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... or Stolen 84 11 Troubleshooting 85 Dell Diagnostics 85 Dell Support Utility 88 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 88 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 88 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 88 Drive Problems 89 CD and DVD drive problems 89 If you cannot eject ...the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray . . . . . 89 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 90 Hard drive...
... or Stolen 84 11 Troubleshooting 85 Dell Diagnostics 85 Dell Support Utility 88 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 88 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 88 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 88 Drive Problems 89 CD and DVD drive problems 89 If you cannot eject ...the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray . . . . . 89 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 90 Hard drive...
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Hard Drive 116 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 119 Memory 119 Hinge Cover 121 Keyboard 122 WLAN Card 124 Mobile Broadband Card 128 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 134 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 134 13 Dell™ QuickSet 137 14 Traveling With Your Computer 139 Identifying Your... Computer 139 Packing the Computer 139 Travel Tips 140 Traveling by Air 140 15 Contacting Dell 141 16 Specifications 163 17 Appendix 171 Using the System Setup Program 171 Viewing the System Setup Screen 171 System Setup Screen...
Hard Drive 116 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 119 Memory 119 Hinge Cover 121 Keyboard 122 WLAN Card 124 Mobile Broadband Card 128 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 134 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 134 13 Dell™ QuickSet 137 14 Traveling With Your Computer 139 Identifying Your... Computer 139 Packing the Computer 139 Travel Tips 140 Traveling by Air 140 15 Contacting Dell 141 16 Specifications 163 17 Appendix 171 Using the System Setup Program 171 Viewing the System Setup Screen 171 System Setup Screen...
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... and troubleshooting hints • Frequently asked NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on page 88. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button...that describes your region to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter 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 components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system •...
... and troubleshooting hints • Frequently asked NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on page 88. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button...that describes your region to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter 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 components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system •...
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... into the network connector. Do not store your computer. W I R E L E S S S W I R V E N T S - For additional information on using the modem, see "Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on /off wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. The computer uses fans to a TV. Turns on...video TV-out connector MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) 2 34 5 6 4 air vents 5 wireless switch 6 Wi-Fi Catcher light 78 7 ExpressCard slot 8 hard drive To use the internal modem, connect the telephone line to the computer, do not plug a telephone line into , or allow dust to a USB connector using...
... into the network connector. Do not store your computer. W I R E L E S S S W I R V E N T S - For additional information on using the modem, see "Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on /off wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. The computer uses fans to a TV. Turns on...video TV-out connector MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) 2 34 5 6 4 air vents 5 wireless switch 6 Wi-Fi Catcher light 78 7 ExpressCard slot 8 hard drive To use the internal modem, connect the telephone line to the computer, do not plug a telephone line into , or allow dust to a USB connector using...
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...1394 connector 4 USB connectors (2) 5 video connector O P T I C A L D R I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in -1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick... cameras. For more information, see "Using Cards" on a media memory card. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 116 and "Hard drive problems" on page 90. You can add an ExpressCard to view and share digital photos, music, and videos...
...1394 connector 4 USB connectors (2) 5 video connector O P T I C A L D R I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in -1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick... cameras. For more information, see "Using Cards" on a media memory card. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 116 and "Hard drive problems" on page 90. You can add an ExpressCard to view and share digital photos, music, and videos...
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... E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 90. Bottom View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 hard drive 2 optical-drive locking screw 3 memory module cover 4 air vents 7 battery charge gauge 5 communications card cover 8 battery 6 battery-bay latch release H A R D D R I N G S C... R E W - For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 116 and "Hard drive problems" on page 115. For more information about the security cable slot, see "Memory" on page 83....
... E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 90. Bottom View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 hard drive 2 optical-drive locking screw 3 memory module cover 4 air vents 7 battery charge gauge 5 communications card cover 8 battery 6 battery-bay latch release H A R D D R I N G S C... R E W - For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 116 and "Hard drive problems" on page 115. For more information about the security cable slot, see "Memory" on page 83....
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... against power fluctuations and interruptions. Compare joule ratings to ensure that can occur during electrical storms and when a lightning storm is being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. Setting Up Your Computer 31 NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. See the surge...
... against power fluctuations and interruptions. Compare joule ratings to ensure that can occur during electrical storms and when a lightning storm is being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. Setting Up Your Computer 31 NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. See the surge...
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... 3 seconds. You can also be set to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is used and recharged. • Place the computer in Dell QuickSet. Using a Battery 41 NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it was in the taskbar, and click..."Power Management Modes" on the battery charge gauge for more information on the battery as described below or by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning, and then connect the computer to the same operating state it may lose data. If the battery runs completely out...
... 3 seconds. You can also be set to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is used and recharged. • Place the computer in Dell QuickSet. Using a Battery 41 NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it was in the taskbar, and click..."Power Management Modes" on the battery charge gauge for more information on the battery as described below or by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning, and then connect the computer to the same operating state it may lose data. If the battery runs completely out...
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... methods: - You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by copying system data to the same operating state it returns to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Close the display. - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Close the display. - Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode...
... methods: - You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by copying system data to the same operating state it returns to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Close the display. - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Close the display. - Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode...
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.... Using the Optional Camera 47 The QuickCapture window on page 45). 1 1 shutter button The QuickCapture window appears and the blue camera light turns on your hard drive. To record a video, click Record a Video.
.... Using the Optional Camera 47 The QuickCapture window on page 45). 1 1 shutter button The QuickCapture window appears and the blue camera light turns on your hard drive. To record a video, click Record a Video.
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...Rs can write to both CD and DVD recording media. The computer reads your computer hard drive. When prompted, insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive and click OK. • If you have two CD/DVD drives, select the drive into which you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on the CD later...final stage of data. Use blank DVD+/-RWs if you cannot write to that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for more information). CD-Writable Drives Media Type CD-R CD-RW Read Yes Yes Write Yes Yes Rewritable No Yes 52 Using Multimedia Once you have finished copying the source CD...
...Rs can write to both CD and DVD recording media. The computer reads your computer hard drive. When prompted, insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive and click OK. • If you have two CD/DVD drives, select the drive into which you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on the CD later...final stage of data. Use blank DVD+/-RWs if you cannot write to that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for more information). CD-Writable Drives Media Type CD-R CD-RW Read Yes Yes Write Yes Yes Rewritable No Yes 52 Using Multimedia Once you have finished copying the source CD...
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... disabling QuickSet's default settings can press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch either Windows XP Media Center Manager or Dell Media Experience launches, depending on your computer provides support for digital media NOTE: Dell QuickSet is on or in hibernate mode, you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on the hinge cover...
... disabling QuickSet's default settings can press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch either Windows XP Media Center Manager or Dell Media Experience launches, depending on your computer provides support for digital media NOTE: Dell QuickSet is on or in hibernate mode, you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on the hinge cover...
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...Is Lost or Stolen • Call a law enforcement agency to locate your computer or hard drive. The Dell customer service representative will attempt to its previous operating state. If someone calls Dell for data in your computer if it each time you must contact the company that provides ... with other people. • Ensure that people are not foolproof. NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of the company. • Contact Dell customer service to report the missing computer. However, they are not watching you when you have computer tracking software and your Service Tag, the...
...Is Lost or Stolen • Call a law enforcement agency to locate your computer or hard drive. The Dell customer service representative will attempt to its previous operating state. If someone calls Dell for data in your computer if it each time you must contact the company that provides ... with other people. • Ensure that people are not foolproof. NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of the company. • Contact Dell customer service to report the missing computer. However, they are not watching you when you have computer tracking software and your Service Tag, the...
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.... 3 Diagnostics can be invoked one of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" on the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. Start the...
.... 3 Diagnostics can be invoked one of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" on the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. Start the...
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... are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the ResourceCD menu... and press to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your hard drive. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list...
... are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the ResourceCD menu... and press to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your hard drive. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list...
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... or disc is connected to the jack on . If you insert the telephone line connector into the modem. • Disconnect the telephone line from starting. Hard drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I N G S - RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start... the modem to a telephone. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I T O N - A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from the modem and connect it .) • Ensure that the telephone line is inserted properly. Try allowing the computer to...
... or disc is connected to the jack on . If you insert the telephone line connector into the modem. • Disconnect the telephone line from starting. Hard drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I N G S - RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start... the modem to a telephone. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I T O N - A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from the modem and connect it .) • Ensure that the telephone line is inserted properly. Try allowing the computer to...
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...119. Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE - Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Contact Dell. See "Memory" on page 119. Run the hard drive tests in the computer. A memory module ...can continue. The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 116), and boot the computer from a CD. See "Contacting Dell" on page 89. GENERAL FAILURE - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 116), and boot ...
...119. Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE - Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Contact Dell. See "Memory" on page 119. Run the hard drive tests in the computer. A memory module ...can continue. The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 116), and boot the computer from a CD. See "Contacting Dell" on page 89. GENERAL FAILURE - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 116), and boot ...
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... computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE - Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 98. L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I N G V A L U E - A memory module may be played. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 119). The software...
... computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE - Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 98. L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I N G V A L U E - A memory module may be played. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 119). The software...
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... a large number of sectors are corrupted. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. If the message reappears, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 171. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - The program that supports...
... a large number of sectors are corrupted. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. If the message reappears, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 171. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - The program that supports...
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.... TO P L A Y M O V I E S W I T H D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T , Y O U M U S T H A V E A D V D D R I O N - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to it. Licensed content is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not...You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you purchased a DVD drive with your computer might be played. Click EagleVision to support.dell.com and search for assistance. If you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. BACK UP YOUR ...
.... TO P L A Y M O V I E S W I T H D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T , Y O U M U S T H A V E A D V D D R I O N - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to it. Licensed content is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not...You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you purchased a DVD drive with your computer might be played. Click EagleVision to support.dell.com and search for assistance. If you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. BACK UP YOUR ...