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..., double-click the User's Guide icon on your Microsoft® Windows® desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center, and then click User and system guides).
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable.
The Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating...
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... Information 5
Setting Up Your Computer 8
About Your Computer 11 Front View 12 Left View 13 Right View 14 Back View 14 Bottom View 15
Using a Battery 15 Battery Performance 15 Checking the Battery Charge 16 Charging the Battery 18 Removing a Battery 18 Installing a Battery 19 Storing a Battery 19
Solving Problems 19 Notebook System Software (NSS...
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... computer documentation • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS)
Find It Here
Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD)
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation.
Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates...
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... click User's guides.
The User's Guide is also available on the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer.
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
These labels are located on the bottom of your computer.
• Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or...
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...inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.
To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag...
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.... 2 Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you will need to complete your computer
setup.
The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you have ordered.
3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet.
DELL CONFIDENTIAL...
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... operations including, but not limited to, the following:
• Using optical drives, such as DVD or CD drives
• Using wireless-network communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices
• Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as 3D games
• Running the computer in maximum performance mode
NOTE: It is recommended that you...
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... in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop), and click Help.
Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon in the notification area. For more information about the Power Meter tab, see your User's Guide. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon...
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... modem from the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off and disconnected from the electrical outlet. 2 If the computer is connected to the Media Base or other docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.
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... prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use it.
Solving Problems
Notebook System Software (NSS)
If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. This utility is available on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD and on the Dell Support website at www.support.dell.com.
DELL CONFIDENTIAL...
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... then follow the posted instructions. NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your...
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... to run the software. See
the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY
USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPIES, OR...
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... Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware.
R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to a software...
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... until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4 Select the...
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... for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices attached to your computer.
Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings.
DELL CONFIDENTIAL...
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... are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD.
5 When the tests are completed, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.
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Dell support website, 7
Dell Premier Support website, 5, 7
Diagnostics Dell, 21
diagnostics Drivers and Utilities CD, 5
documentation device, 5 online, 7 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 6
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