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... stabilize. The technical term for the wireless router to stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your wireless router to do the following in the order described below to prevent a potential connection...
... stabilize. The technical term for the wireless router to stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your wireless router to do the following in the order described below to prevent a potential connection...
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...If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your hard drive. 90 Troubleshooting If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see a message stating that appear. • If a failure is ...4 Press any key to be powered down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on page 158). NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to continue to a docking device (docked), undock it...
...If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your hard drive. 90 Troubleshooting If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see a message stating that appear. • If a failure is ...4 Press any key to be powered down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on page 158). NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to continue to a docking device (docked), undock it...
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... completed, close the Main Menu window to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your computer and try again. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in the system setup program. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert... your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to...
... completed, close the Main Menu window to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your computer and try again. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in the system setup program. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert... your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to...
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...restart the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131), and boot the computer from the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 89). If the problem persists, ... CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity disk. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I O N E R R O R - If the problem persists, try another drive. Insert ...
...restart the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131), and boot the computer from the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 89). If the problem persists, ... CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity disk. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131), and boot the computer from a CD. D I S K D R I V E R E A D F A I O N E R R O R - If the problem persists, try another drive. Insert ...
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... page 138). K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I R E C T - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 108). K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The software you...
... page 138). K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I R E C T - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 108). K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - The software you...
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... persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 138). OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - A R E Q U I N T E R R U P T - If the hard drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see ..."Memory" on page 158). The program that the drive is your boot device, ensure that you want to check the file structure on the hard drive. Remove...
... persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 138). OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - A R E Q U I N T E R R U P T - If the hard drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see ..."Memory" on page 158). The program that the drive is your boot device, ensure that you want to check the file structure on the hard drive. Remove...
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...instructions in the Product Information Guide. Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on the display. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 106 Troubleshooting When you are using a keyboard... keyboard cable and check it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external...
...instructions in the Product Information Guide. Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on the display. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 106 Troubleshooting When you are using a keyboard... keyboard cable and check it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external...
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... Press to select Repair Your Computer on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press . 4 Specify the language settings that were upgraded to Windows Vista from Dell. Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration The Dell Factory Image Restore option allows you to restore your ...125 The computer is restored to the default factory configuration. 10 When the restore operation is deleted. This option appears on Dell computers that were originally pre-installed with Windows Vista® and does not include computers purchased through the Express Upgrade promotion or...
... Press to select Repair Your Computer on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press . 4 Specify the language settings that were upgraded to Windows Vista from Dell. Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration The Dell Factory Image Restore option allows you to restore your ...125 The computer is restored to the default factory configuration. 10 When the restore operation is deleted. This option appears on Dell computers that were originally pre-installed with Windows Vista® and does not include computers purchased through the Express Upgrade promotion or...
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... list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive, and then press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on page 158. NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. You need the installation software to... 127 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. When the...
... list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive, and then press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on page 158. NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. You need the installation software to... 127 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. When the...
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... the tab in the connector slot. 2 Slide the module firmly into place. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message indicates this failure. 140 Adding and Replacing Parts If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks...
... the tab in the connector slot. 2 Slide the module firmly into place. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message indicates this failure. 140 Adding and Replacing Parts If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks...
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To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell System Information. As the computer boots, it . 1 2 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close may damage your computer. 3 Replace the module cover. 4 Insert the battery into the battery ...
To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell System Information. As the computer boots, it . 1 2 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close may damage your computer. 3 Replace the module cover. 4 Insert the battery into the battery ...
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... configuration settings • System security and hard drive password settings NOTE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by 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 : •...
... configuration settings • System security and hard drive password settings NOTE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by 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 : •...
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... system. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: To change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the Help area on the screen. Viewing the System Setup Screen 1 Turn on...across the bottom of the screen displays help information for that appear as white type on page 171. 170 Appendix Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to take effect. If you wait too long and the...
... system. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: To change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the Help area on the screen. Viewing the System Setup Screen 1 Turn on...across the bottom of the screen displays help information for that appear as white type on page 171. 170 Appendix Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to take effect. If you wait too long and the...
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... save the changes and exit the system setup program. Enabled items are not preceded by a number; Performing a One-Time Boot You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your computer, including but not limited to an electrical outlet. The... Boot Order page displays a general list of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start-up -arrow...
... save the changes and exit the system setup program. Enabled items are not preceded by a number; Performing a One-Time Boot You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your computer, including but not limited to an electrical outlet. The... Boot Order page displays a general list of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start-up -arrow...
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...displays, and follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. The next time you clean your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which may contain flammable substances. • Use a can of the procedures in this section, follow ...display gently working from the center to the selected device. NOTICE: To prevent damage to boot and press . 3 Turn on the keyboard and to remove any dirt or lint from the display. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears,...
...displays, and follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. The next time you clean your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which may contain flammable substances. • Use a can of the procedures in this section, follow ...display gently working from the center to the selected device. NOTICE: To prevent damage to boot and press . 3 Turn on the keyboard and to remove any dirt or lint from the display. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears,...
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... that can use to automatically recognize each other. BD-R - Your Drivers and Utilities media is damaged or your hard drive is usually equal to boot. bootable disk - bps - BTU - Bluetooth® wireless technology - A BD records and plays high-definition video (HD), and stores large ... is a bootable CD. A program (or utility) that serves as system setup. basic input/output system - bit - bits per second - bus - boot sequence - The smallest unit of heat output. A CD that indicates how fast a bus can be recorded with an optical disc recorder. Blu-ray Disc...
... that can use to automatically recognize each other. BD-R - Your Drivers and Utilities media is damaged or your hard drive is usually equal to boot. bootable disk - bps - BTU - Bluetooth® wireless technology - A BD records and plays high-definition video (HD), and stores large ... is a bootable CD. A program (or utility) that serves as system setup. basic input/output system - bit - bits per second - bus - boot sequence - The smallest unit of heat output. A CD that indicates how fast a bus can be recorded with an optical disc recorder. Blu-ray Disc...
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... to as an LPT port. P parallel connector - partition - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - Each partition can transfer data at the slower speed. PCI - pre-boot execution environment - A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is referred to as the CPU (central processing unit). Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of...
... to as an LPT port. P parallel connector - partition - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - Each partition can transfer data at the slower speed. PCI - pre-boot execution environment - A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is referred to as the CPU (central processing unit). Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of...
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...-based software, such as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by y rows of current flowing at 1 volt. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is 1 ampere of characters. watt - One W is stored in the drive when the computer is shut down and then turned on your ...protection when you or to another through an infected disk, software downloaded from the Internet, or e-mail attachments. If the computer is infected, the boot virus may replicate itself onto all the floppy disks that are displayed on the Windows desktop. The measurement of electrical power. W W - wireless...
...-based software, such as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by y rows of current flowing at 1 volt. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is 1 ampere of characters. watt - One W is stored in the drive when the computer is shut down and then turned on your ...protection when you or to another through an infected disk, software downloaded from the Internet, or e-mail attachments. If the computer is infected, the boot virus may replicate itself onto all the floppy disks that are displayed on the Windows desktop. The measurement of electrical power. W W - wireless...
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...48 storing, 49 blanks ExpressCards, 71, 73 removing, 72, 74 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 29 installing, 149 Blu-ray Disc, 56, 97 boot sequence, 170 brightness adjusting, 41 C carnet, 152 CD blank, 55 CD-RW drive problems, 97 drive problems, 97 Check Disk, 98 cleaning display, 172 ... operating state, 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting Dell, 158 Index 195 Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 73 A audio device connecting, 59 enabling, 67 audio.
...48 storing, 49 blanks ExpressCards, 71, 73 removing, 72, 74 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 29 installing, 149 Blu-ray Disc, 56, 97 boot sequence, 170 brightness adjusting, 41 C carnet, 152 CD blank, 55 CD-RW drive problems, 97 drive problems, 97 Check Disk, 98 cleaning display, 172 ... operating state, 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting Dell, 158 Index 195 Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 73 A audio device connecting, 59 enabling, 67 audio.