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... PC Cards 51 Installing a PC Card 51 Removing a PC Card or Blank 52 7 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 55 Network Setup Wizard 56 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 56 Determining Your Network Type 56 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 57 8 Solving Problems Dell™ Diagnostics 59 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 59 Drive Problems 61 DVD drive problems 62 Hard drive problems 63 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 63 Error Messages 65 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 66...
... PC Cards 51 Installing a PC Card 51 Removing a PC Card or Blank 52 7 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 55 Network Setup Wizard 56 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 56 Determining Your Network Type 56 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 57 8 Solving Problems Dell™ Diagnostics 59 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 59 Drive Problems 61 DVD drive problems 62 Hard drive problems 63 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 63 Error Messages 65 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 66...
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... a Device, scroll to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Finding Information 11 The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Dell computer...
... a Device, scroll to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Finding Information 11 The website may not be as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system available in all regions. • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Dell computer...
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... and customizable lights optical drive security cable slot USB connectors (2) optical drive-tray eject button O P T I C A L D R I V E - A Turns on only if you ordered the card with your card. NOTE: The internal card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is an optional feature, so the light turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press...
... and customizable lights optical drive security cable slot USB connectors (2) optical drive-tray eject button O P T I C A L D R I V E - A Turns on only if you ordered the card with your card. NOTE: The internal card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is an optional feature, so the light turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press...
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USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on the computer and the printer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • See your printer Owner's Manual for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Your...
USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on the computer and the printer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • See your printer Owner's Manual for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Your...
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... do not protect against power interruptions. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. When lightning...network cable from voltage spikes that provides surge protection. 28 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or following power interruptions. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for certain types...
... do not protect against power interruptions. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. When lightning...network cable from voltage spikes that provides surge protection. 28 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or following power interruptions. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for certain types...
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... shipped with your Dell computer. Battery operating time varies depending on disposing of fire or explosion. Operating time is designed to help file, see the Dell Help file. Replace the battery only with the main battery installed at all times, and always connect your computer to , the following: • Using DVD+RW/DVD+R drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other...
... shipped with your Dell computer. Battery operating time varies depending on disposing of fire or explosion. Operating time is designed to help file, see the Dell Help file. Replace the battery only with the main battery installed at all times, and always connect your computer to , the following: • Using DVD+RW/DVD+R drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other...
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The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 47 Each key on the keypad has multiple functions.
The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 47 Each key on the keypad has multiple functions.
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... device list may indicate requirements for and remove viruses. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I S K - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list...
... device list may indicate requirements for and remove viruses. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I S K - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list...
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... or external monitor. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to read A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S - If only part of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down -arrow key. Solving Problems 77 M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I M A G E - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller...
... or external monitor. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to read A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S - If only part of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down -arrow key. Solving Problems 77 M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I M A G E - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller...
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...® Windows® operating system. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you experience a problem with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. A driver acts...
...® Windows® operating system. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you experience a problem with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. A driver acts...
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... operating state without affecting data files. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device...
... operating state without affecting data files. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device...
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... use Device Driver Rollback (see page 79) to see page 12. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The...
... use Device Driver Rollback (see page 79) to see page 12. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The...
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... Sales/Small Business) Technical Support (med./large bus., government) Technical Support (printers, projectors, televisions, handhelds, digital jukebox, and wireless) Sales (Home Sales/Small Business) Sales (med./large bus., government) Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales Cayman Islands General Support Chile (Santiago) Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support Country Code: 56 City Code: 2 Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 604 633 4966 604...
... Sales/Small Business) Technical Support (med./large bus., government) Technical Support (printers, projectors, televisions, handhelds, digital jukebox, and wireless) Sales (Home Sales/Small Business) Sales (med./large bus., government) Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales Cayman Islands General Support Chile (Santiago) Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support Country Code: 56 City Code: 2 Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 604 633 4966 604...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Czech Republic (Prague) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com Country Code: 420 Technical Support Customer Care Fax Tech Fax Switchboard Denmark (Copenhagen) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/dk/da/emaildell/ Country Code: 45 Technical Support for XPS portable...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Czech Republic (Prague) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com Country Code: 420 Technical Support Customer Care Fax Tech Fax Switchboard Denmark (Copenhagen) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/dk/da/emaildell/ Country Code: 45 Technical Support for XPS portable...
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only) Home User Customer Care Small Business Customer Care U.K. Sales (dial within Jamaica only) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 1850 200 722 1850 543 543 0870 908 ...) International Access Code Country Code City Code Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support for XPS portable computers only Technical Support for...
only) Home User Customer Care Small Business Customer Care U.K. Sales (dial within Jamaica only) Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 1850 200 722 1850 543 543 0870 908 ...) International Access Code Country Code City Code Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support for XPS portable computers only Technical Support for...
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..., and medical institutions) Global Segment Japan Individual User Switchboard Korea (Seoul) E-mail: krsupport@dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support Country Code: 82 City Code: 2 Technical Support (Dimension, PDA, Electronics and Accessories) Sales Fax Switchboard 122 Appendix Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 0120-198-498 81-44-556-4162 toll-free: 0120-198-226 81-44-520-1435 toll...
..., and medical institutions) Global Segment Japan Individual User Switchboard Korea (Seoul) E-mail: krsupport@dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support Country Code: 82 City Code: 2 Technical Support (Dimension, PDA, Electronics and Accessories) Sales Fax Switchboard 122 Appendix Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 0120-198-498 81-44-556-4162 toll-free: 0120-198-226 81-44-520-1435 toll...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Mexico International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 52 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Customer Technical Support Sales Customer Service Main Montserrat Netherlands Antilles Netherlands (Amsterdam) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com Technical Support for XPS portable computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Technical Support Fax...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Mexico International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 52 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Customer Technical Support Sales Customer Service Main Montserrat Netherlands Antilles Netherlands (Amsterdam) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com Technical Support for XPS portable computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Technical Support Fax...
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... 7478 toll-free: 1 800 394 7430 (option 6) toll-free: 1 800 394 7412 toll-free: 1 800 394 7419 02 5441 5727 420 22537 2707 02 5441 8328 02 5441 8328 02 5441 7585 126 Appendix Kitts and Nevis General Support St. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Portugal International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 351 Department Name or Service Area...
... 7478 toll-free: 1 800 394 7430 (option 6) toll-free: 1 800 394 7412 toll-free: 1 800 394 7419 02 5441 5727 420 22537 2707 02 5441 8328 02 5441 8328 02 5441 7585 126 Appendix Kitts and Nevis General Support St. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Portugal International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 351 Department Name or Service Area...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Sweden (Upplands Vasby) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/se/sv/emaildell/ Country Code: 46 Technical Support for XPS portable computers only City Code: 8 Technical Support for all other Dell products Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Customer Care Employee Purchase...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Sweden (Upplands Vasby) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/se/sv/emaildell/ Country Code: 46 Technical Support for XPS portable computers only City Code: 8 Technical Support for all other Dell products Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Customer Care Employee Purchase...
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...) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address U.S.A. (Austin, Texas) Automated Order-Status Service International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (portable and desktop computers) Country Code: 1 Technical Support (Dell TV, Printers, and Projectors) for Relationship customers Consumer (Home and Home Office) Technical Support for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired General Support General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free...
...) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address U.S.A. (Austin, Texas) Automated Order-Status Service International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (portable and desktop computers) Country Code: 1 Technical Support (Dell TV, Printers, and Projectors) for Relationship customers Consumer (Home and Home Office) Technical Support for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired General Support General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free...