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... 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 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive...
... 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 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive...
Dell Technology Guide
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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...
Dell Technology Guide
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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...
Dell Technology Guide
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... or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. System Restore can...
... or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. System Restore can...
Dell Technology Guide
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... along with your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When 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, continue to step...
... along with your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When 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, continue to step...
Dell Technology Guide
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... (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the driver. 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 see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. You may need to the state that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device.
... (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the driver. 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 see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. You may need to the state that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device.
Dell Technology Guide
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... not work correctly. Click Start→ My Computer. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - See the user documentation that came with your computer. 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. Drives and Media 81 CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - HINT: The Dell Support...
... not work correctly. Click Start→ My Computer. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - See the user documentation that came with your computer. 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. Drives and Media 81 CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - HINT: The Dell Support...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Install the operating system (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. and down -arrow keys to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - 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 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode...
... Install the operating system (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 265). NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. and down -arrow keys to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - 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 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see an Actions menu option, you are prompted to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the new RAID volume. NOTE: If you do not see "Setting Your Computer to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that...
... Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see an Actions menu option, you are prompted to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the new RAID volume. NOTE: If you do not see "Setting Your Computer to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that...
Dell Technology Guide
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... networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. A LAN can set up a local area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. This type of networked computers. You can set up a computer network and connecting to other through the process of setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a broadband modem and network cables, or you through a network cable connected to each other networks. A Network Connections Wizard guides...
... networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. A LAN can set up a local area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. This type of networked computers. You can set up a computer network and connecting to other through the process of setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a broadband modem and network cables, or you through a network cable connected to each other networks. A Network Connections Wizard guides...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at the bottom of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings...
... Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at the bottom of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings...
Dell Technology Guide
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... and Adjusting Display Settings 249 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...
... and Adjusting Display Settings 249 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...
Dell Technology Guide
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... REGULARLY. A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 307). AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "System Setup" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. N O T I M E R T I C K I N T E R R U P T - NOTICE - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS...
... REGULARLY. A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 307). AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "System Setup" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. N O T I M E R T I C K I N T E R R U P T - NOTICE - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS...
Dell Technology Guide
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... computer, then try using is connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 281). CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - and down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on page 281). Troubleshooting 295 • See the software documentation for bent or broken pins. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the...
... computer, then try using is connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 281). CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - and down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on page 281). Troubleshooting 295 • See the software documentation for bent or broken pins. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the...
Dell Technology Guide
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... devices such as video, drives, and networks. A single point on self-test - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to 4 GB/sec. ns - NVRAM is used for PC Cards. A modification to the PCI interface that uses optical technology to automatically configure devices. PCMCIA - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - A video...
... devices such as video, drives, and networks. A single point on self-test - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to 4 GB/sec. ns - NVRAM is used for PC Cards. A modification to the PCI interface that uses optical technology to automatically configure devices. PCMCIA - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - A video...
Dell Technology Guide
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... wrap or formatting functionality (the option to video. TPM - trusted platform module - unified memory allocation - UPS - USB - universal serial bus - UXGA - A video standard for a few minutes to enable you to shut down your computer. 352 V video controller - A hardware-based security feature that supports resolutions up to an unacceptable voltage level. U UMA - Small UPS systems provide battery power for video cards and controllers that when combined with security software enhances network and...
... wrap or formatting functionality (the option to video. TPM - trusted platform module - unified memory allocation - UPS - USB - universal serial bus - UXGA - A video standard for a few minutes to enable you to shut down your computer. 352 V video controller - A hardware-based security feature that supports resolutions up to an unacceptable voltage level. U UMA - Small UPS systems provide battery power for video cards and controllers that when combined with security software enhances network and...
Setup Guide
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... AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 12 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 18 Front Side Features 20 Computer Base Features 24 Touch Pad Gestures 26 Media Controls 28 Using the Optical Drive 30 Display Features 32 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell Dock 39 Solving Problems 40 Beep Codes 40 Network Problems 41 Power Problems 41 Memory Problems...
... AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 12 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 18 Front Side Features 20 Computer Base Features 24 Touch Pad Gestures 26 Media Controls 28 Using the Optical Drive 30 Display Features 32 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell Dock 39 Solving Problems 40 Beep Codes 40 Network Problems 41 Power Problems 41 Memory Problems...
Setup Guide
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..., reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: the Operating System disc the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of...
..., reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: the Operating System disc the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of...
Setup Guide
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... AMD Sempron™ Memory type Memory configurations possible 800 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB System chipset AMD RS780M/SB700 72 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about...
... AMD Sempron™ Memory type Memory configurations possible 800 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB System chipset AMD RS780M/SB700 72 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about...
Comprehensive Specifications
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...configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546: Comprehensive Specifications... Type L2 cache External bus frequency Computer Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Flash ...EPROM Graphic bus • AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core • AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core • AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core • AMD Sempron™ • 2 MB (AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual- NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading...
...configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546: Comprehensive Specifications... Type L2 cache External bus frequency Computer Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Flash ...EPROM Graphic bus • AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core • AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core • AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core • AMD Sempron™ • 2 MB (AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual- NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading...