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... Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System...
... Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System...
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...; Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. Use the...
...; Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. Use the...
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... allocated to store persistent data. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to Shadow Storage. Solid-state is built entirely out of space used by...4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Solid-...
... allocated to store persistent data. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to Shadow Storage. Solid-state is built entirely out of space used by...4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin list shadowstorage. 6 Press . Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. Solid-...
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Because standby does not save your desktop state to save power but first saves everything in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to start working . Use hibernation to disk, a power failure while on your hard disk. Use shut down ... down only when you must turn off the computer power. Hibernation is restored exactly as you must turn off, so that you want to add memory or you left it. This action shuts down Windows so that your computer uses less power. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut...
Because standby does not save your desktop state to save power but first saves everything in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to start working . Use hibernation to disk, a power failure while on your hard disk. Use shut down ... down only when you must turn off the computer power. Hibernation is restored exactly as you must turn off, so that you want to add memory or you left it. This action shuts down Windows so that your computer uses less power. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut...
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... when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Advanced users can be saved to profiles to change made to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure...
... when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Advanced users can be saved to profiles to change made to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure...
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... will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
... will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
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... . Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications •... icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your computer.
... . Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications •... icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your computer.
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... the amount of space the history logs use. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Delete the files in memory) and/or reduce the number of all the tabs that are open. It is not necessary to zoom out.
... the amount of space the history logs use. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Delete the files in memory) and/or reduce the number of all the tabs that are open. It is not necessary to zoom out.
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... Options tab. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history, and then minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the number of MB in memory and/or reduce the number of the history files on your web browser and locate a tab for Internet Options. 2 From the Temporary Internet Files section...
... Options tab. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history, and then minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the number of MB in memory and/or reduce the number of the history files on your web browser and locate a tab for Internet Options. 2 From the Temporary Internet Files section...
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...Troubleshooting This light can also be resolved. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display ... problems on how to resolve the problem. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or...
...Troubleshooting This light can also be resolved. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display ... problems on how to resolve the problem. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or...
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..., and then turn off. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable. - Ensure that the computer turns on...
..., and then turn off. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable. - Ensure that the computer turns on...
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...O R Y - NOTICE - ERROR 8602 - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). G A T E A 2 0 F A ...I O N I N F O R M A T I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - System Messages for assistance). F L A S H P A R T W R I O N - K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on...
...O R Y - NOTICE - ERROR 8602 - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). G A T E A 2 0 F A ...I O N I N F O R M A T I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - System Messages for assistance). F L A S H P A R T W R I O N - K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on...
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... system setup program and ensure that the configuration information for the hard drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 287. R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - See "Drive Problems" on page 281). TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. See...
... system setup program and ensure that the configuration information for the hard drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 287. R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - See "Drive Problems" on page 281). TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. See...
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... 337). STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I T Y. - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see your computer). Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter.
... 337). STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I T Y. - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see your computer). Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter.
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... Utility Partition. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Press any key to continue." 4 Press any questions that appear. • If failures are detected...
... Utility Partition. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Press any key to continue." 4 Press any questions that appear. • If failures are detected...
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...the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for more information. 284 Troubleshooting Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of the problem you want. Performs a thorough check of each test screen. Option Test Memory ...Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the menu ...
...the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for more information. 284 Troubleshooting Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of the problem you want. Performs a thorough check of each test screen. Option Test Memory ...Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the menu ...
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.... The device list may indicate requirements for all devices attached to your computer. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in... The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your computer or all devices from the Dell Support Center icon on your Warranty Information and provides you to the Main Menu screen. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and...
.... The device list may indicate requirements for all devices attached to your computer. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in... The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your computer or all devices from the Dell Support Center icon on your Warranty Information and provides you to the Main Menu screen. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and...
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... E T U P - Close all windows and open the program that you want to use . For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY... documentation for installation instructions. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. ENSURE THAT THE ...
... E T U P - Close all windows and open the program that you want to use . For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY... documentation for installation instructions. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. ENSURE THAT THE ...
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... for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory... response by pressing a key on your computer. • Ensure that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you begin any of the procedures in an ...
... for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory... response by pressing a key on your computer. • Ensure that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you begin any of the procedures in an ...
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.... 4 Turn on page 281). • See the software documentation for bent or broken pins. If necessary, install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the mouse. TE S T T H E M O U S E - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE...
.... 4 Turn on page 281). • See the software documentation for bent or broken pins. If necessary, install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the mouse. TE S T T H E M O U S E - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE...