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...document may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, DellConnect, StrikeZone, Wi-Fi Catcher, ExpressCharge, and Dell TravelLite are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association; Blu-ray Disc is a trademark ... any proprietary interest in the U.S. A01 under license; Some of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may not apply to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of operating system installed on the version of your computer. Information in this ...
...document may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, DellConnect, StrikeZone, Wi-Fi Catcher, ExpressCharge, and Dell TravelLite are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association; Blu-ray Disc is a trademark ... any proprietary interest in the U.S. A01 under license; Some of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may not apply to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of operating system installed on the version of your computer. Information in this ...
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... Remote Desktop on the Host Computer . . . . 261 Installing Remote Desktop Client Software 262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing... the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . ...
... Remote Desktop on the Host Computer . . . . 261 Installing Remote Desktop Client Software 262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing... the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . ...
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... Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on... the left side of the Windows taskbar. Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way Windows appears ...
... Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on... the left side of the Windows taskbar. Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way Windows appears ...
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...; Set or change user-selectable options such as your computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Use the system setup program to update your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using ...options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service ...
...; Set or change user-selectable options such as your computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Use the system setup program to update your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS, using ...options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service ...
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Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 The components of the screen. Microsoft Windows Desktop desktop shortcut icons Start button taskbar notification area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is the display screen area that is usually located at the bottom of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that appears after the Windows operating system starts up.
Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 The components of the screen. Microsoft Windows Desktop desktop shortcut icons Start button taskbar notification area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is the display screen area that is usually located at the bottom of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that appears after the Windows operating system starts up.
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As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on your Dell-installed operating system. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change back to offer the ... learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed.
As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on your Dell-installed operating system. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change back to offer the ... learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed.
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... the options for how the scroll wheel on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of...
... the options for how the scroll wheel on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of...
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..., Touch Pad) Ensure that fluff from the swab is not already built in to your computer. 2 Set up a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want to the operating system installed in their channels if they are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a mild cleaning solution. 4 Blow carefully into place...
..., Touch Pad) Ensure that fluff from the swab is not already built in to your computer. 2 Set up a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want to the operating system installed in their channels if they are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a mild cleaning solution. 4 Blow carefully into place...
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... 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 printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If it to interface with 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 printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If it to interface with the...
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... the screen. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that you installed additional hardware, the drivers...
... the screen. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that you installed additional hardware, the drivers...
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Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is available for standard operations, click Start → Computer. Drives and Media 77 To determine how much space is space reserved on the hard drive for other standard operations. Drives and Media Freeing up Hard Drive Space Microsoft® Windows Vista® reserves ...approximately 1 GB on a hard drive for operating system functions, leaving the remaining space for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on...
Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is available for standard operations, click Start → Computer. Drives and Media 77 To determine how much space is space reserved on the hard drive for other standard operations. Drives and Media Freeing up Hard Drive Space Microsoft® Windows Vista® reserves ...approximately 1 GB on a hard drive for operating system functions, leaving the remaining space for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on...
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... the driver. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. HINT: You must be logged in with a [!]) on page 265) to return your computer to the...
... the driver. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. HINT: You must be logged in with a [!]) on page 265) to return your computer to the...
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...E T H E W R I C S - RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 Ensure that the disc is normal and may prevent the operating system from starting. Problems writing to room temperature before turning it stops. Hard Drive Problems...the tray is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it on page 281. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . A hot hard drive may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in all DVDs work in the ...
...E T H E W R I C S - RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 Ensure that the disc is normal and may prevent the operating system from starting. Problems writing to room temperature before turning it stops. Hard Drive Problems...the tray is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it on page 281. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . A hot hard drive may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in all DVDs work in the ...
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If a drive failure occurs, read and write operations are directed to the size of the smallest drive in the configuration. NOTE: In a RAID 1 configuration, the size of the configuration is equal to the remaining drive. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the remaining drive. Drives and Media 85
If a drive failure occurs, read and write operations are directed to the size of the smallest drive in the configuration. NOTE: In a RAID 1 configuration, the size of the configuration is equal to the remaining drive. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the remaining drive. Drives and Media 85
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... striping data across two drives and mirroring that striped data on which to the other surviving drives. If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to store data. 86 Drives and Media A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. RAID Level 0+1 Configuration...
... striping data across two drives and mirroring that striped data on which to the other surviving drives. If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to store data. 86 Drives and Media A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. RAID Level 0+1 Configuration...
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... press . 3 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to highlight the applicable hard drive, and then press . If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to store data. RAID Level 5 Configuration RAID level 5 uses data parity. RAID level 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more...
... press . 3 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to highlight the applicable hard drive, and then press . If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to store data. RAID Level 5 Configuration RAID level 5 uses data parity. RAID level 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more...
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...process. and right-arrow keys to RAID-Enabled Mode" on your hard drive(s). Back up any data you want to keep before or after the operating system is installed. NOTE: Hard drives in a RAID configuration should be done before continuing. 1 Enable RAID for RAID, even if you will ...Utilities" on page 88) or Intel (see "Using the Intel® RAID Utilities" on page 92) programs to a RAID Array Before Installing the Operating System NOTICE: The following procedure deletes all data on your computer (see the following sections for each applicable hard drive on page 87). 88 Drives...
...process. and right-arrow keys to RAID-Enabled Mode" on your hard drive(s). Back up any data you want to keep before or after the operating system is installed. NOTE: Hard drives in a RAID configuration should be done before continuing. 1 Enable RAID for RAID, even if you will ...Utilities" on page 88) or Intel (see "Using the Intel® RAID Utilities" on page 92) programs to a RAID Array Before Installing the Operating System NOTICE: The following procedure deletes all data on your computer (see the following sections for each applicable hard drive on page 87). 88 Drives...
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... to highlight the array in the Array Detail window and press . The Clear disk data prompt appears. The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to the Array Disks field. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to select...
... to highlight the array in the Array Detail window and press . The Clear disk data prompt appears. The Array Detail window appears. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to the Array Disks field. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to select...
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... the volume into a RAID array. The Clearing System Data window appears. The Free Disk Selection window appears. Assigning New Drives to a RAID Array With the Operating System Installed Use Nvidia MediaShield to create a RAID configuration only when you are available for configuration. 4 Click Next→ Custom→ Next. 5 Use the drop...
... the volume into a RAID array. The Clearing System Data window appears. The Free Disk Selection window appears. Assigning New Drives to a RAID Array With the Operating System Installed Use Nvidia MediaShield to create a RAID configuration only when you are available for configuration. 4 Click Next→ Custom→ Next. 5 Use the drop...
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... the drives in the System Tasks pane. without losing any data you can change the current state of the hard drive being used, and the operating system. NOTICE: Additional hard drives to be used in the RAID configuration are RAIDenabled (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 87...
... the drives in the System Tasks pane. without losing any data you can change the current state of the hard drive being used, and the operating system. NOTICE: Additional hard drives to be used in the RAID configuration are RAIDenabled (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 87...