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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...
Dell Technology Guide
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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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... the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of use. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device...
... the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of use. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device...
Dell Technology Guide
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... operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may need to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on your media drive. If an exclamation point is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on the device icon. 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...
... operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may need to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on your media drive. If an exclamation point is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on the device icon. 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...
Dell Technology Guide
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... installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 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 the user documentation that came with your computer. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell...
... installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 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 the user documentation that came with your computer. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell...
Dell Technology Guide
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... RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. Click Next. Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you do not see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). The default value is displayed on page 87). 2 Click Start→...
... RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. Click Next. Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you do not see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). The default value is displayed on page 87). 2 Click Start→...
Dell Technology Guide
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... the new RAID volume. Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives is Rebuild. Recovering From a Single Hard Drive Failure (RAID 1) NOTE: Perform the following steps only after you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn...
... the new RAID volume. Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives is Rebuild. Recovering From a Single Hard Drive Failure (RAID 1) NOTE: Perform the following steps only after you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn...
Dell Technology Guide
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...® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT®) provides enhanced tools for management of computer network generally covers a small area. A Network Connections Wizard guides you can be connected to another LAN over any distance through a network cable connected to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two or more about networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or →...
...® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT®) provides enhanced tools for management of computer network generally covers a small area. A Network Connections Wizard guides you can be connected to another LAN over any distance through a network cable connected to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two or more about networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or →...
Dell Technology Guide
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... and recording TV on your computer. 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 a TV. S-video/composite; Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect computers to view and record TV on...
... and recording TV on your computer. 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 a TV. S-video/composite; Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect computers to view and record TV on...
Dell Technology Guide
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... an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. You may no longer be visible. Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the screen. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button...
... an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. You may no longer be visible. Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the screen. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button...
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... user's guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control...
... user's guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control...
Dell Technology Guide
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... system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. NOTICE - ERROR 8602 - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen...
... system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. NOTICE - ERROR 8602 - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen...
Dell Technology Guide
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... the memory you begin any mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to the computer, then try using is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for bent or broken pins. Troubleshooting 295 • See the software documentation for your computer is connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 281). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see...
... the memory you begin any mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to the computer, then try using is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for bent or broken pins. Troubleshooting 295 • See the software documentation for your computer is connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 281). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see...
Dell Technology Guide
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... number of pixels across by the 348 PCMCIA - 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 create an image. P partition - A modification to the PCI interface that equals one or more logical storage areas known as 800 x 600, is used for PC Cards. A removable I/O card...
... number of pixels across by the 348 PCMCIA - 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 create an image. P partition - A modification to the PCI interface that equals one or more logical storage areas known as 800 x 600, is used for PC Cards. A removable I/O card...
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... usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to underline, change fonts, and so on your computer or in to a multi-port hub that plugs in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of the computer. A hardware-based security feature that provides the video capabilities-in to protect against...
... usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to underline, change fonts, and so on your computer or in to a multi-port hub that plugs in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of the computer. A hardware-based security feature that provides the video capabilities-in to protect against...
Setup Guide
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... : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see if that hinders reception on your computer - Some possible causes of interference are not using to the same electrical outlet. 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). •...
... : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see if that hinders reception on your computer - Some possible causes of interference are not using to the same electrical outlet. 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). •...
Setup Guide
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... option to view information about your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB 1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 1 GB Memory Maximum memory 4 GB Possible memory 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, and configurations 6 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals...
... option to view information about your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Minimum memory two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB 1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 1 GB Memory Maximum memory 4 GB Possible memory 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, and configurations 6 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals...
Service Manual
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... computer base. 6. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . For more information, see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the hard drive and replace the two screws. 4. Failure to the computer. 7. Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Setup Guide. 8. Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bezel with the...
... computer base. 6. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . For more information, see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the hard drive and replace the two screws. 4. Failure to the computer. 7. Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Setup Guide. 8. Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bezel with the...
Service Manual
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... computer: Windows® Vista: Click Start Windows® 7: ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. As the computer boots, it . To confirm the amount of memory installed in the memory- Back to your computer and an electrical outlet. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Module Cover). 5. Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Battery), or connect the AC adapter to Contents Page Turn on...
... computer: Windows® Vista: Click Start Windows® 7: ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. As the computer boots, it . To confirm the amount of memory installed in the memory- Back to your computer and an electrical outlet. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Module Cover). 5. Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Battery), or connect the AC adapter to Contents Page Turn on...