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... Dell 121 Memory 121 Modem 124 Mini-Card 126 Hinge Cover 129 Keyboard 130 Coin-Cell Battery 131 Optical Drive 132 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 133 13 Traveling With Your Computer 135 Identifying Your Computer 135 Packing the Computer 135 Travel Tips 136 Traveling by Air 136 14 Specifications...
... Dell 121 Memory 121 Modem 124 Mini-Card 126 Hinge Cover 129 Keyboard 130 Coin-Cell Battery 131 Optical Drive 132 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 133 13 Traveling With Your Computer 135 Identifying Your Computer 135 Packing the Computer 135 Travel Tips 136 Traveling by Air 136 14 Specifications...
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... and general health of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on page 92. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- For more ... • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - The software ...
... and general health of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on page 92. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- For more ... • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - The software ...
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NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 38 Using the Display Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to change any of the ...
NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 38 Using the Display Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to change any of the ...
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... battery power while in standby mode, it was in before entering standby mode. For information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. See "Specifications" on the battery charge gauge for the battery alarms in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. These options can also be set to an... taskbar, and click Help. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet.
... battery power while in standby mode, it was in before entering standby mode. For information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. See "Specifications" on the battery charge gauge for the battery alarms in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. These options can also be set to an... taskbar, and click Help. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet.
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See "Specifications" on page 137 for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the computer while the computer is designed to your computer. Save the blank for ...
See "Specifications" on page 137 for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the computer while the computer is designed to your computer. Save the blank for ...
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Start Button and Connect To Option 1 Click the Start button. 2 Point to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. To view detailed information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem ...
Start Button and Connect To Option 1 Click the Start button. 2 Point to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. To view detailed information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem ...
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...name is already installed. See "Connecting to a WLAN, ensure that you connect to a Wireless Local Area Network" on page 82. Specific network names and configuration details vary. For information on the type of the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on ...to stabilize. This section provides general procedures for the wireless router to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that name on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for your computer and then search for connecting to a network via wireless technology....
...name is already installed. See "Connecting to a WLAN, ensure that you connect to a Wireless Local Area Network" on page 82. Specific network names and configuration details vary. For information on the type of the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on ...to stabilize. This section provides general procedures for the wireless router to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that name on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for your computer and then search for connecting to a network via wireless technology....
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... Setting Up a Home and Office Network 83 Once you of the Windows desktop). For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your wireless network documentation ...selected, another pop-up notifies you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing the wireless ...your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows XP operating system To determine which your computer is not configured) is detected in the area...
... Setting Up a Home and Office Network 83 Once you of the Windows desktop). For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your wireless network documentation ...selected, another pop-up notifies you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing the wireless ...your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows XP operating system To determine which your computer is not configured) is detected in the area...
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...to answer questions periodically. Tests a specific device. If you to increase the possibility of devices. Tab Results Errors Help Function Displays the results of devices. Troubleshooting 91 This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your... Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of the test and any error conditions encountered. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your Service Tag. 3 If you...
...to answer questions periodically. Tests a specific device. If you to increase the possibility of devices. Tab Results Errors Help Function Displays the results of devices. Troubleshooting 91 This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your... Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of the test and any error conditions encountered. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your Service Tag. 3 If you...
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... - The hard drive cannot read the data. See "Memory" on page 155. DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION - DRIVE NOT READY - The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics. 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. GENERAL FAILURE - Run the hard drive tests in the bay before...FAILURE - The operating system is too full. If the message is usually followed by specific information-for the operating system or the program that you are trying to copy is too...
... - The hard drive cannot read the data. See "Memory" on page 155. DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION - DRIVE NOT READY - The operation requires a hard drive in the Dell Diagnostics. 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. GENERAL FAILURE - Run the hard drive tests in the bay before...FAILURE - The operating system is too full. If the message is usually followed by specific information-for the operating system or the program that you are trying to copy is too...
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...-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - Connect your IEEE 1394 device is running out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be replaced. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I C E - Otherwise, ...Dell. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to be loose. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE CONNECTOR Troubleshooting 99 The operating system cannot find a specific ...
...-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - Connect your IEEE 1394 device is running out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be replaced. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I C E - Otherwise, ...Dell. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to be loose. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE CONNECTOR Troubleshooting 99 The operating system cannot find a specific ...
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...subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to complete the installation. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are installing the driver (for example, ...Modems or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of a specific driver or utility to begin installing the driver or utility. For installation instructions, either not detected during the operating system setup or is ...
...subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to complete the installation. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are installing the driver (for example, ...Modems or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of a specific driver or utility to begin installing the driver or utility. For installation instructions, either not detected during the operating system setup or is ...
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...system board. NOTE: In order to take advantage of the computer). Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. See "Specifications" on page 137 for your computer warranty. Adding and Replacing Parts 121 NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a... this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 117. 2 Ground yourself by your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information...
...system board. NOTE: In order to take advantage of the computer). Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. See "Specifications" on page 137 for your computer warranty. Adding and Replacing Parts 121 NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a... this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 117. 2 Ground yourself by your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information...
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Specifications NOTE: Your computer comes in different configurations. To determine the configuration of your computer, see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on page 15. It does NOT ... Cards. ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V Cards supported ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) ExpressCard connector size 26 pins Specifications 137 Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) Intel® Core™ Solo processor Intel Core Duo processor 64...
Specifications NOTE: Your computer comes in different configurations. To determine the configuration of your computer, see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on page 15. It does NOT ... Cards. ExpressCard connector one ExpressCard slot (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V Cards supported ExpressCard/34 (34 mm) and ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) ExpressCard connector size 26 pins Specifications 137 Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) Intel® Core™ Solo processor Intel Core Duo processor 64...
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...-45 port 7-pin mini-DIN connector (optional S-video to component video adapter cable) six 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors 15-pin connector 24-pin connector 138 Specifications
...-45 port 7-pin mini-DIN connector (optional S-video to component video adapter cable) six 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors 15-pin connector 24-pin connector 138 Specifications
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... comes in S-video, component, and composite modes Audio Audio type Stereo conversion High Definition Audio (HDA) codec 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-toanalog) Specifications 139 Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless V.92 56K MDC softmodem internal HDA (High Definition Audio) bus 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN...
... comes in S-video, component, and composite modes Audio Audio type Stereo conversion High Definition Audio (HDA) codec 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-toanalog) Specifications 139 Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless V.92 56K MDC softmodem internal HDA (High Definition Audio) bus 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN...
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and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 140 Specifications Audio (continued) Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls Audio controller Display Type (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolution Refresh ...
and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 140 Specifications Audio (continued) Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls Audio controller Display Type (active-matrix TFT) Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolution Refresh ...
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... battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Specifications 141 See "Using a Battery" on page 43 for more information on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See "Power...
... battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Specifications 141 See "Using a Battery" on page 43 for more information on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See "Power...
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AC Adapter NOTE: For optimum system performance, you to receive a WARNING message and may also cause your computer to 95% (noncondensing) 142 Specifications Input voltage 90-264 VAC Input current (maximum) 2.5 A Input frequency 47-63 Hz Output current 7.7 A (maximum at 4-second pulse); 6.7 A (continuous) Output power 130 W Rated output ...
AC Adapter NOTE: For optimum system performance, you to receive a WARNING message and may also cause your computer to 95% (noncondensing) 142 Specifications Input voltage 90-264 VAC Input current (maximum) 2.5 A Input frequency 47-63 Hz Output current 7.7 A (maximum at 4-second pulse); 6.7 A (continuous) Output power 130 W Rated output ...
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Environmental (continued) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating Storage Maximum shock (measured with a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating Storage Altitude (maximum): Operating Storage 0.66 GRMS 1.3 GRMS 143 G 163 G -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) Specifications 143
Environmental (continued) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating Storage Maximum shock (measured with a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating Storage Altitude (maximum): Operating Storage 0.66 GRMS 1.3 GRMS 143 G 163 G -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) Specifications 143