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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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... hold the taskbar. 2 Point to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. 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...
... hold the taskbar. 2 Point to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. 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...
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The drivers used by your system window. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to step 2. HINT: The drivers for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media ... the Drivers and Utilities 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. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to reinstall and follow the prompts on the Drivers and Utilities media. If this...
The drivers used by your system window. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to step 2. HINT: The drivers for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media ... the Drivers and Utilities 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. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to reinstall and follow the prompts on the Drivers and Utilities media. If this...
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Shutting Down Your Computer When it , and you may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to shut down, the screen may ...
Shutting Down Your Computer When it , and you may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to shut down, the screen may ...
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...drive by removing unused applications, see "System Setup" on page 123. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the components. NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance application integrates many of the ...functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel. NOTE: When using the...
...drive by removing unused applications, see "System Setup" on page 123. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the components. NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance application integrates many of the ...functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel. NOTE: When using the...
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... profiles to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to tailor and customize their system's performance. The data can manually tune these options to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as...
... profiles to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to tailor and customize their system's performance. The data can manually tune these options to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as...
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... also use one of the following information to exit hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to put your computer is in hibernate mode.
... also use one of the following information to exit hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to put your computer is in hibernate mode.
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... enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering...
... enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering...
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... you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. 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...
... you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. 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...
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...2 Do one of the laptop media device is not large enough to handle the files you copied from Media Library to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. The content provider decides the ownership and play after you copy files to your laptop media device may require a hardware serial number.... media device or storage card. You can also copy licensed files that you click Finish, Media Player syncs your entire library to sync your device manually, click Finish. To copy a licensed file, your laptop media device, the Status column in the Sync tab, select the files and play lists...
...2 Do one of the laptop media device is not large enough to handle the files you copied from Media Library to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. The content provider decides the ownership and play after you copy files to your laptop media device may require a hardware serial number.... media device or storage card. You can also copy licensed files that you click Finish, Media Player syncs your entire library to sync your device manually, click Finish. To copy a licensed file, your laptop media device, the Status column in the Sync tab, select the files and play lists...
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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.
... 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.
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... memory, hard drive, etc. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to indicate status and 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 be used to run a more...System Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. These lights function in your Service Manual for information on your computer include: Tool Power lights ...
... memory, hard drive, etc. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to indicate status and 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 be used to run a more...System Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. These lights function in your Service Manual for information on your computer include: Tool Power lights ...
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...plugged into both the power connector on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet ...computer is in this support utility for your computing environment. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Press a key on . Troubleshooting ...
...plugged into both the power connector on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet ...computer is in this support utility for your computing environment. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Press a key on . Troubleshooting ...
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...shipped with your computer). - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is steady amber, a device may exist. - Replace power protection devices, power strips...testing it with numbers on a power strip - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working condition to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables...
...shipped with your computer). - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is steady amber, a device may exist. - Replace power protection devices, power strips...testing it with numbers on a power strip - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working condition to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables...
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... the message you can use the status of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer or see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on page 337 for assistance). D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - During normal...
... the message you can use the status of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer or see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on page 337 for assistance). D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - During normal...
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Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. TI M E - D A Y N O T S E T - THE..., ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). P R O G R A M - 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 - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see the documentation ...
Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. TI M E - D A Y N O T S E T - THE..., ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). P R O G R A M - 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 - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see the documentation ...
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...see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Discard used batteries according to eliminate the possibility that came with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you have to repeatedly... with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see...
...see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Discard used batteries according to eliminate the possibility that came with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you have to repeatedly... with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see...
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...the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on page 79. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R U N T H E H A R... correct and that the network cable is functioning. Replace the network cable. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN...
...the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on page 79. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R U N T H E H A R... correct and that the network cable is functioning. Replace the network cable. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN...
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... keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the ... resume normal operation. The computer is in the power connector on the back of interference are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be ...
... keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the ... resume normal operation. The computer is in the power connector on the back of interference are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be ...