Dell Technology Guide
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... From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP...
... From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP...
Dell Technology Guide
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...-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 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID...
...-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 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID...
Dell Technology Guide
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... 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 or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
... 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 or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
Dell Technology Guide
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... to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to the USB port. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide...
... to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to the USB port. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide...
Dell Technology Guide
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... the screen. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. All devices require a driver program. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. Printers-Settings and Drivers...
... the screen. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. All devices require a driver program. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. Printers-Settings and Drivers...
Dell Technology Guide
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... new driver. 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 down the list to reinstall or update the driver. You may need to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265) to return your computer to the state that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device...
... new driver. 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 down the list to reinstall or update the driver. You may need to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265) to return your computer to the state that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device...
Dell Technology Guide
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... USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - Click Start→ My Computer. Drives and Media 81 E N S U R E 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 - TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell...
... USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - Click Start→ My Computer. Drives and Media 81 E N S U R E 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 - TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell...
Dell Technology Guide
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.... 5 Select a second hard drive to make changes. 94 Drives and Media The default value is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to select RAID1 (Mirror). 5 Select the desired capacity for the volume and press . and down -arrow keys to confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix...
.... 5 Select a second hard drive to make changes. 94 Drives and Media The default value is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to select RAID1 (Mirror). 5 Select the desired capacity for the volume and press . and down -arrow keys to confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Select Volume Location screen, click the first hard drive you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the new (non-RAID) drive is listed and then press . 4 Under Disk/Volume Information, confirm that the volume status is lost. 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see the appropriate "Drives" section for your computer). 1 Turn on...
... Select Volume Location screen, click the first hard drive you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the new (non-RAID) drive is listed and then press . 4 Under Disk/Volume Information, confirm that the volume status is lost. 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see the appropriate "Drives" section for your computer). 1 Turn on...
Dell Technology Guide
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... area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. This type of networked computers. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two or more about networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. A LAN can set up a computer network and connecting to other through telephone lines and radio waves to each other networks. A Network Connections Wizard guides you can be connected to another LAN over any distance through a network cable connected...
... area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. This type of networked computers. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two or more about networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. A LAN can set up a computer network and connecting to other through telephone lines and radio waves to each other networks. A Network Connections Wizard guides you can be connected to another LAN over any distance through a network cable connected...
Dell Technology Guide
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... your computer. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to view and record...
... your computer. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to view and record...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be able to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you to access a variety of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display...
... Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be able to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you to access a variety of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Contents for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for that is available. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 For more information, see the section of Windows Help and support for Video Card Control Panels Depending on the left of the screen. Getting Help for user's guides and device guides. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an...
... Contents for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for that is available. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 For more information, see the section of Windows Help and support for Video Card Control Panels Depending on the left of the screen. Getting Help for user's guides and device guides. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an...
Dell Technology Guide
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... system board might be enabled or disabled in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in BIOS setup. NOTICE - The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 337 for Laptop Computers...
... system board might be enabled or disabled in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in BIOS setup. NOTICE - The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 337 for Laptop Computers...
Dell Technology Guide
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... mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). and down-arrow keys to the computer, then try using is successfully communicating with your computer. Connect a properly working mouse...
... mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation shipped with your computer. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). and down-arrow keys to the computer, then try using is successfully communicating with your computer. Connect a properly working mouse...
Dell Technology Guide
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.... Modems and network adapters are capable of the data path. If the PCI Express chip set . Plug-and-Play - ns - P partition - PCI is used for PC Cards. NVRAM is a local bus that you can set and the device are common types of transferring data between the processor and devices such as logical drives. A method of PC Cards. nonvolatile random access memory - PCMCIA - PC Card - power-on a display screen.
.... Modems and network adapters are capable of the data path. If the PCI Express chip set . Plug-and-Play - ns - P partition - PCI is used for PC Cards. NVRAM is a local bus that you can set and the device are common types of transferring data between the processor and devices such as logical drives. A method of PC Cards. nonvolatile random access memory - PCMCIA - PC Card - power-on a display screen.
Dell Technology Guide
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... regulation. A hardware interface for a limited amount of cable used when the electrical power fails or drops to create and edit files that when combined with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. U UMA - Devices are twisted to 1600 x 1200. Describes a type of...
... regulation. A hardware interface for a limited amount of cable used when the electrical power fails or drops to create and edit files that when combined with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. U UMA - Devices are twisted to 1600 x 1200. Describes a type of...
Ubuntu® Quick Reference Guide
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.... 5. Turn on your operating system. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 7. NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any key to complete the installation. 22 On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the external USB optical disc drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to Boot from CD-ROM.
.... 5. Turn on your operating system. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 7. NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any key to complete the installation. 22 On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the external USB optical disc drive. Follow the instructions on the screen to Boot from CD-ROM.
Setup Guide
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... AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Microsoft® Windows® XP Setup 9 Ubuntu® Setup 9 Enable or Disable Wireless 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 14 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Touch Pad Gestures 20 Display Features 22 Removing and Replacing the Battery 24 Software Features 26 Solving Problems 28 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 30 Memory Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 32 Using Support Tools 34 Dell Support...
... AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Microsoft® Windows® XP Setup 9 Ubuntu® Setup 9 Enable or Disable Wireless 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 14 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Touch Pad Gestures 20 Display Features 22 Removing and Replacing the Battery 24 Software Features 26 Solving Problems 28 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 30 Memory Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 32 Using Support Tools 34 Dell Support...
Setup Guide
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.... 12 Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet. 6. If you selected Set up my connection manually. --If you have already obtained setup information from an ISP. Under Network and Internet Connections, select Setup or Change Your Internet Connection. 4. Click Next. Save and close any open programs. 2. Use an external optical drive or any open files, and exit any external storage device for the Windows default view, so they may not...
.... 12 Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet. 6. If you selected Set up my connection manually. --If you have already obtained setup information from an ISP. Under Network and Internet Connections, select Setup or Change Your Internet Connection. 4. Click Next. Save and close any open programs. 2. Use an external optical drive or any open files, and exit any external storage device for the Windows default view, so they may not...