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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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NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). Therefore, a failure of one drive results in this section. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. Working with RAID A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for users ... 4 Click to protect your data. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. Drives and Media 83 For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. The number of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is recommended for and attempt recovery of all data. FOR MORE INFORMATION: ...
NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). Therefore, a failure of one drive results in this section. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. Working with RAID A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for users ... 4 Click to protect your data. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. Drives and Media 83 For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. The number of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is recommended for and attempt recovery of all data. FOR MORE INFORMATION: ...
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... an array, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. The Define a New Array window appears. Drives and Media 89 To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to select Striping. Repeat these steps for... each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives in the next step. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to the RAID Mode field. The Array List window appears. 9 To...
... an array, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. The Define a New Array window appears. Drives and Media 89 To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to select Striping. Repeat these steps for... each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives in the next step. NOTICE: You lose all data from the Free Disks field to the RAID Mode field. The Array List window appears. 9 To...
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...; Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. For RAID 1 Press the up - NOTE: To add a third hard drive in 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 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 up -
...; Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. For RAID 1 Press the up - NOTE: To add a third hard drive in 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 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 up -
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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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... type, 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 If you have finished specifying backup options, click OK. 9 Click...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 ...
... type, 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 If you have finished specifying backup options, click OK. 9 Click...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 ...
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... throughout the disk to retrieve the complete file. This reduces the time your hard drive. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should perform this procedure at... A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of files in many different locations on your files to open it . You should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You ...
... throughout the disk to retrieve the complete file. This reduces the time your hard drive. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should perform this procedure at... A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of files in many different locations on your files to open it . You should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You ...
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...; Operating system Display Properties menu - See "Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 211). Can be used to select display arrangement but may cause conflicts with S/PDIF digital...
...; Operating system Display Properties menu - See "Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 211). Can be used to select display arrangement but may cause conflicts with S/PDIF digital...
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...to groups, 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 to your computer as administrator and access User Account through the Control Panel. You can log on to your computer...and Privacy 253 Passwords can access. Passwords with restrictions placed on the information each user 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 a group or change a user's group, log in ...
...to groups, 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 to your computer as administrator and access User Account through the Control Panel. You can log on to your computer...and Privacy 253 Passwords can access. Passwords with restrictions placed on the information each user 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 a group or change a user's group, log in ...
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VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and ... Click the COM port for the operating system or the program that is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try a shorter one. If all commands receive responses... Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 R E D . D L L F I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - If you begin any of the procedures in filenames. If the error message is communicating with Windows. With the Outlook...
VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and ... Click the COM port for the operating system or the program that is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try a shorter one. If all commands receive responses... Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 R E D . D L L F I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - If you begin any of the procedures in filenames. If the error message is communicating with Windows. With the Outlook...
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... 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 your keyboard or moving your computer. If necessary... 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 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 N T A T ...
... 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 your keyboard or moving your computer. If necessary... 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 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 N T A T ...
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Windows XP ...P U T E R O F F - If you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs...8594; Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that your computer. See "Contacting Dell...
Windows XP ...P U T E R O F F - If you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs...8594; Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that your computer. See "Contacting Dell...
Quick Reference Guide
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.... If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 8 Press to select the Dell Diagnostics. 9 At the Dell Diagnostics Menu, press to select Dell Diagnostics (graphical user interface). 10 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click with the...
.... If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 8 Press to select the Dell Diagnostics. 9 At the Dell Diagnostics Menu, press to select Dell Diagnostics (graphical user interface). 10 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click with the...
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... be available in certain countries or on the computer. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to reboot the computer. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on certain computers. The restore process takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete. 4 When prompted, click Finish to restore...
... be available in certain countries or on the computer. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to reboot the computer. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on certain computers. The restore process takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete. 4 When prompted, click Finish to restore...
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...: If available, click Skip to change it ? 10 Type the computer name in the Computer Name: field if you want to skip the networking setup section. box. 13 Type your phone service uses pulse dialing. 15 Click Next. Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 ... and Time Settings. 12 Click to complete. The Modem Dialing Information screen appears. NOTE: Only computers with the setup program. NOTE: For Windows XP Professional Edition users, type a password in the Administrator Password: field and then type the same password in the If you must also reinstall...
...: If available, click Skip to change it ? 10 Type the computer name in the Computer Name: field if you want to skip the networking setup section. box. 13 Type your phone service uses pulse dialing. 15 Click Next. Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 ... and Time Settings. 12 Click to complete. The Modem Dialing Information screen appears. NOTE: Only computers with the setup program. NOTE: For Windows XP Professional Edition users, type a password in the Administrator Password: field and then type the same password in the If you must also reinstall...
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... On the If you format this partition, all data stored on it will be permanently deleted window, click OK. 12 On the Where do you want to install Windows window, click Drive options (advanced). 10 Click Disk 0 Partition 1, and then click Delete. 11 On the If you want to install...and click I accept the license terms to do so. 1 Insert the Operating System media into the DVD drive of installation do not reinstall Windows Vista unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to proceed. 8 On the Which type of the computer. 2 Restart (or power on your hard drive. Therefore...
... On the If you format this partition, all data stored on it will be permanently deleted window, click OK. 12 On the Where do you want to install Windows window, click Drive options (advanced). 10 Click Disk 0 Partition 1, and then click Delete. 11 On the If you want to install...and click I accept the license terms to do so. 1 Insert the Operating System media into the DVD drive of installation do not reinstall Windows Vista unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to proceed. 8 On the Which type of the computer. 2 Restart (or power on your hard drive. Therefore...