Dell CT975 User Manual

Dell™ Latitude™ D531

Quick Reference Guide

Model PP04X

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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.

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For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in your If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft

User’s Guide

Windows®

operating systems are not applicable.

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.

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PP04X

Model

April 2007 P/N CT975 Rev. A00

Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setting Up Your Computer

About Your Computer

Using a Battery

Troubleshooting

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Contents 3

4 Contents

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.

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• A diagnostic program for my computer

• Drivers for my computer

• My device documentation

• Notebook System Software (NSS)

• Warranty information

• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)

• Safety instructions

• Regulatory information

• Ergonomics information

• End User License Agreement

Drivers and Utilities Media

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and

may not ship with your computer.

Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the media to reinstall drivers and to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 17).

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.

NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at

support.dell.com.

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and

may not ship with your computer.

Dell™ Product Information Guide

•How to remove and replace parts

• Specifications

• How to configure system settings

• How to troubleshoot and solve problems

User’s Guide

Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center

Click

Start

→

Help and Support→Dell User

→

and System Guides

Click the

User’s Guide

System Guides

for your computer.

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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Service Tag and Express Service Code

• Microsoft Windows License Label

Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License

These labels are located on your computer.

• Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you

support.dell.com

use

• Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support.

NOTE: The Microsoft

Windows License label has been redesigned with a hole, or "security portal," as an increased security measure.

• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions

• Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers

• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system

• Customer Care — Contact information, service call and order status, warranty, and repair information

• Service and support — Service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support

• Reference — Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers

• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software updates

• Notebook System Software (NSS)— If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell™

3.5-inch USB floppy drives, AMD™ 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.

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

NOTE: Select your region or business segment to view the

appropriate support site.

To download Notebook System Software:

Go to

support.dell.com

segment, and enter your Service Tag.

Select

Click your operating system and search for the keyword

Notebook System Software

NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary

depending on your selections.

or contact support.

, select your region or business

Drivers & Downloads

and click Go.

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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment

Dell Support Utility

The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer. This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Access the Dell Support Utility from the see "Dell Support Utility" in your

• How to use Windows operating systems

• How to work with programs and files

• How to personalize my desktop

Windows Help and Support Center

Click the

Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon.

Click the topic that describes your problem.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

• Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet.

Dell QuickSet Help

To view

Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon

in the Microsoft For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet"

in your User’s Guide.

• How to reinstall my operating system

The operating system is already installed on your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User’s Guide.

icon in the task bar. For more information,

Start

button or

Windows® task bar.

User’s Guide

→

Help and Support.

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Setting Up Your Computer

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

Product Information Guide

Unpack the accessories box.

Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you will need to complete the setup of your computer. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such

as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you have ordered.

Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet.

Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer (see "Front View" on page 9).

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.

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About Your Computer

Front View

1 display latch 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 speakers (2) 6 keyboard 7 touch pad 8 touch pad buttons 9 keyboard status lights 10 wireless enable/disable button 11 ambient light sensor

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Left Side View

1 62

1 security cable slot 2 air vent 3 IEEE 1394 connector 4 audio connectors (2) 5 PC Card slot 6 hard drive

Right Side View

1 23

1 media bay 2 device latch release 3 USB connectors (2)

Back View

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your

computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.

8123 4 5 6 7

1 network connector (RJ-45) 2 S-video TV-out connector 3 USB connectors (2) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 5 serial connector 6 VGA connector 7 AC adapter connector 8 air vents

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Bottom View

1 3

1 battery charge gauge 2 battery-bay latch release 3 battery 4 memory module/coin-cell battery

cover

7 hard drive

5 docking device slot 6 air vents

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Using a Battery

Battery Performance

NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate

paper warranty document that shipped with your computer.

For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay.

NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical

outlet the first time you use the computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is

→

fully charged. To view battery charge status, click Start

NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on how

often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used, you may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer.

Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. You can install an optional second battery in the media bay to significantly increase operating time.

Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following:

•Using optical drives

• Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices

• Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications

• Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your

User’s Guide

Control Panel→Power Options→Power Meter.

NOTE: It is recommended that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD.

You can check the battery charge before you insert the battery into the computer (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 13). You can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low

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 lithium-ion battery is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer.

CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call

your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. See "Battery Disposal" in the

CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, incinerate,

disassemble, or expose the battery to temperatures above 60°C (140°F). Keep the battery away from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage.

(see "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your

Product Information Guide

User’s Guide

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Checking the Battery Charge

The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge.

Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter

If Dell QuickSet is installed, press <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in your computer.

For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the task bar, 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 on the task bar.

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears.

Charge Gauge

By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery, you can check:

• Battery charge (check by pressing and

• Battery health (check by pressing and

The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of times it is charged. After hundreds of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity—or battery health. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health).

releasing

holding

the status button)

Check the Battery Charge

To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge.

Check the Battery Health

NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described

below and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the task bar, and click Help.

QuickSet

To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. If no lights appear, the battery is in good condition, and more than 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. Each light represents incremental degradation. If five lights appear, less than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. See "Specifications" in your User’s Guide for more information about the battery operating time.

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Low-Battery Warning

NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning.

Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in the media bay. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically.

By default, a pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. You can change the settings for the battery alarms in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. See

"Configuring Power Management Settings" in your

User’s Guide

for information about accessing

QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window.

Charging the Battery

NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely

discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. Charge time is longer with the computer turned on. You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you like. The battery’s internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging.

NOTE: You must use a 90-Watt AC adaptor to use ExpressCharge a 9-cell battery.

When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge.

If the battery is hot from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet.

The battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery.

For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" in your User’s Guide.

Removing the Battery

CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, 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.

NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to avoid possible connector damage.For information

about replacing the second battery, which is located in the media bay, see "Using Multimedia" in your User’s Guide.

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To remove the battery:

If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.

Ensure that the computer is turned off, in hibernate mode, or connected to AC adapter.

NOTICE: Removing the battery in while the computer is in standby mode (without AC power) causes the computer

to shut down and may result in loss of data.

Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer.

Lift the battery out of the battery bay.

1 2

1 battery 2 battery-bay latch release

To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the battery-bay latch release clicks.

Storing a Battery

Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use it (see "Charging the Battery" on page 14).

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Troubleshooting

Lockups and Software Problems

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

Product Information Guide

The computer does not start up

ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.

The computer stops responding

NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.

URN 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. Then restart your computer.

A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly

NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.

ND THE PROGRAM —

Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.

Click

Tas k Mana g er

Click

Applications

Click the program that is no longer responding.

Click

End Task

CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION — If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.

A program is designed for an earlier operating system version

RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD — The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program

so that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments.

Click

Start→All Programs→Accessories→Program Compatibility Wizard→Next

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. Then restart your computer.

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Dell Diagnostics

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

Product Information Guide

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 16 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 Drivers and Utilities Media is optional and may not ship with your computer.

Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media.

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.

NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User’s Guide).

NOTE: If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came

with your docking device for instructions.

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Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly.

Turn on (or restart) your computer.

Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of the following two ways:

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

Diagnostics

from the boot

menu and press <Enter>.

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

Microsoft

NOTE: Before attempting option b, the computer must be powered down completely.

Press and hold the <Fn> key while powering the computer on.

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.

Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.

The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on.

• During the assessment, answer any questions that appear.

• If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and

see "Contacting Dell"

If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you will receive the message, "

Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue

Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media

Insert the

Shut down and restart the computer.

Drivers and Utilities

in your User’s Guide

Media.

Booting

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

Select the

Ty p e 1 to start the menu and press <Enter> to proceed.

Select

Boot from CD-ROM

Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics

the version appropriate for your computer.

When the Dell Diagnostics

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CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive

and press <Enter>.

option from the menu that appears and press <Enter>.

from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select

Main Menu

appears, select the test you want to run.

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the

Main Menu

screen appears, click the button for the option

you want.

NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on your computer.

Option Function

Test Memory Runs the stand-alone memory test

Test System Runs System Diagnostics

Exit Exits the Diagnostics

After you have selected the

NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu below to run a more thorough

check of devices in the computer.

Test System

option from the main menu, the following menu appears.

Option Function

Express Test Performs a quick test of devices in the

system. This typically can take 10 to 20 minutes.

Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices in the

system. This typically can take an hour or more.

Custom Test Use to test a specific device or customize

the tests to be run.

Symptom Tree This option allows you to select tests based

on a symptom of the problem you are having. This option lists the most common symptoms.

If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see Contacting Dell in your

User’s Guide

NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell,

technical support will ask for your Service Tag.

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If you run a test from the

Custom Test

Symptom Tree

option, click the applicable tab

described in the following table for more information.

Tab Function

Results Displays the results of the test and any error conditions encountered. Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem

description.

Help Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test. Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device.

The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information 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.

Parameters Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings.

When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the

Remove the Dell

Drivers and Utilities

media (if applicable).

Main Menu

screen.

Main Menu

screen. To exit the Dell

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Index

anti-virus software, 17

battery

charge gauge, 13 charging, 14 checking the charge, 13 performance, 12 power meter, 13 removing, 14 storing, 15

computer

crashes, 16 slow performance, 17 stops responding, 16

Dell Diagnostics

about, 17 starting from the Drivers and

Utilities Media, 18

starting from the hard

drive, 17

using, 17

Dell support site, 6

diagnostics

Dell, 17

documentation

End User License

Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 6 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User’s Guide, 5 warranty, 5

End User License

Agreement, 5

ergonomics information, 5

hardware

Dell Diagnostics, 17

Help and Support Center, 7 help file

Windows Help and Support

Center, 7

labels

Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6

Media

Drivers and Utilities, 5

problems

blue screen, 16 computer crashes, 16 computer does not start up, 16 computer stops responding, 16 Dell Diagnostics, 17 lockups, 16 program crashes, 16 program stops responding, 16 programs and Windows

compatibility, 16

slow computer

performance, 17 software, 16-17 spyware, 17

Product Information Guide, 5

QuickSet Help, 7

Index 21

regulatory information, 5 ResourceCD

Dell Diagnostics, 17

safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software

problems, 16-17 spyware, 17 support website, 6 system views

back, 10

bottom, 10-11

front, 9

left side, 10

right side, 10

warranty information, 5 Windows

Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility

Wizard, 16

wizards

Program Compatibility

Wizard, 16

troubleshooting

Dell Diagnostics, 17

Help and Support Center, 7

lockups and software

problems, 16

User’s Guide, 5

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Remarques, avis et précautions

REMARQUE : Une REMARQUE fournit des informations importantes qui vous aident à mieux utiliser votre ordinateur.

AVIS : Un AVIS vous avertit d’un risque de dommage matériel ou de perte de données et vous indique comment éviter le

problème.

PRÉCAUTION : Une PRÉCAUTION indique un risque potentiel d'endommagement du matériel, de blessure corporelle

ou de mort.

Abréviations et sigles

Pour obtenir la liste complète des abréviations et des sigles, reportez-vous au Glossaire dans votre Si vous avez acheté un ordinateur Dell™ Série n, les références du présent document concernant les systèmes

d'exploitation Microsoft

REMARQUE : Certaines fonctionnalités ou supports de données peuvent être en option et ne pas être livrés avec votre

ordinateur. Certaines fonctionnalités ou supports de données peuvent ne pas être disponibles dans certains pays.

Windows® ne sont pas applicables.

Guide d'utilisation

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Configuration de votre ordinateur

A propos de votre ordinateur

Utilisation d'une batterie

Dépannage

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Recherche d'informations

REMARQUE : Certaines fonctionnalités ou supports de données peuvent être en option et ne pas être livrés avec votre

ordinateur. Certaines fonctionnalités ou supports de données peuvent ne pas être disponibles dans certains pays.

REMARQUE : Il est possible que des informations supplémentaires soient livrées avec votre ordinateur.

Que recherchez-vous ? Trouvez-le ici

• Programme de diagnostics pour mon ordinateur

• Pilotes pour mon ordinateur

• Documentation concernant mon périphérique

• NSS (Notebook System Software)

Média Drivers and Utilities

REMARQUE : Le média Drivers and Utilities peut être en

option et n'est pas forcément livré avec votre ordinateur.

La documentation et les pilotes sont déjà installés sur l'ordinateur. Vous pouvez utiliser le média pour réinstaller les pilotes ou exécuter Dell Diagnostics (voir «Dell Diagnostics» à la page 40).

Des fichiers Lisez-moi peuvent être inclus sur votre média afin de fournir des informations sur les modifications techniques apportées en dernière minute à votre système ou des informations de référence destinées aux techniciens ou aux utilisateurs expérimentés.

• Informations sur la garantie

• Termes et Conditions (États-Unis uniquement)

• Consignes de sécurité

• Informations sur les réglementations

• Informations relatives à l'ergonomie

• Contrat de licence utilisateur final

REMARQUE : Les dernières mises à jour des pilotes et de la

documentation se trouvent à l'adresse support.dell.com.

REMARQUE : Le média Drivers and Utilities peut être en

option et n'est pas forcément livré avec votre ordinateur.

Guide d'information sur le produit Dell™

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• Comment retirer et remplacer des pièces

• Caractéristiques

• Comment configurer les paramètres système

• Comment dépanner et résoudre les problèmes

• Numéro de service et code de service express

• Étiquette de licence Microsoft Windows

Guide d'utilisation

Centre d'aide et support Microsoft Windows

Cliquez sur

Guides utilisateur et système Dell

Cliquez sur le

Numéro de service et licence Microsoft® Windows

Ces étiquettes sont apposées sur l'ordinateur.

• Utilisez le numéro de service pour identifier votre ordinateur lorsque vous accédez au site Web

support.dell.com

• Entrez le code de service express pour orienter votre appel lorsque vous contactez le service de support.

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• Solutions — Astuces de dépannage, articles de techniciens, cours en ligne et questions fréquemment posées

• Forum clients — Discussion en ligne avec d'autres

Site web de Support Dell — support.dell.com

REMARQUE : Sélectionnez votre région ou votre secteur

d’activité pour voir le site de support qui vous concerne.

clients Dell

• Mises à niveau — Informations de mise à niveau pour les composants, tels que la mémoire, le disque dur et le système d'exploitation

• Service clientèle — Coordonnées, appels de service et état des commandes, garantie et informations sur les réparations

• Service et support — État des appels de service et historique du support, contrat de service, discussions en ligne avec le support technique

• Référence — Documentation de l'ordinateur, détails sur la configuration de l'ordinateur, caractéristiques de produit et livres blancs

• Téléchargements — Pilotes, correctifs et mises à jour logicielles agréés

• Notebook System Software (NSS) — Si vous réinstallez le système d'exploitation de votre ordinateur, vous devez également réinstaller l'utilitaire NSS. NSS fournit des mises à jour essentielles pour le système d'exploitation et la prise en charge des lecteurs de disquette USB Dell™ de 3,5 pouces, des processeurs AMD™, des lecteurs optiques et des périphériques USB. NSS est requis pour le bon fonctionnement de votre ordinateur Dell. Ce logiciel détecte automatiquement votre ordinateur et son système d'exploitation et installe les mises à jour

Pour télécharger NSS :

Rendez-vous sur région ou votre secteur d'activité et entrez votre numéro de service.

Sélectionnez téléchargements) et cliquez sur

Cliquez sur votre système d'exploitation et recherchez le

Notebook System Software

mot clé

REMARQUE : L'interface utilisateur support.dell.com peut

varier selon vos sélections.

appropriées à votre configuration.

• Mises à niveau logicielles et astuces de dépannage — Questions fréquemment posées, sujets d'actualité et état général de votre environnement informatique

Utilitaire de support Dell

L'utilitaire de support Dell est un système d'avertissement et de mise à niveau automatisé installé sur votre ordinateur. Ce système effectue des contrôles en temps réel de bonne santé de votre environnement informatique ainsi que des mises à jour logicielles, et fournit des informations d'autodiagnostic correspondantes. Vous pouvez accéder à l'utilitaire de support Dell par l'icône des tâches. Pour plus d'informations, reportez-vous à la section «Utilitaire de support Dell» dans le

support.dell.com

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