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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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... the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the taskbar. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate a USB pointing...
... the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the taskbar. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate a USB pointing...
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...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 came with the device for information about the driver for additionally installed devices ...the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media See the documentation that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the...
...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 came with the device for information about the driver for additionally installed devices ...the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media See the documentation that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the...
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... undocked. 3 Remove the computer from shutting down successfully. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 When this is ready to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. If you click Shut down . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down now...
... undocked. 3 Remove the computer from shutting down successfully. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 When this is ready to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. If you click Shut down . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down now...
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..., the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the components. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting ...characteristics. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 129 NOTE: When using the Performance section of the installed components may be required to be manually tuned. For more information on accessing System Setup, see "System Setup" on page 123. For more about ESA, see "Removing Applications From ...
..., the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the components. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting ...characteristics. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 129 NOTE: When using the Performance section of the installed components may be required to be manually tuned. For more information on accessing System Setup, see "System Setup" on page 123. For more about ESA, see "Removing Applications From ...
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... of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you can manually tune these options to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) View System Information This section of a change available BIOS settings via...
... of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you can manually tune these options to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) View System Information This section of a change available BIOS settings via...
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... low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . Windows® XP...
... low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . Windows® XP...
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NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. NOTE: Some ...
NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. NOTE: Some ...
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.... NOTE: If you want to complete the setup. 174 Accessing the Internet 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 complete the setup. New Connection Wizard window appears...
.... NOTE: If you want to complete the setup. 174 Accessing the Internet 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 complete the setup. New Connection Wizard window appears...
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...to copy audio and video files from the device or alter your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. The content provider decides the ownership and play rights for your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop ... 2 Do one of the following: • If Media Player has selected to sync your laptop media device or storage card. When you must manually remove files from Media Library to your device automatically, click Finish. To copy a licensed file, your entire library to the laptop media device. ...
...to copy audio and video files from the device or alter your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. The content provider decides the ownership and play rights for your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop ... 2 Do one of the following: • If Media Player has selected to sync your laptop media device or storage card. When you must manually remove files from Media Library to your device automatically, click Finish. To copy a licensed file, your entire library to the laptop media device. ...
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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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... computers have diagnostic lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any 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 as power, no power, or standby. These lights function in your Service Manual for information about power lights...
... computers have diagnostic lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any 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 as power, no power, or standby. These lights function in your Service Manual for information about power lights...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Reseat the power cable into an ... power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computing environment. power... power strip, ensure that the power strip is not receiving power. - Troubleshooting 273 Dell Support Utility Use this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the procedures ...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Reseat the power cable into an ... power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computing environment. power... power strip, ensure that the power strip is not receiving power. - Troubleshooting 273 Dell Support Utility Use this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the procedures ...
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...products in known working condition to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension ... power strips, and power extension cables with another device, such as a lamp. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Too many devices on properly. - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then...
...products in known working condition to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension ... power strips, and power extension cables with another device, such as a lamp. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Too many devices on properly. - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then...
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... to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. The computer failed to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status ...lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or see the documentation shipped with your computer). C P U F A N F A I C A L S U P P O R T...
... to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. The computer failed to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status ...lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or see the documentation shipped with your computer). C P U F A N F A I C A L S U P P O R T...
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... THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, 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. U N S U ... P R O G R A M - PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AMOUNT OF ...
... THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, 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. U N S U ... P R O G R A M - PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AMOUNT OF ...
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... the possibility that came with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions ...shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the ...
... the possibility that came with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions ...shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the ...
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... T H E C O M P U T E R - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to ... you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that your computer. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S...
... T H E C O M P U T E R - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to ... you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that your computer. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S...
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... and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too ... A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your location (if applicable). • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service...
... and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too ... A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your location (if applicable). • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service...