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... 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 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows® XP 101 Contents 7
... 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 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows® XP 101 Contents 7
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... 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is Running- Hot Undocking 104 Undocking Without Shutting Down 104 Shutting Down Your Computer When it Fails to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111...
... 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is Running- Hot Undocking 104 Undocking Without Shutting Down 104 Shutting Down Your Computer When it Fails to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111...
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..., or file onto the Start button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the Start menu tab. The programs available on the Start menu depend on the software installed in Windows Help and Support...: click Start or → Help and Support. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open ...
..., or file onto the Start button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the Start menu tab. The programs available on the Start menu depend on the software installed in Windows Help and Support...: click Start or → Help and Support. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open ...
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... and Input Devices. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Cleaning the Touch Pad... 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items ...
... and Input Devices. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Cleaning the Touch Pad... 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items ...
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5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. HINT: The drivers that are used by your computer. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on ... device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. A message...
5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. HINT: The drivers that are used by your computer. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on ... device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. A message...
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... makes a scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by a program. • Ensure that the computer is inserted properly. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I T O N - See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R... E T U R N I N G I C S - Problems writing to room temperature before turning it stops. See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 Ensure that the disc is shut...
... makes a scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by a program. • Ensure that the computer is inserted properly. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I T O N - See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R... E T U R N I N G I C S - Problems writing to room temperature before turning it stops. See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 Ensure that the disc is shut...
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... in each disk you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to clear all data on what computer you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to the RAID Mode field. 2 Restart...
... in each disk you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to clear all data on what computer you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to the RAID Mode field. 2 Restart...
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Windows® XP 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. 2 Click Start button. Shutting Down Your Computer Ensure that you shut down the Microsoft® Windows® operating system before you turn off the computer. and move the mouse pointer to the arrow next to the lock 3 Click Shut Down. Windows Vista® 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. Shutting Down Your Computer 99
Windows® XP 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. 2 Click Start button. Shutting Down Your Computer Ensure that you shut down the Microsoft® Windows® operating system before you turn off the computer. and move the mouse pointer to the arrow next to the lock 3 Click Shut Down. Windows Vista® 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. Shutting Down Your Computer 99
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NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn on the computer. 100 Shutting Down Your Computer HINT: If your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off computer dialog box appears. 4 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 2 Click Start and then select Turn Off menu. 3 The Turn off your computer is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem.
NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn on the computer. 100 Shutting Down Your Computer HINT: If your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off computer dialog box appears. 4 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 2 Click Start and then select Turn Off menu. 3 The Turn off your computer is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem.
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...all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the computer power. Use hibernation to save power when you want ... Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. When you want to add memory or you don't plan to start working . Use shut down when you must turn off the power to your hard disk. Hibernation is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power...
...all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the computer power. Use hibernation to save power when you want ... Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. When you want to add memory or you don't plan to start working . Use shut down when you must turn off the power to your hard disk. Hibernation is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power...
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... fix it automatically. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Task Manager, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 102 Shutting Down Your Computer NOTE: Any data entered or changes made in that is not responding and then click End Task. Applications tab program not responding...
... fix it automatically. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Task Manager, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 102 Shutting Down Your Computer NOTE: Any data entered or changes made in that is not responding and then click End Task. Applications tab program not responding...
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... taskbar, and click Task Manager→ Processes tab. 2 In the Process tab, select the process that have stopped responding. HINT: Be careful when ending a process. Shutting Down Your Computer 103 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about what to end (terminate) processes that is not Responding Processes tab process not responding...
... taskbar, and click Task Manager→ Processes tab. 2 In the Process tab, select the process that have stopped responding. HINT: Be careful when ending a process. Shutting Down Your Computer 103 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about what to end (terminate) processes that is not Responding Processes tab process not responding...
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...To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is ACPI-enabled: Windows Vista 1... under Tasks). 2 If a window appears asking for permission to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. Undocking Without Shutting Down 1 Save any open applications or programs. To determine if your docking station. If your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock...
...To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is ACPI-enabled: Windows Vista 1... under Tasks). 2 If a window appears asking for permission to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. Undocking Without Shutting Down 1 Save any open applications or programs. To determine if your docking station. If your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock...
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... the computer without first preparing it. If you undock before preparing the computer, you haven't saved. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to shut down, the screen may not recover normal operation for several minutes. 3) Hot undocking is available only ...on computers that are ACPI-enabled. When this is not successful, you may be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from shutting down. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the computer is ready to...
... the computer without first preparing it. If you undock before preparing the computer, you haven't saved. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to shut down, the screen may not recover normal operation for several minutes. 3) Hot undocking is available only ...on computers that are ACPI-enabled. When this is not successful, you may be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from shutting down. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the computer is ready to...
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.... At this point, you will lose unsaved data. solid blue solid blue screen screen 106 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the computer. OR • Do not shut down . Click Cancel to return to end the program immediately, you must turn off your...any of the programs that are preventing shutdown have data that you choose to Windows. Click Cancel to return to shut down the computer. • Do not shut down . Then proceed to shut down , Windows may display an End Program dialog box. • Click End Now to save, save it ...
.... At this point, you will lose unsaved data. solid blue solid blue screen screen 106 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the computer. OR • Do not shut down . Click Cancel to return to end the program immediately, you must turn off your...any of the programs that are preventing shutdown have data that you choose to Windows. Click Cancel to return to shut down the computer. • Do not shut down . Then proceed to shut down , Windows may display an End Program dialog box. • Click End Now to save, save it ...
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...8594; Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. If an existing problem does not reappear when you can eliminate... computer in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you have shut down your computer. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. The...
...8594; Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. If an existing problem does not reappear when you can eliminate... computer in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you have shut down your computer. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. The...
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...8226; "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to shut the program down properly. If your computer restarts. You may tell you that the program ...did not shut down and restart your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or →...
...8226; "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to shut the program down properly. If your computer restarts. You may tell you that the program ...did not shut down and restart your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or →...
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then, shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer ... screen to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the installation. 270 Restoring Your Operating...
then, shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer ... screen to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the installation. 270 Restoring Your Operating...
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... series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down completely, press and hold the key while powering the computer on page 284. Starting the... Dell Diagnostics on page 337. NOTE: If you see a message stating that is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility ...
... series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down completely, press and hold the key while powering the computer on page 284. Starting the... Dell Diagnostics on page 337. NOTE: If you see a message stating that is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility ...
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... Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start the CD menu and press to run. 8 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 284. then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Troubleshooting ...the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you see a message stating that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. then, shut down your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit...
... Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start the CD menu and press to run. 8 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 284. then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Troubleshooting ...the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you see a message stating that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. then, shut down your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit...
