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... program stops responding 68 A program crashes repeatedly 68 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 68 A solid blue screen appears 69 Other software problems 69 Memory Problems 70 Network Problems 70 PC Card Problems 71 Power Problems 71 Printer Problems 72 Scanner Problems 73... 76 If the display is blank 76 If the display is difficult to read 77 If only part of the display is readable 77 Drivers 78 What Is a Driver 78 Identifying Drivers 78 Reinstalling Drivers 78 Restoring Your Operating System 79 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 80...
... program stops responding 68 A program crashes repeatedly 68 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 68 A solid blue screen appears 69 Other software problems 69 Memory Problems 70 Network Problems 70 PC Card Problems 71 Power Problems 71 Printer Problems 72 Scanner Problems 73... 76 If the display is blank 76 If the display is difficult to read 77 If only part of the display is readable 77 Drivers 78 What Is a Driver 78 Identifying Drivers 78 Reinstalling Drivers 78 Restoring Your Operating System 79 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 80...
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...Before Working Inside Your Computer 84 Hard Drive 85 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 87 Memory 87 Modem 90 Mini PCI Card 91 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 Coin-Cell Battery 96 Display 97 Optical Drive 99 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 100 10 ...Appendix Specifications 103 Using the System Setup Program 109 Overview 109 Viewing the System Setup Screens 109 System Setup Screen 109 Commonly Used Options 110 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
...Before Working Inside Your Computer 84 Hard Drive 85 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 87 Memory 87 Modem 90 Mini PCI Card 91 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 Coin-Cell Battery 96 Display 97 Optical Drive 99 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 100 10 ...Appendix Specifications 103 Using the System Setup Program 109 Overview 109 Viewing the System Setup Screens 109 System Setup Screen 109 Commonly Used Options 110 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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... the speaker grilles, the side air vents, and the back of the display. To access the help file, see the Dell Help file. If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see page 109. Using Dell™ QuickSet or the system setup program, you can select from a ... color for each of the three zones. side air vents (2) 26 Setting Up Your Computer speaker grilles (2) display back cover For information on using the system setup program, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to complete the setup. Otherwise, follow the instructions on page 63.
... the speaker grilles, the side air vents, and the back of the display. To access the help file, see the Dell Help file. If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see page 109. Using Dell™ QuickSet or the system setup program, you can select from a ... color for each of the three zones. side air vents (2) 26 Setting Up Your Computer speaker grilles (2) display back cover For information on using the system setup program, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to complete the setup. Otherwise, follow the instructions on page 63.
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...can check the battery charge before or after you insert the battery into the computer. To access the help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell portable computer with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to , the following: • Using DVD+RW/DVD+R drives •...PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with household waste. You can also set power management options to help file, see the Dell Help file. Do not use a battery from Dell. Using a Battery 31 When your battery no longer ...
...can check the battery charge before or after you insert the battery into the computer. To access the help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell portable computer with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to , the following: • Using DVD+RW/DVD+R drives •...PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with household waste. You can also set power management options to help file, see the Dell Help file. Do not use a battery from Dell. Using a Battery 31 When your battery no longer ...
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Solving Problems Dell™ Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any questions that failed, press . Then shut down the computer. 2 If the computer ...; When to the next test, press ; NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on Dell™ computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you contact Dell for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to retest the component that appear. ...
Solving Problems Dell™ Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any questions that failed, press . Then shut down the computer. 2 If the computer ...; When to the next test, press ; NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on Dell™ computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you contact Dell for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to retest the component that appear. ...
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... Problems CAUTION: Before you to the Main Menu screen. 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. Solving Problems 61 Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem...
... Problems CAUTION: Before you to the Main Menu screen. 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. Solving Problems 61 Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem...
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...Display icon. 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY... 77 S E E " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - C H E C K T H E S YS T E M F O R P O W E R - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I M A G E - If only part of the display is difficult to the computer. 2 Turn on page 113. If the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down -arrow key. See "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls...
...Display icon. 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY... 77 S E E " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - C H E C K T H E S YS T E M F O R P O W E R - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I M A G E - If only part of the display is difficult to the computer. 2 Turn on page 113. If the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down -arrow key. See "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls...
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...configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings • Power management settings • Boot (start-up) configuration and display settings • Docking-device settings • Wireless control settings NOTICE: Unless you see page 12. Appendix 109 Then shut down ...left . Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on configuring features for your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see the Windows desktop. The system setup screens display the current setup information and ...
...configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings • Power management settings • Boot (start-up) configuration and display settings • Docking-device settings • Wireless control settings NOTICE: Unless you see page 12. Appendix 109 Then shut down ...left . Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on configuring features for your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see the Windows desktop. The system setup screens display the current setup information and ...
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...display Secure Digital card slot description, 19 security cable slot description, 18 Service Tag, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 Index 133 N network problems, 70 network connector description, 22 numeric keypad, 47 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP... indicated by, 71 printer cable, 27 connecting, 27 problems, 72 USB, 27 problems blue screen, 69 CD drive, 62 CD-RW drive, 62 computer crashes, 68-69 computer does not start... up, 68 computer stops responding, 68 conflicts, 81 Dell Diagnostics, 59 drives, 61 DVD drive, 62 error messages, 65 hard drive, 63 IEEE ...
...display Secure Digital card slot description, 19 security cable slot description, 18 Service Tag, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 Index 133 N network problems, 70 network connector description, 22 numeric keypad, 47 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP... indicated by, 71 printer cable, 27 connecting, 27 problems, 72 USB, 27 problems blue screen, 69 CD drive, 62 CD-RW drive, 62 computer crashes, 68-69 computer does not start... up, 68 computer stops responding, 68 conflicts, 81 Dell Diagnostics, 59 drives, 61 DVD drive, 62 error messages, 65 hard drive, 63 IEEE ...