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... Overview 42 Customizing the Start Menu 43 Control Panel 44 Accessing and Using the Control Panel 45 Customizing Your Computer Settings 45 Managing Your Computer Performance 45 3 Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen 47 Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display 48 Windows Vista 49 4 Contents
... Overview 42 Customizing the Start Menu 43 Control Panel 44 Accessing and Using the Control Panel 45 Customizing Your Computer Settings 45 Managing Your Computer Performance 45 3 Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen 47 Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display 48 Windows Vista 49 4 Contents
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...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 Start 126 Cleaning ...Drives and Optical Drive Media 126 Managing Your Computer Performance 127 Windows Vista 127 Windows® XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard ...
...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 Start 126 Cleaning ...Drives and Optical Drive Media 126 Managing Your Computer Performance 127 Windows Vista 127 Windows® XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard ...
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Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ... Connectors on Your TV 219 Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need 219 Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 222 Performing the Basic Connection Steps 224 16 Contents
Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ... Connectors on Your TV 219 Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need 219 Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 222 Performing the Basic Connection Steps 224 16 Contents
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... 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...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... 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...
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To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that ...
To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that ...
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Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting ...
Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting ...
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... or folder or to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are direct links. • Icons for shortcuts - HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to run a program. Icons for programs and files - Identified by an arrow in the Notification area. 5 Select an item, then...
... or folder or to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are direct links. • Icons for shortcuts - HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to run a program. Icons for programs and files - Identified by an arrow in the Notification area. 5 Select an item, then...
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Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to access your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to access your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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... contains programs and tools to help you maintain and customize your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to enhance performance HINT: A list of your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Hold your computer.
... contains programs and tools to help you maintain and customize your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to enhance performance HINT: A list of your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Hold your computer.
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... click Start or → Help and Support. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on to manage and improve your cursor over the category to enhance performance. Use the Device Manager to manage devices that are not sure which category ...desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to evaluate system performance, view events, monitor the performance log, or perform computer management. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 2 Select one of your computer. If you...
... click Start or → Help and Support. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on to manage and improve your cursor over the category to enhance performance. Use the Device Manager to manage devices that are not sure which category ...desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to evaluate system performance, view events, monitor the performance log, or perform computer management. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 2 Select one of your computer. If you...
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HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
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...or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. Adjusting the Resolution of Your...Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change back to offer the best performance with your display. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller ...
...or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. Adjusting the Resolution of Your...Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change back to offer the best performance with your display. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller ...
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... manufacturer's documentation for this information. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to perform at which the display...
... manufacturer's documentation for this information. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to perform at which the display...
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... methods, DisplayPort enables the introduction of "direct drive" digital monitors, resulting in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. DisplayPort is also suitable for both external desktop ... delivering flat panel display technology to enable NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or ATI Crossfire technologies. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for systems with a group of using these technologies can increase ...
... methods, DisplayPort enables the introduction of "direct drive" digital monitors, resulting in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. DisplayPort is also suitable for both external desktop ... delivering flat panel display technology to enable NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or ATI Crossfire technologies. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for systems with a group of using these technologies can increase ...
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... reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when...
... reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when...
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... keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the Windows logo key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different ...more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of a Device Problem" on page 79. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation ...
... keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the Windows logo key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different ...more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of a Device Problem" on page 79. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation ...
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...-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is next to the device name, you may need to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265) to return your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your...
...-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is next to the device name, you may need to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265) to return your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your...
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...Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Perform regular backups to check Scan for and attempt recovery of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is ...with RAID A redundant array of all data. There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. • RAID level 0 is recommended for higher performance (faster throughput). • RAID level 1 is recommended for users who need a high level of bad sectors, and then click Start. NOTE...
...Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Perform regular backups to check Scan for and attempt recovery of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is ...with RAID A redundant array of all data. There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. • RAID level 0 is recommended for higher performance (faster throughput). • RAID level 1 is recommended for users who need a high level of bad sectors, and then click Start. NOTE...
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... of 360-GB on page 308). 2 Press the up - Drives and Media 87 RAID Level 5 Configuration RAID level 5 uses data parity. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives.
... of 360-GB on page 308). 2 Press the up - Drives and Media 87 RAID Level 5 Configuration RAID level 5 uses data parity. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives.
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... and press . and down -arrow keys to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - NOTE: If you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. NOTE: To add...
... and press . and down -arrow keys to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - NOTE: If you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. NOTE: To add...