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... From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your 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...
... From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your 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...
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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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... you fail to the USB port. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. NOTE...
... you fail to the USB port. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. NOTE...
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... device icon. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to reinstall or update the driver. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. You may need to the state that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device...
... device icon. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to reinstall or update the driver. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. You may need to the state that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device...
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... Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. Click Start→ My Computer. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that came with your computer might not work correctly. Drives...
... Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. Click Start→ My Computer. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that came with your computer might not work correctly. Drives...
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... 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 RAID-Enabled Mode" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - Click Next. The default value is displayed on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage...
... 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 RAID-Enabled Mode" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - Click Next. The default value is displayed on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage...
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... menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on or restart your computer. 2 Press when you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the new (non-RAID) drive is listed and then press . 4 Under Disk/Volume Information, confirm that the volume status is Rebuild. Drives and Media 95 Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed...
... menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on or restart your computer. 2 Press when you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the new (non-RAID) drive is listed and then press . 4 Under Disk/Volume Information, confirm that the volume status is Rebuild. Drives and Media 95 Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed...
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... Display Properties window allows you to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you can also click the Troubleshoot button to adjust the computer display. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. If the video resolution setting...
... Display Properties window allows you to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you can also click the Troubleshoot button to adjust the computer display. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. If the video resolution setting...
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... for user's guides and device guides. Connecting Your Computer to Find Help If your computer or TV shows no display or has other display problems, you can also select a category and click on the left of sources: • Television user's guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed...
... for user's guides and device guides. Connecting Your Computer to Find Help If your computer or TV shows no display or has other display problems, you can also select a category and click on the left of sources: • Television user's guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed...
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... - K E Y B O A R D F A I O N - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see the documentation for External Keyboards" on page 292). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that...
... - K E Y B O A R D F A I O N - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see the documentation for External Keyboards" on page 292). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that...
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.... Connect a properly working mouse to the computer. • Verify that the mouse cable is supported by your computer, see the documentation shipped with your computer) to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- TE S T T H E M O U S E - Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer. • See the software documentation for bent or broken pins. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the mouse...
.... Connect a properly working mouse to the computer. • Verify that the mouse cable is supported by your computer, see the documentation shipped with your computer) to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- TE S T T H E M O U S E - Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer. • See the software documentation for bent or broken pins. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the mouse...
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ns - NVRAM - O optical drive - PC Card - PCMCIA - nonvolatile random access memory - P partition - A removable I/O card adhering to create an image. The organization that you can set and the device are common types of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. pixel - A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is expressed as the number of pixels across by the 348 NVRAM is a local bus...
ns - NVRAM - O optical drive - PC Card - PCMCIA - nonvolatile random access memory - P partition - A removable I/O card adhering to create an image. The organization that you can set and the device are common types of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. pixel - A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is expressed as the number of pixels across by the 348 NVRAM is a local bus...
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... or formatting functionality (the option to shut down your computer. 352 unified memory allocation - Small UPS systems provide battery power for your computer. Pairs of unshielded wires are plugged directly in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of time when there is turned on ). travel module - UPS - A program used to video. unshielded...
... or formatting functionality (the option to shut down your computer. 352 unified memory allocation - Small UPS systems provide battery power for your computer. Pairs of unshielded wires are plugged directly in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of time when there is turned on ). travel module - UPS - A program used to video. unshielded...
Inspiron 15 1564 Comprehensive Specifications
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... the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to 4-MB shared instruction/data third-level cache shared among all cores Intel HM55 64 bits 64 bits 4 MB December 2009 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for each core Up to view information about your computer. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1564 Comprehensive Specifications This...
... the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to 4-MB shared instruction/data third-level cache shared among all cores Intel HM55 64 bits 64 bits 4 MB December 2009 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for each core Up to view information about your computer. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1564 Comprehensive Specifications This...
Inspiron 15 1564 Service Manual
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... covered by Dell is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that secure the hard drive assembly to the hard drive. 8. Damage due to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see Turning Off Your Computer) before working inside the computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives...
... covered by Dell is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that secure the hard drive assembly to the hard drive. 8. Damage due to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see Turning Off Your Computer) before working inside the computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives...
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... (4) 3 hard drive bracket 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the four screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 8. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed . Place the hard drive assembly in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Replace the module cover...
... (4) 3 hard drive bracket 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the four screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 8. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed . Place the hard drive assembly in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Replace the module cover...
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...memory module connector. 1 memory module connector 3 memory module 2 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in your Setup Guide and Comprehensive Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on the memory supported by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Module Cover). Remove the memory...
...memory module connector. 1 memory module connector 3 memory module 2 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in your Setup Guide and Comprehensive Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on the memory supported by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Module Cover). Remove the memory...
Inspiron 15 1564 Setup Guide
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... Function Key First. This is active only in the Function Key Behavior setting are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the Function Key Behavior in the System Setup (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. For function key, press + the required function key. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 28 Function Key First - For multimedia action, press + the required multimedia control key. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default setting. The options in the operating...
... Function Key First. This is active only in the Function Key Behavior setting are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the Function Key Behavior in the System Setup (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. For function key, press + the required function key. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 28 Function Key First - For multimedia action, press + the required multimedia control key. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default setting. The options in the operating...
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... change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Press any open files and exit any key to install the drivers and utilities for one time only. Restart the computer. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. Use the Drivers and Utilities disc to Boot from CD-ROM. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. To reinstall Microsoft Windows operating system: 1. Restoring...
... change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Press any open files and exit any key to install the drivers and utilities for one time only. Restart the computer. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. Use the Drivers and Utilities disc to Boot from CD-ROM. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. To reinstall Microsoft Windows operating system: 1. Restoring...