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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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..., Keyboard, Touch Pad) Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your mouse when the mouse is connected to the USB port. Using a USB Pointing...
..., Keyboard, Touch Pad) Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your mouse when the mouse is connected to the USB port. Using a USB Pointing...
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... Manager. 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. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. If not, go to step 5. 2 When...
... Manager. 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. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. If not, go to step 5. 2 When...
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... your computer from shutting down your computer from shutting down , the screen may not recover normal operation for several minutes. 3) Hot undocking is ready to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you which programs are ACPI-enabled. OR Shutting...
... your computer from shutting down your computer from shutting down , the screen may not recover normal operation for several minutes. 3) Hot undocking is ready to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you which programs are ACPI-enabled. OR Shutting...
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... for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the NVIDIA Control Panel. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the NVIDIA Control Panel, you may cause system instability, reduced component operating... compatible with enhanced access to the options and controls that allow for real-time monitoring and control of the installed components may be manually tuned. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. For more about ESA, see "Removing...
... for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the NVIDIA Control Panel. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the NVIDIA Control Panel, you may cause system instability, reduced component operating... compatible with enhanced access to the options and controls that allow for real-time monitoring and control of the installed components may be manually tuned. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. For more about ESA, see "Removing...
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... a later time. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you can manually tune these options to tailor and customize their system's performance. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to monitor, track and log performance characteristics...
... a later time. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you can manually tune these options to tailor and customize their system's performance. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to monitor, track and log performance characteristics...
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... charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or...
... charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or...
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... PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power...
... PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power...
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... or change your ISP 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 connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use...
... or change your ISP 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 connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use...
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...file, your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. You can also copy licensed files that you download from the Internet or that works best for a file, and not all ... decides the ownership and play rights for your laptop media device may require a hardware serial number. Multimedia 209 At this point, you must manually remove files from Media Library to a laptop device. If prompted, select the option to sync the device using Windows Media Player. 2 Do...
...file, your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. You can also copy licensed files that you download from the Internet or that works best for a file, and not all ... decides the ownership and play rights for your laptop media device may require a hardware serial number. Multimedia 209 At this point, you must manually remove files from Media Library to a laptop device. If prompted, select the option to sync the device using Windows Media Player. 2 Do...
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..., one of the following topics 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using unsecured...
..., one of the following topics 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using unsecured...
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... The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Keyboard status lights indicate...
... The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Keyboard status lights indicate...
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Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. power button The power button light ...is either turned off or is in this support utility for your computing environment. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Reseat the power cable into...; If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. power button The power button light ...is either turned off or is in this support utility for your computing environment. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Reseat the power cable into...; If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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...connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with numbers on the front panel. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is set to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). • Eliminate interference... device, such as a lamp. - Ensure that the computer turns on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable. - Too many devices on properly. -
...connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with numbers on the front panel. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is set to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). • Eliminate interference... device, such as a lamp. - Ensure that the computer turns on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable. - Too many devices on properly. -
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... various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for assistance). Diagnostic Lights for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. System Messages for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. See the documentation shipped with your computer...
... various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for assistance). Diagnostic Lights for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. System Messages for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. See the documentation shipped with your computer...
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...T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. 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. STRIKE THE F1...the computer or docking station. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting O F - ...
...T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. 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. STRIKE THE F1...the computer or docking station. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting O F - ...
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... THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE Troubleshooting 287 Replace the battery only with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a ... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after ...
... THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE Troubleshooting 287 Replace the battery only with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a ... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after ...
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...Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Ensure that the network cable is occurring. Windows Vista 1 Click Start →... shipped with your network settings are correct and that your computer. If the link integrity light is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 79. For additional safety best practices information, see "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 280. C H E C K T H E N E ...
...Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Ensure that the network cable is occurring. Windows Vista 1 Click Start →... shipped with your network settings are correct and that your computer. If the link integrity light is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 79. For additional safety best practices information, see "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 280. C H E C K T H E N E ...
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... any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). E L I M I N A T E I S O F F - The computer is set to match the AC power at your... into an electrical outlet and are turned on the back of interference are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). Press a key on page 275. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - The computer is receiving ...
... any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). E L I M I N A T E I S O F F - The computer is set to match the AC power at your... into an electrical outlet and are turned on the back of interference are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). Press a key on page 275. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - The computer is receiving ...