Dell™ Technology Guide
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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...
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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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... search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for general information about wireless networking. The "Networking and the...
... search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for general information about wireless networking. The "Networking and the...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... the mouse is connected to the USB port. You then need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 2 On the Touch...
... the mouse is connected to the USB port. You then need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 2 On the Touch...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... use 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 computer. All devices require a driver program. You may need...
... use 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 computer. All devices require a driver program. You may need...
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... mentioned in with a [!]) on your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Drives and Media 79 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® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your media drive. HINT: You must be logged in...
... mentioned in with a [!]) on your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Drives and Media 79 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® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your media drive. HINT: You must be logged in...
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... FOR DRIVES THAT 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 - Drives and Media 81 Click Start→ My Computer. 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. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - 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 - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on...
... FOR DRIVES THAT 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 - Drives and Media 81 Click Start→ My Computer. 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. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - 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 - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... that the correct volume configuration is displayed on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see an Actions menu option, you have...
... that the correct volume configuration is displayed on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see an Actions menu option, you have...
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... 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 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. 3 On the Actions menu, select Create...
... 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 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. 3 On the Actions menu, select Create...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... 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. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or...
... 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. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or...
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Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor, see the User's Guide for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see Windows Help and Support. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. To view the rest of additional control features to pan up, down, left...
Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor, see the User's Guide for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see Windows Help and Support. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. To view the rest of additional control features to pan up, down, left...
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... about the topics displayed, click on Help Contents shown on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for that is available. 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 the screen.
... about the topics displayed, click on Help Contents shown on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for that is available. 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 the screen.
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... "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on the 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 the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is not listed in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards...
... "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on the 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 the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is not listed in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards...
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... the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for your computer). • Ensure that the cable 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 your computer. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the mouse. Troubleshooting 295 and down or Turn Off...
... the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for your computer). • Ensure that the cable 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 your computer. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the mouse. Troubleshooting 295 and down or Turn Off...
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... other system setup options that uses optical technology to it. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to one billionth of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. A drive that you can set and the device are common types of pixels...
... other system setup options that uses optical technology to it. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to one billionth of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. A drive that you can set and the device are common types of pixels...
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... socket on the system board (in computers with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of cable used in combination with the monitor-for a limited amount of a laptop computer to shut down your computer. 352 The circuitry on a video card or on your computer. trusted platform module - travel module - A plastic device designed to fit inside...
... socket on the system board (in computers with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of cable used in combination with the monitor-for a limited amount of a laptop computer to shut down your computer. 352 The circuitry on a video card or on your computer. trusted platform module - travel module - A plastic device designed to fit inside...
Setup Guide
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... 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Front View Features 26 Back View Features 27 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 30 Touch Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia Control Keys...
... 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Front View Features 26 Back View Features 27 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 30 Touch Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia Control Keys...
Setup Guide
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...). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the CD. 49 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.) • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see if that is firmly connected to the computer and...
...). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the CD. 49 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.) • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see if that is firmly connected to the computer and...
Setup Guide
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... each core L2 cache 256 KB for , and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for each core 78
... each core L2 cache 256 KB for , and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for each core 78
