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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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... drivers for more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer.
... drivers for more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer.
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Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. A message appears, stating ... Utilities media and click Finish to step 2. See the documentation that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. A message appears, stating ... Utilities media and click Finish to step 2. See the documentation that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
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.... 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it. 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. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock...
.... 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it. 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. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock...
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... ESA, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. NOTE: When using the Performance section of the installed components may be required to be manually tuned. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for real-time monitoring and control of the ... of the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for computer performance to accept an End User License Agreement. For more information on accessing System Setup, see...
... ESA, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. NOTE: When using the Performance section of the installed components may be required to be manually tuned. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for real-time monitoring and control of the ... of the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for computer performance to accept an End User License Agreement. For more information on accessing System Setup, see...
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... view version information for the system and installed drivers. This information can be used . These settings can be recalled at a later time. The data can manually tune these options to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as...
... view version information for the system and installed drivers. This information can be used . These settings can be recalled at a later time. The data can manually tune these options to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as...
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... to exit hibernate mode. select preconfigured settings 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 sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. •...
... to exit hibernate mode. select preconfigured settings 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 sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. •...
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To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power ...
To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power ...
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... and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. 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 use the setup information provided by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. 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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... the files and play lists you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. Media Player allows you must manually remove files from CDs to a laptop device. At this point, you to your device manually, click Finish. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use... device or storage card. The content provider decides the ownership and play after you download from Media Library to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. Multimedia 209 You can also copy licensed files that you have copied them to your laptop media device may require a ...
... the files and play lists you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. Media Player allows you must manually remove files from CDs to a laptop device. At this point, you to your device manually, click Finish. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use... device or storage card. The content provider decides the ownership and play after you download from Media Library to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. Multimedia 209 You can also copy licensed files that you have copied them to your laptop media device may require a ...
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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. As a rule of the following topics in the network...
... 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. As a rule of the following topics in the network...
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... device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. These lights function in your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Your .... Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information on your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System...
... device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. These lights function in your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Your .... Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information on your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System...
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... is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not receiving power. - Troubleshooting 273 NOTE: ...turned off or is turned on the back of the procedures in standby mode. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation....
... is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not receiving power. - Troubleshooting 273 NOTE: ...turned off or is turned on the back of the procedures in standby mode. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation....
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Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Too many devices on properly. - Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the ... system board (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady ...
Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Too many devices on properly. - Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the ... system board (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady ...
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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. 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 - PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM ...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. See the documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). FOR HELP ...
...). 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. 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 - PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM ...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. See the documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). FOR HELP ...
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...... WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting TI M E - D A Y N O T S E T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. THE AC POWER ADAPTER...U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. 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.
...... WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting TI M E - D A Y N O T S E T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. THE AC POWER ADAPTER...U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. 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.
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... according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on page 125. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. If you have to the ...the manufacturer. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Windows Vista® • Click Start → and click Computer. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance ...
... according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on page 125. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. If you have to the ...the manufacturer. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Windows Vista® • Click Start → and click Computer. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance ...
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...S H O O T E R - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. Ensure that the network cable is off (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on page 79. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG... TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. ...
...S H O O T E R - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. Ensure that the network cable is off (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on page 79. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG... TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. ...
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...working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). The computer is green. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is securely connected to the system board power connector (...POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see...
...working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). The computer is green. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is securely connected to the system board power connector (...POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see...