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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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NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. Perform regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the desired action. ... 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Working with RAID A redundant array of all data. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. otherwise, contact ...
NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. Perform regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the desired action. ... 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Working with RAID A redundant array of all data. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. otherwise, contact ...
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... 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 an array, press . Repeat... array and then use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to include in the Array Detail window and press . Back up any data you want to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up , use ...the arrow keys to clear all data on what computer you set up - The Define a New Array window appears. The Array Detail window appears. Drives and Media 89 NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard...
... 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 an array, press . Repeat... array and then use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to include in the Array Detail window and press . Back up any data you want to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up , use ...the arrow keys to clear all data on what computer you set up - The Define a New Array window appears. The Array Detail window appears. Drives and Media 89 NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard...
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... the up - Click Next. NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. The default value is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7... 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 ...arrow keys to make changes. 94 Drives and Media and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see an Actions menu option, you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled...
... the up - Click Next. NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. The default value is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7... 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 ...arrow keys to make changes. 94 Drives and Media and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see an Actions menu option, you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled...
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... NOTE: 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 your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer. 2 Press when 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 RAID-Enabled ...
... NOTE: 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 your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer. 2 Press when 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 RAID-Enabled ...
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... folders to a tape, click the tape you want to use. 7 Specify any backup options you want, such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. 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... and Folders This option is selected 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 the Backup Job Information dialog box.
... folders to a tape, click the tape you want to use. 7 Specify any backup options you want, such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. 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... and Folders This option is selected 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 the Backup Job Information dialog box.
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... hard drive? NOTE: If you need to retrieve the complete file. This action enables your programs to run faster and your files to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. A fragmented hard drive stores fragments... of files in many different locations on your hard drive. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. You should take only 5 to open it . The computer must search throughout the disk to defragment it . Disk Defragmenter combines...
... hard drive? NOTE: If you need to retrieve the complete file. This action enables your programs to run faster and your files to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. A fragmented hard drive stores fragments... of files in many different locations on your hard drive. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. You should take only 5 to open it . The computer must search throughout the disk to defragment it . Disk Defragmenter combines...
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... control panel for the video card. Connecting Your Computer to set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up . This method provides the best coordination for the TV. • Operating system Display Properties menu - Can be used to function...
... control panel for the video card. Connecting Your Computer to set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up . This method provides the best coordination for the TV. • Operating system Display Properties menu - Can be used to function...
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... operating system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on the information each person uses the computer. To see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. You can use the computer by a password.... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more likely it will prevent your computer from your files unless it is an important way to his own account, with at least a 10-character ...
... operating system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on the information each person uses the computer. To see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. You can use the computer by a password.... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more likely it will prevent your computer from your files unless it is an important way to his own account, with at least a 10-character ...
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...directly to the telephone wall jack. The program that you are using a line that is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try a shorter one. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone and Modem Options→... to verify that the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with Windows. If you are trying to open , click File. D L L F I N T E R N E T - A R E Q...
...directly to the telephone wall jack. The program that you are using a line that is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try a shorter one. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone and Modem Options→... to verify that the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with Windows. If you are trying to open , click File. D L L F I N T E R N E T - A R E Q...
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... 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. ...perform an operating system shutdown. A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. ENSURE THAT THE POWER...
... 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. ...perform an operating system shutdown. A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. ENSURE THAT THE POWER...
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...AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure...compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your...
...AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure...compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your...
Setup Guide
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...the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Enable or Disable Wireless 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 14 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 22...Features 27 Network Problems 29 Power Problems 30 Memory Problems 32 Lockups and Software Problems 33 Using Support Tools 35 Dell Support Center 35 System Messages 36 Hardware Troubleshooter 38 Dell Diagnostics 38 Restoring Your Operating System 41 System Restore 42...
...the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Enable or Disable Wireless 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 14 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 22...Features 27 Network Problems 29 Power Problems 30 Memory Problems 32 Lockups and Software Problems 33 Using Support Tools 35 Dell Support Center 35 System Messages 36 Hardware Troubleshooter 38 Dell Diagnostics 38 Restoring Your Operating System 41 System Restore 42...
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To set up Windows Vista for setup. 10 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you set up your computer unusable. To connect to the Internet, you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, ... by country. The screens take you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows Vista® Setup Your computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista operating system. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may render your Internet connection. If...
To set up Windows Vista for setup. 10 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you set up your computer unusable. To connect to the Internet, you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, ... by country. The screens take you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows Vista® Setup Your computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista operating system. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may render your Internet connection. If...
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...ensure it is lost - You can manage the Wireless LAN using Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility from the Control Panel, to the wireless... LAN. • Interference may have been unintentionally pressed, deactivating your taskbar. You can also use Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed from your wireless connections. Follow the instructions on the keyboard. c. The link...Click Start → Connect To. The network cable is lost - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. 29 Try moving the computer closer to your wireless router to your data ...
...ensure it is lost - You can manage the Wireless LAN using Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility from the Control Panel, to the wireless... LAN. • Interference may have been unintentionally pressed, deactivating your taskbar. You can also use Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed from your wireless connections. Follow the instructions on the keyboard. c. The link...Click Start → Connect To. The network cable is lost - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. 29 Try moving the computer closer to your wireless router to your data ...
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... and then reinstall the program. If a program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If you are unable to the electrical outlet. The Program Compatibility... runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of...
... and then reinstall the program. If a program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If you are unable to the electrical outlet. The Program Compatibility... runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of...
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Index W warranty returns 50 Windows, reinstalling 41 Windows Vista® Program Compatibility Wizard 33 reinstalling 46 setup 10 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection 29 68
Index W warranty returns 50 Windows, reinstalling 41 Windows Vista® Program Compatibility Wizard 33 reinstalling 46 setup 10 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection 29 68
Service Manual
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...of cable, press in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer. In Windows Vista®, click Start , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. ...are turned off. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell™ is connected to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working... Compliance Homepage at least 8 to ensure your computer from potential damage and to help to 10 seconds until the computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 3. If the...
...of cable, press in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer. In Windows Vista®, click Start , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. ...are turned off. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell™ is connected to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working... Compliance Homepage at least 8 to ensure your computer from potential damage and to help to 10 seconds until the computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 3. If the...