Dell PP30L, E6500, U084C specifications Getting Help, Obtaining Assistance

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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:

1See "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 44 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.

2See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42 for procedures on how to run Dell Diagnostics.

3Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 64.

4Use 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.

5If 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.

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Latitude E6500 Setup and Quick Reference GuideMacrovision Product Notice Contents Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents Front View About Your ComputerKeyboard Volume control buttons Back View Battery Removal Wireless Switch and Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator About Your Computer Quick Setup Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Internet service Cable or DSL modem Wireless router Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Microsoft Windows VistaTo copy data from the old computer Next To transfer data to the new computerTo copy data from the old computer Microsoft Windows Vista Setting Up Your Computer Sata SpecificationsPC Card CardBus controller Ricoh R5C847 PC Card connector Memory Minimum memory 512 MB 1 Dimm Maximum memory Wlan VGA Display Viewing angles Battery Types Cell smart lithium ion Battery Watt hours AC Adapter 130W Dell adapter PA-4E Ms halfsine pulse for storage Tools TroubleshootingPower Lights Are detected Beep CodesError Messages Do not use these characters in filenames T a Error The hard drive cannot read the dataTroubleshooting Troubleshooting See the program documentation for installation instructions Click UninstallDrive and try again System MessagesTroubleshooting Click Start→ Help and Support Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer Troubleshooting TipsPower Problems Troubleshooting Computer does not start up Memory ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Follow the instructions on the screen Windows Vista Program crashes repeatedlyDell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Click Start→ Control Panel Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Identifying DriversClick Properties→ Device Manager Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesReturning to a Previous Device Driver Version Properties Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back DriverAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreYou can restore your operating system in the following ways Undoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreSelect Repair Your Computer Using Dell Factory Image RestoreStarting Dell Factory Image Restore Before you Begin Using the Operating System MediaClick Dell Factory Image Restore Reinstalling Software Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpDellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Before You Call Page Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Finding Information Document/Media/Label Contents Index Product key, 68 reinstalling, 67 System Restore Index Setting up Internet connection, 16 System Restore
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