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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...
... 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...
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... for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. ...• Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support •...
... for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. ...• Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support •...
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... by your computer. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. You then need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Troubleshooting a USB...
... by your computer. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. You then need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Troubleshooting a USB...
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... your system window. See the documentation 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 additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2. If...→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
... your system window. See the documentation 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 additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2. If...→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
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... Normally You may lose data that the computer is ready to be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from shutting down. • Click Shut down now to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. When shutting down successfully. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns...
... Normally You may lose data that the computer is ready to be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from shutting down. • Click Shut down now to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. When shutting down successfully. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns...
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... nTune application into the Performance section of the components. 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 monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the NVIDIA Control Panel. NOTICE: System Setup... includes components compatible with enhanced access to the options and controls that allow for real-time monitoring and control of the installed components may be manually tuned.
... nTune application into the Performance section of the components. 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 monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the NVIDIA Control Panel. NOTICE: System Setup... includes components compatible with enhanced access to the options and controls that allow for real-time monitoring and control of the installed components may be manually tuned.
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..., save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. This information can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. The data...
..., save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. This information can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. The data...
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... may also use one of the following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. set the power management options, you can change the following methods...
... may also use one of the following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. set the power management options, you can change the following methods...
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... card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To exit...
... card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To exit...
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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 if you will use a ...
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 if you will use a ...
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...Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you connect it to your computer. • If Media Player has selected to your device manually, click Finish. You can also copy licensed files that you download from 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. Then, in the Items to Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. When you copy files...
...Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you connect it to your computer. • If Media Player has selected to your device manually, click Finish. You can also copy licensed files that you download from 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. Then, in the Items to Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. When you copy files...
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... computer and the 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 an available wireless network • To determine if your computer has a firewall • Help...
... computer and the 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 an available wireless network • To determine if your computer has a firewall • Help...
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... desktop computers have diagnostic lights. These lights start and turn off or light in your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve the problem. ...Write down the information displayed on your computer. 272 Troubleshooting This light can also be resolved. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. These lights function in conjunction with the power lights.
... desktop computers have diagnostic lights. These lights start and turn off or light in your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve the problem. ...Write down the information displayed on your computer. 272 Troubleshooting This light can also be resolved. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. These lights function in conjunction with the power lights.
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...the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Press a key on . NOTE: On...front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer and the electrical outlet. -
...the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Press a key on . NOTE: On...front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer and the electrical outlet. -
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...8226; If the power light is steady amber, a device may exist. - Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). - Replace power ...your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is working condition to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Ensure that the ...
...8226; If the power light is steady amber, a device may exist. - Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). - Replace power ...your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is working condition to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Ensure that the ...
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...K S U M E R R O R - H A R D - Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. CPU fan failure. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see the documentation shipped with your computer or search... page 337 for more about the meaning of the lights to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see the Service Manual for your computer for assistance). FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - D I S K R E A D F A I C A L S...
...K S U M E R R O R - H A R D - Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. CPU fan failure. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see the documentation shipped with your computer or search... page 337 for more about the meaning of the lights to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see the Service Manual for your computer for assistance). FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - D I S K R E A D F A I C A L S...
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...... STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board...AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or...
...... STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board...AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or...
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... Start → and click Computer. CAUTION: Before you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is defective. If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped... THE DRIVE - Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting...
... Start → and click Computer. CAUTION: Before you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is defective. If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped... THE DRIVE - Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting...
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... in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. If the link integrity light is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G S - Contact your network administrator ...→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on page 79. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network...
... in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. If the link integrity light is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G S - Contact your network administrator ...→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on page 79. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network...
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... 297 The computer is either turned off or is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board... (see the Service Manual for your computer). Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and...
... 297 The computer is either turned off or is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board... (see the Service Manual for your computer). Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and...