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... 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...
... 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...
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... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
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...: To learn more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the pointing device. • The pointing device...
...: To learn more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the pointing device. • The pointing device...
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... media, go to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has.... 4 Double-click the type of device for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media If this is detecting hardware in your computer. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. If not, go to Reinstall a Driver ...
... media, go to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has.... 4 Double-click the type of device for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media If this is detecting hardware in your computer. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. If not, go to Reinstall a Driver ...
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... from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to end and complete the process...
... from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to end and complete the process...
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... NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the installed components may be manually tuned. For more information on accessing System Setup, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 307. NOTICE: System Setup allows...capabilities of the components. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control...
... NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the installed components may be manually tuned. For more information on accessing System Setup, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 307. NOTICE: System Setup allows...capabilities of the components. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control...
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...'s performance. This information can be saved to be used . You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. These settings can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to monitor, track and log performance...
...'s performance. This information can be saved to be used . You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. These settings can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to monitor, track and log performance...
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To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to put your computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer ...
To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to put your computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer ...
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... press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. The computer may take a short time to exit hibernate. When the computer exits hibernate, it...
... press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. The computer may take a short time to exit hibernate. When the computer exits hibernate, it...
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Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use a ...
Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use a ...
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...your device automatically, click Finish. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. Then, in the Items to your computer. You can also copy licensed files that you download from CDs to Copy window... may require a hardware serial number. When you must manually remove files from Media Library to copy. Multimedia 209 When you to your device manually, click Finish. Media Player allows you copy files to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. To copy a licensed file, your laptop...
...your device automatically, click Finish. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. Then, in the Items to your computer. You can also copy licensed files that you download from CDs to Copy window... may require a hardware serial number. When you must manually remove files from Media Library to copy. Multimedia 209 When you to your device manually, click Finish. Media Player allows you copy files to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. To copy a licensed file, your laptop...
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... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks. You will know if the wireless public network that...
... computer and the information it in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. • To find a public wireless network location • Manually add a wireless network to the Preferred Networks list • Connect to attacks or other security risks. You will know if the wireless public network that...
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... light in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to...
... light in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to...
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...computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. power button The power button light located on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate...a key on the front of the procedures in standby mode. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION...
...computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. power button The power button light located on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate...a key on the front of the procedures in standby mode. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION...
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...is set to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Ensure that the computer turns on properly.... - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is working condition to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights...
...is set to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Ensure that the computer turns on properly.... - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is working condition to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights...
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... to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. During normal operation, the keyboard status lights ...meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. See the documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). The computer failed to help...
... to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. During normal operation, the keyboard status lights ...meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. See the documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). The computer failed to help...
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.... P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I T Y. - IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... P R O G R A M - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. PLEASE CONNECT...
.... P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I T Y. - IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... P R O G R A M - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. PLEASE CONNECT...
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... Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (...; Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that came with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - If you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. ...
... Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (...; Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that came with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - If you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. ...
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...verify that your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel... Drives" on page 79. If the link integrity light is occurring. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G - Replace the network cable. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on page 280. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F ...
...verify that your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel... Drives" on page 79. If the link integrity light is occurring. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G - Replace the network cable. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on page 280. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F ...
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...I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A... on properly. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be ...
...I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A... on properly. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be ...