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... a Video 70 8 Using ExpressCards 71 ExpressCard Blanks 71 Installing an ExpressCard 72 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 72 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 73 Memory Card Blanks 73 Installing a Memory Card 73 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 74 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up...
... a Video 70 8 Using ExpressCards 71 ExpressCard Blanks 71 Installing an ExpressCard 72 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 72 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 73 Memory Card Blanks 73 Installing a Memory Card 73 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 74 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up...
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Dell Network Assistant 96 DellConnect 96 Drive Problems 97 Optical drive problems 97 Hard drive problems 98 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 98 Error Messages 100 ... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 108 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 108 A solid blue screen appears 108 Dell MediaDirect problems 108 Other software problems 109 Memory Problems 110 Network Problems 110 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 111 Power Problems 111 8 Contents
Dell Network Assistant 96 DellConnect 96 Drive Problems 97 Optical drive problems 97 Hard drive problems 98 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 98 Error Messages 100 ... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 108 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 108 A solid blue screen appears 108 Dell MediaDirect problems 108 Other software problems 109 Memory Problems 110 Network Problems 110 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 111 Power Problems 111 8 Contents
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...Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 133 Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Replacing the Center Control Cover ...and Hinge Covers 136 Keyboard 136 Removing the Keyboard 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 138 Removing the Memory Module 138 Replacing the Memory Module 140 Subscriber Identity Module 142 Wireless Mini-Cards 142 Removing a WLAN Card 143 Replacing a WLAN Card 144 ...
...Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 133 Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Replacing the Center Control Cover ...and Hinge Covers 136 Keyboard 136 Removing the Keyboard 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 138 Removing the Memory Module 138 Replacing the Memory Module 140 Subscriber Identity Module 142 Wireless Mini-Cards 142 Removing a WLAN Card 143 Replacing a WLAN Card 144 ...
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... service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with site. NSS is necessary for your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface configuration. Proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for correct operation of your Service Tag or Product Type... Product Model, and click Go. 3 Scroll to view the appropriate support • Community - updates appropriate for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - may vary depending on your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions...
... service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with site. NSS is necessary for your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface configuration. Proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for correct operation of your Service Tag or Product Type... Product Model, and click Go. 3 Scroll to view the appropriate support • Community - updates appropriate for components, such as the memory, hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care - may vary depending on your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions...
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... the keyboard, see "Using the Display" on page 41. Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 37. Built-in -1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - D ... rather than by pressing the power button. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on . D E L L M E D I A D I C A T O R - C A M E R A - Built-in camera for conferencing and chat. 26 About...
... the keyboard, see "Using the Display" on page 41. Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 37. Built-in -1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - D ... rather than by pressing the power button. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on . D E L L M E D I A D I C A T O R - C A M E R A - Built-in camera for conferencing and chat. 26 About...
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...Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD T O U C H P A D - HTML-based help For information on how to activate and use the touch pad to be controlled by the Dell... much like the buttons on a mouse when you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to fingerprint scanning - To enroll your Dell™ computer secure. M E D I N T R E A D E R - The 8-in the slot. For more information, click Start →Programs → Fingerprint Reader Suite. T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - F I N G E ...
...Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD T O U C H P A D - HTML-based help For information on how to activate and use the touch pad to be controlled by the Dell... much like the buttons on a mouse when you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to fingerprint scanning - To enroll your Dell™ computer secure. M E D I N T R E A D E R - The 8-in the slot. For more information, click Start →Programs → Fingerprint Reader Suite. T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - F I N G E ...
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...- B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules. When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 48... E N T - B A T T E R Y - Bottom View 1 2 3 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 wireless mini-card compartment 5 4 2 battery release latch 4 memory module compartment M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O M P A R T M E N T - Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 44). B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L...
...- B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules. When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 48... E N T - B A T T E R Y - Bottom View 1 2 3 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 wireless mini-card compartment 5 4 2 battery release latch 4 memory module compartment M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O M P A R T M E N T - Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 44). B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L...
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... you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment...battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer to an ...
... you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment...battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer to an ...
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... instant-on the hinge cover, to launch Dell MediaDirect. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on multimedia playback mode for digital media. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Sleep state, you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the...
... instant-on the hinge cover, to launch Dell MediaDirect. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on multimedia playback mode for digital media. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Sleep state, you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the...
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...) The 34 mm card fits into a 54 mm card slot. Using ExpressCards 71 Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. ExpressCards support two form factors: • ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) • ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide...
...) The 34 mm card fits into a 54 mm card slot. Using ExpressCards 71 Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. ExpressCards support two form factors: • ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) • ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide...
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... computer while the computer is not clear, see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on a memory card. Memory cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Installing a Memory Card You can install a 8-in-1 memory card in -1 memory card reader reads the following memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • Secure Digital Input...
... computer while the computer is not clear, see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on a memory card. Memory cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Installing a Memory Card You can install a 8-in-1 memory card in -1 memory card reader reads the following memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • Secure Digital Input...
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...up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to release it from the computer. When it from the card reader. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to select a card and stop the card, you could ...lose data. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION:...
...up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to release it from the computer. When it from the card reader. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to select a card and stop the card, you could ...lose data. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION:...
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...initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be powered down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer... any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. b Press and hold the...
...initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be powered down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer... any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. b Press and hold the...
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... Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of system devices. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you want to run. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the...
... Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of system devices. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you want to run. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the...
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...list in the left pane of the problem. If you to your hardware configuration for tests run from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it appears and follow the instructions on June 26, 2007, and later are pre-installed with... for the selected device. Allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your Service Tag ready. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides service, support and system-specific information. For more ...
...list in the left pane of the problem. If you to your hardware configuration for tests run from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it appears and follow the instructions on June 26, 2007, and later are pre-installed with... for the selected device. Allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your Service Tag ready. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides service, support and system-specific information. For more ...
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...Dell Support 3 settings • Access the Dell Support 3 help tools such as, Dell Support 3, Dell PC Tune-Up, Dell PC CheckUp, and Network Assistant • 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 information about Dell Support 3, click the question mark (?) at support.dell.com. In addition, using your ...
...Dell Support 3 settings • Access the Dell Support 3 help tools such as, Dell Support 3, Dell PC Tune-Up, Dell PC CheckUp, and Network Assistant • 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 information about Dell Support 3, click the question mark (?) at support.dell.com. In addition, using your ...
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... "Drive Problems" on page 158). 100 Troubleshooting The hard drive cannot read the data (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Restart the computer. C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L E NAME - The computer cannot identify ... cable connection. The hard drive failed initialization. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Using ExpressCards" on page 158). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 157 as you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in...
... "Drive Problems" on page 158). 100 Troubleshooting The hard drive cannot read the data (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Restart the computer. C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L E NAME - The computer cannot identify ... cable connection. The hard drive failed initialization. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Using ExpressCards" on page 158). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 157 as you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in...
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... replace them (see "Memory" on page 89). The message is trying to boot to a different disk or use these characters in filenames. H A R D - 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 ...carry out the command. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity disk. GATE A20 FAILURE - A memory module may be loose. The operating system is full. Take the appropriate action. The computer cannot identify the drive type. Shut down the computer...
... replace them (see "Memory" on page 89). The message is trying to boot to a different disk or use these characters in filenames. H A R D - 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 ...carry out the command. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity disk. GATE A20 FAILURE - A memory module may be loose. The operating system is full. Take the appropriate action. The computer cannot identify the drive type. Shut down the computer...
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.... 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 D E L L M E D I A D I L U R E - Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Try to run the program again. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 138). MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - PROGRAM - The system configuration information does not match the hardware...
.... 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 D E L L M E D I A D I L U R E - Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Try to run the program again. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 138). MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - PROGRAM - The system configuration information does not match the hardware...
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.../READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on the hard drive. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 158). Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click Start...
.../READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on the hard drive. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 158). Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click Start...