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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 ...; XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10 Contents
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 ...; XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10 Contents
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... about the driver for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media A message appears, stating that the Drivers and Utilities media is your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties...may not be included on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and ...you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to reinstall and follow ...
... about the driver for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media A message appears, stating that the Drivers and Utilities media is your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties...may not be included on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and ...you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to reinstall and follow ...
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... data contained on the member drive is removed. 11 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, click Create RAID Volume From Existing Hard Drive to launch the Migration Wizard...keep on the RAID volume. 8 On the Select Member Hard Drive screen, double-click the hard drive to select the member drive that you want , and click Next. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed. 10 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back ...
... data contained on the member drive is removed. 11 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, click Create RAID Volume From Existing Hard Drive to launch the Migration Wizard...keep on the RAID volume. 8 On the Select Member Hard Drive screen, double-click the hard drive to select the member drive that you want , and click Next. NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member drive is removed. 10 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back ...
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... an End User License Agreement. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "System Setup" on page 123. NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance application integrates many of the functions ... see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. NOTE: When using the Performance section of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the installed components may be manually tuned. Software Based Performance ...
... an End User License Agreement. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "System Setup" on page 123. NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance application integrates many of the functions ... see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. NOTE: When using the Performance section of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the installed components may be manually tuned. Software Based Performance ...
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... computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. The... if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer.
... computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. The... if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer.
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... solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in when you purchased the computer. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you can restore your operating system in an...
... solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in when you purchased the computer. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you can restore your operating system in an...
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... unchecked under Automatic restore points. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of...
... unchecked under Automatic restore points. Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of...
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... direct memory access to the PCMCIA standard. Modems and network adapters are common types of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. Express Service Code - Also see Service Tag. A display setting that allows you insert an expansion card, connecting...An improved version of ExpressCards. EPP - enhanced parallel port - expansion slot - A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for enforcing communications-related regulations that extends beyond the edge of memory. F Fahrenheit ...
... direct memory access to the PCMCIA standard. Modems and network adapters are common types of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. Express Service Code - Also see Service Tag. A display setting that allows you insert an expansion card, connecting...An improved version of ExpressCards. EPP - enhanced parallel port - expansion slot - A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for enforcing communications-related regulations that extends beyond the edge of memory. F Fahrenheit ...
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...Plug and Play compliant. Example of transferring data between the processor and devices such as logical drives. A removable I/O card adhering to automatically configure devices. PCI Express can contain multiple logical drives. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - A single point on self-test - Plug-and...is used for PC Cards. Pixels are common types of the computer to the PCMCIA standard. A physical storage area on a hard drive that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between two devices through the processor as the number...
...Plug and Play compliant. Example of transferring data between the processor and devices such as logical drives. A removable I/O card adhering to automatically configure devices. PCI Express can contain multiple logical drives. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - A single point on self-test - Plug-and...is used for PC Cards. Pixels are common types of the computer to the PCMCIA standard. A physical storage area on a hard drive that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between two devices through the processor as the number...
Setup Guide
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... computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn on your computer and try again. 63 then, shut down your computer. 4. Turn off your computer. 2. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the...
... computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn on your computer and try again. 63 then, shut down your computer. 4. Turn off your computer. 2. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the...
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... on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on . You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed... after you received your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all ...
... on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on . You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed... after you received your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all ...
Setup Guide
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..., and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the box. Remove any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on any data on the hard drive(s) and on page 75. 72 2. Call Dell to back up any other storage device in the original (or equivalent) ...packing materials. lost removable media that you have run and any and all items being ...
..., and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the box. Remove any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on any data on the hard drive(s) and on page 75. 72 2. Call Dell to back up any other storage device in the original (or equivalent) ...packing materials. lost removable media that you have run and any and all items being ...