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Only 173 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 173 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 174 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 174 FCC Class B 174 Macrovision Product Notice 175 Glossary 177 Index 195 12 Contents Product Information 161 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 162 Before You Call 162 Contacting Dell 164 17 Specifications 165 A Appendix 173 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
Only 173 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 173 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 174 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 174 FCC Class B 174 Macrovision Product Notice 175 Glossary 177 Index 195 12 Contents Product Information 161 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 162 Before You Call 162 Contacting Dell 164 17 Specifications 165 A Appendix 173 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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... system and support for your selections. 16 Finding Information Find It Here • Solutions - Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and support - If To ...Looking For? support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your operating system and language, and then click Find Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for your computer, you reinstall the operating system on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers ...
... system and support for your selections. 16 Finding Information Find It Here • Solutions - Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and support - If To ...Looking For? support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your operating system and language, and then click Find Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search for your computer, you reinstall the operating system on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers ...
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...system setup program. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that you see the Help area on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. You can change settings that option. Viewing the System Setup Screen 1 Turn on the screen. System Setup Screen...and try again. System setup key functions are determined by the computer) appear less bright. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer, including but not ...
...system setup program. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that you see the Help area on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. You can change settings that option. Viewing the System Setup Screen 1 Turn on the screen. System Setup Screen...and try again. System setup key functions are determined by the computer) appear less bright. the lower-right corner displays information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer, including but not ...
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Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. • Use a can also use products specifically designed for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and monitor plastics with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with water. NOTICE: To prevent damage ...
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. • Use a can also use products specifically designed for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and monitor plastics with a soft cleaning cloth moistened with water. NOTICE: To prevent damage ...
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...and images to decrease or increase the screen resolution. These drivers are designed to the closest supported values. To display a program at support.dell.com. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization... display resolution. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. As you choose...
...and images to decrease or increase the screen resolution. These drivers are designed to the closest supported values. To display a program at support.dell.com. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization... display resolution. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. As you choose...
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See "Specifications" on page 165 for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with a 34 mm connector) ...
See "Specifications" on page 165 for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with a 34 mm connector) ...
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... connection (see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable" on the User Account Control window if it opens. 5 Click the + next to Network adapters to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router...
... connection (see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable" on the User Account Control window if it opens. 5 Click the + next to Network adapters to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router...
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...type of wireless network card that is connected to that network. Setting Up and Using Networks 77 Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. The software is detected in the area, a pop-up ... Network and Sharing on your computer and a network (for which your wireless network card. Dell cannot provide this information. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to the network. Specific network names and configuration details vary. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you must...
...type of wireless network card that is connected to that network. Setting Up and Using Networks 77 Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. The software is detected in the area, a pop-up ... Network and Sharing on your computer and a network (for which your wireless network card. Dell cannot provide this information. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to the network. Specific network names and configuration details vary. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you must...
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... indicator on . For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. What You Need to monitor the status of your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may not necessarily be... Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card, but not both, to display the status. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), is...
... indicator on . For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. What You Need to monitor the status of your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may not necessarily be... Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card, but not both, to display the status. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), is...
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... the problem you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. The test typically takes 10 to run. When contacting Dell support, have selected the Test System option from the menu below to answer specific questions. Write down the error code and problem ...description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on page 164). Tests a specific device in the computer. ...
... the problem you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. The test typically takes 10 to run. When contacting Dell support, have selected the Test System option from the menu below to answer specific questions. Write down the error code and problem ...description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on page 164). Tests a specific device in the computer. ...
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... for all devices attached to your hardware configuration for the selected device. Allows you to June 26, 2007, you can download Dell Support Center from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left...the Services tab at support.dell.com. For computers purchased prior to customize the test by changing the test settings. Describes the test and any error conditions encountered. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support and system-specific information you require. The following...
... for all devices attached to your hardware configuration for the selected device. Allows you to June 26, 2007, you can download Dell Support Center from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left...the Services tab at support.dell.com. For computers purchased prior to customize the test by changing the test settings. Describes the test and any error conditions encountered. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support and system-specific information you require. The following...
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...; DellConnect 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 about installing recommended drivers...Tag, additional details about your computer. Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized for your computer, such as telephone numbers • Resources specific to your computer are given to Dell to the most relevant www.dell.com web pages for information about your...
...; DellConnect 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 about installing recommended drivers...Tag, additional details about your computer. Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized for your computer, such as telephone numbers • Resources specific to your computer are given to Dell to the most relevant www.dell.com web pages for information about your...
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Dell Network Assistant Designed specifically for a fee through an Internet connection, diagnose the problem and repair it. DellConnect DellConnect is also available for users of Dell™ computers, the Dell Network Assistant helps simplify the setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of networking principles To access Dell Network Assistant: 1 Click the Dell... Network / Internet→ Network Management. To use this section, follow the instructions. The Dell Network Assistant provides the following features: • Consolidated setup, alerting, and device status ...
Dell Network Assistant Designed specifically for a fee through an Internet connection, diagnose the problem and repair it. DellConnect DellConnect is also available for users of Dell™ computers, the Dell Network Assistant helps simplify the setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of networking principles To access Dell Network Assistant: 1 Click the Dell... Network / Internet→ Network Management. To use this section, follow the instructions. The Dell Network Assistant provides the following features: • Consolidated setup, alerting, and device status ...
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...computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Hard Drive" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper...I O N E R R O R - Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 137). Insert bootable media. INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 99 Then, shut down the computer, reinstall...
...computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Hard Drive" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of paper...I O N E R R O R - Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 137). Insert bootable media. INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 99 Then, shut down the computer, reinstall...
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...on page 173). Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the data...R Y I S C R I T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 87). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. D A Y N O T S E T - Correct the settings for the Date and Time options (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E D - System...
...on page 173). Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the data...R Y I S C R I T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 87). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. D A Y N O T S E T - Correct the settings for the Date and Time options (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E D - System...
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... operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may not yet be available. Check with the driver installation (see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Troubleshooting 119 For information about components installed on your computer, see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on Windows...for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next. 7 Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve the incompatibility. Only)" on page 173)...
... operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may not yet be available. Check with the driver installation (see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Troubleshooting 119 For information about components installed on your computer, see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on Windows...for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next. 7 Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve the incompatibility. Only)" on page 173)...
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... by installing memory modules on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the connector labeled "DIMM2." See "Specifications" on page 127. 2 Turn the computer over and loosen the three captive screws and the M2.5 x 5-mm screw. Failure to do... labeled "DIMM1" before you install a module in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 137 NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the system board. ...
... by installing memory modules on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the connector labeled "DIMM2." See "Specifications" on page 127. 2 Turn the computer over and loosen the three captive screws and the M2.5 x 5-mm screw. Failure to do... labeled "DIMM1" before you install a module in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 137 NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the system board. ...
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NOTE: PCMCIA may vary by region. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may not be available in some regions. It does NOT support PC Cards. Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency ...-E X16 32 bits x16 ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. ExpressCard controller Intel ICH8M ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) Specifications 165 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start , click Help and Support, and then select the option to view information about...
NOTE: PCMCIA may vary by region. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may not be available in some regions. It does NOT support PC Cards. Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency ...-E X16 32 bits x16 ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. ExpressCard controller Intel ICH8M ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) Specifications 165 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start , click Help and Support, and then select the option to view information about...
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NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is reserved for system files. 166 Specifications ExpressCard (continued) Cards supported ExpressCard connector size ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 26 pins 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader 8-in-1 memory card ...
NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is reserved for system files. 166 Specifications ExpressCard (continued) Cards supported ExpressCard connector size ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V 26 pins 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader 8-in-1 memory card ...
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... Intel 965 GM Video memory up to availability at the time of shared memory LCD interface LVDS TV support NTSC or PAL in HDMI modes Specifications 167
... Intel 965 GM Video memory up to availability at the time of shared memory LCD interface LVDS TV support NTSC or PAL in HDMI modes Specifications 167