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Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) . . . . 125 Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security 125 Cleaning Your Computer 126 Before You ...
Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) . . . . 125 Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security 125 Cleaning Your Computer 126 Before You ...
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NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. • RAID level 0 is recommended for higher performance (faster throughput). • RAID level 1 is... and data integrity • RAID level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Therefore, a failure of one drive results in this section. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Perform regular backups to check Scan for...
NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. • RAID level 0 is recommended for higher performance (faster throughput). • RAID level 1 is... and data integrity • RAID level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Therefore, a failure of one drive results in this section. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Perform regular backups to check Scan for...
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...the RAID Mode field. The Clear disk data prompt appears. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Striping. The Array Detail window appears. Back up any data you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to an array, press . Drives and Media 89 Repeat these steps for each...supported in the RAID array. The Define a New Array window appears. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to enter the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to...
...the RAID Mode field. The Clear disk data prompt appears. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Striping. The Array Detail window appears. Back up any data you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to an array, press . Drives and Media 89 Repeat these steps for each...supported in the RAID array. The Define a New Array window appears. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to enter the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to...
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... RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above step after 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 RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 265...). NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see an Actions menu option, you have not yet set your RAID level 0 volume, and then click...
... RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above step after 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 RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 265...). NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see an Actions menu option, you have not yet set your RAID level 0 volume, and then click...
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...NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. Recovering From a Single Hard Drive Failure (RAID 1) NOTE: Perform the following steps ...to use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second hard drive until two drives appear in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to RAID-...
...NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. Recovering From a Single Hard Drive Failure (RAID 1) NOTE: Perform the following steps ...to use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second hard drive until two drives appear in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to RAID-...
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..., by clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking Options. 8 When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in Click to...
..., by clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking Options. 8 When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in Click to...
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... to retrieve the complete file. NOTE: If you need to determine if you perform this procedure at least once a week. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of free space. 132 Maintenance Tasks (...parts of a file and open more quickly. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to defragment it . This reduces the time your files to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. ...
... to retrieve the complete file. NOTE: If you need to determine if you perform this procedure at least once a week. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of free space. 132 Maintenance Tasks (...parts of a file and open more quickly. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to defragment it . This reduces the time your files to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. ...
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... the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up . See "Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 211). From the Control Panel, click Display Properties → Settings Some... may cause conflicts with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 226. 12 If you are using S/PDIF digital audio, you have set the display configuration. To ensure that you must enable...
... the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up . See "Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 211). From the Control Panel, click Display Properties → Settings Some... may cause conflicts with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 226. 12 If you are using S/PDIF digital audio, you have set the display configuration. To ensure that you must enable...
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...choose which hours your children can use the computer by a password. The stronger your password, the more about assigning users to groups, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Some operating systems allow you can apply passwords to files, as...create a password for each day of protection. Security and Privacy 253 You can be assigned to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of security to your computer. Passwords can also view activity reports ...
...choose which hours your children can use the computer by a password. The stronger your password, the more about assigning users to groups, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Some operating systems allow you can apply passwords to files, as...create a password for each day of protection. Security and Privacy 253 You can be assigned to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of security to your computer. Passwords can also view activity reports ...
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...is operating properly. If all commands receive responses, the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was ...Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with Windows. D L L F I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Ensure that is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. The program that you are using a line that you are trying to verify...
...is operating properly. If all commands receive responses, the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was ...Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with Windows. D L L F I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Ensure that is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. The program that you are using a line that you are trying to verify...
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... perform an operating system shutdown. The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Troubleshooting...
... perform an operating system shutdown. The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Troubleshooting...
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...exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to run the software. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for information.... • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on page 337. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures...
...exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to run the software. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for information.... • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on page 337. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures...
Setup Guide
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...Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side Features 24 Computer... (Optional 36 Using the Optical Drive 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 42 Software Features 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Dell Dock 46 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 47 Solving Problems 48 Touch Screen Problems 48 Beep Codes 49 Network Problems 50 Power Problems 51 Memory...
...Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side Features 24 Computer... (Optional 36 Using the Optical Drive 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 42 Software Features 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Dell Dock 46 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 47 Solving Problems 48 Touch Screen Problems 48 Beep Codes 49 Network Problems 50 Power Problems 51 Memory...
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...Studio Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10... The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You will...
...Studio Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10... The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You will...
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.... 2. If a program crashes repeatedly - NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. 53 End the program: 1. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If ...a program is firmly connected to the computer and to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Check the software documentation. Click the program...
.... 2. If a program crashes repeatedly - NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. 53 End the program: 1. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If ...a program is firmly connected to the computer and to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Check the software documentation. Click the program...
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...problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. The Service Tag helps you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. If you identify ... are complete, close the test screen to return to proceed. 6. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer. 7. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 62 Using Support Tools 4. Select the test you contact...
...problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. The Service Tag helps you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. If you identify ... are complete, close the test screen to return to proceed. 6. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer. 7. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 62 Using Support Tools 4. Select the test you contact...