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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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...basic RAID levels discussed in the loss of bad sectors, and then click Start. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Drives and Media 83 otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to protect your data. NOTE:... The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→...
...basic RAID levels discussed in the loss of bad sectors, and then click Start. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Drives and Media 83 otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to protect your data. NOTE:... The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→...
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...Free Disks field. 6 Use the up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to select Striping. Back up any data you want to...NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to enter the RAID BIOS. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in the next step. NOTE: If the operating ...continue to wait until you set up - NOTE: The number of the array that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to the RAID Mode field. Drives...
...Free Disks field. 6 Use the up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to select Striping. Back up any data you want to...NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to enter the RAID BIOS. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in the next step. NOTE: If the operating ...continue to wait until you set up - NOTE: The number of the array that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to the RAID Mode field. Drives...
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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 include in the Selected...). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. 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 include in the Selected...). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. 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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... want 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 make changes.... 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see the appropriate "Drives" section for creating a partition on the new...
... want 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 make changes.... 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see the appropriate "Drives" section for creating a partition on the new...
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... Preconfigured If a backup procedure has been preconfigured, simply access the Backup or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or... to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders The wizard will take you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to a file. When you want , such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. If you have ...
... Preconfigured If a backup procedure has been preconfigured, simply access the Backup or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or... to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders The wizard will take you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to a file. When you want , such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. If you have ...
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...faster and your hard drive. Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file that are fragmented into one location. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of free space. 132 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) A...if you perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should perform this procedure at least once a week. NOTE: If you need to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. The computer must search throughout ...
...faster and your hard drive. Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file that are fragmented into one location. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of free space. 132 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) A...if you perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should perform this procedure at least once a week. NOTE: If you need to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. The computer must search throughout ...
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... and works properly 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. Tips Action Remember Adjusting display settings... the Display View for video card and TV display resolution. This method provides the best coordination for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up . Can be used to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 225 • Operating system Display Properties menu -
... and works properly 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. Tips Action Remember Adjusting display settings... the Display View for video card and TV display resolution. This method provides the best coordination for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up . Can be used to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 225 • Operating system Display Properties menu -
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...about assigning users to see if your operating system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on the information each user can access. Changing a User Account or Group To assign a user to a group or change a... user's group, log in a variety of ways and levels of protection. Passwords 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 files, as well as administrator and access User Account through...
...about assigning users to see if your operating system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on the information each user can access. Changing a User Account or Group To assign a user to a group or change a... user's group, log in a variety of ways and levels of protection. Passwords 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 files, as well as administrator and access User Account through...
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...are using a line that the modem is operating properly. If the error message is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with Windows. If you begin any of the procedures in length, try a shorter one. If all commands receive...290 Troubleshooting Error Messages CAUTION: Before you are trying to verify that is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for your Internet service provider. D L L F I L E W A S N O T F O...
...are using a line that the modem is operating properly. If the error message is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with Windows. If you begin any of the procedures in length, try a shorter one. If all commands receive...290 Troubleshooting Error Messages CAUTION: Before you are trying to verify that is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for your Internet service provider. D L L F I L E W A S N O T F O...
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...E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on a CD or DVD. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE... OUTLET The 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 - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E ...
...E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on a CD or DVD. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE... OUTLET The 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 - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E ...
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...and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting If...; All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with...
...and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting If...; All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with...
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... 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Solving Problems 46 Touch Screen Problems 46 Touch Screen Calibration 47 Beep Codes 48...
...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... 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Solving Problems 46 Touch Screen Problems 46 Touch Screen Calibration 47 Beep Codes 48...
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... settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. 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 DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10...
... settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. 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 DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10...
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CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: Windows 7 1. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse,... 53 Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of...
CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: Windows 7 1. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse,... 53 Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of...
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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. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you want to proceed. 6. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Type 1 to ...start the CD menu and press to run. 8. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. When the tests are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer is encountered during a test, a message...
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. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you want to proceed. 6. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Type 1 to ...start the CD menu and press to run. 8. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. When the tests are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer is encountered during a test, a message...