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... and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Reproduction of Dell Inc. and other countries. under license; Other trademarks and trade names may not apply to change without the written permission of these materials in any... indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death Steps pertaining to Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP refer to avoid the problem. represents Windows XP Start button.
... and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Reproduction of Dell Inc. and other countries. under license; Other trademarks and trade names may not apply to change without the written permission of these materials in any... indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death Steps pertaining to Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP refer to avoid the problem. represents Windows XP Start button.
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...Storage 78 Solid-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is 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 Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration...
...Storage 78 Solid-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is 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 Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration...
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.... . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176 Saving...
.... . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176 Saving...
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... Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using a Video Card...
... Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using a Video Card...
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... Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253...
... Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253...
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 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...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 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...
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S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
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Windows Vista® Basic Computer Information Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System to diagnose problems. You can also view more details about your computer information. Finding Information 25 Windows® XP User's Guides To view the user's... guides available on your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to view your computer through the Control Panel (see ...
Windows Vista® Basic Computer Information Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System to diagnose problems. You can also view more details about your computer information. Finding Information 25 Windows® XP User's Guides To view the user's... guides available on your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to view your computer through the Control Panel (see ...
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... device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of use. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of the following problems occur: • The pointer moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to...
... device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of use. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of the following problems occur: • The pointer moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to...
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You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers ...grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on page 79. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys...
You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers ...grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on page 79. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys...
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... 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow ...or install a new device. HINT: You must be logged in this section. Drives and Media 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll ...
... 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow ...or install a new device. HINT: You must be logged in this section. Drives and Media 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll ...
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... T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - Drives and Media 81 Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. Click Start→ My Computer. FOR DRIVES ...for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab...
... T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - Drives and Media 81 Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. Click Start→ My Computer. FOR DRIVES ...for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab...
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... before turning it stops. The drive tray cannot eject (for your CD, DVD, or BD software. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until the tray is inserted properly. Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T O N - The drive... to return to a media drive CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS C H A N G E T H E W R I C S - Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may prevent the operating system from starting. See "Running the...
... before turning it stops. The drive tray cannot eject (for your CD, DVD, or BD software. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until the tray is inserted properly. Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T O N - The drive... to return to a media drive CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS C H A N G E T H E W R I C S - Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may prevent the operating system from starting. See "Running the...
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2 Click Start and then select Turn Off menu. 3 The Turn off your computer is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem. NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn on the computer. 100 Shutting Down Your Computer HINT: If your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off computer dialog box appears. 4 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.
2 Click Start and then select Turn Off menu. 3 The Turn off your computer is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem. NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn on the computer. 100 Shutting Down Your Computer HINT: If your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off computer dialog box appears. 4 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.
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... the program that program and not saved will try to end (terminate) the program. In order to continue work, you may have to find the problem and fix it automatically.
... the program that program and not saved will try to end (terminate) the program. In order to continue work, you may have to find the problem and fix it automatically.
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... you start your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is off and components will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. If an existing problem does not reappear when you have shut down with active programs will reset when the power is displayed when the ... seconds. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will help you restart your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support →...
... you start your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is off and components will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. If an existing problem does not reappear when you have shut down with active programs will reset when the power is displayed when the ... seconds. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will help you restart your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support →...
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... an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it from your computer.
... an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it from your computer.
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...computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of your computer. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with your optical media, try cleaning the media....computer from the electrical outlet. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of the options provided. If you notice problems, such as an overview of your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard.
...computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of your computer. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with your optical media, try cleaning the media....computer from the electrical outlet. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of the options provided. If you notice problems, such as an overview of your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard.
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... restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) advanced security tool to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. and adjust battery usage for on your computer. delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your...
... restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) advanced security tool to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. and adjust battery usage for on your computer. delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your...
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... computer includes components compatible with enhanced access to the options and controls that allow for computer performance to be required to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about ESA, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure... section 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 real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control Panel...
... computer includes components compatible with enhanced access to the options and controls that allow for computer performance to be required to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about ESA, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure... section 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 real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control Panel...