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... Using Cards 71 ExpressCards 71 ExpressCard Blanks 71 Installing an ExpressCard 71 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 72 Media Memory Cards 73 Installing a Media Memory Card 73 Removing a Media Memory Card 74 9 Using Networks 75 Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem 75 Network Setup Wizard 76 ...Wireless Network Device Manager 79 Completing the Connection to the WLAN 79 Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell™ QuickSet 80 Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network 80 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection ...
... Using Cards 71 ExpressCards 71 ExpressCard Blanks 71 Installing an ExpressCard 71 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 72 Media Memory Cards 73 Installing a Media Memory Card 73 Removing a Media Memory Card 74 9 Using Networks 75 Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem 75 Network Setup Wizard 76 ...Wireless Network Device Manager 79 Completing the Connection to the WLAN 79 Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell™ QuickSet 80 Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network 80 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection ...
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Computer Tracking Software 84 If Your Computer Is Lost 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 ... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 97 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 97 A solid blue screen appears 97 Dell MediaDirect™ problems 98 Other software problems 98 Memory Problems 99 Contents 7
Computer Tracking Software 84 If Your Computer Is Lost 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 ... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 97 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 97 A solid blue screen appears 97 Dell MediaDirect™ problems 98 Other software problems 98 Memory Problems 99 Contents 7
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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 171...
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 171...
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... your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your Dell computer. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 88. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag...operating system for your operating system and support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives...
... your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your Dell computer. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 88. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag...operating system for your operating system and support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives...
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The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card I V E B A Y - Stores software and data... Drive" on page 71. For more information, see "Using Cards" on page 115. 5 - Provides a fast and convenient way to make WWAN connectivity available on a media memory card. F I C A T C H E R ™ L I A M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R - H A R D D R I - Right Side View 1 ...
The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card I V E B A Y - Stores software and data... Drive" on page 71. For more information, see "Using Cards" on page 115. 5 - Provides a fast and convenient way to make WWAN connectivity available on a media memory card. F I C A T C H E R ™ L I A M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R - H A R D D R I - Right Side View 1 ...
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...countries. NOTICE: When you attach a commercially available antitheft device. Stores software and data. D R I V E L O C K I C A L - Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 116 and "Hard drive problems" on page 119. O P T I N G S C R E W - M E M O R Y M...equipment damage. 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 ...
...countries. NOTICE: When you attach a commercially available antitheft device. Stores software and data. D R I V E L O C K I C A L - Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 116 and "Hard drive problems" on page 119. O P T I N G S C R E W - M E M O R Y M...equipment damage. 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 ...
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...can also set power management options to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your new computer to an... when you perform operations including, but not limited to alert you when the battery charge is recommended that shipped with your Dell™ portable computer with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode ...
...can also set power management options to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your new computer to an... when you perform operations including, but not limited to alert you when the battery charge is recommended that shipped with your Dell™ portable computer with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode ...
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... For help, open Roxio Creator Plus, and then click the question mark icon in the upper-right corner of a CD or DVD using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and ...Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Dell computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. How to Copy a CD or DVD...
... For help, open Roxio Creator Plus, and then click the question mark icon in the upper-right corner of a CD or DVD using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and ...Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Dell computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. How to Copy a CD or DVD...
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... for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to be in the "in the ExpressCard slot. Blanks...
... for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to be in the "in the ExpressCard slot. Blanks...
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... slot. The 5-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card Installing a Media Memory Card You can install a media memory card in the Product Information Guide...card orientation is not a bootable device. The computer automatically detects the card. Media memory cards are keyed to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
... slot. The 5-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card Installing a Media Memory Card You can install a media memory card in the Product Information Guide...card orientation is not a bootable device. The computer automatically detects the card. Media memory cards are keyed to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
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...reader so that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its connector. NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to select a card and stop the card in to load the manufacturer's drivers, use... the CD that it from the computer. If you could lose data. The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Press the card in the configuration utility, you do not force the card. If you encounter ...
...reader so that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its connector. NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to select a card and stop the card in to load the manufacturer's drivers, use... the CD that it from the computer. If you could lose data. The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Press the card in the configuration utility, you do not force the card. If you encounter ...
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Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more and requires you to your hardware configuration for running the test. If you want to run a test from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list...
Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more and requires you to your hardware configuration for running the test. If you want to run a test from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list...
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...necessary, replace them . The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics. The computer cannot identify the drive type. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive,... the hard drive, and restart the computer. HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE - CACHE DISABLED DUE TO FAILURE - See "Contacting Dell" on page 116. One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. The hard drive failed initialization. See "Hard Drive" on page 141. ERROR READING...
...necessary, replace them . The operating system is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics. The computer cannot identify the drive type. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive,... the hard drive, and restart the computer. HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE - CACHE DISABLED DUE TO FAILURE - See "Contacting Dell" on page 116. One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. The hard drive failed initialization. See "Hard Drive" on page 141. ERROR READING...
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...). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 116), and boot the computer from a CD. For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see page 85). M E M O R Y D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S ...match the hardware configuration. The message is installed. Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 171). KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE - KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE - Run ...
...). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 116), and boot the computer from a CD. For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see page 85). M E M O R Y D A T A L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S ...match the hardware configuration. The message is installed. Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 171). KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE - KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE - Run ...
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... are trying to open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 13. Then immediately exit the program. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - Connect your ... hard drive. To access the Help and Support Center, see page 85). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on the hard drive. E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - A memory module may require recharging. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - The computer cannot find a specific ...
... are trying to open is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 13. Then immediately exit the program. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - Connect your ... hard drive. To access the Help and Support Center, see page 85). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on the hard drive. E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - A memory module may require recharging. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - The computer cannot find a specific ...
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... information about troubleshooting wireless local area networks, see "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 141. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Product Information Guide. See "Contacting Dell" on page 76." Also, for the Date and Time options. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin...
... information about troubleshooting wireless local area networks, see "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 141. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Product Information Guide. See "Contacting Dell" on page 76." Also, for the Date and Time options. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin...
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...instructions in the Product Information Guide. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - If necessary, install additional memory (see "Memory" on page 119). • Reseat the memory modules to see if that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory (see "Memory" on page 85. If all tests run ...successfully, the error condition is firmly inserted into both the network connector on page 119). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Wireless Local Area Network (...
...instructions in the Product Information Guide. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - If necessary, install additional memory (see "Memory" on page 119). • Reseat the memory modules to see if that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory (see "Memory" on page 85. If all tests run ...successfully, the error condition is firmly inserted into both the network connector on page 119). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Wireless Local Area Network (...
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...D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on . Ensuring Sufficient Power for optimum system performance, you begin any of the procedures in this adapter. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that shipped...is too hot to room temperature. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Power Management Modes" on page 141. See "Contacting Dell" on page 41. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is working by testing it with ...
...D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on . Ensuring Sufficient Power for optimum system performance, you begin any of the procedures in this adapter. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that shipped...is too hot to room temperature. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Power Management Modes" on page 141. See "Contacting Dell" on page 41. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is working by testing it with ...
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NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer warranty. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 113. ... in its original or comparable foam packaging. You can increase your computer memory by your computer. See "Specifications" on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in the Product Information Guide.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer warranty. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 113. ... in its original or comparable foam packaging. You can increase your computer memory by your computer. See "Specifications" on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in the Product Information Guide.
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No error message indicates this failure. 120 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or... by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). 3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to spread the memory-module securing clips. b Remove the module from the connector. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the...
No error message indicates this failure. 120 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or... by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). 3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to spread the memory-module securing clips. b Remove the module from the connector. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the...