Dell Technology Guide
Page 7
... 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...
... 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...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 29
... for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. ...• Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support ...
... for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. ...• Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 64
... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. System Restore...
... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. System Restore...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 80
...Utilities media, go to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. HINT: The drivers for that device. 6 Click the driver that you are automatically displayed in the My ... See the documentation that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ ...
...Utilities media, go to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. HINT: The drivers for that device. 6 Click the driver that you are automatically displayed in the My ... See the documentation that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 105
..., you lose unsaved data and the computer may not recover normal operation for several minutes. 3) Hot undocking is not successful, you may be able to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager.
..., you lose unsaved data and the computer may not recover normal operation for several minutes. 3) Hot undocking is not successful, you may be able to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager.
Dell Technology Guide
Page 129
...System Setup, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 123. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of computer's thermal, electrical, acoustic and operating characteristics. NOTE: When ...using the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. For more about ESA, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance application integrates many of...
...System Setup, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 123. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of computer's thermal, electrical, acoustic and operating characteristics. NOTE: When ...using the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. For more about ESA, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance application integrates many of...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 130
... application allows you to view version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. The data can manually tune these options to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the chassis LEDs. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting...
... application allows you to view version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. The data can manually tune these options to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the chassis LEDs. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 137
... the Lock button. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer • Alarms - Then click Hibernate. set the power management options...
... the Lock button. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer • Alarms - Then click Hibernate. set the power management options...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 139
... hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. The computer may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press...
... hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. The computer may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 174
New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use a ...
New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use a ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 209
... capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to your laptop media device. When you click Finish, Media Player syncs your device manually, click Finish. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video... works best for a file, and not all files will play after you have copied them to a laptop device. Multimedia 209 At this point, you must manually remove files from the device or alter your selection of the following: • If Media Player has selected to sync your laptop media device may...
... capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to your laptop media device. When you click Finish, Media Player syncs your device manually, click Finish. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video... works best for a file, and not all files will play after you have copied them to a laptop device. Multimedia 209 At this point, you must manually remove files from the device or alter your selection of the following: • If Media Player has selected to sync your laptop media device may...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 257
... networks, see the following topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks. You will know if the wireless public network that...
... networks, see the following topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks. You will know if the wireless public network that...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 272
...Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter ...Troubleshooting These lights start and turn off or light in conjunction with the power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. This light can also be resolved. Keyboard status...
...Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter ...Troubleshooting These lights start and turn off or light in conjunction with the power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. This light can also be resolved. Keyboard status...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 273
Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. power button The power button light located on . NOTE: On certain systems ...; If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Press a key on...
Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. power button The power button light located on . NOTE: On certain systems ...; If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Press a key on...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 274
.... - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is working condition to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights...system board (see the documentation shipped with numbers on the front panel. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable. - Ensure that the processor power cable is securely ...
.... - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is working condition to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights...system board (see the documentation shipped with numbers on the front panel. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your location, if applicable. - Ensure that the processor power cable is securely ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 275
... to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for more details. FOR MORE...meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. See the documentation shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for your computer). During normal operation, the keyboard status...
... to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for more details. FOR MORE...meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. See the documentation shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for your computer). During normal operation, the keyboard status...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 278
...L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an ...D A Y N O T S E T - Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE...
...L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an ...D A Y N O T S E T - Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 287
... this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES ...® • Click Start → and click Computer. If the drive is not listed, see your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). CAUTION: Before you have to the manufacturer's instructions. If you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. C L E A N T H E D R I V E...
... this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES ...® • Click Start → and click Computer. If the drive is not listed, see your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). CAUTION: Before you have to the manufacturer's instructions. If you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. C L E A N T H E D R I V E...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 296
...page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the link integrity light is functioning. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to... verify that your computer or see the Service Manual for your network settings are correct and that the network cable is occurring. See "Power Lights for Laptop Computers" on page 280...
...page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the link integrity light is functioning. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to... verify that your computer or see the Service Manual for your network settings are correct and that the network cable is occurring. See "Power Lights for Laptop Computers" on page 280...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 297
...I N A T E I N G A M B E R - The computer is either turned off or is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service... Manual for your computer). The computer is green. A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set...
...I N A T E I N G A M B E R - The computer is either turned off or is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service... Manual for your computer). The computer is green. A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set...