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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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Working with RAID A redundant array of all data. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Drives and Media 83 There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. • RAID level 0 is recommended for higher performance (faster...levels discussed in the loss of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt recovery of bad sectors, and then click Start. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check ...
Working with RAID A redundant array of all data. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Drives and Media 83 There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. • RAID level 0 is recommended for higher performance (faster...levels discussed in the loss of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt recovery of bad sectors, and then click Start. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check ...
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... to keep before continuing. 8 Press to clear all data on what computer you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID...Media 89 To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to the Array Disks field. The Clear disk data ...NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to exit the RAID BIOS. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you want to select Striping. and...
... to keep before continuing. 8 Press to clear all data on what computer you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID...Media 89 To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to the Array Disks field. The Clear disk data ...NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to exit the RAID BIOS. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you want to select Striping. and...
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...is displayed on page 265). Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you want to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your RAID level 0 ... Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. and down -arrow keys to make changes. 94 Drives and Media The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above ...
...is displayed on page 265). Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you want to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your RAID level 0 ... Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. and down -arrow keys to make changes. 94 Drives and Media The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above ...
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... you want 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 make changes.... 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer. 2 Press when you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED ...
... you want 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 make changes.... 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer. 2 Press when you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED ...
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.... 9 Click Start Backup, and then make any backup options you want, such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. If you want 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... dialog box. This option is selected by clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking Options. 8 When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders
.... 9 Click Start Backup, and then make any backup options you want, such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. If you want 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... dialog box. This option is selected by clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking Options. 8 When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders
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... enables your programs to run faster and your hard drive. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? NOTE: If you need to defragment it . The computer must search throughout the disk to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → ...Hard Drive You can improve the performance of your computer by defragmenting your files to open it . Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should perform this procedure at least once a ...
... enables your programs to run faster and your hard drive. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? NOTE: If you need to defragment it . The computer must search throughout the disk to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → ...Hard Drive You can improve the performance of your computer by defragmenting your files to open it . Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should perform this procedure at least once a ...
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... work with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Display Properties menu) to function as: • Clone (show...
... work with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Display Properties menu) to function as: • Clone (show...
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...Security and Privacy 253 To see how much each person uses the computer. Passwords can be assigned 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. Changing a User Account or Group To ...activity reports to see if your operating system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on to your computer as an administrator, you to choose which hours your children can use the computer by a password...
...Security and Privacy 253 To see how much each person uses the computer. Passwords can be assigned 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. Changing a User Account or Group To ...activity reports to see if your operating system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on to your computer as an administrator, you to choose which hours your children can use the computer by a password...
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..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the error message is communicating with Windows. The program that you are trying to the telephone wall jack. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel...; Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is communicating with Windows. If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to... one. If all commands receive responses, the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames.
..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the error message is communicating with Windows. The program that you are trying to the telephone wall jack. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel...; Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is communicating with Windows. If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to... one. If all commands receive responses, the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames.
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... operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for... IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. See "Power ...
... operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for... IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. See "Power ...
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...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to run the software. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting Windows...unable to get a response by pressing a key on page 337. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. BACK UP YOUR...
...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to run the software. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting Windows...unable to get a response by pressing a key on page 337. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. BACK UP YOUR...
Ubuntu® Quick Reference Guide
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... Overview 5 Getting Started With Your Dell Desktop 6 Getting Started With Your Classic Desktop 8 Starting an Application 8 Customizing Your Desktop 8 Adding and Removing an Application Icon on Your Desktop 8 Getting Started With Ubuntu 9 Connecting to the Internet Using a Wireless or Wired Connection 9 Quickly Viewing a Window in Full Screen 10 System Preferences and Administration 11...
... Overview 5 Getting Started With Your Dell Desktop 6 Getting Started With Your Classic Desktop 8 Starting an Application 8 Customizing Your Desktop 8 Adding and Removing an Application Icon on Your Desktop 8 Getting Started With Ubuntu 9 Connecting to the Internet Using a Wireless or Wired Connection 9 Quickly Viewing a Window in Full Screen 10 System Preferences and Administration 11...
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... Help Center. 7 Running tasks - Click the lower plus icon to add a category to open running task to search for files and folders. 10 Network status indicator - The launcher organizes applications, bookmarks, folders, and documents into categories. Click a category, and then click an item to the... launcher. using the Plus icons. 2 Desktop - Getting Started With Your Dell Desktop 8 Panel - Move the mouse over this icon to minimize all windows and to view the battery status. Click the upper plus icon to a category, or even add a new category...
... Help Center. 7 Running tasks - Click the lower plus icon to add a category to open running task to search for files and folders. 10 Network status indicator - The launcher organizes applications, bookmarks, folders, and documents into categories. Click a category, and then click an item to the... launcher. using the Plus icons. 2 Desktop - Getting Started With Your Dell Desktop 8 Panel - Move the mouse over this icon to minimize all windows and to view the battery status. Click the upper plus icon to a category, or even add a new category...
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Getting Started With Ubuntu Quickly Viewing a Window in Full Screen Press to toggle between standard view and full screen view. 10
Getting Started With Ubuntu Quickly Viewing a Window in Full Screen Press to toggle between standard view and full screen view. 10
Setup Guide
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...Computer 5 Connect the 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... 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 Center 34 System Messages 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 36...
...Computer 5 Connect the 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... 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 Center 34 System Messages 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 36...
Setup Guide
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To set up Windows XP for more operating system specific information. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences and setting up to ... the instructions on the screen. Press or press the keyboard. The screens will take up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Microsoft® Windows® XP Setup If you ordered Windows XP operating system with your computer, it is already configured. Enable or Disable Wireless To turn off wireless, press again...
To set up Windows XP for more operating system specific information. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences and setting up to ... the instructions on the screen. Press or press the keyboard. The screens will take up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Microsoft® Windows® XP Setup If you ordered Windows XP operating system with your computer, it is already configured. Enable or Disable Wireless To turn off wireless, press again...
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To set up your Dell™ computer to a wireless router: NOTE: The following steps were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you do not have a service outage. If you set up an Internet connection, perform the steps ...see the documentation that shipped with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following section. 1. Have your ISP to your router. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up an Internet connection with your wireless router. Before you can help you need to connect to check...
To set up your Dell™ computer to a wireless router: NOTE: The following steps were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you do not have a service outage. If you set up an Internet connection, perform the steps ...see the documentation that shipped with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following section. 1. Have your ISP to your router. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up an Internet connection with your wireless router. Before you can help you need to connect to check...
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... you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually in step 6, continue to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 NOTE: The following steps were written for the procedures that involve discs. 7. Under Network and Internet Connections, select Setup or Change Your Internet...of connection to select, contact your ISP. 12 Save and close any open files, and exit any external storage device for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Internet. 6. Use an external optical drive or any open programs. 2.
... you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually in step 6, continue to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 NOTE: The following steps were written for the procedures that involve discs. 7. Under Network and Internet Connections, select Setup or Change Your Internet...of connection to select, contact your ISP. 12 Save and close any open files, and exit any external storage device for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Internet. 6. Use an external optical drive or any open programs. 2.
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...scroll right and left: Move a finger in a clockwise circular motion to scroll right or counterclockwise circular motion to scroll left on the active window. To scroll right and left: Move a finger right or left in the horizontal scroll zone (extreme bottom of the touch pad), in ...of the touch pad) to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes: Traditional Scroll - Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window. To scroll up and down: Move a finger in a clockwise circular motion to scroll up or ...
...scroll right and left: Move a finger in a clockwise circular motion to scroll right or counterclockwise circular motion to scroll left on the active window. To scroll right and left: Move a finger right or left in the horizontal scroll zone (extreme bottom of the touch pad), in ...of the touch pad) to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes: Traditional Scroll - Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window. To scroll up and down: Move a finger in a clockwise circular motion to scroll up or ...