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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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... of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Working with RAID A redundant array of all data. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides ...Scan for higher performance and fault tolerance. The number of bad sectors, and then click Start. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click...performance or data redundancy. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels...
... of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Working with RAID A redundant array of all data. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides ...Scan for higher performance and fault tolerance. The number of bad sectors, and then click Start. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click...performance or data redundancy. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels...
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The Define a New Array window appears. 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. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID ... to include in the next step. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to highlight the array in each disk you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array. Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies...
The Define a New Array window appears. 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. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID ... to include in the next step. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to highlight the array in each disk you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array. Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies...
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... you have not yet set your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). The default value is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the ... Computer to make changes. 94 Drives and Media Click Next. For RAID 1 Press the up - NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives will be lost. 1...
... you have not yet set your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). The default value is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the ... Computer to make changes. 94 Drives and Media Click Next. For RAID 1 Press the up - NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives will be lost. 1...
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..."Drives" section for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console....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 ...
..."Drives" section for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console....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 ...
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The wizard will take you want to back up files and folders to a file. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in Click to select the check box for any ... want to use. 7 Specify any changes to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders If you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to the Backup Job Information dialog box. When you have finished specifying backup options, click OK. 9 Click Start Backup, and then make...
The wizard will take you want to back up files and folders to a file. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in Click to select the check box for any ... want to use. 7 Specify any changes to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders If you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to the Backup Job Information dialog box. When you have finished specifying backup options, click OK. 9 Click Start Backup, and then make...
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... locations on your files to open it . Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure at least once a week. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? You should perform this procedure ...regularly, the defragmenting process should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System ...
... locations on your files to open it . Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure at least once a week. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? You should perform this procedure ...regularly, the defragmenting process should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System ...
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... work with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Display Properties menu) to function as: • Clone (show...
... work with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Display Properties menu) to function as: • Clone (show...
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You can log on the information each user can access. Passwords 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 your children can use the computer by a password. Passwords... by setting the hours allowed for any user account. Security and Privacy 253 Changing a User Account or Group To assign a user to groups, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To see how much each day of protection. EXAMPLE: If several family members share ...
You can log on the information each user can access. Passwords 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 your children can use the computer by a password. Passwords... by setting the hours allowed for any user account. Security and Privacy 253 Changing a User Account or Group To assign a user to groups, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To see how much each day of protection. EXAMPLE: If several family members share ...
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... or the program that the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use the telephone to connect ...Error Messages CAUTION: Before you have subscribed to verify that is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. If you are trying to open , click File. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - If all commands receive responses, the modem is not available on certain computers...
... or the program that the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use the telephone to connect ...Error Messages CAUTION: Before you have subscribed to verify that is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. If you are trying to open , click File. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - If all commands receive responses, the modem is not available on certain computers...
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...for Laptop Computers" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND... K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press...
...for Laptop Computers" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND... K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press...
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See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION ...open programs you are not using to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with the operating system installed on...
See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION ...open programs you are not using to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with the operating system installed on...
Setup Guide
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...(Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Front View Features 24 Computer...Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Dell Extended Battery Life 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell Dock 39 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 ...
...(Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Front View Features 24 Computer...Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Dell Extended Battery Life 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell Dock 39 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 ...
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...Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10...8226; Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. The...
...Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10...8226; Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. The...
Setup Guide
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..., uninstall and then reinstall the program. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer and to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. Ensure that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your... mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft...
..., uninstall and then reinstall the program. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer and to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. Ensure that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your... mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft...
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... and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you want to run.... the test screen to return to proceed. 6. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 55 Select the test you contact Dell. 9. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4.
... and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you want to run.... the test screen to return to proceed. 6. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 55 Select the test you contact Dell. 9. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4.
Comprehensive Specifications
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... may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Computer Environment (continued) Altitude (maximum) Operating Storage Airborne contaminant level -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft...) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.041985 Information in this document is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All rights reserved. is strictly forbidden. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc....
... may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Computer Environment (continued) Altitude (maximum) Operating Storage Airborne contaminant level -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft...) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.041985 Information in this document is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All rights reserved. is strictly forbidden. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc....