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..., Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to either... trademarks or registered trademarks of data and tells you make better use of operating system installed on the version of your computer. A01 Intel and iAMT are trademarks of Dell Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. CAUTION: A...
..., Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to either... trademarks or registered trademarks of data and tells you make better use of operating system installed on the version of your computer. A01 Intel and iAMT are trademarks of Dell Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. CAUTION: A...
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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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...; Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 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...
...; Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 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...
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...and replace certain hardware components. NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Finding Information 31 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about 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 ...
...and replace certain hardware components. NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Finding Information 31 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about 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 ...
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Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Microsoft Windows Desktop desktop shortcut icons Start button taskbar notification area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is usually located at the bottom of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that is the display screen area that appears after the Windows operating system starts up. The components of the screen.
Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Microsoft Windows Desktop desktop shortcut icons Start button taskbar notification area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is usually located at the bottom of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that is the display screen area that appears after the Windows operating system starts up. The components of the screen.
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... the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To 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. Also, see "Adjusting ...
... the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To 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. Also, see "Adjusting ...
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... on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK.
... on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK.
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... your computer. Ensure that your computer. 2 Set up a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want to change the name of the following section that corresponds 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. Windows Vista 1 Click Start...
... your computer. Ensure that your computer. 2 Set up a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want to change the name of the following section that corresponds 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. Windows Vista 1 Click Start...
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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. You may need to install or...
... 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. You may need to install or...
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... the device. 6 Click the driver that are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu... displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. If those drivers are used by your computer. For device driver information, see the documentation that the...
... the device. 6 Click the driver that are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu... displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. If those drivers are used by your computer. For device driver information, see the documentation that the...
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... Storage: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. The free space on drive C (the hard drive) is available for other standard operations. Drives and Media 77 Drives and Media Freeing up Hard Drive Space Microsoft® Windows Vista® reserves approximately 1 GB on page 265). Shadow Storage... Shadow Storage is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on a hard drive for operating system functions, leaving the remaining space for standard...
... Storage: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. The free space on drive C (the hard drive) is available for other standard operations. Drives and Media 77 Drives and Media Freeing up Hard Drive Space Microsoft® Windows Vista® reserves approximately 1 GB on page 265). Shadow Storage... Shadow Storage is space reserved on the hard drive for conducting a System Restore (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on a hard drive for operating system functions, leaving the remaining space for standard...
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... click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Drives and Media 79 You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on your media drive. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device... before you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to return your operating system. • Connect or install a new device.
... click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Drives and Media 79 You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on your media drive. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device... before you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to return your operating system. • Connect or install a new device.
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...on page 281. NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until the tray is normal and may prevent the operating system from starting. The drive makes a scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by a... OTHER PROGRAMS C H A N G E T H E W R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - Problems writing to room temperature before turning it stops. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I T O N - See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 Ensure that the disc is shut down. 2 Straighten a paper clip and...
...on page 281. NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until the tray is normal and may prevent the operating system from starting. The drive makes a scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by a... OTHER PROGRAMS C H A N G E T H E W R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - Problems writing to room temperature before turning it stops. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I T O N - See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 Ensure that the disc is shut down. 2 Straighten a paper clip and...
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A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the remaining drive. NOTE: In a RAID 1 configuration, the size of the smallest drive in the configuration. Drives and Media 85 If a drive failure occurs, read and write operations are directed to 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. NOTE: In a RAID 1 configuration, the size of the smallest drive in the configuration. Drives and Media 85 If a drive failure occurs, read and write operations are directed to the size of the configuration is equal to the remaining drive.
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If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to store data. 86 Drives and Media Also, because data is duplicated on the primary and additional drives, four 120-GB RAID level 1 ...
If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to store data. 86 Drives and Media Also, because data is duplicated on the primary and additional drives, four 120-GB RAID level 1 ...
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If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to store data. Drives and Media 87 and down -arrow keys to highlight the applicable hard drive, and then press . Also, because data ...
If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to store data. Drives and Media 87 and down -arrow keys to highlight the applicable hard drive, and then press . Also, because data ...
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...RAID On, and then press . 5 Repeat the process, as needed, for each hard drive. Assigning Drives to a RAID Array Before Installing the Operating System NOTICE: The following sections for RAID, even if you want to avoid unallocated space. 6 Press , press the left - Configuring RAID Your computer... can be of equal size to keep before or after the operating system is installed. This can be configured for information about using the NVIDIA utilities. • "Assigning Drives to a RAID Array Before Installing the...
...RAID On, and then press . 5 Repeat the process, as needed, for each hard drive. Assigning Drives to a RAID Array Before Installing the Operating System NOTICE: The following sections for RAID, even if you want to avoid unallocated space. 6 Press , press the left - Configuring RAID Your computer... can be of equal size to keep before or after the operating system is installed. This can be configured for information about using the NVIDIA utilities. • "Assigning Drives to a RAID Array Before Installing the...
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... Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the next step. Drives and Media 89 NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you set up - To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10...
... Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the next step. Drives and Media 89 NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you set up - To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10...
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... any other installed hard drives. Deleting a RAID Array Deleting a RAID 1 volume splits the volume into a RAID array. Assigning New Drives to a RAID Array With the Operating System Installed Use Nvidia MediaShield to create a RAID configuration only when you are adding one or more new hard drives to an existing (non-RAID...
... any other installed hard drives. Deleting a RAID Array Deleting a RAID 1 volume splits the volume into a RAID array. Assigning New Drives to a RAID Array With the Operating System Installed Use Nvidia MediaShield to create a RAID configuration only when you are adding one or more new hard drives to an existing (non-RAID...
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... the array you want to convert. 4 Click Convert Array in the System Tasks pane. without losing any of the hard drive being used, and the operating system. from striped to mirrored, for deletion. 5 Click Finish to be no smaller than any data. The NVIDIA Delete Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next...
... the array you want to convert. 4 Click Convert Array in the System Tasks pane. without losing any of the hard drive being used, and the operating system. from striped to mirrored, for deletion. 5 Click Finish to be no smaller than any data. The NVIDIA Delete Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next...