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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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.... The number of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. Therefore, ...failure of one drive results in this section. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Drives and Media 83 NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). If you are four basic RAID levels discussed in the loss of data integrity...
.... The number of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. Therefore, ...failure of one drive results in this section. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Drives and Media 83 NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). If you are four basic RAID levels discussed in the loss of data integrity...
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... configuration, use the arrow keys to select Striping. The Clear disk data prompt appears. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in the RAID array. The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to highlight the array in the Array Detail... use the right-arrow key to the Array Disks field. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to an array, press . Back up any data you want to include in each disk you...
... configuration, use the arrow keys to select Striping. The Clear disk data prompt appears. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in the RAID array. The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to highlight the array in the Array Detail... use the right-arrow key to the Array Disks field. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to an array, press . Back up any data you want to include in each disk you...
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... The selected hard drives appear in 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 select RAID1 (Mirror). 5 Select the desired...: To add a third hard drive in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. 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 computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, select...
... The selected hard drives appear in 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 select RAID1 (Mirror). 5 Select the desired...: To add a third hard drive in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. 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 computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, select...
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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 your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer. 2 Press when you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. ... 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-Enabled...
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 your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer. 2 Press when you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. ... 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-Enabled...
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... a tape, click the tape you want to use. 7 Specify any backup options you want, such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore ...Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. If you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to the Backup Job Information dialog box. This option is selected by clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking ...
... a tape, click the tape you want to use. 7 Specify any backup options you want, such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore ...Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. If you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to the Backup Job Information dialog box. This option is selected by clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking ...
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... the disk to defragment it . The Disk Defragmenter window opens. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of free space. 132 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and ... procedure at least once a week. A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of a file that are fragmented into one location. This reduces the time your files to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. You should take only 5 to open it . This action enables your...
... the disk to defragment it . The Disk Defragmenter window opens. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of free space. 132 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and ... procedure at least once a week. A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of a file that are fragmented into one location. This reduces the time your files to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. You should take only 5 to open it . This action enables your...
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... but may cause conflicts with vendor settings for the video card to set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for video card and TV display resolution. Can be used to a TV and Adjusting Display...S/PDIF digital audio, you must enable the computer to work with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 239 10 Set up . This method provides the best coordination for the Computer and the TV" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Display...
... but may cause conflicts with vendor settings for the video card to set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for video card and TV display resolution. Can be used to a TV and Adjusting Display...S/PDIF digital audio, you must enable the computer to work with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 239 10 Set up . This method provides the best coordination for the Computer and the TV" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Display...
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... can be assigned to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a...files, as well as to your computer. The stronger your password, the more about assigning users to groups, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Changing a User Account or Group To assign a...operating system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on to your computer as an administrator, you to choose which hours your children can...
... can be assigned to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a...files, as well as to your computer. The stronger your password, the more about assigning users to groups, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Changing a User Account or Group To assign a...operating system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on to your computer as an administrator, you to choose which hours your children can...
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...H E I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - If the error message is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. D L L F I N T E R N E T - VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for the operating ... commands receive responses, the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with Windows. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...
...H E I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - If the error message is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. D L L F I N T E R N E T - VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for the operating ... commands receive responses, the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with Windows. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...
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... Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on page 275. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for at least 8 to perform...Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE...
... Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on page 275. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for at least 8 to perform...Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE...
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...Before you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Other Software... → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT ...the program. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E ...
...Before you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Other Software... → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT ...the program. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E ...
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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...set up Microsoft Windows. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup... • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your 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...
...set up Microsoft Windows. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup... • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your 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...
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... the program that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to an earlier version of Microsoft... lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the CD. If a program is firmly connected to the computer and to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. Ensure that the power cable is designed for at least 8 to the electrical outlet...
... the program that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to an earlier version of Microsoft... lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the CD. If a program is firmly connected to the computer and to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. Ensure that the power cable is designed for at least 8 to the electrical outlet...
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... disc. 62 If multiple versions are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10. Select the test you contact Dell. 9. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Write down the error code and problem description and ...contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. The ...
... disc. 62 If multiple versions are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10. Select the test you contact Dell. 9. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Write down the error code and problem description and ...contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. The ...