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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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... Now. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Therefore, a failure of one drive results in this section...
... Now. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Therefore, a failure of one drive results in this section...
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...Disks field. 6 Use the up- Back up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to select Striping. The Array Detail window appears. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. and down your ... what computer you set up any data you want to highlight the array in the next step. Drives and Media 89 The Define a New Array window appears. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to an array, press . NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard...
...Disks field. 6 Use the up- Back up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to select Striping. The Array Detail window appears. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. and down your ... what computer you set up any data you want to highlight the array in the next step. Drives and Media 89 The Define a New Array window appears. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to an array, press . NOTE: The number of the array that you have. 7 After assigning the hard...
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... the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to include in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. NOTE: To add a third ...hard drive in the Selected window. and down -arrow keys to create the RAID volume. 8 Confirm that the correct volume configuration is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume...
... the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to include in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. NOTE: To add a third ...hard drive in the Selected window. and down -arrow keys to create the RAID volume. 8 Confirm that the correct volume configuration is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume...
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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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Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in Click to select the check box for the ... folders you want to back up 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 This option is selected by default. • Click a tape device if you want...
Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in Click to select the check box for the ... folders you want to back up 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 This option is selected by default. • Click a tape device if you want...
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A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of a file that are fragmented into one location. The computer must search throughout the disk to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. Disk Defragmenter combines all the ... capacity and the amount of your computer by defragmenting your files to defragment it . This window lists the hard drives on the disk. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should perform...
A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of a file that are fragmented into one location. The computer must search throughout the disk to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. Disk Defragmenter combines all the ... capacity and the amount of your computer by defragmenting your files to defragment it . This window lists the hard drives on the disk. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should perform...
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... 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 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Display Properties menu) to work with vendor settings for video...
... 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 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Display Properties menu) to work with vendor settings for video...
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... restrictions placed on your computer. Using Secure Passwords A secure password is protected by setting the hours allowed for any user account. To see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The stronger your password, the more about assigning users to your computer....access your files unless it will prevent your computer from your computer. 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 the week and blocking all the rest. EXAMPLE: If ...
... restrictions placed on your computer. Using Secure Passwords A secure password is protected by setting the hours allowed for any user account. To see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The stronger your password, the more about assigning users to your computer....access your files unless it will prevent your computer from your computer. 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 the week and blocking all the rest. EXAMPLE: If ...
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... properly. D L L F I N T E R N E T - If all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. If all commands receive responses, the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it and... Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper or Modem Diagnostic Tool. 2 Follow the instructions on certain computers. A R E Q U I R E D . The program that is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. If you are trying to open , click File.
... properly. D L L F I N T E R N E T - If all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. If all commands receive responses, the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it and... Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper or Modem Diagnostic Tool. 2 Follow the instructions on certain computers. A R E Q U I R E D . The program that is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. If you are trying to open , click File.
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...a CD or DVD. A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to select the program that...CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this...
...a CD or DVD. A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to select the program that...CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this...
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... 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to run the software. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions ...
... 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to run the software. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions ...
Setup Guide
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...the Keyboard and Mouse 10 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 11 Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer 12 Attach the Cable Clip (Optional 12 Windows Vista® Setup 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Studio Hybrid 16 Front View ...Features 16 Back View Features 18 Using the Optical Disc Drive 20 Changing the Sleeve 21 Software Features 22 Solving Problems 24 Wireless Mouse or Keyboard Problems 24 Network Problems 25 Power Problems 26 Memory Problems 27 Lockups and Software Problems 28 Using Support Tools 30 Dell...
...the Keyboard and Mouse 10 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 11 Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer 12 Attach the Cable Clip (Optional 12 Windows Vista® Setup 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Studio Hybrid 16 Front View ...Features 16 Back View Features 18 Using the Optical Disc Drive 20 Changing the Sleeve 21 Software Features 22 Solving Problems 24 Wireless Mouse or Keyboard Problems 24 Network Problems 25 Power Problems 26 Memory Problems 27 Lockups and Software Problems 28 Using Support Tools 30 Dell...
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.... 28 If the computer stops responding - Click End Task. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Ensure that is no longer responding 4. End the program: 1. If a program stops responding - If necessary,... to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. Click the program that the power cable is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. NOTICE: You might lose data if you are...
.... 28 If the computer stops responding - Click End Task. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Ensure that is no longer responding 4. End the program: 1. If a program stops responding - If necessary,... to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. Click the program that the power cable is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. NOTICE: You might lose data if you are...