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Dell™Precision™
MobileWorkstationM2400
SetupandQuickReferenceGuide
This guide provides a features overview, specifications, quick setup, software,
and troubleshooting information for your computer. For more information about
your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the
Dell™TechnologyGuide at support.dell.com.
Model PP27L
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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book.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM Notes, Notices, and Cautions 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. A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to ® ® Microsoft Windows operating systems
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book.book Page 3 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM Contents 1 About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2 Setting Up Your Computer . .
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book.book Page 4 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM 3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Power Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 System Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware
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book.book Page 5 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM 6 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 7 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 60 DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Online Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Automated Order-Status Service. . . . . .
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book.book Page 6 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM 6 Contents
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book.book Page 7 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM About Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 4 5 27 26 25 6 24 23 7 8 9 22 10 11 21 12 20 13 19 14 18 15 16 17 1 microphone (optional) 2 camera light (optional) 3 camera (optional) 4 display latch 5 display 6 keyboard status lights About Your Computer 7
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book.book Page 8 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM 7 volume control buttons 8 power button 9 USB connectors (2) 10 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 11 wireless switch 12 audio connectors (2) 13 right speaker 14 media bay (with optical drive) 15 fingerprint reader (optional) 16 ExpressCard slot 17 IEEE 1394a connector 18 contactless smart-card reader 19 Secure Digital (SD) memory- 20 touch pad card reader 21 display latch release 22 touch pad buttons/track stick buttons 23 left speaker 24 track
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book.book Page 9 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM Back View 1 2 10 9 3 8 4 7 5 6 1 RJ-11 connector (optional) 2 RJ-45 network connector 3 battery/power lights 4 multimode DisplayPort 5 AC adapter 6 security cable slot 7 video connector 8 eSATA/USB connector 9 USB PowerShare connector 10 smart card Reader CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it i
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book.book Page 10 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM Bottom View 2 3 1 5 4 1 battery charge gauge 2 air vents 3 battery latch release 4 battery 5 docking device connector Battery Removal CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed
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book.book Page 11 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator wireless switch icon Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator icon Use the wireless switch to enable or disable wireless network devices and the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to locate networks. For information about connecting to the Internet, see "Connecting to the Internet" on page 16. About Your Computer 11
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book.book Page 12 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM 12 About Your Computer
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book.book Page 13 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM Setting Up Your Computer Quick Setup CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. NOTI
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book.book Page 14 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM 2 Connect the network cable. 3 Connect USB devices such as a mouse or keyboard. 4 Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as a DVD player. 5 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer. 14 Setting Up Your Computer
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book.book Page 15 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such as a printer. Connect to the Internet. See "Connecting to the Internet" on page 16 for more information. 4 5 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 Internet service 2 cable or DSL modem 3 wireless router 4 laptop with wired connection 5 laptop with wireless connection Setting Up Y
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book.book Page 16 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your computer and to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection. If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP o
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book.book Page 17 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. ® Microsoft Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: � If you do not have an ISP, cl
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book.book Page 18 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM ® Microsoft Windows XP Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to a new computer. You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer. NOTE: You can transfer information from an old computer to a new computer by directly connecting a serial cable to the input
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book.book Page 19 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 6 On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to transfer and click Next. After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings
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book.book Page 20 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:56 AM To copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start→ Run. 2 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. 3 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer.
