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... 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 or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System...
... 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 or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System...
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... changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
... changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
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...term that refers to electronic circuitry that is a data storage device that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive... space you will allow for this storage area. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. The Command Prompt displays the amount of a flash memory, is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click...
...term that refers to electronic circuitry that is a data storage device that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive... space you will allow for this storage area. Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage. The Command Prompt displays the amount of a flash memory, is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click...
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When you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off , so that you restart the computer, your desktop is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Sleep saves all ...'t plan to use the computer again, it . When you left it comes out of unsaved information. Hibernation is restored exactly as you want to add memory or you must turn off the computer power.
When you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off , so that you restart the computer, your desktop is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Sleep saves all ...'t plan to use the computer again, it . When you left it comes out of unsaved information. Hibernation is restored exactly as you want to add memory or you must turn off the computer power.
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... through this interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. View System Information This section of compatible components inside your computer. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to...
... through this interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. View System Information This section of compatible components inside your computer. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to...
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... characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
... characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
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...a new battery during the life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- To view the battery charge status, check .... Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to a CD or DVD. You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your computer. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of the battery...
...a new battery during the life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- To view the battery charge status, check .... Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to a CD or DVD. You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your computer. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of the battery...
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... the minus (-) key to select Enable Quick Tabs check box. Increasing Computer Speed by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of days to keep information in order to open multiple web pages at the same time in . This option provides...
... the minus (-) key to select Enable Quick Tabs check box. Increasing Computer Speed by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of days to keep information in order to open multiple web pages at the same time in . This option provides...
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... Options tab. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history, and then minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the number of MB in memory and/or reduce the number of days to the same website take less time. Deleting the browser history can become a drain on the computer. 1 Click...
... Options tab. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history, and then minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the number of MB in memory and/or reduce the number of days to the same website take less time. Deleting the browser history can become a drain on the computer. 1 Click...
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... may need to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on how to resolve the...certain sequence to indicate status and 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 to indicate different power states, such ...status and any problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
... may need to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on how to resolve the...certain sequence to indicate status and 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 to indicate different power states, such ...status and any problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
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... used to match the AC power at your computer). - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with numbers on properly. - Too many devices on a power strip - - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is working condition to...
... used to match the AC power at your computer). - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with numbers on properly. - Too many devices on a power strip - - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is working condition to...
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...possible HDD failure. K E Y B O A R D F A I O N - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting The system cannot detect a bootable ... R E - NOTICE - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L A B L E M E M O R Y - System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I V E P R O B L E M . - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - F L A S H P A R T W R I L U R ...
...possible HDD failure. K E Y B O A R D F A I O N - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting The system cannot detect a bootable ... R E - NOTICE - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L A B L E M E M O R Y - System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I V E P R O B L E M . - P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - F L A S H P A R T W R I L U R ...
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... AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - R T C M O D E F I L U R E - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). S H U T D O W N F A I X E D - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - Enter the system setup program and ensure that the configuration information for the hard drive...
... AT (ADDRESS) READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - R T C M O D E F I L U R E - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). S H U T D O W N F A I X E D - MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - Enter the system setup program and ensure that the configuration information for the hard drive...
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... SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.... the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. S T R I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D ...
... SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.... the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. S T R I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D ...
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... from the Drivers and Utilities media. Press any key to continue." 4 Press any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any questions that appear. • If failures are ...detected, write down your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If the Pre-boot System Assessment...
... from the Drivers and Utilities media. Press any key to continue." 4 Press any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any questions that appear. • If failures are ...detected, write down your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If the Pre-boot System Assessment...
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... description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Used to test a specific device or customize the tests to 20 minutes. Allows you to select tests based on a symptom of each test screen. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit...Troubleshooting This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is located at the top of the problem you want. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you select Extended Test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable...
... description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Used to test a specific device or customize the tests to 20 minutes. Allows you to select tests based on a symptom of each test screen. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit...Troubleshooting This option lists the most common symptoms. 3 If a problem is located at the top of the problem you want. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you select Extended Test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable...
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... changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane...
... changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane...
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NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click ... E D I S N O T R E A D Y - Close all windows and open the program that you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. T H E D E V I C E I A - The drive cannot read the disk. Insert a bootable CD or DVD. If so, run the program that you begin...
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click ... E D I S N O T R E A D Y - Close all windows and open the program that you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. T H E D E V I C E I A - The drive cannot read the disk. Insert a bootable CD or DVD. If so, run the program that you begin...
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... system installed 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 - See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you begin any of the procedures...CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs...
... system installed 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 - See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you begin any of the procedures...CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs...
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... - 1 Simultaneously press to ensure that the cable is successfully communicating with your computer, see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with...
... - 1 Simultaneously press to ensure that the cable is successfully communicating with your computer, see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with...