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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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...3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Therefore, a failure of one drive results in this section. There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. • RAID level ...contact your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to protect your data. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). Working with RAID A redundant array of bad sectors, and then click ...
...3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Therefore, a failure of one drive results in this section. There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. • RAID level ...contact your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to protect your data. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). Working with RAID A redundant array of bad sectors, and then click ...
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... Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives in the Array Detail window and press . NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to include in the RAID array and... then use the right-arrow key to move the selected drive from the selected drives. The Define a New Array window appears. NOTICE: You lose all data from...
... Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives in the Array Detail window and press . NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to include in the RAID array and... then use the right-arrow key to move the selected drive from the selected drives. The Define a New Array window appears. NOTICE: You lose all data from...
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... level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. For RAID 1 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to include in your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above step after selecting the third hard drive... Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes. 94 Drives and Media NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you want to create the RAID volume. 8 Confirm that the correct volume ...
... level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. For RAID 1 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to include in your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above step after selecting the third hard drive... Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes. 94 Drives and Media NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you want to create the RAID volume. 8 Confirm that the correct volume ...
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...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-... this operation, all data on the RAID drives is Rebuild. NOTE: If you do not see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console.
...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-... this operation, all data on the RAID drives is Rebuild. NOTE: If you do not see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console.
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... Backup or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders If you want to back up files and folders to a file.... 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 or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders If you want to back up files and folders to a file.... Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the ...
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...A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of your computer by defragmenting your hard drive. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to open it . This window lists the hard drives on the disk. The computer must search throughout the disk to locate all the parts...should perform this procedure at least once a week. NOTE: If you need to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. You should take only 5 to defragment it . Disk Defragmenter combines all...
...A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of your computer by defragmenting your hard drive. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to open it . This window lists the hard drives on the disk. The computer must search throughout the disk to locate all the parts...should perform this procedure at least once a week. NOTE: If you need to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. You should take only 5 to defragment it . Disk Defragmenter combines all...
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... to help you must enable the computer to work with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 239 10 Set up . Tips Action Remember Adjusting display settings Use the vendor control panel for the physical connection that you have set the display configuration. Connecting...From the TV Menu" on page 211). Can be used to function as: • Clone (show the same display as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 226. 12 If you are using S/PDIF digital audio, you adjust the display settings for video card and TV display resolution...
... to help you must enable the computer to work with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 239 10 Set up . Tips Action Remember Adjusting display settings Use the vendor control panel for the physical connection that you have set the display configuration. Connecting...From the TV Menu" on page 211). Can be used to function as: • Clone (show the same display as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 226. 12 If you are using S/PDIF digital audio, you adjust the display settings for video card and TV display resolution...
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... it will prevent your computer. The stronger your password, the more about assigning users to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of security to your computer. To see how much each ... protect your computer from unauthorized users who may install malicious software or access confidential files from attacks. You can be assigned to groups, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Passwords can also view activity reports to a group or change a user...
... it will prevent your computer. The stronger your password, the more about assigning users to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of security to your computer. To see how much each ... protect your computer from unauthorized users who may install malicious software or access confidential files from attacks. You can be assigned to groups, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Passwords can also view activity reports to a group or change a user...
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... listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the error message is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Internet service provider. D L L F I N T E R N E T - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...the COM port for your modem→ Properties→ Diagnostics→ Query Modem to verify that the modem is communicating with Windows. If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly. Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in...
... listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the error message is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Internet service provider. D L L F I N T E R N E T - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...the COM port for your modem→ Properties→ Diagnostics→ Query Modem to verify that the modem is communicating with Windows. If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly. Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in...
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... 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 mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If you are unable to select ...CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with...
... 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 mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If you are unable to select ...CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with...
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...START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. If you are unable to get a response by pressing... • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Contacting Dell" 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 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 ...
...START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. If you are unable to get a response by pressing... • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Contacting Dell" 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 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Ensure that the modem is operating properly. Follow the instructions on all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. If all computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem ... into the modem. • Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it .) • Ensure that the telephone line is 3 m (10 ft) or more in length, try a shorter one. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it and ...
... Ensure that the modem is operating properly. Follow the instructions on all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. If all computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem ... into the modem. • Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it .) • Ensure that the telephone line is 3 m (10 ft) or more in length, try a shorter one. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it and ...
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... T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.... Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with...Verify that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off.
... T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.... Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with...Verify that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off.