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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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... (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). Working with RAID A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt ...8226; RAID level 1 is recommended for users who need a high level of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides ...
... (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). Working with RAID A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt ...8226; RAID level 1 is recommended for users who need a high level of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides ...
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... data prompt appears. NOTE: The number of the array that you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to enter the RAID BIOS. The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to the Array Disks field. The Define a New...again. 4 Press to navigate to include in the RAID array. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to an array, press . 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to clear all data on what...
... data prompt appears. NOTE: The number of the array that you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to enter the RAID BIOS. The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to the Array Disks field. The Define a New...again. 4 Press to navigate to include in the RAID array. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to an array, press . 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to clear all data on what...
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...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 ...the desired capacity for the volume and press . 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 RAID level 0 ...volume, and then click the right arrow. NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. NOTE: If you want to include in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow....
...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 ...the desired capacity for the volume and press . 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 RAID level 0 ...volume, and then click the right arrow. NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. NOTE: If you want to include in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow....
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..."Drives" section for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console....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 ...
..."Drives" section for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console....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 ...
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.... The wizard will take you through the options and then start the backup operation. If you want to back up files and folders to a file. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in Click to select the check box...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...
.... The wizard will take you through the options and then start the backup operation. If you want to back up files and folders to a file. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in Click to select the check box...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...
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... the time your files to determine if you perform this procedure at least once a week. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to open it . Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of your computer by defragmenting your computer... 132 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) The Disk Defragmenter window opens. NOTE: If you need to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. HINT: Why defragment a ...
... the time your files to determine if you perform this procedure at least once a week. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to open it . Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of your computer by defragmenting your computer... 132 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) The Disk Defragmenter window opens. NOTE: If you need to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. HINT: Why defragment a ...
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...Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to function as: • Clone (show the same display as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Display Properties menu) to help you have set the display configuration. • ... the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the computer monitor) • Extended screen (expand the display area of the computer monitor) • Primary...
...Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to function as: • Clone (show the same display as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Display Properties menu) to help you have set the display configuration. • ... the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the computer monitor) • Extended screen (expand the display area of the computer monitor) • Primary...
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... and Support on to your computer as to your computer. You 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 your computer. Passwords can also view activity reports ... way to protect your computer from unauthorized users who may install malicious software or access confidential files from your computer from attacks. To see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Passwords with restrictions placed on to your computer and access your files unless...
... and Support on to your computer as to your computer. You 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 your computer. Passwords can also view activity reports ... way to protect your computer from unauthorized users who may install malicious software or access confidential files from your computer from attacks. To see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Passwords with restrictions placed on to your computer and access your files unless...
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...are using a line that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try a shorter one. A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - D L L F I R E D . If you are trying to the telephone wall jack. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ ... connect the modem directly to open , click File. If all commands receive responses, the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. With the Outlook Express e-mail program open 290 Troubleshooting E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N T E R N E...
...are using a line that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try a shorter one. A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - D L L F I R E D . If you are trying to the telephone wall jack. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ ... connect the modem directly to open , click File. If all commands receive responses, the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. With the Outlook Express e-mail program open 290 Troubleshooting E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N T E R N E...
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...page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for at least 8 to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of... Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart...
...page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for at least 8 to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of... Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart...
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...you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to run the software. See "Contacting Dell" on 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 OR...for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting
...you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to run the software. See "Contacting Dell" on 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 OR...for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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.... C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program is no longer responding, and...
.... C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program is no longer responding, and...