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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
Dell Technology Guide
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... displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4... 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 the ...starts, follow the instructions on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop...
... displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4... 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 the ...starts, follow the instructions on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop...
Dell Technology Guide
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...Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the RAID volume). 7 On the Select Source Hard Drive screen, double-click the hard drive from which you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see an Actions menu option, 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 to make changes. NOTE: Select the hard drive that you want to use as the mirror in the configuration, and click Next. 9 On the...
...Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the RAID volume). 7 On the Select Source Hard Drive screen, double-click the hard drive from which you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see an Actions menu option, 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 to make changes. NOTE: Select the hard drive that you want to use as the mirror in the configuration, and click Next. 9 On the...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Control Panel, you may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "System Setup" on page 123. 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...
... Control Panel, you may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "System Setup" on page 123. 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 Technology Guide
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... Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying...
... Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying...
Dell Technology Guide
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Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you received the computer. NOTICE: Make ... state (without affecting data files. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you... does not monitor your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to your computer are completely reversible. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if...
Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you received the computer. NOTICE: Make ... state (without affecting data files. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you... does not monitor your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to your computer are completely reversible. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if...
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regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. To see if System Restore is unchecked. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain ...steps below apply only to restore your operating system problem. 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...
regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. To see if System Restore is unchecked. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain ...steps below apply only to restore your operating system problem. 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...
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... circuit board that installs in an expansion slot on the system board in some computers, expanding the capabilities of your Dell™ computer. A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. A numeric code located on a sticker on the system... EIDE - ESD - expansion card - ExpressCard - A display setting that extends beyond the edge of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. Federal Communications Commission - electromagnetic interference - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Also see Service Tag....
... circuit board that installs in an expansion slot on the system board in some computers, expanding the capabilities of your Dell™ computer. A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. A numeric code located on a sticker on the system... EIDE - ESD - expansion card - ExpressCard - A display setting that extends beyond the edge of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. Federal Communications Commission - electromagnetic interference - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Also see Service Tag....
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...the processor and the devices attached to one billionth of transferring data between the processor and devices such as video, drives, and networks. A physical storage area on a hard drive that stores data when the computer is used for PC Cards. Each partition can set and the device are ... configuration information such as part of PC Cards. Example of the computer to create an image. PC Card - A removable I/O card adhering to 4 GB/sec. PCI is expressed as logical drives. A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is a local bus that equals one or more logical storage areas...
...the processor and the devices attached to one billionth of transferring data between the processor and devices such as video, drives, and networks. A physical storage area on a hard drive that stores data when the computer is used for PC Cards. Each partition can set and the device are ... configuration information such as part of PC Cards. Example of the computer to create an image. PC Card - A removable I/O card adhering to 4 GB/sec. PCI is expressed as logical drives. A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is a local bus that equals one or more logical storage areas...
Setup Guide
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...8226; Backup and restore your computer to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you need to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Turn off your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you ...your computer. 2. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 67) to restore your operating system. 64 You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to preserve the data files on...
...8226; Backup and restore your computer to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you need to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Turn off your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you ...your computer. 2. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 67) to restore your operating system. 64 You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to preserve the data files on...
Setup Guide
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If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 64) to restore your operating system. This option restores your hard drive to restore your operating system. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on...
If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 64) to restore your operating system. This option restores your hard drive to restore your operating system. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on...
Setup Guide
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... for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, make sure to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on page 75), indicating the tests that may be included with the... copy of loss during shipment to you have run and any of the box. lost removable media that you . 73 Pack the equipment to be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to Dell. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are responsible for insuring any accessories that are also responsible ...
... for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, make sure to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on page 75), indicating the tests that may be included with the... copy of loss during shipment to you have run and any of the box. lost removable media that you . 73 Pack the equipment to be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to Dell. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are responsible for insuring any accessories that are also responsible ...
Service Manual
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... safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is not covered by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your...
... safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is not covered by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your...
Service Manual
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Remove the new drive from the connector on the system board. 1 hard-drive assembly 10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Follow the instructions in the Setup Guide. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 9. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Turn the computer...
Remove the new drive from the connector on the system board. 1 hard-drive assembly 10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Follow the instructions in the Setup Guide. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 9. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Turn the computer...
Service Manual
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... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the system board. 12. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Removing the Hard Drive. 9. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the system board. 12. Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ N5010/M5010 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Removing the Hard Drive. 9. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 7. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
Service Manual
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...Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 16. Replacing the System Board 1. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 14. Replace the battery (see Removing the Processor Module). Failure to the computer. 19. Remove the processor module (see Replacing the Battery). ...Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in the BIOS of the replacement system board. 20. Entering the Service Tag in Replacing the Hard Drive. 13. Follow the instructions in step 4 and step 5 in the BIOS Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink...
...Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 16. Replacing the System Board 1. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 14. Replace the battery (see Removing the Processor Module). Failure to the computer. 19. Remove the processor module (see Replacing the Battery). ...Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in the BIOS of the replacement system board. 20. Entering the Service Tag in Replacing the Hard Drive. 13. Follow the instructions in step 4 and step 5 in the BIOS Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink...