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... . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System...
... . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System...
Dell Technology Guide
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NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- The following will significantly reduce the operating time ... AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see Maintaining Your Computer for ways to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used .
NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- The following will significantly reduce the operating time ... AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see Maintaining Your Computer for ways to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used .
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...off or light in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to diagnose and resolve problems... Your desktop or laptop computer may need to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look for information on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate...
...off or light in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to diagnose and resolve problems... Your desktop or laptop computer may need to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look for information on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate...
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... itself may have a failure (see "System Setup" on page 292). System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the... System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting F L A S H P A R T W R I L U ...
... itself may have a failure (see "System Setup" on page 292). System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the... System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting F L A S H P A R T W R I L U ...
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...IS DETECTED. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO ...TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see your computer). YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG...
...IS DETECTED. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO ...TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see your computer). YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG...
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...graphics port that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. A program designed to as system setup. 339 alert standards format - A program (or utility) that allows system memory to be depleted and recharged. Also referred to identify, quarantine, and/or... for video-related tasks. BIOS - advanced configuration and power interface - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of electricity that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. AHCI - ASF - ASF is able to be platform- The length of time (minutes or hours) that powers...
...graphics port that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. A program designed to as system setup. 339 alert standards format - A program (or utility) that allows system memory to be depleted and recharged. Also referred to identify, quarantine, and/or... for video-related tasks. BIOS - advanced configuration and power interface - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of electricity that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. AHCI - ASF - ASF is able to be platform- The length of time (minutes or hours) that powers...
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...000 bytes. When used for transmission speeds for devices to indicate the status of memory integrated circuits. A temporary data storage area inside your computer. kilobit - A...- The technology used for a parallel connection to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. local bus - megabit - megabytes per second. A unit of data storage...(WAN). A measurement of frequency that equals 1024 bytes but is typically used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. One million bits per second - This measurement is often referred...
...000 bytes. When used for transmission speeds for devices to indicate the status of memory integrated circuits. A temporary data storage area inside your computer. kilobit - A...- The technology used for a parallel connection to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. local bus - megabit - megabytes per second. A unit of data storage...(WAN). A measurement of frequency that equals 1024 bytes but is typically used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. One million bits per second - This measurement is often referred...
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...interface - If you delete a shortcut, the original file is often measured in phones or laptop computers. 350 RTCRST - real-time clock reset - ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer ...after you shut down your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. A bar code label on...that is used in rpm. A type of the processor. SDRAM - synchronous dynamic random-access memory - Setup program differs from system setup. Shortcut icons do not change the location of the ...
...interface - If you delete a shortcut, the original file is often measured in phones or laptop computers. 350 RTCRST - real-time clock reset - ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer ...after you shut down your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. A bar code label on...that is used in rpm. A type of the processor. SDRAM - synchronous dynamic random-access memory - Setup program differs from system setup. Shortcut icons do not change the location of the ...
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..., change fonts, and so on a metal sheath around each pair of wires to protect against interference. TPM - travel module - unified memory allocation - A UPS keeps a computer running for a low-speed device such as file and e-mail protection. UPS systems typically provide surge... used when the electrical power fails or drops to your computer. 352 A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay of a laptop computer to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than relying on ). Devices are twisted to reduce the weight of speakers, printer, broadband devices ...
..., change fonts, and so on a metal sheath around each pair of wires to protect against interference. TPM - travel module - unified memory allocation - A UPS keeps a computer running for a low-speed device such as file and e-mail protection. UPS systems typically provide surge... used when the electrical power fails or drops to your computer. 352 A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay of a laptop computer to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than relying on ). Devices are twisted to reduce the weight of speakers, printer, broadband devices ...
Setup Guide
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...Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side Features 24 Computer Base Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 30 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 ... Touch Screen (Optional 36 Using the Optical Drive 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 42 Software Features 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Dell Dock 46 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 47 Solving Problems 48 Touch Screen Problems 48 Beep Codes 49 Network Problems 50 Power Problems 51...
...Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side Features 24 Computer Base Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 30 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 ... Touch Screen (Optional 36 Using the Optical Drive 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 42 Software Features 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Dell Dock 46 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 47 Solving Problems 48 Touch Screen Problems 48 Beep Codes 49 Network Problems 50 Power Problems 51...
Setup Guide
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... computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the media card slot. Save the blank for use when no media card is designed only for additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia, and security features. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on.... Save the blank for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the ExpressCard slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Using Your Studio Laptop 1 ExpressCard slot -
... computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the media card slot. Save the blank for use when no media card is designed only for additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia, and security features. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on.... Save the blank for use when no ExpressCard is installed in the ExpressCard slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Using Your Studio Laptop 1 ExpressCard slot -
Setup Guide
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...to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall laptop system software find more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective ...part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 67 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 59 "My Dell Downloads" on page 56 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In ...
...to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall laptop system software find more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective ...part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 67 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 59 "My Dell Downloads" on page 56 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In ...