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Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) . . . . 125 Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security 125 Cleaning Your Computer 126 Before You ...
Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) . . . . 125 Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security 125 Cleaning Your Computer 126 Before You ...
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...drives. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. ...Therefore, a failure of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is recommended for higher performance and data integrity • RAID level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10...
...drives. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. ...Therefore, a failure of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is recommended for higher performance and data integrity • RAID level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10...
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... have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to exit the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to an array, press . Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending on the selected.... NOTE: The number of the array that you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to clear all data on what computer you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to highlight...
... have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to exit the RAID BIOS. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to an array, press . Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending on the selected.... NOTE: The number of the array that you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to clear all data on what computer you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to highlight...
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and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 87). 2 ...desired capacity for the volume and press . NOTE: If you do not see "Setting Your Computer to include in the Selected window. NOTE: To add a third hard drive in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. Creating ... RAID level 0 volume, follow the 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 ...
and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 87). 2 ...desired capacity for the volume and press . NOTE: If you do not see "Setting Your Computer to include in the Selected window. NOTE: To add a third hard drive in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. Creating ... RAID level 0 volume, follow the 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 ...
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...use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second hard drive until two drives appear in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to ...the appropriate "Drives" section for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer. 2 Press when you are prompted to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform...
...use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second hard drive until two drives appear in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to ...the appropriate "Drives" section for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer. 2 Press when you are prompted to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform...
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...backup options, click OK. 9 Click Start Backup, and then make any backup options you want, such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard... type, by clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking Options. 8 When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders The wizard will take you through the options and then start ...
...backup options, click OK. 9 Click Start Backup, and then make any backup options you want, such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard... type, by clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking Options. 8 When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders The wizard will take you through the options and then start ...
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...perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should take only 5 to locate all the parts of your computer by defragmenting your computer spends to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This reduces the time your hard...file. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of a file that are fragmented into one location. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. This action enables your programs to run faster and your computer along with the storage capacity and the amount of a ...
...perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should take only 5 to locate all the parts of your computer by defragmenting your computer spends to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This reduces the time your hard...file. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of a file that are fragmented into one location. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. This action enables your programs to run faster and your computer along with the storage capacity and the amount of a ...
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... work with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Display Properties menu) to function as: • Clone (show...
... work with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Display Properties menu) to function as: • Clone (show...
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...users to groups, see if your operating system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on your computer. If you are logged on to your computer as an administrator, you to choose which hours your children... You can use the computer by a password. NOTE: Some operating systems allow you can be assigned to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of security to your computer. You can access. EXAMPLE: If several family ...
...users to groups, see if your operating system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on your computer. If you are logged on to your computer as an administrator, you to choose which hours your children... You can use the computer by a password. NOTE: Some operating systems allow you can be assigned to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of security to your computer. You can access. EXAMPLE: If several family ...
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... system or the program that is communicating with Windows. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use the telephone to connect the modem directly to the telephone wall jack. The program that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. •... you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with Windows. Ensure that the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. With the Outlook Express e-mail program open 290 Troubleshooting If the error message...
... system or the program that is communicating with Windows. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use the telephone to connect the modem directly to the telephone wall jack. The program that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. •... you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with Windows. Ensure that the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. With the Outlook Express e-mail program open 290 Troubleshooting If the error message...
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...O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for at least 8 to non..." on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO ...
...O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for at least 8 to non..." on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO ...
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... not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer....practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open ... conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions...
... not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer....practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open ... conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions...
Setup Guide
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...8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cable 10 Press the Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Back View Features 20 Back Panel...Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell Dock 25 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 26 Solving Problems 27 Beep Codes 27 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 29 Memory Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 32 Using Support Tools 34 Dell Support Center 34 My Dell Downloads 35 System Messages ...
...8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cable 10 Press the Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Back View Features 20 Back Panel...Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell Dock 25 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 26 Solving Problems 27 Beep Codes 27 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 29 Memory Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 32 Using Support Tools 34 Dell Support Center 34 My Dell Downloads 35 System Messages ...
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... your computer. If a program stops responding - If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Ensure that is designed for at least 8 to... on CD. Select the program that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to an earlier version of Microsoft® Windows® operating system environments. 32 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. Press simultaneously. 2. ...
... your computer. If a program stops responding - If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Ensure that is designed for at least 8 to... on CD. Select the program that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to an earlier version of Microsoft® Windows® operating system environments. 32 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. Press simultaneously. 2. ...
Setup Guide
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To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools 41 When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. 9. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 10.
To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools 41 When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. 9. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 10.
Comprehensive Specifications
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... Corporation in the U.S. Intel and Pentium are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in /s (51 cm/s) Non-Operating 50G for 2 ms with ...maximum) Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. and ...
... Corporation in the U.S. Intel and Pentium are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in /s (51 cm/s) Non-Operating 50G for 2 ms with ...maximum) Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage -15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft) Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. and ...