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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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... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
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... check box. 3 Click OK. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. You then need 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...
... check box. 3 Click OK. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. You then need 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...
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...(for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. HINT: The drivers for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to restart the ...computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2. A message appears, stating that you are automatically displayed in ...
...(for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. HINT: The drivers for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to restart the ...computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2. A message appears, stating that you are automatically displayed in ...
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It may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. When this is not successful, you may also indicate why those programs are preventing the computer from ...
It may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. When this is not successful, you may also indicate why those programs are preventing the computer from ...
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... previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the installed components may be manually tuned. Performance - For more information on accessing System Setup, see "System Setup" on page 123. Maintenance Tasks...
... previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the installed components may be manually tuned. Performance - For more information on accessing System Setup, see "System Setup" on page 123. Maintenance Tasks...
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... and options for the system and installed drivers. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you can be saved to be used . The data can manually tune these options to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of compatible components inside your computer. Advanced users can be recalled at a later...
... and options for the system and installed drivers. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you can be saved to be used . The data can manually tune these options to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of compatible components inside your computer. Advanced users can be recalled at a later...
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To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to the arrow icon by the Lock button. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one ...
To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to the arrow icon by the Lock button. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one ...
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... time to exit hibernate. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system...
... time to exit hibernate. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system...
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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 a ...
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 a ...
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...you have copied them to a laptop device. When you connect it to your computer. • If Media Player has selected to sync your device manually, click Finish. Multimedia 209 You can also copy licensed files that you want to copy, Media Player defaults to..., in the Items to Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. When you to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. To copy a licensed file, your device automatically, click Finish. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to...
...you have copied them to a laptop device. When you connect it to your computer. • If Media Player has selected to sync your device manually, click Finish. Multimedia 209 You can also copy licensed files that you want to copy, Media Player defaults to..., in the Items to Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. When you to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. To copy a licensed file, your device automatically, click Finish. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to...
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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 an available wireless network • To determine if your computer has a firewall • Help...
... 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 an available wireless network • To determine if your computer has a firewall • Help...
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...display messages indicating errors or problems, which need to diagnose and resolve problems on 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 resolve device configuration, ...Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list ...
...display messages indicating errors or problems, which need to diagnose and resolve problems on 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 resolve device configuration, ...Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list ...
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... a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Dell Support Utility Use this support utility for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
... a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Dell Support Utility Use this support utility for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
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... cable is securely connected 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 computer). • Eliminate interference. - Ensure that the electrical ... board (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - Too many devices on properly. - Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables...
... cable is securely connected 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 computer). • Eliminate interference. - Ensure that the electrical ... board (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - Too many devices on properly. - Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables...
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... S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. Troubleshooting 275 See the documentation shipped with your computer...L L TE C H N I L U R E - Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. 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 page 337 for assistance...
... S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. Troubleshooting 275 See the documentation shipped with your computer...L L TE C H N I L U R E - Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. 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 page 337 for assistance...
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...-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - NOTE: This message ..., F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. 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. S T R I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . -...
...-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - NOTE: This message ..., F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. 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. S T R I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . -...
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...Start → and click My 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...A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you have to eliminate the possibility that came with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see your computer. If the drive is defective. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - If the battery still does not work...
...Start → and click My 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...A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you have to eliminate the possibility that came with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see your computer. If the drive is defective. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - If the battery still does not work...
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...H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - If the link integrity light is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this ...your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on page 280. Windows XP 1...
...H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - If the link integrity light is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this ...your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on page 280. Windows XP 1...
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... documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N T E R F E R E N C E - E L I M I N A T E I N G A M B E R - Some possible causes of the computer and the ...the AC power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected...
... documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N T E R F E R E N C E - E L I M I N A T E I N G A M B E R - Some possible causes of the computer and the ...the AC power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected...