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... Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive...
... Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive...
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...-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 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 Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID...
...-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 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 Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID...
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... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
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... an overview, requirements, details on connections, and tutorials in your computer. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about wireless networking. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in basic...
... an overview, requirements, details on connections, and tutorials in your computer. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about wireless networking. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in basic...
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... Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of the following problems occur: • The pointer moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse...
... Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of the following problems occur: • The pointer moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse...
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... that controls a device, such as a printer, and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new...
... that controls a device, such as a printer, and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new...
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...; Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Drives and Media 79 You may need to install drivers if you may need to the state that controls your computer after you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem...
...; Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Drives and Media 79 You may need to install drivers if you may need to the state that controls your computer after you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem...
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... Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell...
... Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell...
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... Install the operating system (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - The selected hard drives appear in your RAID 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 click Back to make changes. 94 Drives and Media...
... Install the operating system (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - The selected hard drives appear in your RAID 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 click Back to make changes. 94 Drives and Media...
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... 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 RAID volume. NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 87). 2 Click Start...
... 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 RAID volume. NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 87). 2 Click Start...
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... or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to view and record TV on your computer, see the documentation that came with your current video card. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or...
... or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to view and record TV on your computer, see the documentation that came with your current video card. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or...
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... screen resolutions are listed. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. NOTICE: You can change the screen resolution. You can also click the Troubleshoot button to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control...
... screen resolutions are listed. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. NOTICE: You can change the screen resolution. You can also click the Troubleshoot button to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control...
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.... Resolving Common Problems Computer Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect the video cable from a variety of Windows Help and support for that is available. Connecting Your Computer to Find Help If your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the Help Contents for user's guides and device guides. You can...
.... Resolving Common Problems Computer Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect the video cable from a variety of Windows Help and support for that is available. Connecting Your Computer to Find Help If your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the Help Contents for user's guides and device guides. You can...
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... for assistance). K E Y B O A R D F A I N T E R R U P T - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS...
... for assistance). K E Y B O A R D F A I N T E R R U P T - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS...
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... . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on page 281). and down-arrow keys to the computer. • Verify that the memory you are using the mouse. Connect a properly working mouse to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- • See the software documentation for your computer. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Troubleshooting 295 Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer...
... . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on page 281). and down-arrow keys to the computer. • Verify that the memory you are using the mouse. Connect a properly working mouse to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- • See the software documentation for your computer. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Troubleshooting 295 Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer...
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... configure devices. A type of the computer to it. O optical drive - Each partition can transfer data at the slower speed. power-on a display screen. A single point on self-test - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to the PCMCIA standard. ns - PCI Express - NVRAM - Personal Computer Memory Card International...
... configure devices. A type of the computer to it. O optical drive - Each partition can transfer data at the slower speed. power-on a display screen. A single point on self-test - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to the PCMCIA standard. ns - PCI Express - NVRAM - Personal Computer Memory Card International...
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... computer. A backup power source used when the electrical power fails or drops to video. USB - UTP - Describes a type of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. ultra extended graphics array - for video cards and controllers that provides the video capabilities-in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of cable used to underline, change fonts...
... computer. A backup power source used when the electrical power fails or drops to video. USB - UTP - Describes a type of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. ultra extended graphics array - for video cards and controllers that provides the video capabilities-in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of cable used to underline, change fonts...
Setup Guide
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... Network Cable (optional 6 Press the Power Button 6 Windows Vista® Setup 6 Connect to the Internet (Optional 6 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 9 Device Status Lights 9 Keyboard Status Lights 10 Left Side Features 12 Computer Base and Display Features 14 Removing and Replacing the Battery 15 Software Features 16 Solving Problems 18 Network Problems 18 Power Problems 19 Memory Problems 20 Lockups and Software Problems 20 Dell Support Center 23 Using Support Tools 23 System Messages 24 Hardware Troubleshooter 25 Dell Diagnostics 26 Restoring Your Operating System 28 Windows...
... Network Cable (optional 6 Press the Power Button 6 Windows Vista® Setup 6 Connect to the Internet (Optional 6 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 9 Device Status Lights 9 Keyboard Status Lights 10 Left Side Features 12 Computer Base and Display Features 14 Removing and Replacing the Battery 15 Software Features 16 Solving Problems 18 Network Problems 18 Power Problems 19 Memory Problems 20 Lockups and Software Problems 20 Dell Support Center 23 Using Support Tools 23 System Messages 24 Hardware Troubleshooter 25 Dell Diagnostics 26 Restoring Your Operating System 28 Windows...
Setup Guide
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... Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Your computer supports DDR2 memory. dell.com) to ensure that you are not using to see if that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules...
... Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Your computer supports DDR2 memory. dell.com) to ensure that you are not using to see if that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules...
Setup Guide
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... the option to view information about your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Processor Type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency Intel® Pentium™ Dual-Core T2390 and Intel® Celeron® 560 32 KB per instruction, 32...
... the option to view information about your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Processor Type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency Intel® Pentium™ Dual-Core T2390 and Intel® Celeron® 560 32 KB per instruction, 32...
