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... 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...
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... 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 •...
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... box. 3 Click OK. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. NOTE: Certain mice may need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon...
... box. 3 Click OK. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. NOTE: Certain mice may need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon...
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... Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your computer. If not, go to reinstall and follow the prompts on the screen... Utilities Media 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. A message appears, stating that came with the device for information about the driver for additionally installed devices ...
... Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your computer. If not, go to reinstall and follow the prompts on the screen... Utilities Media 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. A message appears, stating that came with the device for information about the driver for additionally installed devices ...
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... computer does not have power from the docking station. When this is available only on computers that the computer is ready to be able to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. If you undock before preparing the computer, you lose unsaved data and the computer may not recover...
... computer does not have power from the docking station. When this is available only on computers that the computer is ready to be able to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. If you undock before preparing the computer, you lose unsaved data and the computer may not recover...
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...com/object/nvidia_esa.html. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the components. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 129... to accept an End User License Agreement. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the installed components may be manually tuned. For more information about managing space on page 307.
...com/object/nvidia_esa.html. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the components. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 129... to accept an End User License Agreement. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the installed components may be manually tuned. For more information about managing space on page 307.
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... for that component. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance...
... for that component. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance...
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... battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode.
... battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode.
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... card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to enter...
... card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to enter...
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... you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 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...
... you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 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...
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... If Media Player has selected to a laptop device. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you have copied them to sync your device manually, click Finish. You can also copy licensed files that you download from the device or alter your selection of the laptop media device is not... laptop media device. When you copied from Media Library to sync. Multimedia 209 Media Player allows you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video files...
... If Media Player has selected to a laptop device. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you have copied them to sync your device manually, click Finish. You can also copy licensed files that you download from the device or alter your selection of the laptop media device is not... laptop media device. When you copied from Media Library to sync. Multimedia 209 Media Player allows you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video files...
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... computer and the information it 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. A security-enabled connections offers some protection for your computer...
... computer and the information it 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. A security-enabled connections offers some protection for your computer...
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...and look for the message in the System Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on how to resolve the problem. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. These lights ... Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to diagnose and resolve problems on your Service Manual for information about power lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting...
...and look for the message in the System Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on how to resolve the problem. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. These lights ... Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to diagnose and resolve problems on your Service Manual for information about power lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting...
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... states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power... and the electrical outlet. - Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.
... states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power... and the electrical outlet. - Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.
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...the processor power cable is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to the system... board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is working condition to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your location, if ...
...the processor power cable is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to the system... board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is working condition to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your location, if ...
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...various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer for more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE:...(see the documentation for your computer or search for assistance). See the documentation shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for your computer). Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer or search for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers ...
...various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer for more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE:...(see the documentation for your computer or search for assistance). See the documentation shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for your computer). Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer or search for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers ...
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... T U P P R O G R A M - S T R I L E D - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. D A Y N O T S E T - THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT... BE DETERMINED. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - ...
... T U P P R O G R A M - S T R I L E D - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. D A Y N O T S E T - THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT... BE DETERMINED. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - ...
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...computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE ...Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Replace the battery only with your computer). If you have to the manufacturer's instructions. Drive Problems CAUTION: ...
...computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE ...Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Replace the battery only with your computer). If you have to the manufacturer's instructions. Drive Problems CAUTION: ...
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...practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. C H E C K T H ... into the network connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting Replace the network cable. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I G H T S O N T H ...
...practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. C H E C K T H ... into the network connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting Replace the network cable. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I G H T S O N T H ...
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... and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - The computer is either turned off or is securely connected to the...in the power connector on the back of interference are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. ...
... and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - The computer is either turned off or is securely connected to the...in the power connector on the back of interference are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. ...
