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... 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 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive...
... 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 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive...
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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... Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the taskbar. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad...
... Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the taskbar. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad...
Dell Technology Guide
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... your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish 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. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers...
... your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish 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. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers...
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...; Connect or install a new device. If an exclamation point is a program that existed before you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your media drive. HINT: You must be logged in this section. 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 see "Using Microsoft...
...; Connect or install a new device. If an exclamation point is a program that existed before you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your media drive. HINT: You must be logged in this section. 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 see "Using Microsoft...
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... 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 - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. See the user documentation that came with your computer might not work correctly. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to...
... 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 - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. See the user documentation that came with your computer might not work correctly. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to...
Dell Technology Guide
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... . and down -arrow keys to make changes. 94 Drives and Media NOTE: If you perform this operation, all data on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - The default value is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on the RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your RAID level 0 volume, and then click...
... . and down -arrow keys to make changes. 94 Drives and Media NOTE: If you perform this operation, all data on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - The default value is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on the RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your RAID level 0 volume, and then click...
Dell Technology Guide
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... 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 the appropriate "Drives" section for creating a partition on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. Drives and Media 95...
... 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 the appropriate "Drives" section for creating a partition on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. Drives and Media 95...
Dell Technology Guide
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S-video/composite; 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 TV on your computer, see the documentation that came with your current video card. For more...
S-video/composite; 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 TV on your computer, see the documentation that came with your current video card. For more...
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... screen, use the touch pad or track stick to adjust the computer display. This action takes you can change the screen resolution. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the screen. NOTICE: You can also click the Troubleshoot button to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. You can damage an external monitor...
... screen, use the touch pad or track stick to adjust the computer display. This action takes you can change the screen resolution. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the screen. NOTICE: You can also click the Troubleshoot button to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. You can damage an external monitor...
Dell Technology Guide
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... and Adjusting Display Settings 249 For information about the topics displayed, click on Help Contents shown on the Help Contents for user's guides and device guides. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of the screen. Resolving Common Problems Computer Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect the video cable from a variety of Windows Help and support for that...
... and Adjusting Display Settings 249 For information about the topics displayed, click on Help Contents shown on the Help Contents for user's guides and device guides. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of the screen. Resolving Common Problems Computer Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect the video cable from a variety of Windows Help and support for that...
Dell Technology Guide
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... when the message appeared. ERROR 8602 - N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. 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 a bootable optical media is in BIOS setup. This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER...
... when the message appeared. ERROR 8602 - N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. 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 a bootable optical media is in BIOS setup. This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to ensure that your computer is connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 281). For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell...
... Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to ensure that your computer is connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 281). For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Running the Dell...
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... Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of pixels up and down. PCI is a local bus that is used for PC Cards. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. nonvolatile random access memory - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - nanosecond...
... Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of pixels up and down. PCI is a local bus that is used for PC Cards. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. nonvolatile random access memory - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - nanosecond...
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... integrated video controller) that contain only text; UPS - U UMA - universal serial bus - USB devices can also be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. The circuitry on a video card or on a metal sheath around each pair of cable used when the electrical power fails or drops to protect against interference. UTP - travel module - for a few minutes to enable you to create and...
... integrated video controller) that contain only text; UPS - U UMA - universal serial bus - USB devices can also be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. The circuitry on a video card or on a metal sheath around each pair of cable used when the electrical power fails or drops to protect against interference. UTP - travel module - for a few minutes to enable you to create and...
Setup Guide
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... Device 8 Using the Wireless Key 9 Microsoft® Windows® XP Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device 14 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Display Features 21 Removing and Replacing the Battery 22 Software Features 23 Solving Problems 24 Network Problems 24 Power Problems 25 Memory Problems 26 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Using Support Tools 30 Dell Support Center 30 System Messages 31 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 Restoring Your Operating System 35 Windows Operating...
... Device 8 Using the Wireless Key 9 Microsoft® Windows® XP Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device 14 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Display Features 21 Removing and Replacing the Battery 22 Software Features 23 Solving Problems 24 Network Problems 24 Power Problems 25 Memory Problems 26 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Using Support Tools 30 Dell Support Center 30 System Messages 31 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 Restoring Your Operating System 35 Windows Operating...
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... using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. The computer is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. An unwanted signal is in standby mode. Press a key on your computer is blinking white - Solving Problems...
... using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. The computer is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. An unwanted signal is in standby mode. Press a key on your computer is blinking white - Solving Problems...
Setup Guide
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... Drivers and Utilities disc. learn more about your operating system. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your computer or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system, maintaining peripherals, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking...
... Drivers and Utilities disc. learn more about your operating system. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your computer or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system, maintaining peripherals, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking...
Setup Guide
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... need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on upgrading your computer. Processor Type L2 cache Intel® Atom™ N270 512 KB External bus frequency 533 MHz Memory Connectors one internallyaccessible SO-DIMM socket Capacities 512 MB, and 1 GB Memory type 533/667/800 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory configuration possible 512 MB, 1 GB NOTE: For instructions on the Dell Support...
... need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on upgrading your computer. Processor Type L2 cache Intel® Atom™ N270 512 KB External bus frequency 533 MHz Memory Connectors one internallyaccessible SO-DIMM socket Capacities 512 MB, and 1 GB Memory type 533/667/800 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory configuration possible 512 MB, 1 GB NOTE: For instructions on the Dell Support...