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Product Information 167 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 168 Before You Call 168 Contacting Dell 170 17 Specifications 171 A Appendix 179 Overview 179 Viewing the System Setup Screens 180 System Setup Screens 180 Commonly Used Options 180 Changing the Boot Sequence 180 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 182 FCC Class B 182 Macrovision Product Notice 183 Glossary 185 Index 201 Contents 11
Product Information 167 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 168 Before You Call 168 Contacting Dell 170 17 Specifications 171 A Appendix 179 Overview 179 Viewing the System Setup Screens 180 System Setup Screens 180 Commonly Used Options 180 Changing the Boot Sequence 180 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 182 FCC Class B 182 Macrovision Product Notice 183 Glossary 185 Index 201 Contents 11
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... You Looking For? • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here The label is Windows XP, this label might look different. support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online NOTE: Select your region or business courses, frequently...Dell customers • Upgrades - NOTE: As an increased security measure,the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Upgrade information for your operating system is located on my computer configuration, product specifications...
... You Looking For? • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here The label is Windows XP, this label might look different. support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online NOTE: Select your region or business courses, frequently...Dell customers • Upgrades - NOTE: As an increased security measure,the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Upgrade information for your operating system is located on my computer configuration, product specifications...
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... from overheating. 28 About Your Computer Off: No signal found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is activated in your vicinity. S E C U R I R V E N T S - F I - Push this button to scan specifically for networks - Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in the system...
... from overheating. 28 About Your Computer Off: No signal found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is activated in your vicinity. S E C U R I R V E N T S - F I - Push this button to scan specifically for networks - Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in the system...
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... and change the appearance of the current settings so you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. As you want to change, or under or pick a Control ...or color palette that corresponds to the operating system your computer and display. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes...area you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video ...
... and change the appearance of the current settings so you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. As you want to change, or under or pick a Control ...or color palette that corresponds to the operating system your computer and display. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes...area you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video ...
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... settings, make a note of the current settings so you change the resolution to the previous settings if needed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can benefit people with your computer is higher than the display supports, the settings...the screen. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to the operating system ...
... settings, make a note of the current settings so you change the resolution to the previous settings if needed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can benefit people with your computer is higher than the display supports, the settings...the screen. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to the operating system ...
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... computer users. Using the Camera The camera is integrated in the notification area and click Launch Webcam Center. For more information about camera features, see "Specifications" on . The blue camera light appears when the camera is in use. 12 3 1 camera 2 camera indicator 3 digital microphones (2) Accessing the Camera's Help File To access...
... computer users. Using the Camera The camera is integrated in the notification area and click Launch Webcam Center. For more information about camera features, see "Specifications" on . The blue camera light appears when the camera is in use. 12 3 1 camera 2 camera indicator 3 digital microphones (2) Accessing the Camera's Help File To access...
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... wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 Using Cards 85 See "Specifications" on page 171 for information on your computer.
... wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 Using Cards 85 See "Specifications" on page 171 for information on your computer.
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...Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window... appears. Start Button and Connect To Option In Microsoft Windows XP, click Start→Connect To→Show all connections. NOTE: If your computer is set up a wireless Internet connection ...
...Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window... appears. Start Button and Connect To Option In Microsoft Windows XP, click Start→Connect To→Show all connections. NOTE: If your computer is set up a wireless Internet connection ...
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... from the list and click Connect. Network security settings are unique to your wireless network card. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Once you have followed the instructions in "Wireless Local Area ...Network" on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. Specific network names and configuration details vary. NOTE: Your computer can take up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification ...
... from the list and click Connect. Network security settings are unique to your wireless network card. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Once you have followed the instructions in "Wireless Local Area ...Network" on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. Specific network names and configuration details vary. NOTE: Your computer can take up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification ...
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... configuration utility is managing your wireless network card in the Windows Help and Support Center (see your wireless network documentation in Windows XP: 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel→Network Connections. 2 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click...connect to a wireless network in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop). For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see "Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Help and Support Center" on your screen. Follow the instructions provided in...
... configuration utility is managing your wireless network card in the Windows Help and Support Center (see your wireless network documentation in Windows XP: 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel→Network Connections. 2 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click...connect to a wireless network in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop). For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see "Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Help and Support Center" on your screen. Follow the instructions provided in...
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... monitor the status of your service provider for coverage of a high-speed digital cellular network. Contact your computer's wireless devices. Dell cannot provide this information. NOTE: Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as a Wireless Wide Area Network (...secure network, you turn the wireless activity indicator on or off . For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in a specific geographical location, that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. 98 Setting Up...
... monitor the status of your service provider for coverage of a high-speed digital cellular network. Contact your computer's wireless devices. Dell cannot provide this information. NOTE: Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as a Wireless Wide Area Network (...secure network, you turn the wireless activity indicator on or off . For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in a specific geographical location, that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. 98 Setting Up...
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... switch is in the on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to scan specifically for a wireless network, push the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator button. It functions regardless of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on position to disable the switch and the Mobile Broadband card. Setting...click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then select Help. If the switch is shipped to you, you must first use Dell QuickSet to enable and configure the switch to control WiFi network connections. Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is disabled and not configured...
... switch is in the on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to scan specifically for a wireless network, push the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator button. It functions regardless of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on position to disable the switch and the Mobile Broadband card. Setting...click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then select Help. If the switch is shipped to you, you must first use Dell QuickSet to enable and configure the switch to control WiFi network connections. Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is disabled and not configured...
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... computer from between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you begin any installed batteries. Only use products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the safety instructions in this section, follow the instructions that are included with the product. • Moisten a soft, lint...
... computer from between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you begin any installed batteries. Only use products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the safety instructions in this section, follow the instructions that are included with the product. • Moisten a soft, lint...
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... Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you are having. Tests a specific device in the computer. Lists a number of common symptoms and allows you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following menu appears.... NOTE: It is recommended that you to answer specific questions. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is located at the top of...
... Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you are having. Tests a specific device in the computer. Lists a number of common symptoms and allows you select Extended Test from the main menu, the following menu appears.... NOTE: It is recommended that you to answer specific questions. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is located at the top of...
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.... Take the appropriate action. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 152), and boot the computer from the computer. E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I L U R E 0 - The amount of paper...computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "ExpressCards" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed ...
.... Take the appropriate action. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 152), and boot the computer from the computer. E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I L U R E 0 - The amount of paper...computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "ExpressCards" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for example, Printer out of memory recorded in NVRAM does not match the memory installed ...
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... documentation for instructions (click Start →Help and Support). SECTOR NOT FOUND - The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - O F- System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if...L O S T P O W E R - If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 170). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 170). See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. SEEK ERROR - Windows XP 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Add or Remove Programs→Programs...
... documentation for instructions (click Start →Help and Support). SECTOR NOT FOUND - The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - O F- System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if...L O S T P O W E R - If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 170). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 170). See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. SEEK ERROR - Windows XP 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Add or Remove Programs→Programs...
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...the Driver tab→Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→Next. 138 Troubleshooting If a particular driver is not listed, then that came installed... in the previous section: Windows XP 1 Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. 2...After extracting the driver files to reinstall and follow the instructions on page 136). 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. For drivers information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the ...
...the Driver tab→Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→Next. 138 Troubleshooting If a particular driver is not listed, then that came installed... in the previous section: Windows XP 1 Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. 2...After extracting the driver files to reinstall and follow the instructions on page 136). 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. For drivers information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the ...
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... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by installing memory modules on the system board. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for your computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must match in "Before You Begin" on page 149. 2...area, ground yourself again when you have replaced the primary hard drive with a new hard drive that are covered under your computer. See "Specifications" on page 171 for your computer warranty. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 140 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page ...
... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by installing memory modules on the system board. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for your computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must match in "Before You Begin" on page 149. 2...area, ground yourself again when you have replaced the primary hard drive with a new hard drive that are covered under your computer. See "Specifications" on page 171 for your computer warranty. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 140 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page ...
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Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) System Information System chip set Data ... Core 2 Duo processor) 1066 MHz (Intel 45 nm Core 2 Duo processor) Mobile Intel 965PM 64 bits dual channel bus 32 bits 2 MB 32 bits x16 Specifications 171 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→Help and Support and select the option to view information about your...
Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency (front side bus) System Information System chip set Data ... Core 2 Duo processor) 1066 MHz (Intel 45 nm Core 2 Duo processor) Mobile Intel 965PM 64 bits dual channel bus 32 bits 2 MB 32 bits x16 Specifications 171 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→Help and Support and select the option to view information about your...
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...) • SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD 172 Specifications ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards.
...) • SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD 172 Specifications ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards.