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... Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing...
... Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing...
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... 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 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown...
... 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 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown...
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... 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 or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
... 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 or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
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... a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection.
... a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection.
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... installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your mouse when the mouse is connected to the USB port. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide...
... installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your mouse when the mouse is connected to the USB port. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide...
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... Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. All devices require a driver program. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 If not, proceed to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to install or...
... Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. All devices require a driver program. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 If not, proceed to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to install or...
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... Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to the state that existed before you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is a program that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Drives and Media 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver...
... Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to the state that existed before you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is a program that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Drives and Media 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver...
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... are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - Drives and Media 81 See the user documentation that came with your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to...
... are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - Drives and Media 81 See the user documentation that came with your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to...
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... the Selected window. The default value is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on page 265). and down -arrow keys to create the RAID volume. 8 Confirm that you want to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the...
... the Selected window. The default value is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on page 265). and down -arrow keys to create the RAID volume. 8 Confirm that you want to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the...
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... 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 RAID volume. Drives and Media 95 Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When...
... 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 RAID volume. Drives and Media 95 Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When...
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... network generally covers a small area. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to other through the process of setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a wireless router or access point. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two or more about networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start...
... network generally covers a small area. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to other through the process of setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a wireless router or access point. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two or more about networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start...
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... a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your current video card. Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV. Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; S-video/composite;
... a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your current video card. Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV. Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; S-video/composite;
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... adjust the computer display. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. You can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. For example, the taskbar that supported by using...
... adjust the computer display. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. You can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. For example, the taskbar that supported by using...
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... the TV and computer. Resolving Common Problems Computer Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect the video cable from a variety of the screen. Getting Help for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249
... the TV and computer. Resolving Common Problems Computer Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect the video cable from a variety of the screen. Getting Help for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249
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...276 Troubleshooting A chip on page 307). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292). AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. F L A S H P A R T W R I N T E R R U P T - K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L U R E - Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). G A T E A 2 0 F A I O N - NOTICE - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. Enter the...
...276 Troubleshooting A chip on page 307). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292). AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. F L A S H P A R T W R I N T E R R U P T - K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L U R E - Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). G A T E A 2 0 F A I O N - NOTICE - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. Enter the...
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.... • Verify that the cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 281). RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to the computer, then try using is successfully communicating with your computer. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation...
.... • Verify that the cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 281). RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to the computer, then try using is successfully communicating with your computer. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation...
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... is used for PC Cards. programmed input/output - Pixels are Plug and Play compliant. power-on a display screen. nonvolatile random access memory - Each partition can set and the device are common types of PC Cards. A removable I/O card adhering to 4 GB/sec. PCI - PCI Express - A modification to the PCI interface that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and devices such as video, drives, and networks. PCI Express...
... is used for PC Cards. programmed input/output - Pixels are Plug and Play compliant. power-on a display screen. nonvolatile random access memory - Each partition can set and the device are common types of PC Cards. A removable I/O card adhering to 4 GB/sec. PCI - PCI Express - A modification to the PCI interface that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and devices such as video, drives, and networks. PCI Express...
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.... trusted platform module - UPS - Describes a type of cable used to create and edit files that provides the video capabilities-in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of unshielded wires are plugged directly in to video. Pairs of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. A plastic device designed to...
.... trusted platform module - UPS - Describes a type of cable used to create and edit files that provides the video capabilities-in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of unshielded wires are plugged directly in to video. Pairs of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. A plastic device designed to...
Setup Guide
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... or "Contacting Dell" on the center control cover and then release. You can also use Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed from your wireless router. 31 To turn on wireless, with the computer turned on, lightly touch the wireless symbol on page 58. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. If you cannot solve your problem using Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility from Control Panel, to your...
... or "Contacting Dell" on the center control cover and then release. You can also use Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed from your wireless router. 31 To turn on wireless, with the computer turned on, lightly touch the wireless symbol on page 58. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. If you cannot solve your problem using Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility from Control Panel, to your...
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... may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. System Model Processor Studio XPS 1640/1645/1647 L2 cache Processor Type Studio XPS 1640 Studio XPS 1645 Studio XPS 1647 Intel® Core™2 Duo Intel Core i7 Intel Core i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 Studio XPS 1640 3 MB or 6 MB L3 cache Studio XPS 1645 6 MB or 8 MB Studio XPS 1647 2 MB, 3 MB, or 4 MB External bus frequency Studio XPS 1640...
... may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. System Model Processor Studio XPS 1640/1645/1647 L2 cache Processor Type Studio XPS 1640 Studio XPS 1645 Studio XPS 1647 Intel® Core™2 Duo Intel Core i7 Intel Core i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 Studio XPS 1640 3 MB or 6 MB L3 cache Studio XPS 1645 6 MB or 8 MB Studio XPS 1647 2 MB, 3 MB, or 4 MB External bus frequency Studio XPS 1640...
