Dell E4200, PP15S, H683D specifications Dell Support Utility, Dell Diagnostics

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Dell Support Utility

The Dell Support Utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computing environment. 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:

1Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support Settings.

2Ensure 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.

For more information about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell™ Support screen.

Dell Diagnostics

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

1Ensure that the computer is connected to a working electrical outlet.

2Turn on (or restart) your computer.

3When 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.

4Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive, and follow the instructions on the screen.

Troubleshooting Tips

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Contents Dell Latitude E4200 Setup and Quick Reference Guide July H683D Contents Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents Front View About Your ComputerBack View Battery Removal Wireless Switch and Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Quick Setup Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Internet service Cable or DSL modem Wireless router Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetMicrosoft Windows Vista Operating System Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Setting Up Your Computer Processor SpecificationsSecure Digital SD Memory Card Reader Base for additional information Wxga Keyboard Operating Environmental Grms Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Troubleshooting TipsPower Problems TipsMemory Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsDell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Identifying DriversReinstalling Software Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following waysUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System Media Finding Information Dell Technology Guide About your operating system Features, setup, and configuration Finding Information Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpDellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Index Operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 39 media Index Connection, 15 System Restore
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