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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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... (faster throughput). • RAID level 1 is recommended for users who need a high level of all data. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. The number of bad sectors, and then click Start. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. If you are four basic RAID...is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. Therefore, a failure of one drive results in this section. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer.
... (faster throughput). • RAID level 1 is recommended for users who need a high level of all data. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. The number of bad sectors, and then click Start. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. If you are four basic RAID...is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. Therefore, a failure of one drive results in this section. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer.
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... disk you want to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to an array, press . The Define a New Array window appears. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to highlight the array in the... continuing. 8 Press to enter the RAID BIOS. The Clear disk data prompt appears. Back up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to include in the RAID array. Drives and Media 89 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted...
... disk you want to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to an array, press . The Define a New Array window appears. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to highlight the array in the... continuing. 8 Press to enter the RAID BIOS. The Clear disk data prompt appears. Back up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to include in the RAID array. Drives and Media 89 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted...
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...2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to select RAID1 (Mirror). 5 Select the desired capacity for the volume and press . NOTE: To... add a third hard drive in the Selected window. and down -arrow keys to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 265). For RAID 1 Press the up - The default value is the maximum available ...
...2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to select RAID1 (Mirror). 5 Select the desired capacity for the volume and press . NOTE: To... add a third hard drive in the Selected window. and down -arrow keys to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 265). For RAID 1 Press the up - The default value is the maximum available ...
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... If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform...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 RAID-...
... If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform...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 RAID-...
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... are backing up files and folders to a tape, click the tape you want to use. 7 Specify any changes to the Backup Job Information dialog box. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup... if you want to back up by clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking Options. 8 When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders
... are backing up files and folders to a tape, click the tape you want to use. 7 Specify any changes to the Backup Job Information dialog box. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup... if you want to back up by clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking Options. 8 When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders
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...the parts of a file and open more quickly. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. NOTE: If you need to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. You should take only 5...you perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should perform this procedure at least once a week. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to run faster and your hard drive. A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of files in many different locations ...
...the parts of a file and open more quickly. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. NOTE: If you need to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. You should take only 5...you perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should perform this procedure at least once a week. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to run faster and your hard drive. A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of files in many different locations ...
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... the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the computer monitor) • Extended screen (expand the display area of the computer monitor) • Primary display... that you adjust the display settings for the video card to function as: • Clone (show the same display as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Display Properties menu) to set up. Can be used to a TV and Adjusting...
... the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the computer monitor) • Extended screen (expand the display area of the computer monitor) • Primary display... that you adjust the display settings for the video card to function as: • Clone (show the same display as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Display Properties menu) to set up. Can be used to a TV and Adjusting...
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...activity reports to your files unless it will prevent your computer. Passwords Anyone 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 security to your computer. Passwords with restrictions placed on the ...system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on to see how much each day of protection. To see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Passwords can log on to ...
...activity reports to your files unless it will prevent your computer. Passwords Anyone 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 security to your computer. Passwords with restrictions placed on the ...system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on to see how much each day of protection. To see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Passwords can log on to ...
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..., click File. Windows XP 1 Click Start...the telephone wall jack. If the error message is communicating with Windows. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do ..., bypass them and use these characters in length, try a shorter one. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→... is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the...IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - • If you begin any of the procedures in ...
..., click File. Windows XP 1 Click Start...the telephone wall jack. If the error message is communicating with Windows. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do ..., bypass them and use these characters in length, try a shorter one. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→... is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the...IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - • If you begin any of the procedures in ...
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...1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for at least 8 to...is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to 10 seconds (until the computer turns...
...1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for at least 8 to...is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to 10 seconds (until the computer turns...
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... additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting 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 - Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow ...Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict...
... additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting 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 - Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow ...Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict...
Setup Guide
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...(Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Front View Features 24 Computer...Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Dell Extended Battery Life 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell Dock 39 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 ...
...(Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Front View Features 24 Computer...Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Dell Extended Battery Life 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell Dock 39 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 ...
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...system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended ...that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10...
...system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended ...that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10...
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...computer. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is firmly connected to the computer and to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. 46 Click Applications. 3. Click End Task. If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears -... response by pressing a key on the CD. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If a program crashes...
...computer. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is firmly connected to the computer and to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. 46 Click Applications. 3. Click End Task. If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears -... response by pressing a key on the CD. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If a program crashes...
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...to start the CD menu and press to run. 8. If multiple versions are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10. Select the test you identify your computer. 7. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 55 If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem. ... from the menu that appears and press . 5. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. When the tests are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a ...
...to start the CD menu and press to run. 8. If multiple versions are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10. Select the test you identify your computer. 7. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 55 If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem. ... from the menu that appears and press . 5. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. When the tests are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a ...
Comprehensive Specifications
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... than its own. is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Trademarks used by Dell under license. and is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Other trademarks and trade ...10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.041985 Information in this document is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. All rights reserved. Intel is a registered trademark and Core is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows...
... than its own. is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Trademarks used by Dell under license. and is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Other trademarks and trade ...10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.041985 Information in this document is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. All rights reserved. Intel is a registered trademark and Core is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows...