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... Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . 192 Before You Call 193 Contacting Dell 195 17 Specifications 197 18 Appendix 205 Using the System Setup Program 205 Viewing the System Setup Screen 206 System Setup Screen 206 Commonly Used Options 206 Cleaning Your Computer 208 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 208 Touch Pad 209 Mouse 209 Media 210 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 210 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 211...
... Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . 192 Before You Call 193 Contacting Dell 195 17 Specifications 197 18 Appendix 205 Using the System Setup Program 205 Viewing the System Setup Screen 206 System Setup Screen 206 Commonly Used Options 206 Cleaning Your Computer 208 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 208 Touch Pad 209 Mouse 209 Media 210 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 210 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 211...
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.... 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click Go. 3 Select your operating system and support for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Finding Information 17 Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Upgrade information for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS automatically & Downloads. detects your computer and operating system, and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates...
.... 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click Go. 3 Select your operating system and support for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - Finding Information 17 Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Upgrade information for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS automatically & Downloads. detects your computer and operating system, and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates...
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... running. Supports one ExpressCard. Do not store your vicinity. A I T C H - W I R E L E S S S W I R V E N T S - The computer ships with the fan or the computer. When enabled through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Restricting the airflow can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the slot. Left Side View 1 2 1 security cable slot 3 hard drive 5 wireless switch 3 4 56 2 air vents 4 ExpressCard slot 6 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator light S E C U R I V E - The computer turns the fan...
... running. Supports one ExpressCard. Do not store your vicinity. A I T C H - W I R E L E S S S W I R V E N T S - The computer ships with the fan or the computer. When enabled through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Restricting the airflow can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the slot. Left Side View 1 2 1 security cable slot 3 hard drive 5 wireless switch 3 4 56 2 air vents 4 ExpressCard slot 6 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator light S E C U R I V E - The computer turns the fan...
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... joule rating offers more protection. If your computer is running the Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 138 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 43 When lightning occurs in the...
... joule rating offers more protection. If your computer is running the Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 138 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 43 When lightning occurs in the...
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... use a network cable with a network set up a wireless LAN (WLAN). For more information about Networking, access Windows® Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and Support). Setting Up and Using Networks 91 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Before you through the process of your computer and the Internet, another computer, browse other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the cable to ensure that it . 1 Connect the network cable to a network connection device or a network...
... use a network cable with a network set up a wireless LAN (WLAN). For more information about Networking, access Windows® Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and Support). Setting Up and Using Networks 91 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Before you through the process of your computer and the Internet, another computer, browse other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the cable to ensure that it . 1 Connect the network cable to a network connection device or a network...
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.... Install the required software according to the router. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through the Start button . 5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that no network or USB cables, other wireless-enabled computers in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn...
.... Install the required software according to the router. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through the Start button . 5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that no network or USB cables, other wireless-enabled computers in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn...
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... diagnose problems. 2 Under Tools, click My Computer Information→ Find information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the user's guide available through your cellular service provider. To check your Mobile Broadband card in Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start → Help and Support→ Use Tools to internal cards with wireless technology. For instructions and for additional information about the hardware installed on the screen. 98 Setting Up and Using Networks Hardware screen...
... diagnose problems. 2 Under Tools, click My Computer Information→ Find information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the user's guide available through your cellular service provider. To check your Mobile Broadband card in Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start → Help and Support→ Use Tools to internal cards with wireless technology. For instructions and for additional information about the hardware installed on the screen. 98 Setting Up and Using Networks Hardware screen...
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...installing recommended drivers and downloads. When permissions are provided. Dell Support Dell Support is customized for remote, real-time, technical support • Dell support contact information including e-mail and online chat addresses as well as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides service, support, and system-specific...
...installing recommended drivers and downloads. When permissions are provided. Dell Support Dell Support is customized for remote, real-time, technical support • Dell support contact information including e-mail and online chat addresses as well as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides service, support, and system-specific...
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... service, you run PC Checkup on your computer's desktop. 2 Click Self Help→ Network /Internet→ Network Management. Dell Network Assistant Designed specifically for users of Dell™ computers, the Dell Network Assistant helps simplify the setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of your hardware is working properly and provides automated fixes for common configuration concerns. DellConnect DellConnect is a simple online access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your Dell computer must have an Internet connection...
... service, you run PC Checkup on your computer's desktop. 2 Click Self Help→ Network /Internet→ Network Management. Dell Network Assistant Designed specifically for users of Dell™ computers, the Dell Network Assistant helps simplify the setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of your hardware is working properly and provides automated fixes for common configuration concerns. DellConnect DellConnect is a simple online access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your Dell computer must have an Internet connection...
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.... Run the hard drive tests in the system setup program (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 195). The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. Enable the Pointing Device option in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113). C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - Troubleshooting 117 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 205). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 155). The operation requires a hard drive...
.... Run the hard drive tests in the system setup program (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 195). The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. Enable the Pointing Device option in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113). C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - Troubleshooting 117 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 205). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 155). The operation requires a hard drive...
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... optional ROM has failed. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. A memory module may be corrupted. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 163). The computer cannot find the hard drive. N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - A chip on page 163). Close all windows and open . If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 105). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs...
... optional ROM has failed. A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. A memory module may be corrupted. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 163). The computer cannot find the hard drive. N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - A chip on page 163). Close all windows and open . If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 105). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs...
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... computer and remove spyware. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for minimum memory requirements. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - If necessary, install additional memory (see "Dell Diagnostics" on...
... computer and remove spyware. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for minimum memory requirements. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - If necessary, install additional memory (see "Dell Diagnostics" on...
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... of the connection. You can connect to verify your screen. To access the utility, double-click the icon located in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed. You must activate the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard before you begin any of your plan coverage and supported services. Troubleshooting 129 Replace the network cable. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you can also download the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide from support.dell.com...
... of the connection. You can connect to verify your screen. To access the utility, double-click the icon located in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed. You must activate the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard before you begin any of your plan coverage and supported services. Troubleshooting 129 Replace the network cable. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you can also download the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide from support.dell.com...
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... appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 138). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell computers. Scroll down the list to replace the driver with a [!]) on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and right-click...
... appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 138). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell computers. Scroll down the list to replace the driver with a [!]) on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and right-click...
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... are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the name of the device for the new hardware might not be displayed. A message stating that driver is detecting hardware in your hard drive, as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you must first enable the Consumer IR port...
... are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the name of the device for the new hardware might not be displayed. A message stating that driver is detecting hardware in your hard drive, as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you must first enable the Consumer IR port...
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... a new operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may appear. Troubleshooting 141 Check with your hardware manufacturer for which you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to which you are an administrator on Windows Vista support for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to start button...
... a new operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may appear. Troubleshooting 141 Check with your hardware manufacturer for which you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to which you are an administrator on Windows Vista support for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to start button...
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... problem and click Next to create backups of important files on the hard drive and removes any 142 Troubleshooting Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and Support. 2 In the Find an answer section, click Troubleshooting. Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System Restoring Windows Vista® You can then restore your operating system or files if needed. • Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system and preserving data files. or Type hardware troubleshooter...
... problem and click Next to create backups of important files on the hard drive and removes any 142 Troubleshooting Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and Support. 2 In the Find an answer section, click Troubleshooting. Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System Restoring Windows Vista® You can then restore your operating system or files if needed. • Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system and preserving data files. or Type hardware troubleshooter...
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.... However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the screen to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the hard drive and removes any open files and exit any programs installed after you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec returns your hard drive to the operating state...
.... However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the screen to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the hard drive and removes any open files and exit any programs installed after you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec returns your hard drive to the operating state...
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... Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features such as your computer password • To verify information about the computer's current configuration such as the amount of system memory After you can use system setup as follows: • To set or change the system setup settings. Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly. An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you set through system setup. Appendix Using the System Setup...
... Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features such as your computer password • To verify information about the computer's current configuration such as the amount of system memory After you can use system setup as follows: • To set or change the system setup settings. Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly. An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you set through system setup. Appendix Using the System Setup...
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... the motherboard. A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to create and edit files that when combined with a wide variety of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. TPM - A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on ). trusted platform module - text editor - Network connections cannot be protected by enabling...
... the motherboard. A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to create and edit files that when combined with a wide variety of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. TPM - A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on ). trusted platform module - text editor - Network connections cannot be protected by enabling...