Dell Precision ND243 Quick Reference Manual

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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 For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see Glossary in your User’s Guide. If you purc ...

Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

5 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 computer documentation • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Drivers ...

• 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 use support.dell.com or contact technical support. •Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. • Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technic ...

7 • 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 ...

Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 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 yo ...

9 About Your Computer Front View 1 display latches (2) 6 touch pad 11 keyboard 2 display latch release 7 media control buttons 12 media button 3 display 8 speakers (2) 13 keyboard and wireless status lights 4 power button 9 touch pad buttons 5 device status lights 10 touch-pad scroll zone 2 11 3 6 9 4 8 13 5 7 1 12 10 ...

Left Side View Right Side View 1 security cable slot 3 USB connectors (2) 5 optical-drive-tray eject button 2 air vent 4 optical drive 1 smart card slot 4 IEEE 1394 connector 7 air vent 2 hard drive 5 5-in-1 media memory card reader 3 ExpressCard slot 6 audio connectors (2) 1 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 ...

11 Back View 1 air vent 5 USB connectors (2) 9 AC adapter connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 6 USB connectors (2) 10 air vent 3 network (RJ-45) connector 7 Digital-Video Interface (DVI) connector 4 modem (RJ-11) connector 8 video (VGA) connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Bottom View 1 subwoofer 5 cover for optional internal card with Bluetooth® wireless technology 9 docking-device connector 2 battery charge/health gauge 6 hard drive 10 memory module cover 3 battery-bay latch release 7 air vent 11 air vent 4 battery 8 Mini-Card/modem cover 12 optical-drive security screw 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 10 ...

13 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 battery installed at all times. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay. NOTE: Because ...

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. NOTE: Dell QuickSet may not be available on your computer. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays statu ...

15 Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health either by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below, or by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help. 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 ...

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 ...

17 To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. 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 16. Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this se ...

A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD. END THE PROGRAM — 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click the program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION — If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A program is designed for an earl ...

19 BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE — If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. Use ...

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press 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 co ...