Dell™ Technology Guide
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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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... Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking...
... Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of use. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of the following problems occur...
... pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of use. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of the following problems occur...
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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... install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to the state that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Drives and Media 79 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 reinstall or update the driver. Installing Drivers...
... install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to the state that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Drives and Media 79 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 reinstall or update the driver. Installing Drivers...
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... THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to...
... THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes. 94 Drives and Media and down -arrow keys to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 265). The default value is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen...
... Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes. 94 Drives and Media and down -arrow keys to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 265). The default value is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen...
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... you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the new (non-RAID) drive is listed and then press . 4 Under Disk/Volume Information, confirm that the volume status is lost. 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the new RAID volume. Drives and Media 95 Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform...
... you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the new (non-RAID) drive is listed and then press . 4 Under Disk/Volume Information, confirm that the volume status is lost. 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the new RAID volume. Drives and Media 95 Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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...Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Connecting Your Computer to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you can change the screen resolution. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor...
...Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Connecting Your Computer to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you can change the screen resolution. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor...
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... Problems Computer Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect the video cable from a variety of the screen. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of Windows Help and support for user's guides and device guides. You can find help from the TV and computer. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels Depending on the video card installed...
... Problems Computer Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect the video cable from a variety of the screen. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of Windows Help and support for user's guides and device guides. You can find help from the TV and computer. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels Depending on the video card installed...
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... boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in the table, see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 307). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable...
... boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in the table, see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 307). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable...
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... the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). Connect a properly working mouse to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- • See the software documentation for bent or broken pins. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer). • Ensure that the mouse cable is supported by your computer). • Reseat the memory modules...
... the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). Connect a properly working mouse to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- • See the software documentation for bent or broken pins. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer). • Ensure that the mouse cable is supported by your computer). • Reseat the memory modules...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... point on self-test - A video resolution, such as logical drives. 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. nonvolatile random access memory - Each partition can set and the device are common types of pixels across by the 348 Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - pixel - The ability...
... point on self-test - A video resolution, such as logical drives. 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. nonvolatile random access memory - Each partition can set and the device are common types of pixels across by the 348 Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - pixel - The ability...
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... memory allocation - Small UPS systems provide battery power for video cards and controllers that plugs in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. universal serial bus - Devices are twisted to protect against interference. travel module - U UMA - UPS - Describes a type of wires to underline, change...
... memory allocation - Small UPS systems provide battery power for video cards and controllers that plugs in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. universal serial bus - Devices are twisted to protect against interference. travel module - U UMA - UPS - Describes a type of wires to underline, change...
Setup Guide
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... Wireless Switch 7 Connect the Network Cable (optional) . . . . . 8 Press the Power Button 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Studio Laptop 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 22 Media Controls 26 Display Features 27 Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 28 Using the Optical Disc Drive 29 Software Features 30 Solving Problems 32 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support...
... Wireless Switch 7 Connect the Network Cable (optional) . . . . . 8 Press the Power Button 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Studio Laptop 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 22 Media Controls 26 Display Features 27 Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . 28 Using the Optical Disc Drive 29 Software Features 30 Solving Problems 32 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support...
Setup Guide
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... the Service Manual on your computer - If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see if that your computer is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Ensure that hinders reception on the Dell Support...
... the Service Manual on your computer - If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see if that your computer is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Ensure that hinders reception on the Dell Support...
Setup Guide
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..., reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your computer. 54 See: the Operating System media. upgrade your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. learn more about your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of...
..., reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your computer. 54 See: the Operating System media. upgrade your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. learn more about your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of...
Setup Guide
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Basic Specifications System Model Dell Studio 1536/1537 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. Processor Studio 1536 Type • AMD® Sempron™...
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Basic Specifications System Model Dell Studio 1536/1537 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. Processor Studio 1536 Type • AMD® Sempron™...
