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... Click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. Press the power button. - Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your computer. For more information on hibernate mode, see... "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 66), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. 42 Using..., and then click Stand by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate.
... Click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. Press the power button. - Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your computer. For more information on hibernate mode, see... "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 66), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. 42 Using..., and then click Stand by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate.
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... is connected to the jack on . Try allowing the computer to return to a telephone. NOTE: Connect the modem to remove the checkmark. If you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click Tools, click Options, and then click...icon next to it.) • Ensure that the disk or disc is connected to a digital telephone network. Hard drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I N G S - A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from the modem and connect it to room temperature before turning it is inserted properly...
... is connected to the jack on . Try allowing the computer to return to a telephone. NOTE: Connect the modem to remove the checkmark. If you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click Tools, click Options, and then click...icon next to it.) • Ensure that the disk or disc is connected to a digital telephone network. Hard drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I N G S - A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from the modem and connect it to room temperature before turning it is inserted properly...
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... 133. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 83. DRIVE NOT READY - The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. Restart the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 112), and boot the computer from a CD. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 112...
... 133. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 83. DRIVE NOT READY - The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. Restart the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 112), and boot the computer from a CD. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 112...
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... or keypads, check the cable connection. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I R E C T - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 79). Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the file, so the file cannot be faulty or improperly seated...
... or keypads, check the cable connection. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I R E C T - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on page 79). Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the file, so the file cannot be faulty or improperly seated...
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..., and partitioned as a boot device. Run the Windows error-checking utility to use. The operating system cannot find the hard drive. A chip on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for instructions. If the message reappears, contact Dell. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or...
..., and partitioned as a boot device. Run the Windows error-checking utility to use. The operating system cannot find the hard drive. A chip on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for instructions. If the message reappears, contact Dell. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or...
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...79). BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND... connecting to ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for the keyword spyware. For more information, go to scan the computer and remove spyware. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E ... communicating with the memory (see "Memory" on page 114). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow ...
...79). BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND... connecting to ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for the keyword spyware. For more information, go to scan the computer and remove spyware. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E ... communicating with the memory (see "Memory" on page 114). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow ...
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...computer. See the Windows Help and Support Center for additional information on using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to Programs→Accessories→System ...system. For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 13. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec" on page 104. • If you received an ...
...computer. See the Windows Help and Support Center for additional information on using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to Programs→Accessories→System ...system. For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 13. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec" on page 104. • If you received an ...
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...the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries nor on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is automatically selected. Any programs... after you purchased the computer. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on . Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec may not be available in when you received your hard drive to restore your operating system. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you...
...the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries nor on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is automatically selected. Any programs... after you purchased the computer. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on . Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec may not be available in when you received your hard drive to restore your operating system. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you...
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... 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer, even to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. Solving Problems 105 If you remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it, and you ...in the following step. 3 On the next screen that you do not remove PC Restore from your hard drive to reboot the computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you to restore your computer. It is restored to its ...
... 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer, even to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. Solving Problems 105 If you remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it, and you ...in the following step. 3 On the next screen that you do not remove PC Restore from your hard drive to reboot the computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you to restore your computer. It is restored to its ...
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...required drivers. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to remove the PC Restore partition on as administrator. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to the free space allocation on your operating system to correct a problem with your computer's hard drive, a message appears stating that the partition was in...and then log on as indicated by the increased value for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you requested the CDs, the Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System CD may not ship with a newly installed ...
...required drivers. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to remove the PC Restore partition on as administrator. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to the free space allocation on your operating system to correct a problem with your computer's hard drive, a message appears stating that the partition was in...and then log on as indicated by the increased value for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you requested the CDs, the Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System CD may not ship with a newly installed ...
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... the 5-in-1 media memory card reader (see "Removing a Media Memory Card" on page 68). 8 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 9 Remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 112). See "Optical Drive" on page 111. 6 Press the power button ...to release the drive from the optical drive bay. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the bay. 4 Slide the...
... the 5-in-1 media memory card reader (see "Removing a Media Memory Card" on page 68). 8 Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 9 Remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 112). See "Optical Drive" on page 111. 6 Press the power button ...to release the drive from the optical drive bay. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the bay. 4 Slide the...
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... "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 102 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the new hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is on page 109) before removing the hard drive. NOTE: If you are extremely fragile; CAUTION: Before you need to install an operating system...
... "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 102 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the new hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is on page 109) before removing the hard drive. NOTE: If you are extremely fragile; CAUTION: Before you need to install an operating system...
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... in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 6 Replace and tighten the...
... in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 6 Replace and tighten the...
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... memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any...NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on page 155 for your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer. See "Specifications" on the system board. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in its original or comparable ...
... memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any...NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on page 155 for your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer. See "Specifications" on the system board. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in its original or comparable ...
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...amount of memory installed in the connector slot. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. See "Hard Drive" on page 112. 8 Turn on the computer. NOTICE: If the cover is not .... 7 Reinstall the hard drive. No error message indicates this failure. 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. 116...
...amount of memory installed in the connector slot. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. See "Hard Drive" on page 112. 8 Turn on the computer. NOTICE: If the cover is not .... 7 Reinstall the hard drive. No error message indicates this failure. 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. 116...
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... closed, extraneous items on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any spare batteries that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or...temperature for 1 hour before turning it on. • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures and overexposure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids. •...adapter. Place information such as your name, address, and phone number in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as paper...
... closed, extraneous items on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any spare batteries that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or...temperature for 1 hour before turning it on. • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures and overexposure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids. •...adapter. Place information such as your name, address, and phone number in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as paper...
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.... 172 Glossary Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for file storage. A display setting that installs in an expansion slot on the... - A connector on it to as alphabetically, by date, and by means of the computer. A removable I/O card adhering to floppy disks. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service... are organized and grouped. floppy drive - A disk drive that decrease the overall consumption of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. folder - A term used to hard drive storage, the term is lost....
.... 172 Glossary Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for file storage. A display setting that installs in an expansion slot on the... - A connector on it to as alphabetically, by date, and by means of the computer. A removable I/O card adhering to floppy disks. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service... are organized and grouped. floppy drive - A disk drive that decrease the overall consumption of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. folder - A term used to hard drive storage, the term is lost....
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...path between two devices through the processor as the number of pixels across by the BIOS, that interprets and executes program instructions. A removable I /O port often used to restrict unauthorized access to as an LPT port. peripheral component interconnect - PIN - The ability of ...computer is a local bus that uses optical technology to the PCMCIA standard. A computer chip that perform basic tests on a hard drive that establishes standards for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. Sometimes the processor is expressed as part of transferring...
...path between two devices through the processor as the number of pixels across by the BIOS, that interprets and executes program instructions. A removable I /O port often used to restrict unauthorized access to as an LPT port. peripheral component interconnect - PIN - The ability of ...computer is a local bus that uses optical technology to the PCMCIA standard. A computer chip that perform basic tests on a hard drive that establishes standards for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. Sometimes the processor is expressed as part of transferring...
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..., 40 conserving power, 41 description, 24 meter, 40 performance, 39 power meter, 40 removing, 43 replacing coin-cell battery, 124 storing, 44 battery-bay latch release, 24 blanks ExpressCards, 65 removing, 66, 68 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 19 installing, 127 boot sequence,... DVDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 D Dell contacting, 133, 168 support policy, 167 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 79 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 80 starting from your hard drive, 79 Index 181 Index Numerics 5-in-1 media memory card reader, 67...
..., 40 conserving power, 41 description, 24 meter, 40 performance, 39 power meter, 40 removing, 43 replacing coin-cell battery, 124 storing, 44 battery-bay latch release, 24 blanks ExpressCards, 65 removing, 66, 68 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 19 installing, 127 boot sequence,... DVDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 D Dell contacting, 133, 168 support policy, 167 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 79 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 80 starting from your hard drive, 79 Index 181 Index Numerics 5-in-1 media memory card reader, 67...
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... extended, 65 installing, 65 Mobile Broadband, 65 removing, 66 slots, 65 types, 65 WWAN, 65 F fan description, 21, 24 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 22 H hard drive description, 21, 24 problems, 84 replacing, 112 returning to Dell, 114 hardware conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 102 Help and...
... extended, 65 installing, 65 Mobile Broadband, 65 removing, 66 slots, 65 types, 65 WWAN, 65 F fan description, 21, 24 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 22 H hard drive description, 21, 24 problems, 84 replacing, 112 returning to Dell, 114 hardware conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 102 Help and...