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... the Source 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... 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®...
... the Source 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... 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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... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
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... or → Help and Support. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your computer. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. Turning the Touch Pointer On...
... or → Help and Support. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your computer. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. Turning the Touch Pointer On...
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...screen. A message appears, stating that came with the device for information about the driver for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device 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. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2. If not, go to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows...
...screen. A message appears, stating that came with the device for information about the driver for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device 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. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2. If not, go to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows...
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... and show you which programs are preventing the computer from shutting down successfully. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager.
... and show you which programs are preventing the computer from shutting down successfully. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager.
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... "System Setup" on page 123. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the installed components may be manually tuned. If your system performance to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information on accessing System Setup, see "... and Ensure Security) 129 Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for computer performance to be required to the options and controls...
... "System Setup" on page 123. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the installed components may be manually tuned. If your system performance to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information on accessing System Setup, see "... and Ensure Security) 129 Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for computer performance to be required to the options and controls...
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... to profiles to tailor and customize their system's performance. Advanced users can customize the color and intensity of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the chassis LEDs.
... to profiles to tailor and customize their system's performance. Advanced users can customize the color and intensity of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the chassis LEDs.
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... button. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode....: • Power Schemes - NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close ... power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance →...
... button. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode....: • Power Schemes - NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close ... power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance →...
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... correctly after the computer exits hibernate. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off...the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to exit hibernate. The computer may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. •...
... correctly after the computer exits hibernate. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off...the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to exit hibernate. The computer may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. •...
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New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband ...wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click ...
New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband ...wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click ...
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... the Internet or that works best for a file, and not all files will play lists you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. When you click Finish, Media Player syncs your computer. Multimedia 209 If the storage capacity of the laptop media device is not large...To copy a licensed file, your device automatically, click Finish. If prompted, select the option to sync the device using Windows Media Player. 2 Do one of files to Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. Then, in the Items to copy. The content ...
... the Internet or that works best for a file, and not all files will play lists you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. When you click Finish, Media Player syncs your computer. Multimedia 209 If the storage capacity of the laptop media device is not large...To copy a licensed file, your device automatically, click Finish. If prompted, select the option to sync the device using Windows Media Player. 2 Do one of files to Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. Then, in the Items to copy. The content ...
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... it contains. • Unsecured - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using unsecured public wireless network. If the network you choose is security-enabled, one of the following topics in the network key data box. • Security-enabled - As a rule of Getting Computer Viruses • Install an antivirus program... information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks.
... it contains. • Unsecured - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using unsecured public wireless network. If the network you choose is security-enabled, one of the following topics in the network key data box. • Security-enabled - As a rule of Getting Computer Viruses • Install an antivirus program... information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks.
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... certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve... These lights function in your Service Manual for information on your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light ...
... certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve... These lights function in your Service Manual for information on your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light ...
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...If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Press a key on the ...front of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual...
...If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Press a key on the ...front of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual...
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... selection switch is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the... help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). ...
... selection switch is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the... help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). ...
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... documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on... page 337 for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can use the status of the lights to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for...
... documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on... page 337 for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can use the status of the lights to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for...
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D A Y N O T S E T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the ... time (see your computer). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. O F - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH...
D A Y N O T S E T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the ... time (see your computer). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. O F - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH...
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...® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). If the drive is not listed, see the ...Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. For additional safety best practices information, see your computer). Windows Vista...
...® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). If the drive is not listed, see the ...Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. For additional safety best practices information, see your computer). Windows Vista...
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... Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 79. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel...O U B L E S H O O T E R - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Ensure that the network is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 275), no network communication is off (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on the back of the computer and the network jack. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell...
... Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 79. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel...O U B L E S H O O T E R - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Ensure that the network is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 275), no network communication is off (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on the back of the computer and the network jack. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell...
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... shipped with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). Press a key on page 275. A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is... the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I ...
... shipped with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). Press a key on page 275. A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is... the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I ...