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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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... for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. ...• Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support •...
... for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. ...• Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support •...
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.... 3 Click OK. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your...
.... 3 Click OK. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your...
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...not, go to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. The drivers used by your computer. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to restart the computer. 4 When you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ...Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that you want to reinstall and follow the prompts on the screen. HINT: The drivers ...
...not, go to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. The drivers used by your computer. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to restart the computer. 4 When you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ...Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that you want to reinstall and follow the prompts on the screen. HINT: The drivers ...
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... lose data that you click Shut down successfully. 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the computer is ready to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager.
... lose data that you click Shut down successfully. 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the computer is ready to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager.
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... more information on accessing System Setup, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on your computer includes components compatible with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of System Setup provide users with enhanced access to accept an End ...User License Agreement. NOTE: When using the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel, you may cause system instability...
... more information on accessing System Setup, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on your computer includes components compatible with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of System Setup provide users with enhanced access to accept an End ...User License Agreement. NOTE: When using the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel, you may cause system instability...
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... operating life or permanent component damage. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as technical support scenarios. These settings can manually tune these options to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related...
... operating life or permanent component damage. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as technical support scenarios. These settings can manually tune these options to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related...
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To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short ...
To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short ...
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... a short time to exit hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you...
... a short time to exit hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you...
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New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. 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 a ...
New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. 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 a ...
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...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. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you want to sync. To copy a licensed file, your laptop media device, the...the files you connect it to your computer. • If Media Player has selected to sync your device automatically, click Finish. When you must manually remove files from the Internet or that works best for a file, and not all files will play lists you copy files to your laptop 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. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you want to sync. To copy a licensed file, your laptop media device, the...the files you connect it to your computer. • If Media Player has selected to sync your device automatically, click Finish. When you must manually remove files from the Internet or that works best for a file, and not all files will play lists you copy files to your laptop media...
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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 attacks or other security risks. • Security-enabled - A security-enabled connections offers some protection...
... 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 attacks or other security risks. • Security-enabled - A security-enabled connections offers some protection...
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...or in conjunction with the power lights. Write down the information displayed on your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve device ...configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA...
...or in conjunction with the power lights. Write down the information displayed on your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve device ...configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA...
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... Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Press a key on the front of your computing environment. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is ... the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not receiving power. - For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. power button The power button light located on the...
... Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Press a key on the front of your computing environment. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is ... the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not receiving power. - For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. power button The power button light located on the...
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...panel. Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is securely connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting When the computer starts... strips connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Too many devices on properly. - -...
...panel. Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is securely connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting When the computer starts... strips connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Too many devices on properly. - -...
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...). FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. The computer failed to help identify the problem. C P U F A N F A I L U R E - D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E ... of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer for more details. See the documentation ...
...). FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. The computer failed to help identify the problem. C P U F A N F A I L U R E - D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E ... of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer for more details. See the documentation ...
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TI M E - Enter the system setup program and correct 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. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - STRIKE... T - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. P R O ...
TI M E - Enter the system setup program and correct 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. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - STRIKE... T - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. P R O ...
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.... ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - If the drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). CAUTION: Before you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Windows Vista... the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Solving Problems Battery Problems ...
.... ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - If the drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). CAUTION: Before you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Windows Vista... the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Solving Problems Battery Problems ...
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... in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is off (see...
... in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is off (see...
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... power. • Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of interference are securely connected 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 N T E R F E R E N C E - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. A ... I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - The computer 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 turned on properly. •...
... power. • Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of interference are securely connected 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 N T E R F E R E N C E - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. A ... I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - The computer 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 turned on properly. •...