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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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... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the...
... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the...
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... (for that device. 6 Click the driver that came with the device for information about the driver 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 step 2. If this is.... Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 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. HINT: The drivers for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen.
... (for that device. 6 Click the driver that came with the device for information about the driver 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 step 2. If this is.... Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 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. HINT: The drivers for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen.
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.... 3) Hot undocking is available only on computers that the computer is not successful, you may need to shut down now, you may be able to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager.
.... 3) Hot undocking is available only on computers that the computer is not successful, you may need to shut down now, you may be able to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager.
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...Computer" on page 307. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the components. ...Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 129 NOTE: When using the Performance section of the installed components may be required to be manually tuned. monitors your system performance to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information on your computer includes components ...
...Computer" on page 307. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the components. ...Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 129 NOTE: When using the Performance section of the installed components may be required to be manually tuned. monitors your system performance to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information on your computer includes components ...
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.... Advanced users can be saved to track the system's performance over time as well as evaluate the effectiveness of the chassis LEDs. This information can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to a file for the system...
.... Advanced users can be saved to track the system's performance over time as well as evaluate the effectiveness of the chassis LEDs. This information can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to a file for the system...
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... methods to put your computer to best support your computer • Alarms - NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Then click Hibernate...
... methods to put your computer to best support your computer • Alarms - NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Then click Hibernate...
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... Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate, press the power button. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Remove and...
... Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate, press the power button. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Remove and...
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... your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. 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...
... your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. 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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..., your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you connect it to your computer. • If Media Player has selected to your device manually, click Finish. You can also copy licensed files that you download from CDs to sync your laptop media device. Copying Audio and Video Files...audio and video files from the device or alter your selection of files to your device automatically, click Finish. At this point, you must manually remove files from Media Library to copy. Multimedia 209 Media Player allows you to sync your laptop media device or storage card. To copy...
..., your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you connect it to your computer. • If Media Player has selected to your device manually, click Finish. You can also copy licensed files that you download from CDs to sync your laptop media device. Copying Audio and Video Files...audio and video files from the device or alter your selection of files to your device automatically, click Finish. At this point, you must manually remove files from Media Library to copy. Multimedia 209 Media Player allows you to sync your laptop media device or storage card. To copy...
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... a rule 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. An unsecured network leaves your system administrator, the connection...
... a rule 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. An unsecured network leaves your system administrator, the connection...
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... solid to be used to run a more complete system test to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. These lights start and turn off or light in a certain...
... solid to be used to run a more complete system test to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. These lights start and turn off or light in a certain...
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... scans of the procedures in standby mode. Power Lights for your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computing environment. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ... If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Press a key on the front of...
... scans of the procedures in standby mode. Power Lights for your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computing environment. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ... If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Press a key on the front of...
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...working by testing it with numbers on the front panel. Ensure that the processor power cable is set to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of...power at your computer). • If the power light is steady amber, a device may be used to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is working condition to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for...
...working by testing it with numbers on the front panel. Ensure that the processor power cable is set to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of...power at your computer). • If the power light is steady amber, a device may be used to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is working condition to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for...
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...INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer). Possible HDD failure during ...H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance).
...INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer). Possible HDD failure during ...H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance).
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...F - 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 - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y 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.... - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (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...
...F - 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 - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y 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.... - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (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...
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...; Click Start → and click My Computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 337). Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you have to...by the manufacturer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that came with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is defective. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE -...
...; Click Start → and click My Computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 337). Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you have to...by the manufacturer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that came with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is defective. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE -...
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...N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I V E R - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Power Lights for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety.../regulatory_compliance. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on page 280. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O ...
...N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I V E R - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Power Lights for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety.../regulatory_compliance. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on page 280. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O ...
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...on . • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are turned on the back of interference are securely connected ...power protection devices with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). The computer is working condition to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the main power cable...
...on . • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are turned on the back of interference are securely connected ...power protection devices with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). The computer is working condition to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the main power cable...