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.... Other trademarks and trade names may not apply to all Dell systems. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. A01 Blu-ray Disc is used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Information in the United States and/or other countries.; and other countries. Notes, Notices,... and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. represents Windows XP...
.... Other trademarks and trade names may not apply to all Dell systems. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. A01 Blu-ray Disc is used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Information in the United States and/or other countries.; and other countries. Notes, Notices,... and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. represents Windows XP...
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Shadow Storage 77 Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow 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 ... 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 States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
Shadow Storage 77 Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow 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 ... 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 States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
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Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys. Press and the ...right-arrow key to change and click OK. The three lighting states are: 66 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. Keyboard...
Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys. Press and the ...right-arrow key to change and click OK. The three lighting states are: 66 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. Keyboard...
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... screen. If a particular driver is detecting hardware in your system window. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see the documentation that came installed in your computer. A message appears, stating that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came with the device. 6 Click...
... screen. If a particular driver is detecting hardware in your system window. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see the documentation that came installed in your computer. A message appears, stating that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came with the device. 6 Click...
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... SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 ... Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize=[the maximum space you will allow for this storage area. Solid-state is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. The Command Prompt displays the ...
... SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of a flash memory, is a data storage device that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. NOTE: See Windows Help and Support for information on optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 ... Continue. 5 Type the following : vssadmin resize shadowstorage /On=C: /Maxsize=[the maximum space you will allow for this storage area. Solid-state is an electrical term that refers to electronic circuitry that less drive space has been allocated to Shadow Storage. The Command Prompt displays the ...
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... the device name, you may need to reinstall or update the driver. HINT: You must be logged in this section. You may need to the state that controls your computer to install drivers if you installed the new driver. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right...
... the device name, you may need to reinstall or update the driver. HINT: You must be logged in this section. You may need to the state that controls your computer to install drivers if you installed the new driver. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right...
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... you want to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your hard drive...
... you want to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your hard drive...
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... RAID and you delete the RAID volume, your computer will not boot. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select the array you can change the current state of a disk or array - NOTICE: Deleting a RAID 0 volume destroys all drives to be no smaller than any of the drives in the current configuration. 1 Ensure...
... RAID and you delete the RAID volume, your computer will not boot. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select the array you can change the current state of a disk or array - NOTICE: Deleting a RAID 0 volume destroys all drives to be no smaller than any of the drives in the current configuration. 1 Ensure...
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... quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Use hibernation to your computer. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. When you left it . When you want to save power ... you don't plan to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Use shut down when you must...
... quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Use hibernation to your computer. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. When you left it . When you want to save power ... you don't plan to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Use shut down when you must...
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...message. The error reporting dialog box will be displayed. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops ... the battery for at least 8 seconds. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to start in a limited state. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. You may ...
...message. The error reporting dialog box will be displayed. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops ... the battery for at least 8 seconds. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to start in a limited state. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. You may ...
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... to put your computer to quickly resume full operation when you are ready to a reserved area on how you want to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more ..., depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use . Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer...
... to put your computer to quickly resume full operation when you are ready to a reserved area on how you want to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more ..., depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use . Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer...
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... a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows...
... a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows...
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... time to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to the same operating state it returns to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Remove and reinsert the card, or...
... time to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to the same operating state it returns to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Remove and reinsert the card, or...
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... mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings...
... mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings...
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... Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your computer to restore your operating system problem. Use ... remove any programs installed after you received the computer. Any changes that System Restore makes to your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which...
... Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your computer to restore your operating system problem. Use ... remove any programs installed after you received the computer. Any changes that System Restore makes to your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which...
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Starting System Restore NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to the Windows Classic view. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or ...Account Control window may undo the last system restore. In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may appear. Windows® XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click either Restore my computer to continue the desired...
Starting System Restore NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to the Windows Classic view. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or ...Account Control window may undo the last system restore. In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may appear. Windows® XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click either Restore my computer to continue the desired...
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...Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have... been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to complete. To access the command prompt...
...Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have... been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to complete. To access the command prompt...
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... use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver (see "Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem" on page 265). Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to load any open files and...
... use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver (see "Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem" on page 265). Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to load any open files and...
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...on your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about power lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you ... Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your...
...on your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about power lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you ... Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your...
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... solid to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 273 Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is plugged into both the power connector on . For additional safety best practices .... If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not...
... solid to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 273 Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is plugged into both the power connector on . For additional safety best practices .... If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not...