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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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NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. • RAID level 0 is ..., contact your data. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→... Drives and Media 83 For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy.
NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. • RAID level 0 is ..., contact your data. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→... Drives and Media 83 For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy.
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...the computer. 3 Press when prompted to the RAID Mode field. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to select Striping. NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard... drives to move the selected drive from the selected drives. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in the next step. Drives and Media 89 To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow...
...the computer. 3 Press when prompted to the RAID Mode field. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to select Striping. NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard... drives to move the selected drive from the selected drives. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in the next step. Drives and Media 89 To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow...
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... hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility... RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your computer to make changes. 94 Drives and Media NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you want to include in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click ...
... hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility... RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your computer to make changes. 94 Drives and Media NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you want to include in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click ...
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...want 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 or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see the appropriate "Drives" section for creating a partition on page 87)....
...want 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 or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see the appropriate "Drives" section for creating a partition on page 87)....
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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 the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup ..., click Advanced. This option is selected by clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking Options. 8 When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders If you want to back up files and folders to a tape. 6 In Backup...
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 the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup ..., click Advanced. This option is selected by clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking Options. 8 When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders If you want to back up files and folders to a tape. 6 In Backup...
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... must search throughout the disk to defragment it . Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure at least once a week. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve ...file and open more quickly. NOTE: If you need to retrieve the complete file. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. You should perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk ...
... must search throughout the disk to defragment it . Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure at least once a week. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve ...file and open more quickly. NOTE: If you need to retrieve the complete file. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. You should perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk ...
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...the Display View for the video card to work with S/PDIF digital audio (see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 239 10 Set up . To ensure that you have set the display configuration. Connecting Your Computer to function as: • Clone (show the same display as... the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 226. 12 If you are using S/PDIF digital audio, you adjust the display settings for the TV. See "Selecting the...
...the Display View for the video card to work with S/PDIF digital audio (see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 239 10 Set up . To ensure that you have set the display configuration. Connecting Your Computer to function as: • Clone (show the same display as... the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 226. 12 If you are using S/PDIF digital audio, you adjust the display settings for the TV. See "Selecting the...
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... to groups, 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. If you can log ... and Privacy 253 EXAMPLE: If several family members share a home computer, each person 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 security to your computer. You can apply passwords to files, as well...
... to groups, 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. If you can log ... and Privacy 253 EXAMPLE: If several family members share a home computer, each person 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 security to your computer. You can apply passwords to files, as well...
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...trying to open , click File. If all commands receive responses, the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. A R E Q U I N T E R N E T - VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use the telephone to connect the... COM port for the operating system or the program that the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. With the Outlook Express e-mail program open 290 Troubleshooting If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click ...
...trying to open , click File. If all commands receive responses, the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. A R E Q U I N T E R N E T - VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use the telephone to connect the... COM port for the operating system or the program that the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. With the Outlook Express e-mail program open 290 Troubleshooting If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click ...
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... CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or ..."Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on a CD or DVD. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers" on the screen. Troubleshooting 293 A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE:...
... CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or ..."Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on a CD or DVD. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers" on the screen. Troubleshooting 293 A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE:...
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...For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with ...Homepage at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on page 337. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer. If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button...
...For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with ...Homepage at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on page 337. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer. If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button...
Setup Guide
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...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...: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You can ...
...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...: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You can ...
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...Windows Vista® 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to 10...Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If a program is designed for previous versions of Windows. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made...
...Windows Vista® 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to 10...Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If a program is designed for previous versions of Windows. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made...
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When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to proceed. 6. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your screen. Remove the Drivers ... computer. 7. If you want to run. 8. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. Select Run the 32 Bit...
When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to proceed. 6. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your screen. Remove the Drivers ... computer. 7. If you want to run. 8. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. Select Run the 32 Bit...