and follow the instructions on the computer. 3. The computer continues to save configuration changes. 6. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Flashing the BIOS From a CD 1. Press , select Save changes and reboot, and press to boot and updates the new BIOS... POST to reset the computer defaults. 5. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to disk and then click OK. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS...
Quick Reference Guide
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... make better use of your computer. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell Precision, and ExpressCharge are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; All rights reserved. Intel and Pentium are not applicable. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. is...
... make better use of your computer. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell Precision, and ExpressCharge are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; All rights reserved. Intel and Pentium are not applicable. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. is...
Quick Reference Guide
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...your computer, you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • Upgrades - What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located... the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for components, such premier.support.dell.com. as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Computer documentation, details on the bottom of...
...your computer, you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • Upgrades - What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located... the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for components, such premier.support.dell.com. as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Computer documentation, details on the bottom of...
Quick Reference Guide
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...The operating system is already installed on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Quick Reference Guide 7 NOTE: The color of your...drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on your operating system, use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The ...
...The operating system is already installed on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Quick Reference Guide 7 NOTE: The color of your...drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on your operating system, use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The ...
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... charge gauge on the battery, you can check battery health in the taskbar, and click Help. 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 the battery charge gauge to...
... charge gauge on the battery, you can check battery health in the taskbar, and click Help. 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 the battery charge gauge to...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work with your computer. By default, a pop-up window warns you connect the computer to avoid possible connector damage. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you when the battery..., and remove any other computers with a compatible battery purchased from being used in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is in approximately 2 hours. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet ...
... Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work with your computer. By default, a pop-up window warns you connect the computer to avoid possible connector damage. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you when the battery..., and remove any other computers with a compatible battery purchased from being used in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is in approximately 2 hours. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet ...
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...immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you contact Dell for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to the next test, press ; Press any key to continue. 5 Press... any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in one of your ...8226; If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.
...immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you contact Dell for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to the next test, press ; Press any key to continue. 5 Press... any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in one of your ...8226; If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. If you see the Windows desktop. Performs a thorough check of each test screen. The test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you to wait until ...you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to answer questions periodically Tests a specific device. NOTE: The Service Tag for your part. If you want . Write down ...
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. If you see the Windows desktop. Performs a thorough check of each test screen. The test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you to wait until ...you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to answer questions periodically Tests a specific device. NOTE: The Service Tag for your part. If you want . Write down ...
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... or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program...A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z A R D - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on your computer. See the software documentation 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 - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO...
... or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program...A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z A R D - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on your computer. See the software documentation 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 - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO...
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...19 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 18 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 15 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 ... 18-19 computer does not start up, 18 computer stops responding, 18 Dell Diagnostics, 15 lockups, 18 program crashes, 19 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 19 slow computer performance, 20 software, 18-19 spyware, 20 ...
...19 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 18 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 15 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 ... 18-19 computer does not start up, 18 computer stops responding, 18 Dell Diagnostics, 15 lockups, 18 program crashes, 19 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 19 slow computer performance, 20 software, 18-19 spyware, 20 ...
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..., 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 and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, ...
..., 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 and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, ...
User's Guide
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...of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for information on other documentation included with your computer, see Glossary. Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M65 User's Guide Finding Information About Your Computer Using a Battery Using the Keyboard Using Multimedia Using the Display Using Networks Using Cards..., see Finding Information. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of your computer. A01 If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable.
...of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for information on other documentation included with your computer, see Glossary. Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M65 User's Guide Finding Information About Your Computer Using a Battery Using the Keyboard Using Multimedia Using the Display Using Networks Using Cards..., see Finding Information. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of your computer. A01 If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable.
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For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer ...
For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer ...
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... enable or disable WiFi, use the wireless switch on when Bluetooth wireless technology is not available to an electrical outlet, the light operates as the Windows logo key. If the computer is running on only if you ordered the optional fingerprint reader with your computer, the reader is critically low. If...
... enable or disable WiFi, use the wireless switch on when Bluetooth wireless technology is not available to an electrical outlet, the light operates as the Windows logo key. If the computer is running on only if you ordered the optional fingerprint reader with your computer, the reader is critically low. If...
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Supports 34- For information on transferring data, see Windows Help, the Help and Support Center, or the documentation...wireless devices such as a modem or network adapter. Wi-Fi Catcher™ light - Supports one smart card (see Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator. Right Side View infrared sensor - NOTE: The wireless switch does not...networks or networks that came with a blank installed in the slot. ExpressCard slot - wireless switch - See Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator for Wi-Fi networks. The computer ships with your infrared-compatible ...
Supports 34- For information on transferring data, see Windows Help, the Help and Support Center, or the documentation...wireless devices such as a modem or network adapter. Wi-Fi Catcher™ light - Supports one smart card (see Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator. Right Side View infrared sensor - NOTE: The wireless switch does not...networks or networks that came with a blank installed in the slot. ExpressCard slot - wireless switch - See Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator for Wi-Fi networks. The computer ships with your infrared-compatible ...
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...Running the computer in the battery bay. You can install an optional second battery in the Product Information Guide. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is low (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you perform operations including, but... be fully charged, use the AC adapter to significantly increase operating time. 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 ...
...Running the computer in the battery bay. You can install an optional second battery in the Product Information Guide. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is low (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you perform operations including, but... be fully charged, use the AC adapter to significantly increase operating time. 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 ...
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... Specifications for more information on the battery charge gauge for information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. By default, a pop-up window warns you leave the computer unattended for more information about the battery operating time. These options can check ...battery health in before entering standby mode. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Each light represents incremental degradation. If five lights appear, less than...
... Specifications for more information on the battery charge gauge for information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. By default, a pop-up window warns you leave the computer unattended for more information about the battery operating time. These options can check ...battery health in before entering standby mode. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Each light represents incremental degradation. If five lights appear, less than...
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...Power Management Wizard, double-click the in the taskbar. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to room temperature. If the battery is longer with your computer or being used ...Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to a reserved area on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods: ¡ Press the power button. ¡ Close the display....
...Power Management Wizard, double-click the in the taskbar. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to room temperature. If the battery is longer with your computer or being used ...Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to a reserved area on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods: ¡ Press the power button. ¡ Close the display....
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... backlighting to compensate for both displays and click Apply. 5. If covered up, the ALS automatically sets the display brightness to you. Dell™ QuickSet allows you enable the ALS and then use your external monitor as your video card for example, to the appropriate sizes... Page NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to the closest supported values. Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor® Apply. 4. Click Start® Control Panel® Display® Settings® Advanced® Displays. It does...
... backlighting to compensate for both displays and click Apply. 5. If covered up, the ALS automatically sets the display brightness to you. Dell™ QuickSet allows you enable the ALS and then use your external monitor as your video card for example, to the appropriate sizes... Page NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to the closest supported values. Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor® Apply. 4. Click Start® Control Panel® Display® Settings® Advanced® Displays. It does...
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...Quick Reference Guide NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are already installed on your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer... End User License Agreement l Service Tag and Express Service Code l Microsoft Windows License Label NOTE: This document is available as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer. You can...
...Quick Reference Guide NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are already installed on your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer... End User License Agreement l Service Tag and Express Service Code l Microsoft Windows License Label NOTE: This document is available as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer. You can...