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... a CD, DVD or BD 63 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 63 Helpful Tips 64 Adjusting the Volume 65 Adjusting the Picture 66 Using Dell MediaDirect 67 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device . . 68 S-Video and Standard Audio 70 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 72 Composite Video and... Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 83 9 Using Cards 85 ExpressCards 85 ExpressCard Blanks 86 Installing an ExpressCard 86 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 87 Memory Card Reader 88 Memory Card Blanks 89 Installing a Memory Card 89 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 90 6 Contents
... a CD, DVD or BD 63 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 63 Helpful Tips 64 Adjusting the Volume 65 Adjusting the Picture 66 Using Dell MediaDirect 67 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device . . 68 S-Video and Standard Audio 70 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 72 Composite Video and... Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 83 9 Using Cards 85 ExpressCards 85 ExpressCard Blanks 86 Installing an ExpressCard 86 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 87 Memory Card Reader 88 Memory Card Blanks 89 Installing a Memory Card 89 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 90 6 Contents
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13 Troubleshooting 107 Dell Technical Update Service 107 Dell Diagnostics 107 Dell Support Utility 111 Drive Problems 112 Optical drive problems 113 Hard drive problems 114 E-Mail and Internet Problems 114 Error Messages 115 ExpressCard Problems... program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 123 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 124 A solid blue screen appears 124 Dell MediaDirect problems 124 Other software problems 125 Memory Problems 126 Network Problems 126 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) 127 8 Contents
13 Troubleshooting 107 Dell Technical Update Service 107 Dell Diagnostics 107 Dell Support Utility 111 Drive Problems 112 Optical drive problems 113 Hard drive problems 114 E-Mail and Internet Problems 114 Error Messages 115 ExpressCard Problems... program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 123 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 124 A solid blue screen appears 124 Dell MediaDirect problems 124 Other software problems 125 Memory Problems 126 Network Problems 126 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) 127 8 Contents
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... 150 Hard Drive 152 Removing the Hard Drive Cage 152 Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage . . 154 Replacing the Hard Drive Cage 155 Memory 155 Subscriber Identity Module 159 Internal Card With Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology . 160 Optical Drive 161 15 Traveling With Your Computer 163 Identifying Your Computer...
... 150 Hard Drive 152 Removing the Hard Drive Cage 152 Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage . . 154 Replacing the Hard Drive Cage 155 Memory 155 Subscriber Identity Module 159 Internal Card With Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology . 160 Optical Drive 161 15 Traveling With Your Computer 163 Identifying Your Computer...
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...updates for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for... You Looking For? • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here The label is Windows XP, this label might look different. Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Proactive e-mail notification of the system.
...updates for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for... You Looking For? • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here The label is Windows XP, this label might look different. Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Proactive e-mail notification of the system.
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Left Side View 12 34 5 6 78 1 DVI-I connector (Dual link) 3 USB connector 5 8-in-1 memory card reader 7 microphone connector 2 S-video connector 4 IEEE 1394 connector 6 optical drive 8 headphone connectors (2) D V I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - S - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as some digital video cameras. Connects ...
Left Side View 12 34 5 6 78 1 DVI-I connector (Dual link) 3 USB connector 5 8-in-1 memory card reader 7 microphone connector 2 S-video connector 4 IEEE 1394 connector 6 optical drive 8 headphone connectors (2) D V I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - S - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as some digital video cameras. Connects ...
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... and convenient way to the connector. Dual headphone connectors for attaching headphones. The 8-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD O P T I C A L D R I N - 1 M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R - Attach...
... and convenient way to the connector. Dual headphone connectors for attaching headphones. The 8-in-1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD O P T I C A L D R I N - 1 M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R - Attach...
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B A T T E R Y - B A T T E R Y - Bottom View 6 1 5 2 4 3 1 memory module cover 3 battery charge gauge/health gauge 5 hard drive 2 battery-bay latch release 4 battery 6 air vents M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - H A R D D R I R V E N T S - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - Provides information on the battery charge (see ... the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Stores software and data. About Your Computer 31 A I V E - Covers the compartment that contains the memory module connectors.
B A T T E R Y - B A T T E R Y - Bottom View 6 1 5 2 4 3 1 memory module cover 3 battery charge gauge/health gauge 5 hard drive 2 battery-bay latch release 4 battery 6 air vents M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - H A R D D R I R V E N T S - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - Provides information on the battery charge (see ... the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Stores software and data. About Your Computer 31 A I V E - Covers the compartment that contains the memory module connectors.
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...perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in...Management Settings" on how often the battery is used , you may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your new computer to an ...
...perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in...Management Settings" on how often the battery is used , you may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your new computer to an ...
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This shows important gaming information such as memory utilization, CPU utilization, and so on , without cluttering the main display. To access the LCD Manager, click Start →All Programs →Logitech →Launch ...
This shows important gaming information such as memory utilization, CPU utilization, and so on , without cluttering the main display. To access the LCD Manager, click Start →All Programs →Logitech →Launch ...
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... for Windows Media Player, iTunes and Winamp. • A countdown application, which offers stopwatch and egg timer functionality. • A performance monitor, which graphs the CPU and memory utilization. • A POP3 email application, which shows the track/artist/URL of currently playing multimedia for confirming and cancelling the value selections respectively.
... for Windows Media Player, iTunes and Winamp. • A countdown application, which offers stopwatch and egg timer functionality. • A performance monitor, which graphs the CPU and memory utilization. • A POP3 email application, which shows the track/artist/URL of currently playing multimedia for confirming and cancelling the value selections respectively.
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... OK. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: Windows XP 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 3 Under Screen resolution...
... OK. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: Windows XP 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 3 Under Screen resolution...
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... on your computer. The 54 mm card only fits into both the 34 mm and 54 mm card slots. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 Using Cards 85 ExpressCards support two...
... on your computer. The 54 mm card only fits into both the 34 mm and 54 mm card slots. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 Using Cards 85 ExpressCards support two...
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NOTE: A memory card is not a bootable device. Memory Card Reader The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card. The 8-in-1 memory card reader reads the following memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD 88 Using Cards
NOTE: A memory card is not a bootable device. Memory Card Reader The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card. The 8-in-1 memory card reader reads the following memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD 88 Using Cards
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...or Blank" on page 90. To remove the blank, see the documentation that came with the card. The computer automatically detects the card. To install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with a plastic blank installed in the slot; The cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an ...arrow) or a label to indicate which end to prevent incorrect insertion. Using Cards 89 Save the blank for use when no media memory card is running. If card orientation is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your ...
...or Blank" on page 90. To remove the blank, see the documentation that came with the card. The computer automatically detects the card. To install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with a plastic blank installed in the slot; The cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an ...arrow) or a label to indicate which end to prevent incorrect insertion. Using Cards 89 Save the blank for use when no media memory card is running. If card orientation is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your ...
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...the Product Information Guide. Press the card into the slot to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the memory card, if applicable. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you to release it from the card reader. If you do not stop it from functioning before you... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the configuration utility, you remove it from the computer. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. When it is partially ejected, remove the card. 90 Using Cards
...the Product Information Guide. Press the card into the slot to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the memory card, if applicable. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you to release it from the card reader. If you do not stop it from functioning before you... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the configuration utility, you remove it from the computer. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. When it is partially ejected, remove the card. 90 Using Cards
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... System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you select Test ... Tag for the option you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following menu appears. When contacting Dell support, have selected the Test System option from the menu below to run a complete test on page 170...20 minutes and requires no interaction on the symptom of the problem you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test...
... System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you select Test ... Tag for the option you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following menu appears. When contacting Dell support, have selected the Test System option from the menu below to run a complete test on page 170...20 minutes and requires no interaction on the symptom of the problem you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test...
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... Utility off For more information about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the test and any requirements for running the test. Use this utility to do the following tabs provide additional information for tests run from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays...
... Utility off For more information about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the test and any requirements for running the test. Use this utility to do the following tabs provide additional information for tests run from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays...
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...has failed. Use an anti-virus program that was running when the message appeared. For more memory modules may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for the operating system or the program that includes anti-spyware protection (your ...complete these checks. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the documentation for the keyword spyware. C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - The CD drive does not respond to commands from the computer (see "Memory" on page 112). DATA ERROR - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see...
...has failed. Use an anti-virus program that was running when the message appeared. For more memory modules may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for the operating system or the program that includes anti-spyware protection (your ...complete these checks. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the documentation for the keyword spyware. C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - The CD drive does not respond to commands from the computer (see "Memory" on page 112). DATA ERROR - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see...
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...hard drive, and restart the computer. H A R D - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Memory" on page 85). Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 152), and boot the computer from a CD. HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - The hard... you are trying to copy is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 107). 116 Troubleshooting Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart...
...hard drive, and restart the computer. H A R D - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Memory" on page 85). Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 152), and boot the computer from a CD. HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - The hard... you are trying to copy is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 107). 116 Troubleshooting Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart...
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...R E - For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 155). INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - The operating system is installed. INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN ...Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 107). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 180). A memory module may be faulty or ...
...R E - For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 155). INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - The operating system is installed. INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN ...Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 107). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 180). A memory module may be faulty or ...