Dell ND660 User Manual

Dell Precision™ Mobile

Workstation M65

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.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

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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registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.

Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

Model PP04X

December 2005 P/N ND660 Rev. A00

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

Setting Up Your Computer

About Your Computer

Front View

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Left Side View Right Side View Back View

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Bottom View

Using a Battery

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Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Charging the Battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery

Troubleshooting

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Dell Technical Update Service Dell Diagnostics Lockups and Software Problems

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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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)

• How to remove and replace parts

• Specifications

• How to configure system settings

• How to troubleshoot and solve problems

Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD)

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may

not ship with your computer.

Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers.

Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for technicians or experienced users.

NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at

support.dell.com.

Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation User’s Guide

Click

Start→

Help and Support→ Dell User and System

Guides

→

Click the

System Guides

User’s Guide

for your computer.

• Warranty information

• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)

• Safety instructions

• Regulatory information

• Ergonomics information

• End User License Agreement

Dell™ Product Information Guide

Quick Reference Guide 5

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

• 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 technical support.

the bottom of

your computer.

or contact technical support.

• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, 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, Intel

Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate support

site.

NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers

can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website at premier.support.dell.com.

To download Notebook System Software:

Go to

support.dell.com→

Enter your Service Tag or product model.

In the

Download Category

Select the operating system and operating system language for your computer, and click

Under

Select a Device Configuration Utilities Software

Downloads

drop-down menu, click

Submit.

, scroll to

, and click

System and

Dell Notebook System

All

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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• How to use Windows XP

• How to work with programs and files

• How to personalize my desktop

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

• How to reinstall my operating system

Windows Help and Support Center

Click

Start→

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.

Dell QuickSet Help

To view

Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the icon

in the Microsoft

Operating System CD

NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may

not ship with your computer.

The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Operating System CD.

Help and Support

Windows® taskbar.

After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.

NOTE: The color of your CD

varies based on the operating system you ordered.

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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).

NOTE: Do not connect the computer to the docking device until the computer has been turned on and shut down at

least once.

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About Your Computer

Front View

1 display latch 8 touch pad/track stick buttons 2 display 9 track stick 3 power button 10 keyboard status lights 4 device status lights 11 volume control buttons 5 speakers (2) 12 mute button 6 keyboard 13 ambient light sensor 7 touch pad

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Left Side View

Right Side View

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1 security cable slot 6 infrared sensor 2 air vents 7 wireless switch 3 1394 connector 8 wireless activity light 4 audio connectors 9 PC Card slot 5 ExpressCard slot 10 smart card slot

1 media bay 2 USB connectors (2)

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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.

1 2 63 4 75 8

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

Bottom View

1 battery-bay latch release 4 docking-device connector 2 battery 5 fan air vents 3 memory module cover 6 hard drive

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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, access the Control Panel→ Power Options, and then click the Power Meter tab.

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 3D games

• Running the computer in maximum performance mode

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 Product Information Guide.

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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 65°C (149°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.

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 icon in the taskbar, and click Help.

Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter

The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the taskbar.

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 taskbar, and click Help.

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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 the specifications in your User’s Guide.

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. 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.

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.

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.

Replacing 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.

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

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.

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.

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Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer until the release clicks.

Using the tab on the battery, lift the battery out of the computer.

1 battery 2 battery tab 3 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).

Troubleshooting

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.

Dell Diagnostics

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

Information Guide.

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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 18 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 CD is optional and may not ship with your computer.

Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD).

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

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

Shut down the computer.

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

Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.

The Dell Diagnostics can be invoked in one of two ways:

• Turn on the computer. 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

Windows® desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.

• 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 optional Drivers and Utilities CD.

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

• During the assessment, answer any questions that appear.

• If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. To stop the assessment and restart the

computer, press <Esc>; to continue to the next test, press <y>; to retest the component that failed, press <r>.

• If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you 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.

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Booting

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD

Insert the

Shut down and restart the computer.

Drivers and Utilities

CD.

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

If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.

NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots

according to the devices specified in 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

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

Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics

CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive

and press <Enter>.

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

the version appropriate for your computer.

When the Dell Diagnostics

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the

Main Menu

appears, select the test that you want to run.

Main Menu

screen appears, click the button for the option

you want.

Option Function

Express Test Performs a quick test of devices. The test typically takes

10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly.

Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices. The test typically

takes 1 hour or more and requires you to answer questions periodically

Custom Test Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you

want to run.

Symptom Tree Lists the most common symptoms encountered and

allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are having.

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 follow the instructions on the screen.

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 completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the CD, remove the CD.

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

Main Menu

screen.

Drivers and Utilities

screen. To exit the Dell

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.

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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

Task Manager

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 Microsoft® Windows® operating system

RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD — The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments.

Click

Start→

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.

All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next

Index

battery

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

CDs

operating system, 7

computer

crashes, 18-19 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 18

Dell

support site, 6

Dell Diagnostics, 15

Dell Premier Support

website, 5

diagnostics

Dell, 15

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, 15

Help and Support Center, 7

help file

Windows Help and Support

Center, 7

labels

Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6

Microsoft Windows label, 6

operating system

CD, 7 reinstalling, 7

Operating System CD, 7

problems

blue screen, 19 computer crashes, 18-19 computer does not start up, 18 computer stops responding, 18 Dell Diagnostics, 15 lockups, 18 program crashes, 19 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows

compatibility, 19

slow computer

performance, 20 software, 18-19 spyware, 20

Product Information Guide, 5

QuickSet Help, 7

Index 21

regulatory information, 5

ResourceCD

Dell Diagnostics, 15

safety instructions, 5

serial connector

description, 11 system view, 11

Service Tag, 6

software

problems, 19

spyware, 20

Starting the Dell Diagnostics

From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 17

Starting the Dell Diagnostics

From Your Hard Drive, 16

support website, 6

troubleshooting

Dell Diagnostics, 15 Help and Support Center, 7

User’s Guide, 5

warranty information, 5

Windows XP

Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility

Wizard, 19

reinstalling, 7

wizards

Program Compatibility

Wizard, 19

system views

back, 11 bottom, 11 front, 9 left side, 10 right side, 10

22 Index

Station de travail Mobile

Dell Precision™ M65

Guide de référence rapide

Modèle PP04X

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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 danger d'endommagement du matériel, de blessure personnelle, ou de

mort.

Abréviations et sigles

Si vous avez acheté un ordinateur Dell™ série n, les références du présent document concernant les systèmes

d'exploitation Microsoft

Windows® ne sont pas applicables.

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La reproduction de ce document, de quelque manière que ce soit, sans l'autorisation écrite de Dell Inc. est strictement interdite. Marques utilisées dans ce document : Dell, le logo DELL, Dell Precision et ExpressCharge sont des marques de Dell Inc. ; Intel et Pentium

sont des marques déposées de Intel Corporation ; Microsoft, Outlook et Windows sont des marques déposées de Microsoft Corporation. D'autres marques et noms commerciaux peuvent être utilisés dans ce document pour faire référence aux entités se réclamant de ces marques

et de ces noms ou à leurs produits. Dell Inc. rejette tout intérêt propriétaire dans les marques et les noms commerciaux autres que les siens.

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Table des matières

Recherche d'informations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Configuration de votre ordinateur

À propos de votre ordinateur

Vue frontale Vue du côté gauche Vue du côté droit Vue arrière Vue de dessous

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Utilisation d'une batterie

Performances de la batterie Vérification de la charge de la batterie Chargement de la batterie Remplacement de la batterie Stockage de la batterie

Dépannage

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Service Dell Technical Update Dell Diagnostics

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Blocages et problèmes logiciels

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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Table des matières 25

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Recherche d'informations

REMARQUE : Il se peut que certaines fonctionnalités et certains supports soient en option et ne soient pas livrés

avec votre ordinateur. Certaines fonctionnalités ne sont pas nécessairement disponibles dans tous les pays.

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

Que recherchez-vous ? Cherchez ici

• Programme de diagnostic pour mon ordinateur

• Pilotes pour mon ordinateur

• Documentation concernant mon périphérique

• NSS (Notebook System Software)

CD Drivers and Utilities (également appelé CD ResourceCD)

REMARQUE : Il se peut que le CD Drivers and Utilities soit

en option et qu'il ne soit pas livré avec tous les ordinateurs.

La documentation et les pilotes sont déjà installés sur l'ordinateur. Vous pouvez utiliser le CD pour réinstaller les pilotes.

Des fichiers « Lisez-moi » peuvent être inclus sur votre CD ; ces fichiers fournissent des informations sur les modifications techniques de dernière minute apportées à votre système ou des informations de référence destinées aux techniciens ou aux utilisateurs expérimentés.

• Comment retirer et remplacer des pièces

• Caractéristiques

• Comment configurer les paramètres du système

• Comment déterminer et résoudre des problèmes

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

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

Guide d'utilisation de la station de travail Mobile Dell Precision™

Cliquez sur

d'utilisation du système Dell

Cliquez sur le

Démarrer→

Guide d'utilisation

Aide et support→ Guides

→

Guides du système

de votre ordinateur.

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• Informations sur les garanties

Guide d'information sur le produit Dell™

• Termes et Conditions (États-Unis uniquement)

• Consignes de sécurité

• Informations sur les réglementations

• Informations relatives à l'ergonomie

• Contrat de licence pour utilisateur final

• Numéro de service et code de service express

• Étiquette de licence Microsoft Windows

Numéro de service et licence Microsoft® Windows

Ces étiquettes sont situées sur

la base de

votre ordinateur.

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

support.dell.com

ou lorsque vous contactez le service de

support technique.

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

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

• Forum clients — Discussion en ligne avec d'autres clients Dell

• Mises à niveau — Informations sur les mises à niveau des composants, comme la mémoire, l'unité de disque

Site Web de support Dell — support.dell.com

REMARQUE : Sélectionnez votre région pour afficher le site

de support approprié.

REMARQUE : Les clients des grandes entreprises, du

gouvernement et du domaine de l'éducation peuvent également utiliser le site Web personnalisé Premier Support de Dell à l'adresse premier.support.dell.com.

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

• NSS (NotebookSystem Software)— Si vous réinstallez le système d'exploitation de l'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 Intel

Pentium® M, 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 appropriées à votre configuration.

Pour télécharger NSS (Notebook System Software) :

Allez à l'adresse

Téléchargements

Saisissez votre numéro de service ou le modèle de l'appareil.

Dans le menu déroulant cliquez sur

Sélectionnez le système d'exploitation et la langue du système d'exploitation de votre ordinateur, puis cliquez

Soumettre.

sur

Sous

Sélectionner un périphérique

Utilitaires de système et de configuration

sur

Dell Notebook System Software

• Comment utiliser Windows XP

• Comment utiliser des programmes et des fichiers

• Comment personnaliser mon bureau

Centre d'aide et de support de Windows

Cliquez sur

Tapez un mot ou une expression qui décrit votre problème, puis cliquez sur l'icône en forme de flèche.

Cliquez sur la rubrique qui décrit votre problème.

Suivez les instructions qui s'affichent à l'écran.

support.dell.com et cliquez sur

Télécharger une catégorie

To ut e s

, rendez-vous sur

Démarrer→

Aide et support

, puis cliquez

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• Informations sur l'activité réseau, l'Assistant Gestion de l'alimentation, les touches de raccourci et les éléments contrôlés par Dell QuickSet

Aide Dell QuickSet

Pour afficher l'

bouton droit de la souris sur l'icône

des tâches de Microsoft

• Comment réinstaller mon système d'exploitation

CD Operating System

REMARQUE : Il se peut que le CD Operating System soit en

option et qu'il ne soit pas livré avec tous les ordinateurs.

Le système d'exploitation est déjà installé sur votre ordinateur. Pour le réinstaller, utilisez le CD Operating System en option.

aide Dell QuickSet, cliquez avec le

dans la barre

Windows®.

Une fois le système d'exploitation réinstallé, utilisez le CD Drivers and

Utilities (CD ResourceCD) pour

réinstaller les pilotes des périphériques fournis avec votre ordinateur.

REMARQUE : La couleur

de votre CD dépend du système d'exploitation que vous avez commandé.

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