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... the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID...
... the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID...
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... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
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..., Touch Pad) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. NOTE: Certain mice may need to the USB port. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing...
..., Touch Pad) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. NOTE: Certain mice may need to the USB port. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing...
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...device for information about the driver for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your system window. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the Drivers and Utilities media. A message appears..., stating that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. HINT: The drivers for the device to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the...
...device for information about the driver for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your system window. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the Drivers and Utilities media. A message appears..., stating that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. HINT: The drivers for the device to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the...
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... unsaved data and the computer may be able to shut down, the screen may need to end and complete the process of the programs to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the computer is not successful...
... unsaved data and the computer may be able to shut down, the screen may need to end and complete the process of the programs to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the computer is not successful...
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... setting performance related parameters. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the installed components may be manually tuned. For more information about managing space on your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "Removing Applications From ...control of the components. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of computer's ...
... setting performance related parameters. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the installed components may be manually tuned. For more information about managing space on your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "Removing Applications From ...control of the components. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of computer's ...
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... well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of compatible components inside your computer. This information can manually tune these options to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the chassis LEDs. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life...
... well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of compatible components inside your computer. This information can manually tune these options to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the chassis LEDs. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life...
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... Power Options Properties window, you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - Then click Hibernate. select preconfigured settings for...
... Power Options Properties window, you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - Then click Hibernate. select preconfigured settings for...
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... management options, you may also use one of the following methods to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices...
... management options, you may also use one of the following methods to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices...
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... and Internet 3 Click Set up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use...
... and Internet 3 Click Set up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use...
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... from the Internet or that works best for a file, and not all files will play after you have copied them to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. Multimedia 209 You can also copy licensed files that you download from CDs to your laptop media device. When you click Finish, Media... the option to sync the device using Windows Media Player. 2 Do one of the following: • If Media Player has selected to sync your device manually, click Finish. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video...
... from the Internet or that works best for a file, and not all files will play after you have copied them to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. Multimedia 209 You can also copy licensed files that you download from CDs to your laptop media device. When you click Finish, Media... the option to sync the device using Windows Media Player. 2 Do one of the following: • If Media Player has selected to sync your device manually, click Finish. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video...
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... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to an available wireless network • To determine if your computer has a firewall • Help...
... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to an available wireless network • To determine if your computer has a firewall • Help...
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... or in conjunction with the power lights. This light can also be resolved. These lights function in your Service Manual for information on your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic... your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid ...
... or in conjunction with the power lights. This light can also be resolved. These lights function in your Service Manual for information on your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic... your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid ...
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Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the ... cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computing environment. Troubleshooting 273 NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power...
Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the ... cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computing environment. Troubleshooting 273 NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power...
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...the electrical outlet is working condition to verify that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the... Ensure that the computer turns on a power strip - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with numbers on the front panel....
...the electrical outlet is working condition to verify that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the... Ensure that the computer turns on a power strip - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with numbers on the front panel....
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... your computer or search for more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can use the status of certain...
... your computer or search for more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can use the status of certain...
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... the date or time (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THIS CAN...
... the date or time (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THIS CAN...
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... THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE Troubleshooting 287 If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see... defective. If the drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a...
... THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE Troubleshooting 287 If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see... defective. If the drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a...
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...T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for your computer. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on page 275), no network communication is... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact your network administrator or the person who set ...
...T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for your computer. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on page 275), no network communication is... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact your network administrator or the person who set ...
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... the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working condition to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - The computer is either turned off or is green. A device may exist.... • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are...
... the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working condition to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - The computer is either turned off or is green. A device may exist.... • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are...