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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 and Ensure Security) . . . . 125 Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security 125 Cleaning Your Computer 126 Before You ...
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 and Ensure Security) . . . . 125 Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security 125 Cleaning Your Computer 126 Before You ...
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... click Start. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Working with RAID A redundant array of all data. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. ...2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50)....
... click Start. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Working with RAID A redundant array of all data. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. ...2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50)....
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... to select Striping. The Clear disk data prompt appears. Drives and Media 89 The Array Detail window appears. The Define a New Array window appears. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the right-arrow key to move the selected drive...array and then use the arrow keys to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up- The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you have. 7 After assigning the ... that you set up any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the Array Detail...
... to select Striping. The Clear disk data prompt appears. Drives and Media 89 The Array Detail window appears. The Define a New Array window appears. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the right-arrow key to move the selected drive...array and then use the arrow keys to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up- The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you have. 7 After assigning the ... that you set up any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the Array Detail...
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...that you want to include in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. 5 Select a second hard drive to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). NOTE: If you want to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the main Intel RAID.... The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above step after selecting the third hard drive. 6 In the Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to select RAID1 (Mirror). 5 Select the ...
...that you want to include in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. 5 Select a second hard drive to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). NOTE: If you want to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the main Intel RAID.... The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above step after selecting the third hard drive. 6 In the Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to select RAID1 (Mirror). 5 Select the ...
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...to use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second hard drive until two drives appear in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make ...changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage ...
...to use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second hard drive until two drives appear in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make ...changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage ...
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When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to set advanced backup options such as the backup type and the log file type, by selecting the check box to the ... folders you want to back up files and folders to a file. The wizard will take you through the options and then start the backup operation. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in Click to select the check box for the...
When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to set advanced backup options such as the backup type and the log file type, by selecting the check box to the ... folders you want to back up files and folders to a file. The wizard will take you through the options and then start the backup operation. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in Click to select the check box for the...
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...the parts of a file and open more quickly. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? NOTE: If you need to defragment it . This window lists the hard drives on the disk. A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of files in many different locations on your files to retrieve the complete...defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure at least once a week. This reduces the time your hard drive. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of your computer by defragmenting your computer spends to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start ...
...the parts of a file and open more quickly. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? NOTE: If you need to defragment it . This window lists the hard drives on the disk. A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of files in many different locations on your files to retrieve the complete...defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure at least once a week. This reduces the time your hard drive. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of your computer by defragmenting your computer spends to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start ...
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... conflicts with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up . Can be used to function as: • Clone (show the same display as the computer monitor) • Extended screen (expand...
... conflicts with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up . Can be used to function as: • Clone (show the same display as the computer monitor) • Extended screen (expand...
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...and blocking all the rest. Passwords Anyone can log on your computer. Passwords can be assigned to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of protection. Passwords with restrictions placed on the information each person ... 253 To see if your operating system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on to your computer and access your files unless it will prevent your computer from your computer. You can also view...
...and blocking all the rest. Passwords Anyone can log on your computer. Passwords can be assigned to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of protection. Passwords with restrictions placed on the information each person ... 253 To see if your operating system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on to your computer and access your files unless it will prevent your computer from your computer. You can also view...
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... CAUTION: Before you are using a line that was running when the message appeared. If the error message is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click... the COM port for the operating system or the program that is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance...
... CAUTION: Before you are using a line that was running when the message appeared. If the error message is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click... the COM port for the operating system or the program that is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance...
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... page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2...documentation or on the screen. A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. The Computer Does not...
... page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2...documentation or on the screen. A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. The Computer Does not...
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... T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you are not using to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. →...the software. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the ...that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer.
... T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you are not using to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. →...the software. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the ...that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer.
Setup Guide
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... you set up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum memory of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery ...Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10...
... you set up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum memory of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery ...Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10...
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CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. If you are unable to an earlier version of Windows. 2. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If a program is designed for ... runs in an environment similar to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. 50 To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: Windows Vista 1. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Microsoft...
CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. If you are unable to an earlier version of Windows. 2. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If a program is designed for ... runs in an environment similar to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. 50 To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: Windows Vista 1. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Microsoft...
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NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools 59 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11.
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools 59 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11.