Dell PP31L manual Contents

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Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1 About Your Computer	9
Front and Right View	9
Back and Left View	15
Bottom View	19
Removing and Replacing the Battery	20
Removing and Replacing the Base Cover	21

2Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Dell Technical Update Service	35
Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics
and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics	35
Dell Support Center	39
Drive Problems	40
Hard drive problems	40
Error Messages	41

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Studio Quick Reference GuideMarch NU140 Contents Technical Support and Customer Service Macrovision Product Notice Contents Finding Information Internet, E-mail, and so on Front and Right View About Your ComputerIntegrated single analog microphone Lights located above the keyboard indicate the following About Your Computer Guide Help HTML-based help Back and Left View About Your Computer Connects video devices, such as a monitor T W O R K C O N N E C T O R RJ Bottom View Removing and Replacing the Battery Removing and Replacing the Base Cover To remove the base cover To replace the base cover About Your Computer Intel Celeron Intel Core2 DuoIntel Pentium Dual-Core Page USB UMA Page Keyboard Number of keys Battery life Random vibration spectrum that G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Specifications Dell Technical Update Service Diagnostics AvailableWhen to Use PSA Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on During the assessment, provide inputs when promptedPress any key to start the Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics Insert your Drivers and Utilities media Express Test Dell Diagnostics Main MenuDell Support Center ConfigurationDrive Problems Click Start →ComputerClick Start →Computer Right-click Local Disk C Error Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computer does not start Lockups and Software ProblemsSolid blue screen appears Memory ProblemsPower Problems Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following waysCreating a Restore Point Using Windows Vista System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System RestoreTroubleshooting Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service Product Information Problems With Your OrderBefore You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditPage Contacting Dell FCC Notice U.S. Only AppendixPP31L Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index Index Index