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

Models: E4200 PP15S H683D

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Dell Support Utility

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 w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mModel PP15S Notes, Notices, and Cautions JulyP/N H683D Setting Up Your Computer Contents4 Troubleshooting Tips Contents Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditProblems With Your Order Product InformationContents Front View About Your Computerpower light/battery light Back ViewBattery Removal wireless switch icon Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator icon Wireless Switch and Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorQuick Setup Setting Up Your Computer2 Connect the network cable Setting Up Your Computer3 Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard 4 Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as a DVD playerlaptop with wired connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetMicrosoft Windows Vista Operating System Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP To copy data from the old computer 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer Setting Up Your Computer Specifications Specifications Ports and ConnectorsSecure Digital SD Memory Card Reader Memorywith PowerShare can be used to charge a eSATA connector. The other USB connectorUSB device when the computer is turned on connected to the E-Dock connector. See theAudio continued Keyboard Specifications Battery continuedComputer off OperatingAC Adapter continued 0.66 GRMS Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Troubleshooting TipsPower Problems TipsMemory Problems Lockups and Software Problems I F Y O U E X P E R I E N C E O T H E R M E M O R Y P R O B L E M SEN D T H E P R O G R A M Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Dell Diagnostics3 Shut down and restart the computer Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Identifying DriversReturning to a Previous Device Driver Version Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System Media The Drivers and Utilities media is a CD or Finding InformationThe Dell Technology Guide is available at How to troubleshoot and solve problemsThe Dell Latitude ON User’s Guide may have shipped with your computer The Dell Latitude ON Reader Help file is available on your hard driveThe Dell Systems Management Administrators Guide is available atTechnology iAMT, including overview Provides your operating system productFinding Information Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service Online ServicesDellConnect Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call Service Tag bar code on the back or bottom of the computer Diagnostics Checklist Name Date Address Phone numberExpress Service Code Error message, beep code, or diagnostic codeContacting Dell Getting Help Index Page