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... Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive...
... Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive...
Dell Technology Guide
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...-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is 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 Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID...
...-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is 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 Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID...
Dell Technology Guide
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... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
Dell Technology Guide
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...: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to search for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. The "Networking and...
...: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to search for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. The "Networking and...
Dell Technology Guide
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... you fail to the USB port. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with...
... you fail to the USB port. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with...
Dell Technology Guide
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... that controls a device, such as a printer, and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new...
... that controls a device, such as a printer, and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new...
Dell Technology Guide
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... installed the new driver. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your computer to the device name, you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. If Device Driver...
... installed the new driver. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your computer to the device name, you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. If Device Driver...
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... your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver...
... your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver...
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... selecting the third hard drive. 6 In the Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to include in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. 5 Select a second hard drive to make changes. 94 Drives and Media The default value is displayed on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up...
... selecting the third hard drive. 6 In the Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to include in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. 5 Select a second hard drive to make changes. 94 Drives and Media The default value is displayed on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up...
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... see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives is Rebuild. Drives and Media 95 Recovering From a Single Hard Drive Failure (RAID...
... see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives is Rebuild. Drives and Media 95 Recovering From a Single Hard Drive Failure (RAID...
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... setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a wireless router or access point. This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. You can set up a computer network and connecting to each other through a network cable connected to other networks. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two or more about networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell...
... setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a wireless router or access point. This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. You can set up a computer network and connecting to each other through a network cable connected to other networks. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two or more about networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell...
Dell Technology Guide
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...; S-video; A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. S-video/composite; Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter...
...; S-video; A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. S-video/composite; Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Adjusting Display Settings 245 NOTICE: You can change the screen resolution. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. HINT: The capacities of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to pan up, down, left, and right. This action takes you can damage an external monitor...
... Adjusting Display Settings 245 NOTICE: You can change the screen resolution. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. HINT: The capacities of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to pan up, down, left, and right. This action takes you can damage an external monitor...
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... a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 For information about the topics displayed, click on Help Contents shown on the video card installed in your computer, your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for user's guides and device guides. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of the screen. Connecting Your Computer to Find Help If your computer or TV shows no display or has other display problems, you...
... a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 For information about the topics displayed, click on Help Contents shown on the video card installed in your computer, your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for user's guides and device guides. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of the screen. Connecting Your Computer to Find Help If your computer or TV shows no display or has other display problems, you...
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...). N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292). K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in BIOS setup. ERROR 8602 - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. HARD DRIVE...
...). N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292). K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in BIOS setup. ERROR 8602 - Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. HARD DRIVE...
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... connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 281). TE S T T H E M O U S E - • See the software documentation for your computer. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Troubleshooting 295 Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell...
... connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 281). TE S T T H E M O U S E - • See the software documentation for your computer. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Troubleshooting 295 Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell...
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... video, drives, and networks. A method of memory that you can set and the device are common types of a second. Pixels are Plug and Play compliant. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to it. A type of transferring data between two devices through the processor as logical drives. A removable I/O card...
... video, drives, and networks. A method of memory that you can set and the device are common types of a second. Pixels are Plug and Play compliant. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to it. A type of transferring data between two devices through the processor as logical drives. A removable I/O card...
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...; universal serial bus - A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. V video controller - for video cards and controllers that provides the video capabilities-in to protect against interference. Text editors do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to underline, change fonts, and so on the system board (in most telephone networks and some computer networks. A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay...
...; universal serial bus - A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. V video controller - for video cards and controllers that provides the video capabilities-in to protect against interference. Text editors do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to underline, change fonts, and so on the system board (in most telephone networks and some computer networks. A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay...
Setup Guide
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... Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 Left Side Features 22 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 26 Touch Pad Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Using the Optical Drive 38 Software Features 39 Free Fall Sensor 42 Dell Dock 43 Solving Problems 44 Beep Codes 44 Network Problems 45 Power Problems 46 Memory Problems...
... Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 Left Side Features 22 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 26 Touch Pad Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Using the Optical Drive 38 Software Features 39 Free Fall Sensor 42 Dell Dock 43 Solving Problems 44 Beep Codes 44 Network Problems 45 Power Problems 46 Memory Problems...
Setup Guide
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...Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. System Model Studio 1450 Computer Information System chipset Intel GM45 Data bus width 64 bits Processor address 32 bits bus width DRAM bus width dual channel (2) 64-bit buses Flash EPROM 2 MB Studio 1457... Intel PM55 dual channel (2) 64-bit buses 4 MB Studio 1458 Intel HM55 dual channel (2) 64-bit buses 4 MB 74 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading ...
...Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. System Model Studio 1450 Computer Information System chipset Intel GM45 Data bus width 64 bits Processor address 32 bits bus width DRAM bus width dual channel (2) 64-bit buses Flash EPROM 2 MB Studio 1457... Intel PM55 dual channel (2) 64-bit buses 4 MB Studio 1458 Intel HM55 dual channel (2) 64-bit buses 4 MB 74 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading ...