Dell 5880-30 Notebook PC User Manual book

Dell Inc. Notebook PC book

User manual

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Dell™ Latitude™ E6500

Setup and Quick Reference Guide

This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup,

software, and troubleshooting information for your computer. For more

information about your operating system, devices, and technologies, see

the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com.

Model PP30L

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of

your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data

and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,

or death.

If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to

Microsoft

Windows

operating systems are not applicable.

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Model PP30L

April 2008 P/N U084C Rev. A00

Contents 3

Contents

1About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™

Network Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting Up Your Internet Connection . . . . . . . . 16

Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . . 17

Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System . . . 17

Microsoft Windows Vista®. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Power Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4Contents

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

System Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Troubleshooting Software and Hardware

Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Dell Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Troubleshooting Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . 46

Dell Technical Update Service . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Dell Support Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

5Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Identifying Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 52

Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 54

Using Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . 56

Using the Operating System Media. . . . . . . . . 57

6Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 60

DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

AutoTech Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . . 61

Problems With Your Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Contents 5

Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 62

Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

7Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

6Contents

About Your Computer 7

About Your Computer

NOTE: For more information about the features of your computer, see the

Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com.

Front View

1camera and microphone

(optional)

2display latch

3display 4keyboard status lights

2 31

14 13

8About Your Computer

5keyboard 6volume control buttons

7Dell ControlPoint (DCP) button 8power button

9USB connectors (2) 10 audio (line-out) and

microphone (line-in) connectors

11 smart card slot 12 IEEE 1394a connector

13 wireless switch and

Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network

Locator button

14 speaker

15 fingerprint reader (optional) 16 media bay

17 PC Card slot 18 contactless smart-card-reader

19 track stick 20 display latch release

21 track stick buttons/touch pad

buttons

22 touch pad

23 speaker 24 device status lights

25 ambient light sensor

About Your Computer 9

Back View

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the

cooling vents. Do not store your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such

as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the

1SecureDigital (SD) card slot 2ExpressCard slot

3air vents 4video connector

5USB connector 6eSATA/USB connector

7security cable slot 8AC adapter connector

9DisplayPort 10 power light/battery light

11 docking alignment mark 12 battery

13 network connector (RJ-45) 14 modem connector (RJ-11)

14 10 6

1112 7

10 About Your Computer

computer or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets

hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the

computer.

Battery Removal

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

CAUTION: Before removing or replacing the battery, turn off the computer. Then,

disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect

the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other external

cables from the computer.

CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or

explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from

Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell™ computer. Do not use a

battery from other computers with your computer.

About Your Computer 11

Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™

Network Locator

Use the wireless switch to enable or disable wireless network devices and the

Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to locate networks. For more information

about the wireless switch and the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator, see the

Dell Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com. For

information about connecting to the Internet, see "Connecting to the

Internet" on page 16.

wireless switch icon

Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator icon

12 About Your Computer

Setting Up Your Computer 13

Setting Up Your Computer

Quick Setup

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However,

power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible

cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet

may cause fire or equipment damage.

NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the

connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the

cable. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of the

connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable.

NOTE: Some devices may not be included if you did not order them.

Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer

and to the electrical outlet.

14 Setting Up Your Computer

Connect the network cable.

Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard.

Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as a DVD player

Setting Up Your Computer 15

Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the

computer.

NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least

once before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or

other external device, such as a printer.

Connect to the Internet. See "Connecting to the Internet" on page 16 for

more information.

1Internet service 2cable or DSL modem

3wireless router 4laptop with wired connection

5laptop with wireless connection

16 Setting Up Your Computer

Connecting to the Internet

NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.

To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an

Internet service provider (ISP). If you are using a dial-up connection, connect

a telephone line to the modem connector on your computer and to the

telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection. If you

are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or

cellular phone service for setup instructions.

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an Internet connection with a desktop shortcut provided by your ISP:

Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

Double-click the ISP

icon on the Microsoft

Windows

desktop.

Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an

Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the appropriate

section below.

NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you

have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage.

Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later.

NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, consult the

Connect to the Internet wizard through the Microsoft® Windows® Start menu Help

and Support feature.

Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System

Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

Click

Start

→

Internet Explorer

→

Connect to the Internet

In the next window, click the appropriate option:

• If you do not have an ISP, click

Choose from a list of Internet service

providers (ISPs)

• If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you

did not receive a setup CD, click

Set up my connection manually

• If you have a setup CD, click

Use the CD I got from an ISP

Setting Up Your Computer 17

Click

If you selected

Set up my connection manually

in step 3, continue to

step 5. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the

setup.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP.

Click the appropriate option under

How do you want to connect to the

Internet?

, and click

Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

Microsoft Windows Vista®

Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

Click the Windows Vista Start button

→

Control Panel

Under

Network and Internet,

click

Connect to the Internet

In the

Connect to the Internet

window, click either

Broadband (PPPoE)

Dial-up

, depending on how you want to connect:

•Choose

Broadband

if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV

modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology connection.

• Chose

Dial-up

if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose

or contact your ISP.

Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information

provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

Transferring Information to a New Computer

Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System

Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data

from a source computer to a new computer.

You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial

connection, or you can store it on removable media, such as a writable CD,

for transfer to the new computer.

18 Setting Up Your Computer

NOTE: You can transfer information from an old computer to a new computer by

directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two

computers. For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two

computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a

Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. This information

may not be available in certain countries.

For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and

Settings Transfer Wizard.

Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media

NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. This media is optional

and may not be included with certain computers.

To prepare a new computer for the file transfer:

Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click

Start

→

All Programs

→

Accessories

→

System Tools

→

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

When the

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

welcome screen appears,

click

On the

Which computer is this?

screen, click

New Computer

→

On the

Do you have a Windows XP CD?

screen, click

I will use the wizard

from the Windows XP CD

→

When the

Now go to your old computer

screen appears, go to your old or

source computer. Do

not

click

at this time.

To copy data from the old computer:

On the old computer, insert the Windows XP

Operating System

media.

On the

Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP

screen, click

Perform

additional tasks

Under

What do you want to do?

, click

Transfer files and settings

→

On the

Which computer is this?

screen, click

Old Computer

→

On the

Select a transfer method

screen, click the transfer method you prefer.

Setting Up Your Computer 19

On the

What do you want to transfer?

screen, select the items you want to

transfer and click

After the information has been copied, the

Completing the Collection

Phase

screen appears.

Click

Finish

To transfer data to the new computer:

On the

Now go to your old computer

screen on the new computer, click

On the

Where are the files and settings?

screen, select the method you

chose for transferring your settings and files and click

The wizard applies the collected files and settings to your new computer.

On the

Finished

screen, click

Finished

, and restart the new computer.

Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating

System Media

To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System

media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow you to create a backup

image file to removable media.

To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and

perform the following steps:

Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click

Start

→

All Programs

→

Accessories

→

System Tools

→

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

When the

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

welcome screen appears,

click

On the

Which computer is this?

screen, click

New Computer

→

On the

Do you have a Windows XP CD?

screen, click

I want to create a

Wizard Disk in the following drive

→

Next.

Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click

When the disk creation completes and the

Now go to your old

computer

message appears,

do not

click

Go to the old computer.

20 Setting Up Your Computer

To copy data from the old computer:

On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click

Start

→

Run

In the

Open

field on the

Run

window, browse to the path for

fastwiz

(on

the appropriate removable media) and click

On the

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

welcome screen, click

On the

Which computer is this?

screen, click

Old Computer

→

On the

Select a transfer method

screen, click the transfer method you

prefer.

On the

What do you want to transfer?

screen, select the items you want to

transfer and click

After the information has been copied, the

Completing the Collection

Phase

screen appears.

Click

Finish

To transfer data to the new computer:

On the

Now go to your old computer

screen on the new computer, click

On the

Where are the files and settings?

screen, select the method you

chose for transferring your settings and files and click

. Follow the

instructions on the screen.

The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your

new computer.

When all of the settings and files have been applied, the

Finished

screen

appears.

Click

Finished

and restart the new computer.

NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for

document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old

Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP

Operating System?).

NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in

certain countries.

Setting Up Your Computer 21

Microsoft Windows Vista®

Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click

Transfer files

and settings

→

Start Windows Easy Transfer.

In the

User Account Control

dialog box, click

Continue

Click

Start a new transfer

Continue a transfer in progress

Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy

Transfer wizard.

22 Setting Up Your Computer

Specifications 23

Specifications

NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the

configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the

option to view information about your computer.

Processor

Processor type Intel® Core™2 Duo processor

L2 cache 6 MB

Front-side bus frequency 1067 MHz

Storage

Hard drive SATA

Second hard drive in media bay (optional)

System Information

Chipset Intel 45 Express

Data bus width 64 bit

DRAM bus width 64 bit

Processor address bus width 36 bit

Flash EPROM SPI 32 Mbit

PCI bus (discrete graphics only) x16 PCIe

24 Specifications

PC Card

CardBus controller Ricoh R5C847

PC Card connector one (supports one Type I or Type II card)

Cards supported 3.3 V and 5 V

PC Card connector size 80 pins

ExpressCard

NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. It does NOT support

PC Cards.

ExpressCard connector ExpressCard slot (supports both USB and

PCIe based interfaces)

Cards supported ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/34

form factors

Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card Reader

Cards supported SD, SDIO, SD HC, Mini SD (with adapter)

MMC, MMC+, Mini MMC (with adapter)

Memory

Memory module connector two DIMM slots

Memory configurations 512 MB (1 DIMM)

1 GB (1 DIMM or 2 DIMMs)

2 GB (1 DIMM or 2 DIMMs)

4 GB (1 DIMM or 2 DIMMs, Microsoft®

Windows Vista® only)

8 GB (2 DIMMS, Windows Vista only)

Memory type DDR II 667 MHz and 800 MHz (if

supported by chipset and/or processor

combinations); non-ECC memory only

Specifications 25

Minimum memory 512 MB (1 DIMM)

Maximum memory 8 GB (Windows Vista only)

NOTE: Dual-channel bandwidth operation requires both memory slots to be populated

and match in size.

NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum

memory installed because some memory is reserved for system files.

Ports and Connectors

Audio microphone connector, stereo

headphones/speakers connector

IEEE 1394a 4-pin connector

I/O slots SD multi-card reader supports SD, SDIO,

SD-HC, Mini-SD (with adapter) MMC,

MMC+, Mini-MMC (with adapter)

ExpressCard slot for one 54mm or 34mm

card

one CardBus/PCMCIA slot

integrated smart-card reader

Mini-Card support (internal

expansion slots)

one dedicated Half-Mini-Card slot for

wireless local area network (WLAN)

one dedicated Full-Mini-Card slot for

wireless wide area network (WWAN, Mobile

Broadband)

one dedicated Full-Mini-Card slot for a

wireless personal area network (WPAN,

Bluetooth® wireless technology, or ultra

wideband [UWB])

WWAN or WPAN Full-Mini-Card slot can

also be used for the Intel Flash Cache

Media bay supports E-Family and E-Module

components

Modem RJ-11 port

Network adapter RJ-45 port

Memory (continued)

26 Specifications

USB, eSATA three USB 2.0 ports with up to 2 A shared

power for external device

one USB 2.0/eSATA port with up to 2 A

shared power for external device

Video DisplayPort supports HDMI and DVI via

dongle

Communications

Modem: internal modem

Network adapter 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board

Wireless WLAN

Mobile Broadband

Bluetooth® wireless technology

WI-MAX

Ultra-Wide Band technology

Mobile Broadband Full-Mini-Card

GPS Mobile Broadband Mini-Card or GPS-only

Mini-Card

Video

NOTE: Your Dell™ computer has both integrated and discrete video options.

Video type integrated and discrete on system board,

hardware accelerated

Data bus integrated video or PCI-E graphics x16

Video controller Intel Extreme (integrated)

nVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M (discrete)

Video memory up to 256 MB (integrated)

256-MB dedicated (discrete)

Video output VGA, DisplayPort

Ports and Connectors (continued)

Specifications 27

External support VGA

DisplayPort

DVI (DisplayPort adapter or through E-Port)

HDMI (DisplayPort adapter)

Audio

Audio type two-channel high definition audio (Azalia)

Audio codec IDT 92HD71B

Stereo conversion 24-bit (analog-to-digital and

digital-to-analog)

Interfaces:

Internal

internal high definition audio (Azalia) codec

External

external microphone-in connector, stereo

headphones/speakers connector

Speakers two 1-W, 4-ohm speakers

Internal speaker amplifier 1 W per channel, 4 ohms

Internal microphone single digital microphone

Volume controls volume control and mute buttons

Display

Type (active-matrix TFT) WXGA, WXGA+, WUXGA

Dimensions 391 mm (15.4 inches), wide aspect

(16:10 ratio)

Maximum resolutions:

WXGA CCFL 1280 x 800 with 18-bit color (262 K)

WXGA+ WLED 1440 x 900 with 18-bit color (262 K)

WUXGA 2-CCFL

1920

x 1200 with 18-bit color (262 K)

Refresh rate 60 Hz

Operating angle 0° (closed) to 160° (except when docked)

Video (continued)

28 Specifications

Viewing angles:

Horizontal

WXGA: 40/40°

WXGA+: 55/55°

WUXGA: 55/55°

Vertical

WXGA: 15/30°

WXGA+: 45/45°

WUXGA: 45/45°

Pixel pitch: WXGA: 0.2373

WXGA+: 0.2109

WUXGA: 0.1725

Typical power consumption (panel

with backlight):

WXGA: 6.2 W (max.) with no inverter

losses

WXGA+: 5.8 W (max.)

WUXGA: 13.0 W (max.)

Keyboard

Number of keys 83 (U.S. and Canada); 84 (Europe);

87 (Japan)

Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji

Size full sized (19 mm key pitch)

Touch Pad

X/Y position resolution

(graphics table mode)

240 cpi

Size:

Width

65.8-mm (2.59-inches) sensor-active area

Height

38.5-mm (1.52-inches) rectangle

Display (continued)

Specifications 29

Battery

Ty p e s 4-cell "smart" lithium ion

6-cell "smart" lithium ion

9-cell "smart" lithium ion

12-cell "smart" polymer slice

Dimensions, 4-cell lithium-ion batteries:

Depth

206 mm (8.11 inches)

Height

19.8 mm (0.78 inch)

Width

47.0 mm (1.85 inches)

Weight

0.24 kg (0.53 lb)

Dimensions, 6-cell lithium-ion batteries:

Depth

206 mm (8.11 inches)

Height

19.8 mm (0.78 inch)

Width

47.0 mm (1.85 inches)

Weight

0.33 kg (0.73 lb)

Dimensions, 9-cell lithium-ion batteries:

Depth

208 mm (8.67 inches)

Height

22.3 mm (0.88 inch)

Width

68.98 mm (2.70 inches)

Weight

0.51 kg (1.12 lb)

Dimensions, 12-cell polymer slice batteries:

Depth

14.48 mm (0.57 inch)

Height

217.24 mm (8.55 inches)

Width

322.17 mm (12.68 inches)

Battery voltage 11.1 VDC

30 Specifications

Watt hours:

4-cell primary battery

35Whr, 2.6 Ahr

6-cell primary battery

56Whr, 2.6 Ahr

9-cell high capacity battery

85Whr, 2.6 Ahr (battery bay)(optional)

NOTE: Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be

significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions.

Charge time (approximate):

Computer off

1 hour or less to 80% capacity

Life span (approximate) up to 500 cycles

Temperature range:

Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)

Storage –10° to 65°C (14° to 149°F)

Coin-cell battery CR-2032

AC Adapter

Ty p e s 65-W travel adapter

90-W AC adapter

130-W Dell adapter PA-4E

Input voltage 100–240 VAC

Frequency 50–60 Hz

Output voltage 19.5 VDC

65-W travel adapter

Input current

Output current

1.5 A

3.34 A

90W AC adapter

Input current

Output current

1.5 A

4.62 A

Battery (continued)

Specifications 31

130W Dell adapter PA-4E

Input current

Output current

2.5 A

6.7 A

Dimensions

Height

70.22 mm (2.76 inches)

Width

146.64 mm (5.77 inches)

Depth

16.3 mm (0.64 inch)

Temperature range:

Operating

0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)

Storage

–40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)

Physical

Height 27 mm (1.06 inches) front

33.3 mm (1.31 inches) back

Width 358 mm (14.1 inches)

Depth 244 mm (9.61 inches)

Weight 2.57 kg (5.69 lb) with 6-cell battery and

optical drive

2.46 kg (5.41 lb) with 6-cell battery and

without optical drive

Environmental

Temperature range:

Operating

0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)

Storage

–40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)

Relative humidity (maximum):

Operating

10% to 90% (noncondensing)

Storage

5% to 95% (noncondensing)

AC Adapter (continued)

32 Specifications

Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user

environment):

Operating

0.66 GRMS

Storage

1.3 GRMS

Maximum shock (Measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2 ms half-sine

pulse for operating. Also measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a

2 ms halfsine pulse for storage):

Operating

143 G

Storage

163 G

Altitude (maximum):

Operating

–15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)

Storage

–15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)

Environmental (continued)

Troubleshooting 33

Troubleshooting

CAUTION: To guard against the likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving

fan blades, or other expected injuries, always unplug your computer from the

electrical outlet before opening the cover.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

Tools

Power Lights

The two-color power-button lights located on the front and the back left

corner of the computer illuminate and blink or remain solid to indicate

different states. If the power button lights are:

Power light behavior Indication

Off The computer is either turned off or is not

receiving power.

Steady blue and the computer is

not responding

The display is connected and probably not powered

on.

Blinking blue The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on

the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power

button to resume normal operation. If the power

lights are blinking amber,

Blinking amber The computer is receiving electrical power, a device

such as a memory module or graphics card might

be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.

Steady amber There may be a power problem or an internal

device malfunction.

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Beep Codes

Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor

cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code,

identifies a problem. One possible beep code consists of repetitive three short

beeps. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a possible

motherboard failure.

If your computer beeps during start-up:

Write down the beep code.

Run the Dell™ Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see "Dell

Diagnostics" on page 42).

Code

(repetitive

short beeps)

Description Suggested Remedy

1BIOS checksum

failure. Possible

motherboard failure.

Contact Dell.

2No memory modules

are detected

If you have two or more memory modules

installed, remove the modules, reinstall one

module (see

your Service Manual at

support.dell.com

), and then restart the

computer. If the computer starts normally,

reinstall an additional module. Continue until

you have identified a faulty module or

reinstalled all modules without error.

If available, install good memory of the same

type into your computer see

your Service

Manual at support.dell.com

If the problem persists, contact Dell.

3Possible system

board failure

Contact Dell.

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Error Messages

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system

or the program that was running when the message appeared.

AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE — The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty.

For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Enable the Pointing

Device option in the system setup program. See your Service Manual at

support.dell.com for more information. If the problem persists, contact Dell

(see "Contacting Dell" on page 65).

BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME — Ensure that you have spelled the command

correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used the correct pathname.

CACHE DISABLED DUE TO FAILURE — The primary cache internal to the

microprocessor has failed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65).

4RAM Read/Write

failure

Ensure that no special memory

module/memory connector placement

requirements exist (see

your Service Manual at

support.dell.com

Verify that the memory modules that you are

installing are compatible with your computer

(see

your Service Manual at

support.dell.com

If the problem persists, contact Dell.

5Real-time clock

failure. Possible

battery failure or

motherboard failure.

Replace the battery (see

your Service Manual

at support.dell.com

If the problem persists, contact Dell.

6Video BIOS Test

Failure

Contact Dell.

7CPU-cache test

failure

Contact Dell.

Code

(repetitive

short beeps)

Description Suggested Remedy

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CD DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE — The CD drive does not respond to

commands from the computer.

DATA ERROR — The hard drive cannot read the data.

DECREASING AVAILABLE MEMORY — One or more memory modules may be

faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary,

replace them. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more

information.

DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION — The hard drive failed initialization. Run the

hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).

DRIVE NOT READY — The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it

can continue. Install a hard drive in the hard drive bay. See your Service

Manual at support.dell.com for more information.

ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD — The computer cannot identify the

ExpressCard. Reinsert the card or try another card. See your Service Manual

at support.dell.com for more information.

EXTENDED MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED — The amount of memory recorded in

nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) does not match the memory installed in the

computer. Restart the computer. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see

"Contacting Dell" on page 65).

THE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR THE DESTINATION DRIVE — The file

that you are trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk, or the disk is full. Try

copying the file to a different disk or use a larger capacity disk.

A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS: \ / : * ? “ <

> | — Do not use these characters in filenames.

GATE A20 FAILURE — A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory

modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at

support.dell.com for more information.

GENERAL FAILURE — The operating system is unable to carry out the

command. The message is usually followed by specific information—for

example, Printer out of paper. Take the appropriate action.

HARD-DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION ERROR — The computer cannot identify the

drive type. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service

Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Then, shut

down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. Run

the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on

page 42).

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HARD-DISK DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE 0 — The hard drive does not respond

to commands from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard

drive (see the Service Manual), and boot the computer from a CD. Then,

shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If

the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the

Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).

HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE — The hard drive does not respond to commands

from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your

Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD.

Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the

computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive

tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).

HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE — The hard drive may be defective. Shut

down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at

support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Then, shut down the

computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem

persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell

Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).

INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA — The operating system is trying to boot to

nonbootable media, such as a floppy disk or CD. Insert bootable media.

INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN SYSTEM SETUP

PROGRAM — The system configuration information does not match the

hardware configuration. The message is most likely to occur after a memory

module is installed. Correct the appropriate options in the system setup

program. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information.

KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE — For external keyboards, check the cable

connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see

"Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).

KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE — For external keyboards, check the cable

connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the

mouse during the boot routine. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell

Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).

KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE — For external keyboards, check the cable

connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see

"Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).

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KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE — For external keyboards or keypads, check the

cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or

keys during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test in the Dell Diagnostics

(see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).

LICENSED CONTENT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE IN MEDIADIRECT — Dell™

MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM)

restrictions on the file, so the file cannot be played (see "Dell Diagnostics" on

page 42).

MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE —

A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory

modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at

support.dell.com for more information.

MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR — The software you are attempting to run is

conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. Shut

down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Try to run the

program again. If the error message still appears, see the software

documentation.

MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE — A

memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory

modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at

support.dell.com for more information.

MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING

VALUE — A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the

memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at

support.dell.com for more information.

MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING

VALUE — A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the

memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at

support.dell.com for more information.

MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE — A

memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory

modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at

support.dell.com for more information.

NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE — The computer cannot find the hard drive. If

the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is installed, properly

seated, and partitioned as a boot device.

Troubleshooting 39

NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE — The operating system may be corrupted.

Contact Dell (

see

"Contacting Dell" on page 65).

NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT — A chip on the system board may be

malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell

Diagnostics" on page 42).

NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN —

You have too many programs open. Close all windows and open the program

that you want to use.

OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND — Reinstall the hard drive (see your Service

Manual at support.dell.com). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see

"Contacting Dell" on page 65).

OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM — The optional ROM has failed. Contact

Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65).

A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND — The program that you are trying to

open is missing an essential file. Remove and then reinstall the program.

Windows XP:

Click

Start

→

Control Panel

→

Add or Remove Programs

→

Programs and

Features

Select the program you want to remove.

Click

Uninstall

See the program documentation for installation instructions.

Windows Vista:

Click the Windows Vista Start button

→

Control Panel

→

Programs

→

Programs and Features

Select the program you want to remove.

Click

Uninstall

See the program documentation for installation instructions.

SECTOR NOT FOUND — The operating system cannot locate a sector on the

hard drive. You may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard

drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to check the file structure on

the hard drive. See Windows Help and Support for instructions (click

Start

→

Help and Support). If a large number of sectors are defective, back up the

data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive.

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SEEK ERROR — The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard

drive.

SHUTDOWN FAILURE — A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning.

Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on

page 42).

TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER — System configuration settings are

corrupted. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the

battery. If the problem persists, try to restore the data by entering the system

setup program, then immediately exit the program (see your Service Manual

at support.dell.com). If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting

Dell" on page 65).

TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED — The reserve battery that supports the system

configuration settings may require recharging. Connect your computer to an

electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, contact Dell

(see "Contacting Dell" on page 65).

TIME-OF-DAY NOT SET-PLEASE RUN THE SYS TEM SETUP PROGRAM — The time

or date stored in the system setup program does not match the system clock.

Correct the settings for the Date and Time options. See your Service Manual

at support.dell.com for more information.

TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED — A chip on the system board may be

malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell

Diagnostics" on page 42).

UNEXPECTED INTERRUPT IN PROTECTED MODE — The keyboard controller may

be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Run the System

Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see

"Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).

X:\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE DEVICE IS NOT READY — Insert a disk into the

drive and try again.

WARNING: BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW — The battery is running out of

charge. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet;

otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer.

System Messages

NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the table, see the documentation

for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message

appeared.

Troubleshooting 41

ALERT! PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT

CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS

CHECKPOINT AND CONTACT DELL TECHNICAL SUPPORT — The computer failed

to complete the start routine three consecutive times for the same error (see

"Contacting Dell" on page 65 for assistance).

CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR — Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low.

Replace battery. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com or see

"Contacting Dell" on page 65 for assistance.

CPU FAN FAILURE — Processor fan failure. Replace processor fan. See your

Service Manual at support.dell.com.

HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE — Possible hard drive failure during hard drive

POST. Check cables, swap hard disks, or see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for

assistance.

HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE — Possible hard drive failure during hard-

drive start test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for assistance).

KEYBOARD FAILURE — Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose.

NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE — No bootable partition on hard drive, or the

hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists.

• If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected

and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device.

• Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is

correct see your

Service Manual

support.dell.com

NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT — A chip on the system board might be

malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for

assistance).

USB OVER CURRENT ERROR — Disconnect the USB device. Use external power

source for the USB device.

NOTICE - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A

PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. DELL RECOMMENDS

THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR

MAY NOT INDICATE A POTENTIAL HARD DRIVE PROBLEM — S.M.A.R.T error,

possible hard drive failure. This feature can be enabled or disabled in BIOS

setup.

42 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems

If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is

detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware

Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility.

To start the Hardware Troubleshooter:

Windows XP:

Click

Start

→

Help and Support

Ty p e

hardware troubleshooter

in the search field and press

<Enter> to start the search.

In the

Fix a Problem

section, click

Hardware Troubleshooter

In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the

problem and click Next to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps.

Windows Vista:

Click the Windows Vista Start button

and click

Help and Support.

Ty p e

hardware troubleshooter

in the search field and press

<Enter> to start the search.

In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and

follow the remaining troubleshooting steps.

Dell Diagnostics

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in

Lockups and Software Problems (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on

page 46) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical

assistance.

It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin.

NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell computers.

NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your

computer.

Troubleshooting 43

See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to review your computer’s

configuration information, and ensure that the device that you want to test

displays in the system setup program and is active.

Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and

Utilities media.

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see

"Contacting Dell

" on

page 65.

Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is

known to be working properly.

Turn on (or restart) your computer.

When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately. Select

Diagnostics

from the start menu and press <Enter>.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to

wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down

your computer and try again.

NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has

been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.

Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility

partition on your hard drive, and follow the instructions on the screen.

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media

Insert the

Drivers and Utilities

media.

Shut down and restart the computer.

When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue

to wait until you see the Microsoft® 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 starts according to the devices specified in the

system setup program.

When the boot device list appears, highlight

CD/DVD/CD-RW

and press

<Enter>.

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Select the

Boot from CD-ROM

option from the menu that appears and

press <Enter>.

Ty p e

to start the CD menu and press <Enter> to proceed.

Select

Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics

from the numbered list. If

multiple versions are listed, select the version that is appropriate for your

computer.

When the Dell Diagnostics

Main Menu

appears, select the test that you

want to run, and follow the instructions on the screen.

Troubleshooting Tips

Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer:

• If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the

installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed

(see

your Service Manual at support.dell.com)

• If a device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected.

• If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message.

This message may help support personnel to diagnose and fix the

problem(s).

• If an error message occurs in a program, see the program documentation.

NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default

view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic

view.

Power Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety information that shipped with your computer.

IF THE POWER LIGHT IS OFF — The computer is either turned off or is not

receiving power.

• Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of the

computer and the electrical outlet.

• Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection

devices to verify that the computer turns on properly.

Troubleshooting 45

• Ensure that any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical

outlet and are turned on.

• Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another

device, such as a lamp.

• Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely

connected to the system board (see your

Service Manual

support.dell.com

IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLUE AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT RESPONDING —

• Ensure that the display is connected and powered on.

• If the display is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on page 34.

IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLINKING BLUE — The computer is in standby mode.

Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to

resume normal operation.

IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLINKING AMBER — The computer is receiving

electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.

• Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see

your Service Manual

at support.dell.com

• Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards

(see

your Service Manual at support.dell.com

IF THE POWER LIGHT IS STEADY AMBER — There is a power problem, a device

may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.

• Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system

board power connector (see

your Service Manual at support.dell.com

• Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely

connected to the system board connector (see

your Service Manual at

support.dell.com

ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE — Some possible causes of interference are:

• Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables

• Too many devices connected to the same power strip

• Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet

46 Troubleshooting

Memory Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety information that shipped with your computer.

IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE —

• Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using

to see if that resolves the problem.

• See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If

necessary, install additional memory (see

your Service Manual at

support.dell.com

• Reseat the memory modules (see

your Service Manual at

support.dell.com

) to ensure that your computer is successfully

communicating with the memory.

• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).

IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS —

• Reseat the memory modules (see

your Service Manual at

support.dell.com

) to ensure that your computer is successfully

communicating with the memory.

• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see

your

Service Manual at support.dell.com

• Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer. For

more information about the type of memory supported by your computer,

see "Memory" on page 24.

• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).

Lockups and Software Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety information that shipped with your computer.

The computer does not start up

ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO

THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET

Troubleshooting 47

The computer stops responding

NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system

shutdown.

TURN THE COMPUTER OFF — If you are unable to get a response by pressing a

key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button

for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart

your computer.

A program stops responding

END THE PROGRAM —

Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the Task Manager.

Click the

Applications

tab.

Click to select the program that is no longer responding, and click

End

Task

A program crashes repeatedly

NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a

floppy disk, CD, or DVD.

CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION — If necessary, uninstall and then

reinstall the program.

A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft

Windows

operating system

RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD —

Windows XP:

The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an

environment similar to non-XP operating system environments.

Click

Start

→

All Programs

→

Accessories

→

Program Compatibility

Wizard

→

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Windows Vista:

The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an

environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments.

Click

Start

→

Control Panel

→

Programs

→

Use an older program

with this version of Windows.

48 Troubleshooting

In the

Welcome

screen, click

Follow the instructions on the screen.

A solid blue screen appears

TURN THE COMPUTER OFF — If you are unable to get a response by pressing a

key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button

for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart

your computer.

Other software problems

CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE

MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION —

• Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed

on your computer.

• Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements

needed 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, floppy disks, CDs, or

DVDs

• Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer

through the Start menu

Dell Technical Update Service

The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of

software and hardware updates for your computer. The service is free and can

be customized for content, format, and how frequently you receive

notifications.

To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to

support.dell.com/technicalupdate.

Troubleshooting 49

Dell Support Utility

The Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer and available from the

Dell Support, , icon on the taskbar or from the Start button. Use this

support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health

scans of your computing environment.

Accessing the Dell Support Utility

Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on the taskbar or from the

Start menu.

If the Dell Support icon does not appear in your taskbar:

Click

Start

→

All Programs

→

Dell Support

→

Dell Support Settings

Ensure that the

Show icon on the taskbar

option is checked.

NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Start menu, go to

support.dell.com and download the software.

The Dell Support Utility is customized for your computing environment.

The icon in the taskbar functions differently when you click, double-

click, or right-click the icon.

Clicking the Dell Support Icon

Click or right-click the icon to perform the following tasks:

• Check your computing environment.

• View the Dell Support Utility settings.

• Access the help file for the Dell Support Utility.

• View frequently asked questions.

• Learn more about the Dell Support Utility.

• Turn off the Dell Support Utility.

Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon

Double-click the icon to manually check your computing environment,

view frequently asked questions, access the help file for the Dell Support

Utility, and view Dell Support settings.

For more information about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark

(?) at the top of the Dell™ Support screen.

50 Troubleshooting

Reinstalling Software 51

Reinstalling Software

Drivers

Identifying Drivers

If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is the

source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver.

Windows XP:

Click

Start

→

Control Panel

Under

Pick a Category

, click

Performance and Maintenance

, and click

System

In the

System Properties

window, click the

Hardware

tab, and click

Device

Manager

Windows Vista:

Click the Windows Vista Start button

and right-click

Computer

Click

Properties

→

Device Manager

NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an

administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your

administrator to continue.

Scroll down the list to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow

circle with a [!]) on the device icon.

If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall

the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on

page 52).

52 Reinstalling Software

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities

NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and

Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers

obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly.

Returning to a Previous Device Driver Version

Windows XP:

Click

Start

→

My Computer

→

Properties

→

Hardware

→

Device Manager

Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click

Properties

Click the

Drivers

tab

→

Roll Back Driver.

Windows Vista:

Click the Windows Vista Start button

and right-click

Computer

Click

Properties

→

Device Manager

NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an

administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your

administrator to enter the Device Manager.

Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click

Properties

Click the

Drivers

tab

→

Roll Back Driver

If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System

Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 54) to return your

computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new

driver.

Using the Drivers and Utilities Media

If using

Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your

Operating System" on page 54) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the

driver from your Drivers and Utilities media.

With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your

Drivers and Utilities

media

If this is your first time to use the

Drivers and Utilities

media, go to step 2.

If not, go to step 5.

Reinstalling Software 53

When the

Drivers and Utilities

media installation program starts, follow

the prompts on the screen.

NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running

automatically. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive

directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe

file.

When the

InstallShield Wizard Complete

window appears, remove the

Drivers and Utilities

media and click

Finish

to restart the computer.

When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the

Drivers and Utilities

media.

At the

Welcome Dell System Owner

screen, click

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for hardware

that came installed in your computer. If you installed additional hardware, the

drivers for the new hardware might not be displayed. If those drivers are not

displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. For drivers information, see

the documentation that came with the device.

A message stating that the Resource media is detecting hardware in your

computer appears.

The drivers that are used by your computer are automatically displayed in

the

My Drivers—The ResourceCD has identified these components in

your system

window.

Click the driver that you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on

the screen.

If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not required by your

operating system.

Manually Reinstalling Drivers

After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous

section:

Click the Windows Vista Start button

and right-click

Computer

Click

Properties

→

Device Manager

NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an

administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your

administrator to enter the Device Manager.

54 Reinstalling Software

Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for

example,

Audio

Video

Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver.

Click the

Driver

tab

→

Update Driver

→

Browse my computer for driver

software

Click

Browse

and browse to the location to which you previously copied

the driver files.

When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the

driver

→

Click

Finish

and restart your computer.

Restoring Your Operating System

You can restore your operating system in the following ways:

• Microsoft

Windows

System Restore returns your computer to an earlier

operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first

solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files.

•Dell

™

Factory Image Restore (Microsoft Windows Vista

only) returns

your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the

computer. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove

any programs installed after you received the computer. Use Dell Factory

Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating

system problem.

• If you received

Operating System

media with your computer, you can use it

to restore your operating system. However, using the

Operating System

media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the media

only

if System

Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore

The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option that allows

you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting

data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have

left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that System

Restore makes to your computer are completely reversible.

Reinstalling Software 55

NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not

monitor your data files or recover them.

NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default

view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic

view.

Starting System Restore

Windows XP:

NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and

close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any

files or programs until the system restoration is complete.

Click

Start

→

All Programs

→

Accessories

→

System Tools

→

System

Restore

Click either

Restore my computer to an earlier time

Create a restore

point

Click

and follow the remaining on-screen prompts.

Windows Vista:

Click

Start

In the Start Search box, type

System Restore

and press <Enter>.

NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an

administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your

administrator to continue the desired action.

Click

and follow the remaining prompts on the screen.

In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may undo the

last system restore. (See "Undoing the Last System Restore" on page 55.)

Undoing the Last System Restore

NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and

exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the

system restoration is complete.

Windows XP:

Click

Start

→

All Programs

→

Accessories

→

System Tools

→

System

Restore

Click

Undo my last restoration

and click

56 Reinstalling Software

Windows Vista:

Click

Start

In the Start Search box, type

System Restore

and press <Enter>.

Click

Undo my last restoration

and click

Enabling System Restore

NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; regardless of low disk

space. Therefore, the steps below apply only to Windows XP.

If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space

available, System Restore is automatically disabled.

To see if System Restore is enabled:

Click

Start

→

Control

Panel

→

Performance and Maintenance

→

System

Click the

System Restore

tab and ensure that

Turn off System Restore

unchecked.

Using Dell Factory Image Restore

NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the

hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your

computer. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Use or Dell

Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system

problem.

NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on

certain computers.

Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Microsoft Windows Vista only) as the last

method to restore your operating system. These options restore your hard

drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Any

programs or files added since you received your computer—including data

files—are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data files include

documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so

on. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore.

Starting Dell Factory Image Restore

Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press <F8> several

times to access the

Vista Advanced Boot Options

window.

Select

Repair Your Computer

Reinstalling Software 57

In the System

Recovery Option

s window, select a keyboard layout and

click

To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. To access the

command prompt, type

administrator

in the user name field, then

click

Click

Dell Factory Image Restore.

NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may need to select Dell

Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.

The

Dell Factory Image Restore

welcome screen appears.

On the

Dell Factory Restore Image

welcome screen, click

Next.

The

Confirm Data Deletio

n screen appears.

NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.

Click the checkbox to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the

hard drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, then

click

The restore process begins and may take 5 or more minutes to complete.

Click

Finish

to restart the computer.

Using the Operating System Media

Before you Begin

If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a

problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver

Rollback. See "Returning to a Previous Device Driver Version" on page 52. If

Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Microsoft

Windows System Restore to return your operating system to the operating

state it was in before you installed the new device driver. See "Using

Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 54.

NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary

hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the

first drive detected by the computer.

58 Reinstalling Software

To reinstall Windows, you need the Dell™ Operating System media and the

Dell Drivers and Utilities media.

NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed

during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load

any required drivers. Depending on the region from which you ordered your

computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media

and Dell Operating System media may not ship with your computer.

Reinstalling Windows

The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you

reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus

protection program, and other software.

Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.

Insert the

Operating System

disc.

If the

Install Windows

message appears, click

Exit

Restart the computer.

When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue

to wait until you see the Microsoft 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 the

system setup program.

When the boot device list appears, highlight

CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive

and press <Enter>.

Press any key to

Boot from CD-ROM

, and follow the instructions on the

screen to complete the installation.

Getting Help 59

Getting Help

Obtaining Assistance

CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the

computer power and modem cables from all electrical outlets. Follow the safety

instructions that shipped with your computer.

If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the

following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:

See "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 44 for information and procedures

that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.

See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42 for procedures on how to run Dell

Diagnostics.

Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 64.

Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at Dell Support

(

support.dell.com

) for help with installation and troubleshooting

procedures. See "Online Services" on page 60 for a more extensive list of

Dell Support online.

If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, see "Contacting

Dell" on page 65.

NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at the computer so that the

support staff can assist you with any necessary procedures.

NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries.

When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your Express

Service Code to route the call directly to the proper support personnel. If you

do not have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder,

double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions.

For instructions on using the Dell Support, see "Technical Support and

Customer Service" on page 60.

60 Getting Help

NOTE: Some of the following services are not always available in all locations

outside the continental U.S. Call your local Dell representative for information on

availability.

Technical Support and Customer Service

Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell™

hardware. Our support staff uses computer-based diagnostics to provide fast,

accurate answers.

To contact Dell's support service, see "Before You Call" on page 62, and then

see the contact information for your region or go to support.dell.com.

DellConnect™

DellConnect is a simple online access tool that allows a Dell service and

support associate to access your computer through a broadband connection,

diagnose your problem and repair it all under your supervision. For more

information, go to support.dell.com and click DellConnect.

Online Services

You can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites:

www.dell.com

www.dell.com/ap

(Asian/Pacific countries only)

www.dell.com/jp

(Japan only)

www.euro.dell.com

(Europe only)

www.dell.com/la

(Latin American and Caribbean countries)

www.dell.ca

(Canada only)

You can access Dell Support through the following websites and e-mail

addresses:

• Dell Support websites

support.dell.com

support.jp.dell.com

(Japan only)

support.euro.dell.com

(Europe only)

Getting Help 61

• Dell Support e-mail addresses

mobile_support@us.dell.com

support@us.dell.com

la-techsupport@dell.com (Latin America and Caribbean countries only)

apsupport@dell.com

(Asian/Pacific countries only)

• Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses

apmarketing@dell.com

(Asian/Pacific countries only)

sales_canada@dell.com (Canada only)

• Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP)

ftp.dell.com

anonymous

, and use your e-mail address as your password.

AutoTech Service

Dell's automated support service—AutoTech—provides recorded answers to

the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about their portable

and desktop computers.

When you call AutoTech, use your touch-tone telephone to select the

subjects that correspond to your questions. For the telephone number to call

for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 65.

Automated Order-Status Service

To check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go

to support.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. A

recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on

your order. For the telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting

Dell" on page 65.

Problems With Your Order

If you have a problem with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or

incorrect billing, contact Dell for customer assistance. Have your invoice or

packing slip handy when you call. For the telephone number to call for your

region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 65.

62 Getting Help

Product Information

If you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if

you would like to place an order, visit the Dell website at www.dell.com. For

the telephone number to call for your region or to speak to a sales specialist,

see "Contacting Dell" on page 65.

Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit

Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:

Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it

clearly and prominently on the outside of the box.

For the telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on

page 65. Include a copy of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for

the return.

Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist"

on page 64), indicating the tests that you have run and any error messages

reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65).

Include any accessories that belong with the item(s) being returned

(power cables, software floppy disks, guides, and so on) if the return is for

credit.

Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing

materials.

You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. You are also responsible for

insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during

shipment to Dell. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are not accepted.

Returns that are missing any of the preceding requirements will be refused at

Dell’s receiving dock and returned to you.

Before You Call

NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s

automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently. You may also

be asked for your Service Tag (located on the back or bottom of your computer).

Getting Help 63

Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist"

on page 64). If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for

assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer. You may be

asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information

during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the

computer itself. Ensure that the computer documentation is available.

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in

the documentation that shipped with your computer.

64 Getting Help

Diagnostics Checklist

Name:

Date:

Address:

Phone number:

Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer):

Express Service Code:

Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician):

Operating system and version:

Devices:

Expansion cards:

Are you connected to a network? Yes No

Network, version, and network adapter:

Programs and versions:

See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the

system’s start-up files. If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file.

Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell.

Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code:

Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed:

Getting Help 65

Contacting Dell

For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).

NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact

information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options.

Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be

available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or

customer service issues:

Visit

support.dell.com

, and verify your country or region in the

Choose A

Country/Region

drop-down menu at the bottom of the page.

Click

on the left side of the page, and select the appropriate

service or support link based on your need.

Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.

66 Getting Help

Finding Information 67

Finding Information

NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your

computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.

NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.

Document/Media/Label Contents

Service Tag/Express Service Code

The Service Tag/Express Service Code is

located on your computer.

• Use the Service Tag to identify your

computer when you use

support.dell.com

or contact support.

• Enter the Express Service Code to direct

your call when contacting support

NOTE: Your Service Tag/Express Service

Code is located on your computer.

Drivers and Utilities Media

The Drivers and Utilities media is a CD or

DVD that may have shipped with your

computer.

• A diagnostic program for your computer

• Drivers for your computer

NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates

can be found at support.dell.com.

• Notebook System Software (NSS)

• Readme files

NOTE: Readme files may be included on

your media to provide last-minute updates

about technical changes to your computer

or advanced technical-reference material

for technicians or experienced users.

Operating System Media

The Operating System media is a CD or

DVD that may have shipped with your

computer.

Reinstall your operating system

68 Finding Information

Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support

Documentation

This type of information may have

shipped with your computer or is available

online.

• Warranty information

• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)

• Safety instructions

• Regulatory information

• Ergonomics information

• End User License Agreement

Service Manual

The Service Manual for your computer

can be found at support.dell.com.

• How to remove and replace parts

• How to configure system settings

• How to troubleshoot and solve problems

Dell Technology Guide

The Dell Technology Guide is available on

your hard drive and at support.dell.com.

• About your operating system

• Using and maintaining devices

• Understanding technologies such as

RAID, Internet, Bluetooth

wireless

technology, e-mail, networking, and

more.

Microsoft® Windows® License Label

Your Microsoft Windows License is

located on your computer.

• Provides your operating system product

key.

Document/Media/Label Contents

Index 69

Index

back view, 9

beep codes, 34

computer

specifications, 23

connecting

AC adapter, 13

IEEE 1394 devices, 14

Internet, 16

network, 15

network cable, 14

USB devices, 14

contacting Dell, 59, 65

Dell

contacting, 59, 65

Factory Image Restore, 56

software updates, 49

Support Utility, 49

Dell (continued)

technical support and customer

service, 60

Technical Update Service, 48

Dell Diagnostics, 42

starting from the Drivers and

Utilities media, 43

starting from your hard drive, 43

Dell Factory Image Restore, 56

Dell Technology Guide, 68

DellConnect, 60

diagnostics

beep codes, 34

Dell, 42

power lights, 33

documentation, 67

Dell Technology Guide, 68

Service Manual, 68

drivers, 51

Drivers and Utilities media, 67

identifying, 51

reinstalling, 52

returning to a previous version, 52

Drivers and Utilities media, 52,

Dell Diagnostics, 42

70 Index

ergonomics information, 68

error messages

beep codes, 34

power lights, 33

Express Service Code, 67

Factory Image Restore, 56

Files and Settings Transfer

Wizard, 17

finding information, 67

front view, 7

Internet

connecting, 16

setting up, 16

Wi-Fi Catcher network

locator, 11

wireless switch, 11

media

Drivers and Utilities, 67

operating system, 67

memory

troubleshooting, 46

networks

connecting, 15

overview, 15

Wi-Fi Catcher network

locator, 11

wireless switch, 11

Notebook System Software, 67

operating system

Dell Factory Image Restore, 56

media, 57, 67

product key, 68

reinstalling, 67

System Restore, 54

phone numbers, 65

power

power light conditions, 44

troubleshooting, 44

problems

restore to previous state, 54

reinstalling

drivers and utilities, 52

software, 51

Index 71

S.M.A.R.T, 41

Service Manual, 68

Service Tag, 67

setup

computer, 13

Internet, 16

quick setup, 13

software

problems, 47

reinstalling, 51

troubleshooting, 47-48

updates, 48

specifications, 23

support, 59

contacting Dell, 65

DellConnect, 60

online services, 60

regional, 60

technical support and customer

service, 60

System Restore, 54

enabling, 56

transferring information to a new

computer, 17

troubleshooting, 33, 68

blue screen, 48

computer not responding, 46

Dell Diagnostics, 42

troubleshooting (continued)

error messages, 35

memory, 46

power, 44

power light conditions, 44

power lights, 33

program crashes, 46

programs and Windows

compatibility, 47

restore to previous state, 54

software, 46-48

tips, 44

updates

software and hardware, 48

view

back, 9

front, 7

Windows License label, 68

Windows Vista

Dell Factory Image Restore, 56

Device Driver Rollback, 52

Program Compatibility wizard, 47

reinstalling, 67

72 Index

Windows Vista (continued)

returning to a previous device

driver version, 52

System Restore, 54

Windows XP

Device Driver Rollback, 52

Files and Settings Transfer

Wizard, 17

reinstalling, 67

returning to a previous device

driver version, 52

setting up Internet

connection, 16

System Restore, 54

wizards

Files and Settings Transfer

Wizard, 17

Program Compatibility wizard, 47

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

WARNING: The radiated output power of the Dell Mobile Broadband device is far

below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Dell Mobile

Broadband device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human

contact during normal operation is minimized. This device has been evaluated for

and shown compliant with the FCC RF exposure limits under portable exposure

conditions (antennas are within 20 cm of a person's body) when installed in certain

specific OEM configurations. This device has also been evaluated and shown

compliant with the FCC RF Exposure limits under mobile exposure conditions

(antennas are greater than 20cm from a person’s body). Details of the authorized

configurations can be found at

https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm by entering the FCC

ID number on the device.

Interference Statement

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause

interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Notice: The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly

approved by Dell Inc. could void your authority to operate this equipment.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in

a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you

are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna.

• Relocate the system with respect to the receiver.

• Move the system away from the receiver.

• Plug the system into a different outlet so that the system and the receiver are

on different branch circuits.

If necessary, consult a representative of Dell Inc. or an experienced radio/television

technician for additional suggestions.

NOTE: This Dell Mobile Broadband device must be installed and used in strict

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user

documentation that comes with the product. Any other installation or use will violate

FCC Part 15 regulations. Modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void

your authority to operate the equipment.

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