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.... NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. and is subject to avoid the problem. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to Windows Vista Ultimate and Windows XP Professional edition ...strictly forbidden. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death Steps pertaining to Microsoft® Windows Vista® ...
.... NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. and is subject to avoid the problem. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to Windows Vista Ultimate and Windows XP Professional edition ...strictly forbidden. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death Steps pertaining to Microsoft® Windows Vista® ...
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...Storage 78 Solid-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...
...Storage 78 Solid-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...
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.... . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176 Saving...
.... . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176 Saving...
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... Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using a Video Card...
... Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using a Video Card...
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... Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253...
... Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253...
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 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...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 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...
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S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
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...; System and Maintenance→ System to view your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to diagnose problems. You can also view more details about your computer through the Control Panel (see "Control Panel" on...
...; System and Maintenance→ System to view your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to diagnose problems. You can also view more details about your computer through the Control Panel (see "Control Panel" on...
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... You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of the following problems occur: • The pointer moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to...
... You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of the following problems occur: • The pointer moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to...
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... the Windows logo key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers...
... the Windows logo key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers...
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...logged in this section. Determining Whether a Device Driver is next to reinstall or update the 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 ... click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If an exclamation point is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow...
...logged in this section. Determining Whether a Device Driver is next to reinstall or update the 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 ... click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If an exclamation point is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow...
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.... • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse...
.... • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse...
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NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until it on page 281. Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I C S - See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 Ensure that the disc is... system from starting. A hot hard drive may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in all DVDs work in the drive or the media. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I T O N - The drive makes a scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by a program. ...
NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until it on page 281. Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I C S - See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 Ensure that the disc is... system from starting. A hot hard drive may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in all DVDs work in the drive or the media. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I T O N - The drive makes a scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by a program. ...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off computer dialog box appears. 4 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. HINT: If your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn on the computer. 100 Shutting Down Your Computer 2 Click Start and then select Turn Off menu. 3 The Turn off your computer is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off computer dialog box appears. 4 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. HINT: If your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn on the computer. 100 Shutting Down Your Computer 2 Click Start and then select Turn Off menu. 3 The Turn off your computer is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem.
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... entered or changes made in that is not responding and then click End Task. In order to continue work, you may have to find the problem and fix it automatically.
... entered or changes made in that is not responding and then click End Task. In order to continue work, you may have to find the problem and fix it automatically.
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.... Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for Windows that starts your computer in Safe Mode, you troubleshoot the problem later. You may be displayed after you have shut down with active programs will reset when the power is displayed when the computer ...responding, write down your computer. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Starting Your Computer in a limited state. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is off and components will be lost. See "Replacing a Battery" on...
.... Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for Windows that starts your computer in Safe Mode, you troubleshoot the problem later. You may be displayed after you have shut down with active programs will reset when the power is displayed when the computer ...responding, write down your computer. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Starting Your Computer in a limited state. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is off and components will be lost. See "Replacing a Battery" on...
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... an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it from your computer. HINT: Simply deleting a program does not completely remove it automatically. You can also end (or close) the application by...
... an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it from your computer. HINT: Simply deleting a program does not completely remove it automatically. You can also end (or close) the application by...
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..., with water. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If you notice... problems, such as an overview of your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about ...
..., with water. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If you notice... problems, such as an overview of your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about ...
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... Services - provides access to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. advanced security tool to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. Adjust indexing options - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer resumes from power-saving...
... Services - provides access to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. advanced security tool to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. Adjust indexing options - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer resumes from power-saving...
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... the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for computer performance to be required to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about ESA, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. Performance - For more information on...
... the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for computer performance to be required to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about ESA, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. Performance - For more information on...