Owner's Manual
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... by the speakers. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . For more information, see "Hard Drive" on the battery charge status. Provides information on page 119. Stores software and data. For more information, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 44. H A R D D R I R E L E S S T E C H N O L O G Y - For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 43. For more...
... by the speakers. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . For more information, see "Hard Drive" on the battery charge status. Provides information on page 119. Stores software and data. For more information, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 44. H A R D D R I R E L E S S T E C H N O L O G Y - For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 43. For more...
Owner's Manual
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... Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC or battery power while in standby mode, it was in Dell QuickSet. For information about standby and hibernate modes. • Use the .... See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 47 for the battery alarms in standby mode or hibernate mode when you should consider replacing the battery. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to change the settings for...
... Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC or battery power while in standby mode, it was in Dell QuickSet. For information about standby and hibernate modes. • Use the .... See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 47 for the battery alarms in standby mode or hibernate mode when you should consider replacing the battery. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to change the settings for...
Owner's Manual
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.... T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use a larger capacity disk. A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I V E - Run the hard drive tests in the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See "Contacting Dell" on page 71. See "Contacting Dell" on page 155. See "Contacting Dell" on page 155. GATE A20 FAILURE - GENERAL FAILURE - The hard drive failed initialization. The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. See...
.... T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use a larger capacity disk. A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I V E - Run the hard drive tests in the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See "Contacting Dell" on page 71. See "Contacting Dell" on page 155. See "Contacting Dell" on page 155. GATE A20 FAILURE - GENERAL FAILURE - The hard drive failed initialization. The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. See...
Owner's Manual
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... boot routine. M E M O R Y A D D R E S S L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I O N - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. If the problem persists, try another drive. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119), and boot the computer from a CD...
... boot routine. M E M O R Y A D D R E S S L I N E F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I O N - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics. If the problem persists, try another drive. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119), and boot the computer from a CD...
Owner's Manual
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... improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules (see "Hard Drive" on page 121) and, if necessary, replace them . If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 121) and, if necessary, replace them . E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Memory" on page 89. The...
... improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules (see "Hard Drive" on page 121) and, if necessary, replace them . If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 121) and, if necessary, replace them . E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Memory" on page 89. The...
Owner's Manual
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... CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be replaced. O F - Correct the settings for the Date and ...ERROR - Connect your IEEE 1394 device is running out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be malfunctioning. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I C E - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E...
... CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be replaced. O F - Correct the settings for the Date and ...ERROR - Connect your IEEE 1394 device is running out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be malfunctioning. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I C E - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E...
Owner's Manual
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... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. Adding and Replacing Parts 119 NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to ground the system board. 7 Remove any of the procedures in...
... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. Adding and Replacing Parts 119 NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to ground the system board. 7 Remove any of the procedures in...
Owner's Manual
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... "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 117. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. 1 2 1 hard drive screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it is fully seated. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 If the new hard drive is not already pre-imaged, install the operating system and drivers for storing or...
... "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 117. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. 1 2 1 hard drive screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it is fully seated. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 If the new hard drive is not already pre-imaged, install the operating system and drivers for storing or...
Owner's Manual
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...begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the back of the computer. Install only memory ...Replacing Parts 121 NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the back of the computer). Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in size. Otherwise, the hard drive...
...begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the back of the computer. Install only memory ...Replacing Parts 121 NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the back of the computer). Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in size. Otherwise, the hard drive...
Owner's Manual
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...dirt, dust, or liquids. • Pack the computer so that you plan to carry with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as paper...Dell™ carrying case to the computer and store them in a safe place. NOTICE: If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on. • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive...packing the computer with items such as possible, replace any devices installed in an overhead storage compartment.
...dirt, dust, or liquids. • Pack the computer so that you plan to carry with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as paper...Dell™ carrying case to the computer and store them in a safe place. NOTICE: If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on. • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive...packing the computer with items such as possible, replace any devices installed in an overhead storage compartment.
Owner's Manual
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... 133 C CardBus technology media memory cards, 74 carnet, 136 CD drive problems, 93 CD-RW drive problems, 94 CDs about, 54 operating system, 14 playing, 51 Check Disk, 94 cleaning touch pad, 151 coin-cell battery replacing, 131 computer crashes, 101 restore to previous operating state, 113 slow...54 copying DVDs general information, 54 helpful tips, 55 how to, 54 D Dell contacting, 145, 154-155 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 89 starting from Drivers and Utilities CD, 89 starting from your hard drive, 89 Dell MediaDirect about, 19, 56 problems, 102 Index 185 Index Numbers 5-in-1 media...
... 133 C CardBus technology media memory cards, 74 carnet, 136 CD drive problems, 93 CD-RW drive problems, 94 CDs about, 54 operating system, 14 playing, 51 Check Disk, 94 cleaning touch pad, 151 coin-cell battery replacing, 131 computer crashes, 101 restore to previous operating state, 113 slow...54 copying DVDs general information, 54 helpful tips, 55 how to, 54 D Dell contacting, 145, 154-155 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 89 starting from Drivers and Utilities CD, 89 starting from your hard drive, 89 Dell MediaDirect about, 19, 56 problems, 102 Index 185 Index Numbers 5-in-1 media...
Owner's Manual
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... slot, 22 F fan description, 20, 22-23, 27 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 firewall Windows XP, 86 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 20 H hard drive description, 26 problems, 94 replacing, 119 returning to Dell, 121 hardware conflicts, 112 Dell Diagnostics, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 112 Help and Support Center, 13 help file Windows Help and Support...
... slot, 22 F fan description, 20, 22-23, 27 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 firewall Windows XP, 86 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 20 H hard drive description, 26 problems, 94 replacing, 119 returning to Dell, 121 hardware conflicts, 112 Dell Diagnostics, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 112 Help and Support Center, 13 help file Windows Help and Support...