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Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) . . . . 125 Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security 125 Cleaning Your Computer 126 Before You ...
Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) . . . . 125 Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security 125 Cleaning Your Computer 126 Before You ...
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... then click Start. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties...→ Tools→ Check Now. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to protect your data. FOR MORE INFORMATION:...
... then click Start. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties...→ Tools→ Check Now. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to protect your data. FOR MORE INFORMATION:...
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...the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up , use the right-arrow key to an array, press . The Clear disk data prompt appears. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you set up - Drives and Media 89 and down your computer and try again...the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to include in the Array Detail window and press . Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives in the RAID...
...the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up , use the right-arrow key to an array, press . The Clear disk data prompt appears. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you set up - Drives and Media 89 and down your computer and try again...the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to include in the Array Detail window and press . Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives in the RAID...
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The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above step after selecting the third hard drive. 6 In the Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to create the RAID volume. 8 Confirm...With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you want to make changes. 94 Drives and Media and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 265). The default value is the maximum available size. 6 ...
The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above step after selecting the third hard drive. 6 In the Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to create the RAID volume. 8 Confirm...With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you want to make changes. 94 Drives and Media and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 265). The default value is the maximum available size. 6 ...
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..., you want to use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second hard drive until two drives appear in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes.... 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM ...
..., you want to use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second hard drive until two drives appear in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes.... 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM ...
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...you want, such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. The wizard will take you through the options and then start the backup operation. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or ...(.bkf) file, or click the Browse button to find a file. • If you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to the Backup Job Information dialog box. When you have finished specifying backup options, click OK. 9 Click Start Backup, and...
...you want, such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. The wizard will take you through the options and then start the backup operation. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or ...(.bkf) file, or click the Browse button to find a file. • If you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to the Backup Job Information dialog box. When you have finished specifying backup options, click OK. 9 Click Start Backup, and...
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... fragmented into one location. The computer must search throughout the disk to run faster and your hard drive. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. You should perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process...
... fragmented into one location. The computer must search throughout the disk to run faster and your hard drive. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. You should perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process...
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... Properties menu - To ensure that you adjust the display settings for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Display Properties menu) to help you...
... Properties menu - To ensure that you adjust the display settings for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Display Properties menu) to help you...
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...on your computer. NOTE: Some operating systems allow you can create a password for each day of security to your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on the information each user can access. If you are logged on to your computer and access your files unless it ... to choose which hours your children can use the computer by a password. Passwords can be assigned to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of the week and blocking all the rest. EXAMPLE: If several family members...
...on your computer. NOTE: Some operating systems allow you can create a password for each day of security to your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on the information each user can access. If you are logged on to your computer and access your files unless it ... to choose which hours your children can use the computer by a password. Passwords can be assigned to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of the week and blocking all the rest. EXAMPLE: If several family members...
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... checkmark to remove it and connect to verify that the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the error message is communicating with your modem→ Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to verify... that the modem is communicating with Windows. A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - If you are trying to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try a shorter one. With the Outlook Express e-mail...
... checkmark to remove it and connect to verify that the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the error message is communicating with your modem→ Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to verify... that the modem is communicating with Windows. A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - If you are trying to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try a shorter one. With the Outlook Express e-mail...
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...COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for ... pressing a key on a CD or DVD. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers" on the screen. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press...
...COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for ... pressing a key on a CD or DVD. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers" on the screen. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press...
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...uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save...3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR .... • Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. BACK...
...uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save...3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR .... • Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. BACK...
Setup Guide
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...Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. NOTE: If you get one. 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might ...have an ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet window appears. 10 Contact your ISP information ready. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2.
...Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. NOTE: If you get one. 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might ...have an ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet window appears. 10 Contact your ISP information ready. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2.
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... your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving... system installed on your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for at least 8 to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. If a solid blue screen appears - If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately....
... your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving... system installed on your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for at least 8 to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. If a solid blue screen appears - If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately....
